Downloadable Content

Need for Speed: Heat features various downloadable content packs that each include a varying amount of additional content.

Released content includes pre-order packs, post release packs, bundle packs, and boxed bundles.

A couple of comments made by Ben Walke, the Global Community Engagement Manager at Electronic Arts, noted that Need for Speed: Heat would not feature any loot boxes or "surprise mechanics^[1]", and that there would be post-launch car packs released as paid-for downloadable content.

“	We plan to have post launch paid-DLC in the form of car packs. Later this year we'll introduce a time-save pack, which will show all collectables on the map. That's it.	”
— F8RGE (Ben Walke), Global Community Engagement Manager[2]

Game Releases

Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition of Need for Speed: Heat was made available for pre-order following the game's reveal on August 14, 2019.

It was released on the same day as the standard edition for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

It was also made available early on November 5, 2019 for those with an Origin Access Premier subscription, including the complete regular edition and all Deluxe Edition content as long as they have a Premier subscription.

• Need for Speed: Heat
  • Deluxe Edition Upgrade
    • BMW i8 Coupé '18 K.S. Edition
    • Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport '17 K.S. Edition
    • Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé '18 K.S. Edition
    • Pre-Order Pack
      • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X '08 K.S. Edition
      • Console specific wrap design
    • Four character customisation outfits
      • Suitable for male and female avatars
    • Unique Bonuses
      • 5% Bank Bonus
      • 5% Rep Bonus

Collector's Edition

The Collector's Edition of Need for Speed: Heat was made available for pre-order following the game's reveal on August 14, 2019. It was initially only available in the United Kingdom through Game, but was later available in North America through Best Buy.

• Need for Speed: Heat
• Collector's Edition Premium Cardboard Box
  • Polestar 1 die-cast model (1:43 scale)
• A5 Notebook
• Deluxe Edition steelbook case
• Four fridge magnets
• Seven stickers

Steelbook Edition

The Steelbook Edition of Need for Speed: Heat was made available for pre-order following the game's reveal on August 14, 2019.

It includes both the regular edition of Need for Speed: Heat and a special steelbook case with the regular edition's box art.

• Need for Speed: Heat
• Steelbook Edition steelbook case

Pre-Order

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X '08 K.S. Edition

A unique Khyzyl Saleem edition of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X '08 is offered as part a Pre-Order Pack for those that pre-ordered Need for Speed: Heat, but is included with purchases of either the Deluxe Edition or the Deluxe Edition Upgrade.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X '08 is unlocked from the beginning of the game and is equipped with a unique livery depending on the console the pack has been installed on.

• Pre-Order Pack
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X '08 K.S. Edition
  • Console specific livery design

Upgrade Bundles

Deluxe Edition Upgrade

The Deluxe Edition Upgrade pack is a bundle pack that is included with the Deluxe Edition and can be purchased separately for those that own the standard or Collector's Edition of Need for Speed: Heat.

It was released on November 8, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

• Deluxe Edition Upgrade
  • BMW i8 Coupé '18 K.S. Edition
  • Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport '17 K.S. Edition
  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé '18 K.S. Edition
  • Pre-Order Pack
    • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X '08 K.S. Edition
    • Console specific wrap design
  • Four character customisation outfits
    • Suitable for male and female avatars
  • Unique Bonuses
    • 5% Bank Bonus
    • 5% Rep Bonus

Shortcut Packs

Keys to the Map

The Keys to the Map pack was made available for purchase on January 28, 2019, alongside the release of the January Update.

Purchasing the pack will reveal the location of all collectables, locations, and activities in Palm City.

• Activities
  • Jumps
  • Speed Traps
  • Drift Zones
• Collectables
  • Billboards
  • Flamingos
  • Street Art
• Locations
  • Gas Stations
  • Safehouses

Car Packs

Car Packs include vehicles that can be collected from the Black Market as well as various challenges to unlock additional customisation items.

McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery

The McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery pack was made available for purchase on March 3, 2019, alongside the release of the March Update.

Purchasing the pack will add a pickup location for the player to collect and unlock the McLaren F1 '93 through the Black Market. It will also unlock a series of Black Market Challenges for that car, which will unlock additional customisation items upon the completion of each contract.

Promotional

Promotional vehicles are offered with redemption codes through a advertiser or sponsorship deal.

Red Bull Nissan 370Z

The Red Bull Nissan 370Z pack was made available on August 18, 2020^[3] for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases of Need for Speed: Heat.

It can be acquired by entering an email address at https://www.redbullcarparkdrift.com/nfs. A redemption code for either platform is displayed on the website and emailed to the user upon submitting.

Included in the pack is a recreation of Abdo Feghali's Nissan 370Z, which competed in the Red Bull Car Park Drift series.

References

1. ↑ Website: reddit.com/r/needforspeed (2019) Under the Hood: NFS Heat. Available at: https://www.reddit.com/r/needforspeed/comments/cq9c1n/under_the_hood_nfs_heat/ewusedb/
2. ↑ Website: reddit.com/r/Games (2019) Need for Speed Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/cq9bql/need_for_speed_official_reveal_trailer/ewuyuoo/?context=3
3. ↑ Website: redbull.com (2020) Abdo Feghali’s Drifting Car Makes Its Gaming Debut Available at: https://www.redbull.com/mea-en/need-for-speed-heat-unveils-a-surprise-new-ride