Need for Speed Rivals is a racing video game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released in November 2013, it is the twentieth installment in the long-running Need for Speed series.
Set in an open-world environment known as Redview County, Need for Speed Rivals blurs the lines between single-player and multiplayer gameplay. Players can choose to take on the role of either a racer or a police officer, each with their own unique gameplay experience and progression.
As a racer, players must compete in illegal street races, evade the police, and outmaneuver rival drivers to become the most wanted street racer in Redview County. Players can customize their cars with a variety of performance upgrades and visual modifications, earning Speed Points by completing races, evading the police, and performing daring stunts.
As a police officer, players must enforce the law and take down illegal street racers by any means necessary. Using advanced pursuit technology and high-performance police vehicles, players can chase down racers, deploy roadblocks, and call in helicopter support to apprehend their targets and earn Speed Points.
Gameplay in Need for Speed Rivals is fast-paced and adrenaline-fueled, with intense races and high-speed pursuits unfolding across the game's open-world environment. The game features a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle, adding an extra layer of challenge and variety to the gameplay experience.
Need for Speed Rivals also introduces the AllDrive feature, which seamlessly blends single-player and multiplayer gameplay. Players can encounter other players in the game world and seamlessly transition between solo play, co-op play, and competitive multiplayer races without interruption.
With its thrilling gameplay, stunning visuals, and seamless multiplayer integration, Need for Speed Rivals offers an immersive and adrenaline-fueled racing experience that caters to fans of both single-player and multiplayer racing games.
