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Phil IwaniukSome well-judged bold calls in both mechanics and visual direction elevate a familiar arcade racer above NFS's previous monotony.


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Need for Speed Unbound is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck and has an estimated 1M to 2M owners on Steam.
Need for Speed Unbound takes about 22 hours to beat, or 51 hours to complete everything.
Need for Speed Unbound supports 12 languages, with audio in 8 of them.
| Language | Interface | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes |
| Language | Interface | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | Yes | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | Yes |
| Arabic | Yes | No |
| Korean | Yes | No |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | No |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | No |
Excerpts from 5 published reviews · Scores shown on each outlet's own scale
Some well-judged bold calls in both mechanics and visual direction elevate a familiar arcade racer above NFS's previous monotony.
Criterion takes the reins once more for an arcade racer that's capable of going toe-to-toe with the all-conquering Forza Horizon.
Need for Speed Unbound hasn’t strayed very far from the fundamentals of 2019’s Heat, but its bold new animated style impresses.
Need for Speed Unbound feels like a foundational entry for where the series could go from here. Competing across the title’s many events is a blast, and I love the juxtaposed visual aesthetics. Though some elements left me wanting, Unbound is as much fun as I’ve had with a Need for Speed title in years.
Need for Speed Unbound delights with a vibrant new art style and some exciting arcade racing, but familiar issues are as frustrating as an inopportune oil slick
Need for Speed Unbound starts at $36.58 on PC right now, compared with its $69.99 list price.
The cheapest price for Need for Speed Unbound on PC is $36.58 at Keydra (47% off), a key shop. The best official store price is $69.99 at Steam.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound is up to 47% off on PC right now, with prices starting at $36.58.
The lowest recorded price for Need for Speed Unbound on PC is $3.70 from a key shop. The lowest official store price was $4.89 at Steam on July 31, 2026.
Need for Speed Unbound on PC is rated a fair deal at $36.58, compared with a lowest recorded price of $3.70.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound is included with Xbox Game Pass on console at no extra cost for subscribers.
Need for Speed Unbound is $69.99 on Steam.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound has multiplayer.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound can be played single-player as well as in multiplayer.
No. Need for Speed Unbound is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck, so it isn't expected to run properly on the handheld.
Need for Speed Unbound is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Supported consoles include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Need for Speed Unbound takes about 22 hours to beat, or 31 hours with extras and 51 hours to complete everything.
Need for Speed Unbound was released on December 1, 2022.
Need for Speed Unbound needs at least 50 GB of free storage.
Minimum on Windows: Ryzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600 CPU, RX 570, GTX 1050 Ti graphics, 8 GB RAM. Recommended on Windows: Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700 CPU, Radeon RX5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) graphics, 16 GB RAM.
Need for Speed Unbound is rated T (Teen) for Mild Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Language.
Need for Speed Unbound supports 12 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, and Traditional Chinese. Audio is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish - Spain.
Need for Speed Unbound was developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Need for Speed Unbound has 75/100 on OpenCritic.
Need for Speed Unbound has 41 Steam achievements.
Yes, Need for Speed Unbound has at least 24 DLC packs, including Need for Speed Unbound Trick or Street Swag Pack, Need for Speed Unbound - Keys to the Map, Need for Speed Unbound - Vol.4 Catch-Up Pack, Need for Speed Unbound - Robojets Swag Pack, and Need for Speed Unbound - Vol. 9 Premium Speed Pass.
Besides the standard game, Need for Speed Unbound is available as Need for Speed Unbound Ultimate Collection and Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition.
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Latest announcement · From the official Steam announcements feed
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