The race of a lifetime is on. Need for Speed: The Run throws you into the most dangerous and exhilarating road race ever conceived — a non-stop, high-octane sprint across the entire United States, from the sun-drenched streets of San Francisco to the iconic skyline of New York City. With the mob on your tail, the police closing in, and hundreds of the world’s fastest drivers standing between you and the finish line, every second counts and every decision could be your last.
You are Jack, a man with nothing left to lose and everything to gain. Framed, hunted, and desperate, Jack enters The Run — an illegal cross-country race with a massive cash prize for the winner. It’s the only way out. But surviving the race means more than just driving fast. It means outsmarting ruthless rivals, evading relentless law enforcement, and staying one step ahead of the dangerous criminal organisation that wants you dead before you reach the finish line.
Experience a thrilling story-driven campaign that takes you through some of America’s most iconic and visually stunning landscapes. Tear through the Rocky Mountains as snow blasts across the road, weave through the neon-lit streets of Chicago at night, blast across the open plains of the Midwest at blistering speed, and navigate the congested highways of the Eastern Seaboard as the pressure builds with every mile. The Run is as much a road trip as it is a race, and every stage delivers a fresh and visually spectacular environment to conquer.
Behind the wheel, Need for Speed: The Run delivers the series’ signature blend of accessible yet thrilling racing gameplay. Push a roster of high-performance licensed cars to their absolute limits across a variety of road types and conditions. Draft behind rivals to build speed, force competitors off the road, dodge traffic at breakneck velocity, and make split-second decisions that can mean the difference between victory and disaster. The driving is fast, fluid, and endlessly satisfying.
Take the competition online with a robust multiplayer mode featuring up to 16 players racing simultaneously across the game’s most exciting stages. Compete in a variety of online event types, climb the leaderboards, and prove that you are the fastest driver in The Run. With Autolog integration tracking your times, speed records, and achievements against friends, there is always a new challenge to chase and a rival to beat.
Need for Speed: The Run is powered by the Frostbite 2 engine, delivering stunning visuals, dramatic lighting, and incredible environmental detail that bring America’s most breathtaking landscapes to life like never before in a racing game.
Game Features
- High-stakes cross-country race from San Francisco to New York City
- Story-driven campaign featuring cinematic cutscenes and on-foot sequences
- Race through iconic American landscapes including the Rockies, Chicago & more
- Roster of officially licensed high-performance cars pushed to their limits
- Intense police pursuits and rival takedown mechanics
- Online multiplayer for up to 16 players across multiple event types
- Autolog integration for tracking and competing against friends’ records
- Powered by the Frostbite 2 engine for stunning visuals and environments
- Fast, fluid, and accessible racing gameplay with high-octane thrills
- Available on PC via EA App and Origin
