Need for Speed (2015) is an upcoming release currently under development by Ghost Games in Gothenburg, Sweden; Guildford, England; and Bucharest, Romania.[1] It is being developed with the Frostbite 3 engine.
Electronic Arts published a press release on May 21st, 2015 highlighted key features in this upcoming title including it being a full reboot for the franchise, and not as a sequel to the Underground series.
It will feature deep customisation, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive plot. The overall focus is on deeper levels of car culture than any previous Need for Speed title, and is centred around the player's car.
The look, tone, and real-world level of detail of this title is being shaped by EA's own car culture community - Speedhunters. The collaboration is in regards to research, authenticity, and development of the title's urban car culture with past, present, and emerging trends.[2]
Other key sources for the title's urban car culture include Alexi Smith of Noriyaro, Luke Huxham of Maiham Media, Justin Fox of Zen Garage, Antonio Alvendia of Motor Mavens, and Brandon Leung of Bowls LA.[3][4]
The title has had an ambitious fan feedback program, with various fans being invited to play early prototype builds of title, and addressing feedback based on fan input.[5]
Customisation
Performance
Cars can be altered with performance parts through a selection of unprecedented choices for tuning setups.
- Engine
- Exhaust
- Forced Induction
- Suspension
- Transmission
- Tyres
Tuning
Each vehicle can be further altered through tuning to create unique performance capabilities and fine-tune bespoke parameters.
- Handling Style - Choose a bias towards grip or drift style handling.
- Brake Drift - Toggle whether it is possible to initiate a drift whilst braking.
- Front Tyre Pressure - Choose a bias towards more or less pressure.
- Rear Tyre Pressure - Choose a bias towards more or less pressure.
- Steer Behaviour - Choose a bias towards a loose or tight steering response.
- Differential - Choose a bias towards a locked or open differential.
- Downforce - Choose a bias towards more or less downforce.
Visual
Cars can be alterable visually with brand aftermarket parts.
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Aftermarket Brands
Aftermarket brands featured in the game include:
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Online
The title will require an online connection in order to play.[6] This includes both singleplayer and multiplayer[7], as this will allow a player's friends to interact with them and their narrative.[8] Up to 6 players can participate in an online session.
AllDrive will allow players to join each other, interact with each other, and participate in races with improvements being made based on feedback of its implementation in Need for Speed: Rivals. The AllDrive system will be supported with fully dedicated servers.[9]
Pursuits
Police will pursue players that are seen committing a driving offence, with the amount of available units differing across the Ventura Bay area. Players will find more police units patrolling downtown whilst others will have no police presence known as a Safe Zone.
A police pursuit will end once the player has been either busted or evades engaged police units. Players can also choose to pull over, upon intiating a pursuit, and pay a fine before as a means of avoiding a lengthy pursuit.
Story
Need for Speed (2015) allows the player to build their desired car through deep visual and performance customisation. The five different methods of progression will allow each player to create their own unique path, that can overlap across multiple stories, as they become the ultimate icon.
Reputation Types
Speed | |
"Speed is the connection that exists between car and driver that is only present at top speeds. It’s about keeping your nerve and never lifting off the gas. It’s about the adrenaline rush of taking a corner at high speed, having faith that your car will hold firm and not loose grip. The fearless always push the limits." | |
Style | |
"Style is pure expression through driving, sending your car into a corner sideways with ultimate precision. It’s the feeling of freedom for that split second as your tires leave the ground, when you find yourself in a place where only you and the car exist. For some, style is all that matters." | |
Build | |
"Build is where you take your car to the extreme through both visual and performance modification. The constant need to improve and personalize, shaping the car to your own vision. Craftsmen build, searching for perfection." | |
Crew | |
"Ride together with your Crew and never hit the streets alone. Put your faith in others as bumpers come within inches of one another. This is the skill of close proximity chaos." | |
Outlaw | |
"Become an Outlaw, messing with and escaping from the cops. Always looking to raise the stakes through risk vs reward driving, pushing the limits and looking over your shoulder. Live life on the edge as you crave the thrill of the chase." |
Ventura Bay
Need for Speed (2015) takes place from dusk to dawn in the fictional west coast USA city of Ventura Bay, which encompasses a downtown, a harbour, and various canyons.
The various vehicles shown in the teaser trailer each have a California licence plate fitted.
Vehicles
Players can purchase and sell cars as they progress through their career, although they can only own a maximum of five at once.[10]
- Acura NSX (1990)
- BMW M3 (E46)
- BMW M3 Sport Evolution
- BMW M4 (F82)
- Ferrari 458 Italia
- Ford Mustang GT (2015)
- Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4
- Mazda MX-5 (2016)
- Mercedes-Benz CLK 500
- Nissan 180SX (S13) Type-X
- Nissan Fairlady 240ZG
- Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R C10
- Porsche 911 Carrera (993)
- Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
- Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0
- Porsche 911 Turbo (930) 3.0
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991)
- Subaru BRZ Premium (2014)
Traffic
Police
- Ford Crown Victoria (2nd Generation)
Pre-Order
The Standard and Deluxe Editions of Need for Speed (2015) became available for pre-order on June 15th, 2015[11] following the announcement of the game being released on November 2nd, 2015 in the United States, with several pre-order bonuses being made available as well. The bonuses granted depend on the version pre-ordered.[12]
- Styling Pack: An exclusive Styling Sticker, spoiler, rims, and splitter.
- Performance Pack (Deluxe Edition Only): An exclusive Performance Sticker and early access to three upcoming Performance Upgrades: a turbocharger, engine block, and special exhaust.
- Tricked-out Starter Car (Deluxe Edition Only): BMW M3 E46 (can be customized to match Most Wanted BMW M3 GTR)
- Exclusive Wraps (Deluxe Edition Only)
- Unique Identifying Sticker (Deluxe Edition Only)
- VIP Icon (Deluxe Edition Only)
- Lifetime discount on all items using in-game currency (Deluxe Edition Only): Save 10% on all in-game purchases made with Speed Points and trick out your car for less.
Development
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The title's design, development and innovation in the Need for Speed series will include community input.
The pursuit of community integration resulted in the decision to not release a Need for Speed title in 2014, but rather expand upon the current foundation of that intended release and improve upon it for a 2015 release.
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Q3 2015 Earnings Report | |||||
The Chief Executive Officer and Director of Electronic Arts, Andrew Wilson, stated on the current state of development of the 2015 Need for Speed title during an earnings call on January 27th, 2015. He also stated that the title has a targeted release of fiscal year 2016, meaning between April 1st, 2015 to March, 31st 2016.
A financial earnings presentation released on May 5th, 2015 by Electronic Arts highlights a yet unnamed Need for Speed title with a targeted retail release in Q3 2015.[16] This places the release date of the title between October to December 2015. The title was also shown to be releasing for consoles and PC, although no specific consoles were stated. |
On May 16th, 2015, a video highlighting various promotional images from previous Need for Speed titles was shared on the official Need for Speed Facebook page. The video features various snippets of binary code, that put together create "01001101 01100001 01111001 00110010 00110001", and translates to May 21.[17]
An image was uploaded to the official Need for Speed Facebook page on May 18th, 2015 that stated "May 21. Subscribe to see the first look at the return of NFS", as well as a url to their official Youtube page. Altering the image shows a modified Toyota 86, a modified Porsche 911 Turbo (930) 3.3, and an Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor in pursuit behind them.[18] A teaser trailer was released on May 21st, 2015 highlighting a series of customised vehicles racing through the streets of a Los Angeles inspired city, whilst being pursued by various police vehicles, and ends as iSHi's "Push It featuring Pusha T" begins playing. The teaser trailer ends highlighting June 15th, 2015 as the release date for the full trailer, which is the same day as EA's E3 press conference. |
Gallery
References
- ↑ http://www.needforspeed.com/en_UK/news/future-need-speed-0 needforspeed.com - The Future of Need for Speed
- ↑ http://news.ea.com/press-release/archive/need-speed-returns-action-driving-experience-unites-culture-speed Need for Speed EA Press Release
- ↑ http://noriyaro.com/2015/05/it-has-what-we-want-need-for-speed-rebooted/ Justin Fox Day 2 - Gothenburg Swden
- ↑ Noriyaro It Has What We Want
- ↑ http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-05-21-the-next-need-for-speed-is-a-reboot Eurogamer Q&A
- ↑ https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed/status/604062635919716352 @NeedforSpeed 12:12 AM - 29 May 2015
- ↑ https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed/status/604100020904701952 @NeedforSpeed 2:40 AM - 29 May 2015
- ↑ https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed/status/604064825979715584 @NeedforSpeed 12:20 AM - 29 May 2015
- ↑ https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed/status/604065225768226817 @NeedforSpeed 12:22 AM - 29 May 2015
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vakola/status/614549678114349057?lang=en-gb James Mouat @vakola - Garage Car Limit
- ↑ http://www.needforspeed.com/news/e3-preorder Pre Order Need for Speed
- ↑ https://www.origin.com/en-sg/store/buy/needforspeed/pc-download/base-game/deluxe-edition Origin Store page for Need for Speed
- ↑ http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/05/06/need-for-speed-2015-will-be-adramatically-differenta IGN.com - Need for Speed 2015 will be ‘dramatically different’
- ↑ http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/217130/EA_skips_annual_Need_for_Speed_for_the_first_time_in_13_years.php gamasutra.com - EA skips annual Need for Speed for the first time in 13 years
- ↑ http://seekingalpha.com/article/2856356-electronic-arts-ea-ceo-andrew-wilson-on-q3-2015-results-earnings-call-transcript?page=5 (EA) CEO Andrew Wilson on Q3 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- ↑ http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ERTS/137127541x0x826596/4673DB9B-01AE-43CE-8C72-E2740BD62E81/Q4_FY15_Slide_Presentation.pdf Electronic Arts Inc. Q4 FY 2015 Results
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/needforspeed/videos/430832650410108/?permPage=1 Which was your favourite NFS?
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/needforspeed/photos/a.159462304213812.1073741827.159460420880667/432856083541098/?type=1&permPage=1 May 21 Facebook Cover Photo