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Need for Speed

A Racing game by Ghost Games, released in 2015

62/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

With over 20 years of history in its rear view mirror, Need for Speed returns with a reboot that delivers on what Need for Speed stands for - rich customization, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive narrative that drives your NFS game.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Buy Need for Speed - Best Price

Current lowest price for Need for Speed PC key. Verified daily.

$29.99
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Need for Speed price comparison table across Steam, GOG, and Epic.
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Need for Speed Download Size

The official download size for Need for Speed is 30 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $1.80 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

30GB

Est. SSD Cost

$1.80USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

40 mins

Is Need for Speed Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
159Players Online

There are currently 159 people playing Need for Speed, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 190.8
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Need for Speed save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\NeedforSpeed\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/NeedforSpeed/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/NeedforSpeed/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Need for Speed Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Need for Speed, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 72 user configs ↗

Can I Run Need for Speed?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Need for Speed smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB or equivalent GPU. Plan for 30 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OS64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i3-4130 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
  • 🧠
    RAM6 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
  • 💾
    Storage30 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OS64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i5-4690 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory
  • 💾
    Storage30 GB available space
Download Size
30 GBAverage

Is Need for Speed Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

62
Rated 62 out of 100
Mixed Reviews17 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 17 critic reviews, opinion on Need for Speed is divided. While it offers some unique racing mechanics, the score of 62 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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