Need for Speed™ Heat news & patch notes

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Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4 celebrates your status on the streets of Lakeshore, but your outrageous style and skills mean the cops want to take you down in new Gauntlet Playlists - feel the rush of the chase, but get busted and lose your shot at big rewards! The celebrations continue at the Kennedy Test Track where you can tear it up in unique Porsche 75th anniversary events, plus new refreshed Speed Pass brings 75 free ranks with new cosmetics and customizations. Wheelspin through rank 50 to earn the wildest Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) that Lakeshore has seen. For the ultimate celebration of street style, head to the Store for the premium Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack, honoring the roots of hip hop with the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) plus clothing pack, a Doberman mask, Driving Effect, exclusive Horn and more! More info here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Tune in on August 8 to see how the streets are celebrating 75 years of Porsche and more in Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/c72febd4535f9bb65dbcffddcaa9550936389c10.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Need for Speed™ Unbound is now on The Play List. That means EA Play members can start their race to the top plus score the new NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·spec (1993)! It’s unlocked for a limited time in the dealership. EA Play members can rev up and push the limits of their self-expression in this Epic Custom from now until August 15. Join EA Play to make your games more rewarding with access to great player benefits and a library of top titles. Members get more from your game including rewards in Need for Speed Unbound. And when it’s time to find your next favorite game, we’ve got you covered with an ever-expanding library of our fan-favorite series and premium games. You can even try out select new-release games for up to 10 hours of playtime with no commitment. If you decide to buy, your saved progress will carry over, so you can continue where you left off. Our members also save on purchases of EA digital content, with a 10% member discount. Letting you save on full games, points packs, and DLC Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @eaplay! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37968157/3930123ae00b69db57e9f1f17b5d7a9bb4b5adf5.png Rank up in Lakeshore with the new Speed Pass, a 75-rank progression system which brings new free cosmetics and customizations to reward you for playing. Earn XP whenever you race, complete Daily or Weekly Challenges, and complete objectives in Linkups, and each time you rank up you’ll grab the goods you need to light up the streets with your style, including the Legendary Custom Dodge SRT Viper 2014. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37968157/fb8e271a81d751b3f00acb093042cde53fe37630.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/ *REQUIRES NEED FOR SPEED UNBOUND ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ALL GAME UPDATES.

NFS Fam, as you are now aware Vol 3 is on its way to you and not only do we have some sweet new features but there’s a s**t load of fixes, improvements and quality of life updates for you. Let’s jump right in. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37968157/afc43004eeefbd80216c8a40c6b6d42708bfbe0a.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37968157/69be25758361c3bfd1853eba63048c082c9f748d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37968157/bb29202eda9d65d7c6c6b4e137af40bb6a6c2282.png Check out the trailer before Vol 3 launch tomororw! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

LINKUP, RANK UP, GEAR UP Get ready to work together to crush intense stunt-based challenges against the clock, as Need for Speed™ Unbound Vol 3 (arriving June 20, 2023) brings new ways to earn XP and Bank. Elevate your style and rank up with Speed Pass, a new system rewarding progression with 75 free cosmetics and customizations, and show the streets what you’re about with new premium content in the Store including the mecha-themed Robojets Swag Pack, a Legendary Custom Ford Mustang GT (2015) with a 10-level Speed Pass boost, and a Vol 3 Customs Pack*. Get your first look at the new Chat Wheel that gives you new ways to communicate quickly with the Lakeshore community, the Daily and Weekly Challenges you’ll complete to rank up and grab the goods you need to light up the streets with your style, and more! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/ * Requires Need for Speed Unbound (sold separately), all game updates, internet connection & an EA Account.

Take your team on a tour of Lakeshore in Endurance Races. Race it out and hold your nerve as the tension builds and stay ahead of the pack to win! Stretching along vast routes across the map, take a group of up to 8 street racers on longer, more challenging races that test the mettle and resolve of every driver on the start grid. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/c4edb5339a617daf87fccb1365608b8d3b2dfa0e.png The right tools for the job: Endurance Races are longer than regular Street Races and require a higher level of concentration to stay fastest for longer and keep your car on the road. Tracks differ in challenge and length, with ‘Apex Predator’ being a shorter Endurance Race with tight and technical sections, potentially favoring cars with more precise handling. ‘Colossus’, on the other hand, is the longest Endurance Race but varies in challenge level throughout, possibly being more suited to a well-rounded ride that can handle both sharp corners and high-speed straights. Word on the street: Hit up a Meetup to find new Endurance Races across the map. Bring your best wheels: Endurance Races are only for cars fit enough for the challenge. ‘Old Town Road’ is a Tier A track, ‘Colossus’ and ‘Road Trippin’ require A+ cars, ‘The Scenic Route’ is another step up, whilst ‘Apex Predator’ will only allow the best rides in the city to hit the start line. Having a car that meets the entry requirements only guarantees a spot in the race. To win, you’ll want to extract every bit of speed from your car, tweaking top speed, acceleration, handling, and more to design the best ride for each race. Stay on track: There’s more opportunities to make mistakes or catch up to Rivals in Endurance Races. Keeping your car on the road is just as important as hitting the highest top speed. Falling to the back of the pack? Don’t panic! Endurance Races make for more chances of Rival Racers making mistakes, and one lapse in concentration from the car in front can put you back in contention for the win. Word on the street: Bring a car with familiar handling, or you could be losing time just trying to keep it on track. More ways to make Bank: Endurance Races introduce a new way to make money in Lakeshore Online. Just like Street Races, you’ll be paid based on performance and the number of competitors you’ve raced against. With a packed starting grid, full concentration, and the best ride for the job, you’ll be blowing away the competition in Lakeshore Online’s most challenging races yet! See you on the streets! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Tear up the streets with friends as Need for Speed™ Unbound brings new ways to compare and compete with the squad in Lakeshore Online. Duck the cops to earn your way to dope new upgrades, and smash new events and Daily Challenges for the chance to gain XP, Bank, and new rewards. You can find more information on our previous post and trailer below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2298540/Need_for_Speed_Unbound__Keys_to_the_Map/ Want to build your Bank faster? Cut straight to the chase and unlock the locations of all 260 collectibles (100 Bears, 80 Street Art, and 80 Billboards) and 160 Activities for you to earn rewards any time you like. Plus, get an exclusive “Fury and Zen” clothing pack including:

• x1 Top Over (Jacket)
• x1 Top Under (T-shirt)
• x1 Bottom (Sweatpants)
• x1 Headwear (Cap)

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The world is your canvas in Need for Speed™ Unbound. Prove you have what it takes to win The Grand, Lakeshore's ultimate street racing challenge! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Take on the city and stunt on the competition, rocking exclusive fits, fresh rides, and bumping a global soundtrack powered by A$AP Rocky and AWGE. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/40182c9b7c9837b96b3c31063445a08b9245cf3b.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Style is everything in Lakeshore. Discover Need for Speed™ Unbound Palace Edition including: Four stunningly intense new Palace branded custom cars including: ‎ - Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2020 ‎ - VW Mk1 Golf Gti 1976 ‎ - BMW E30 M3 1988 ‎ - Mercedes-AMG G 63 2017 A stacked Palace Clothing Pack containing 20 exclusive items including Palace Vans, Palace AMG motorsports jacket, Palace Yaman Jogger, and much more! Deck out your car with exclusive Palace Driving Effects, Palace Decals and ‘Palifornia’ License Plate and extend that street style to your personal look with the Tri-Ferg Character Pose and Palace Banner Artwork. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/af70a0119f6fe60d1e5b022654c97bf6ede6c182.png *CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/game-offer-and-disclaimers FOR DETAILS." https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Ready to see this custom Mercedes 190 E in action? If not now then when! The most in-depth look at Need for Speed Unbound gameplay is here with a first look at Speed Race events including Meetups and Side Bets. See you on the streets. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/3625f14005ab2687cdfa86862ddf5681ab43b964.png Start at the bottom and race to the top in Need for Speed Unbound, coming to PC on December 2, 2022. Race against time, outsmart the cops, and take on weekly qualifiers to reach The Grand, Lakeshore's ultimate street racing challenge. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides and light up the streets with your style, exclusive fits, and a vibrant global soundtrack that bumps in every corner of the world. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Rocky’s got one of the city’s freshest customs. Beat him in his own ride, take it back to the safehouse, and hit the streets with some serious style. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/dbb3348126a091f3aaa0a3f623c0adb1cc7df175.png Bump these tracks day and night and discover trailblazing artists from the world of hip hop and its global interpretations with a genre-defying soundtrack led by A$AP Rocky and AWGE. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/4b9dd55a2ef882a4c43b89dba0115b954229ff11.jpg Featuring Slowthai (UK), Lous and the Yakuza (Belgium) Shirin David (Germany), Oliver Olson, Oki (Poland), Sfera Ebbesta (Italy), ODZ (Sweden), Villano Antillano (Puerto Rico), Tropkillaz (Brazil), Higher Brothers (China), Tkay Maidza (Australia) and many more global artists and up-and coming-icons, Need for Speed™ Unbound supplies the sound of the streets with a global soundtrack to rival the very best. Listen now on Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Get the McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery to burn all limits with the McLaren F1 through a unique set of challenges. Plus, receive hot new special customization parts, character outfits, vanity items, and decals as rewards! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37968157/ec1dad3b5ee0dea98c2a94483eb8c9598f637c1f.png REQUIRES NEED FOR SPEED HEAT ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ALL GAME UPDATES TO PLAY https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281880/Need_for_Speed_Heat__McLaren_F1_Black_Market_Delivery/

You see out here, street style is everything. Take over sections of the city by pulling huge drifts, smashing collectibles, and proving your skills to Lakeshore’s most stylish street racers. This is all about steez over speed, but don’t be afraid to go fast too. Now you got it, go make Rocky proud. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43047797/58c0ddc6c852fbf88e5aaa6dce54d807857af0f1.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

To get to the top, you gotta take risks. Choose how and when to put it all on the line, pulling huge drifts on the street, outdriving the cops, or placing side bets with your own earnings against rival racers. Time is money, so find the fastest way to earn enough cash to enter the weekly qualifiers and make it to Lakeshore’s ultimate race, The Grand. Pre-purchase Need for Speed™ Unbound now. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

The world is your canvas in Need for Speed™ Unbound. Prove you have what it takes to win The Grand, Lakeshore’s ultimate street racing challenge. Across four intense weeks of racing, earn enough cash to enter weekly qualifiers, beat the competition, and make your mark on the street racing scene while outdriving and outsmarting the cops. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides and light up the streets with your unique style, exclusive fits, and a vibrant global soundtrack that bumps in every corner of the world. Express yourself to the fullest with the freshest new art styles and signature tags that represent what you're all about. Pre-order Need for Speed™ Unbound now and get an exclusive Unbound Driving Effect, License Plate, Banner Artwork and Sticker, and $150,000 Bank. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Be amongst the first to see the evolution of Need for Speed™ when the next instalment from Criterion Games is revealed on Oct 6, 2022!

Every collectible, location and activity in every district will be revealed instantly, so no need to slow down to explore. From safe houses to street art, find exactly what you want, faster! Disclaimer : *Limited time free trial. Trial time is subject to change. Internet connection, EA account, acceptance of EA User Agreement (terms.ea.com) and Privacy & Cookie Policy (privacy.ea.com), and installation of the Origin Client (origin.com/about) or EA app (ea.com/ea-app) required to play. Trial can be played once per EA account.

By day, Palm City hosts the Speedhunter Showdown, a sanctioned competition where you earn Bank to customize and upgrade your high-performance cars. At night, ramp up the intensity in illicit street races that build your reputation, getting you access to bigger races and better parts. But stay ready – cops are waiting and not all of them play fair. Play Need for Speed Heat for free September 29–October 3, 2022. Disclaimer : *Limited time free trial. Trial time is subject to change. Internet connection, EA account, acceptance of EA User Agreement (terms.ea.com) and Privacy & Cookie Policy (privacy.ea.com), and installation of the Origin Client (origin.com/about) or EA app (ea.com/ea-app) required to play. Trial can be played once per EA account.

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NFS Heat Achievements have just been added alongside many other EA games. Achievement progress is retroactive, meaning if you’ve completed the objective already in Origin or Steam, you’ll be granted the achievement in Steam.

We're thrilled to let you all know that on June 9, Need for Speed Heat will be the first EA title to offer cross-play, meaning that players – regardless of their platform – can jump into Palm City together as one, united community. Once you’ve installed the update (see full update notes here, including some other fixes, too), you can opt in to race players across PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One. You can search for your friends who are playing on any of the above systems, given they’ve opted in for cross-play as well, inside the Find Players menu. Then, go to the new EA Friends tab in the Party Menu to see who’s online to play with. CROSS PLAY DETAILS

• Once you’ve installed the June update, you will be prompted with the option to activate cross-play, which you can later find in the privacy settings in the game menu. Opting in will allow you to race players across PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on the same server.
• You can search for friends in the Find Players menu. Head over to the Party Menu and check the new EA Friends tab to see who’s online across all platforms. In order to create a party and invite them to your game, they naturally need to opt-in for cross-play as well.
• In the game, you will see icons next to players' names, indicating which platform they’re playing on, and you can use the proximity voice chat to talk to them.

Release Timing - June 9 PC - 9:00 UTC (Origin / Steam) Estimated File Sizes PC - 1.10 GB