Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.
Last Updated: 12/20/2024
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Need for Speed |
| Developer | Criterion Games |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1262560 |
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.
Last Updated: 12/20/2024
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck (Playable)
About Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is an Action, Adventure, and Racing game developed by Criterion Games. On 6/18/2020, it was released on the Steam Store by Electronic Arts.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Need for Speed™ Most Wanted on the Steam Deck but some functionality may not be fully supported.
It also supports 11 languanges in-game including English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish (Spain). Each language comes with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
According to Steam’s category system, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted supports the following features:
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Steam Trading Cards
- Single-player
- Online PvP
From the Steam community, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has been tagged with the following user tags:
- Split Screen
- Competitive
- Great Soundtrack
- Driving
- Third Person
- Multiplayer
- Controller
- Co-op
- First-Person
- Crime
- Vehicular Combat
- Arcade
- Combat Racing
- Open World
- Local Co-Op
- Automobile Sim
- Racing
- Adventure
- Action
- Singleplayer
Media & Sceenshots
Watch the featured video for Need for Speed™ Most Wanted and see the latest screenshots from the Steam Store.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted DLC
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has 5 downloadable add-ons available for purchase on Steam which include Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Complete DLC Bundle, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Premium Timesavers Pack, and Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Premium Modification Unlock.
| Image | Name | Type | Release Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Complete DLC Bundle | DLC | 6/18/2020 | Steam Charts |
 | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Premium Timesavers Pack | DLC | 6/18/2020 | Steam Charts |
 | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Multiplayer Booster Pack | DLC | 6/18/2020 | Steam Charts |
 | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Terminal Velocity Pack | DLC | 6/18/2020 | Steam Charts |
 | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Premium Modification Unlock | DLC | 6/18/2020 | Steam Charts |
Related Bundles
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is included in 1 bundle in the Steam Store. Purchasing through a bundle can give a large discount off the game's base price if you are willing to purchase multiple apps all at once.
| Image | Name | Apps | Packages | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Need for Speed Mega Collection | 7 | 7 | $22.07 | View |
Related Packages
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is referenced by 1 package in the Steam Store. A package (or sub) is simply an item that can be purchased on Steam.
| Name | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Need for Speed™ Most Wanted | $19.99 | View |
Supported Languages and Localizations
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is available in 11 different languages with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
| Name | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Czech | Yes | No | Yes |
| Dutch | Yes | No | No |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Need for Speed™ Most Wanted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Need for Speed™ Most Wanted. Steam Community Hub.
- Metacritic. (2024, December 20). Need for Speed™ Most Wanted for PC Reviews. Metacritic.
- Criterion Games. (2023, July 8). Need for Speed™ Most Wanted. Need for Speed™ Most Wanted.