Need for Speed: Heat is set in Palm City, a Miami inspired metropolis split into two worlds. By day you compete in the sanctioned Speedhunters Showdown to earn money, and by night you race in illegal events to earn reputation while a corrupt police task force led by Lieutenant Frank Mercer hunts street racers.
Released in 2019 by Ghost Games, Heat brought back deep customization, a strong police presence and a day and night system that fans had asked for since Underground and Most Wanted.
Need For Speed: Heat Game Information
| Developer | Ghost Games |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Release Date | November 2019 |
| Genre | Open World Street Racing |
| Game Modes | Single-player and online multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One |
| Price | Paid, check the store for the current price |
| Official Store | Steam |
Need For Speed: Heat Gameplay Overview
Daytime events pay well but carry low risk, while night races raise your Heat level. The higher your Heat, the more rep you earn but the more aggressive the police become, and you must reach a safehouse to bank your rep. Cars can be heavily tuned and customized, with engine swaps and drift or grip builds. The story follows your racer and a family tied to the task force.
Key Features Of Need For Speed: Heat
- Day and night racing with different rewards
- Heat levels that increase rep and police danger
- Deep visual and performance customization
- Engine swaps and handling tuning
- Open world Palm City with collectibles
- Online free roam with friends
Need For Speed: Heat System Requirements
Minimum specs to run the game on PC:
- OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD FX-6350
- Memory: 8 GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 760 or AMD Radeon HD 7970
- Storage: 50 GB
Requirements can change after patches and DLC, so compare them with the official store page before you buy.
How To Download Need For Speed: Heat Safely
The safest way to get Need for Speed: Heat is through an official store. Downloads from Steam come straight from the publisher, update automatically and support the people who made the game.
- Click the Download button on this page to open the official Need for Speed: Heat page on Steam.
- Sign in to your Steam account, or create a free account if you are new.
- Add the game to your cart and complete checkout with your preferred payment method.
- Open the Steam client, go to your Library, select Need for Speed: Heat and press Install.
- When the download finishes, press Play to launch the game.
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Need For Speed: Heat Tips For New Players
- Bank rep at safehouses before your Heat gets too high.
- Use day races to earn money for upgrades.
- Tune separate cars for drift and grip events.
- Collect billboards and flamingos for extra rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Need For Speed: Heat Free?
No. Need for Speed: Heat is a paid game, and the official Steam page shows the current price in your local currency.
What Platforms Is Need For Speed: Heat Available On?
Need for Speed: Heat is available on Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Is Need For Speed Heat Online Only?
No. Heat can be played offline in single player, though an EA account is required. Online play is optional for free roam with friends.
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