Need for Speed Rivals Wiki: Everything you need to know about the game

Need for Speed: Rivals is an open-world racing video game that was developed at Ghost Games. Being the newest iteration of the popular racer, Need for Speed Rivals is the twentieth game in the long running racing franchise.

It was released on November 19th 2013 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the PC. It was also later released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

• 1. Development
• 3. Gameplay
• 4. List of Cars
• 5. Pre Order Bonus

Development

After the critical and commercial success of Need for Speed Most Wanted in 2012, rumors of a new Need for Speed title began circulating in April 2013 when the resume of Pete Panton, lead cinematic artist for marketing at Criterion Games indicated that he is working on a new entry in the racing franchise.  His resume mentioned an unannounced game for 2013. [ reference ]

Then in May, 2013 Electronic Arts started teasing a new Need for Speed game on their official Facebook page. They posted a picture of a sports car with the tagline “Have no rules, show no mercy”. [reference]

The next day EA confirmed that the next iteration of Need for Speed Rivals is on its way but they did not confirmed the name of the latest entry. On the same day, EA officially announced Need for Speed Rivals Announced for PS4, Xbox One and Current Gen Consoles. The game is developed by Ghost Games with Criterion providing support to them. [reference]

Furthermore it was confirmed that Need for Speed Rivals will be using Enlighten, a lighting solution provided by Geomerics.

In addition, Need for Speed Rivals will be utilizing the next generation of Frostbite Engine (Frostbite 3) which will bring massive changes  to the graphics and gameplay in the Need For Speed series.

Gameplay

Need for Speed Rivals takes place in the world of  Redview County. As with previous installments, this will be an open world and will pit the player against fellow racers and cops.

Just like 2012’s Need for Speed: Most Wanted will feature with jumps, obstacles and speed traps in the open world. As was mentioned the theme Need for Speed is intact here and will follow racing against AI, heart thrilling police chases and unlock cars and more racing areas.

Executive Producer of Ghosts Games Marcus Nilsson stated in an interview, “The Need for Speed franchise has been an industry leader bringing social competition to the forefront in games. For the first time, players will have the freedom to seamlessly go from single player to co-op to multiplayer. In Need for Speed Rivals we are creating one game experience with one progression, where the freedom to play with friends is more fluid and accessible than ever before.” [reference]

Need for Rivals will also gives the player the ability to use EMPs, shockwaves, roadblocks and other means to combat foes.

Need for Speed Rivals also has a new AllDrive mode, which allows for single-player gamers to transition into multiplayer seamlessly. That means players can participate in a multiplayer event on the fly even when they are busy playing the campaign or offline mode.

The popular Autolog feature returns in Need For Speed Rivals and once against will pit players friend’s against them. Players can not only compare stats but they can also challenge friends. The game also features:

• Dynamic Weather System
• Customization of Vehicles
• Performance upgrades
• Paint jobs
• Decals,
• Rims
• License plate

List of Cars

For the first time in eleven years, the series will see the return of the Ferrari. Cars will be specific to the racers and the cops. Check out the entire list of cars below:

Alfa Romeo

• 2013 4C [Racer]

Aston Martin

• 2010 One-77 [Cop]
• 2013 Vanquish [Racer/Cop]

Audi

• 2014 R8 V10 Plus [Racer]
• 2013 RS4 Avant [Racer]
• 2013 RS5 [Cop]
• 2010 TT RS [Cop]

Bentley

• 2012 Continental GT [Cop]

BMW

• 2010 M3 E92 GTS [Racer]
• 2014 M4 [Racer]
• 2012 M5 [Cop]
• 2013 X6M [Cop]

Bugatti

• 2011 Veyron Super Sport [Cop]
• 2013 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse [Racer]

Cadillac

• 2013 XTS [Cop]

Chevrolet

• 2012 Camaro ZL1 [Racer]
• 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray [Racer]
• 2012 Corvette ZR1 [Cop]

Ferrari

• 2013 458 Spider [Racer]
• 2009 California [Racer]
• 2011 FF [Cop]
• 2013 F12Berlinetta [Racer] [
• 2013 LaFerrari [Cop]

Ford

• 2005 GT [Racer]
• 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 [Cop]
• 2013 Taurus SHO [Cop]

Hyundai

• 2013 Genesis Coupe [Cop]

Jaguar

• 2013 F-Type Roadster [Racer]
• 2012 XKR-S [Cop]

Jeep

• 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 [Racer/Cop]

Koenigsegg

• 2013 Agera R [Cop]

Land-Rover

• 2013 Range Rover [Racer]

Lamborghini

• 2012 Aventador LP 700-4 [Racer]
• 2014 Aventador LP 800-4 SV [Cop]
• 2013 Gallardo LP 560-4 [Racer]
• Veneno [Racer]

Lexus

• 2012 LFA [Cop]

Maserati

• 2013 Ghibli [Cop]
• 2011 Gran Cabrio MC Stradale [Racer]

McLaren

• 2011 MP4-12C [Cop]
• 2013 MP4-12C Spider [Racer]
• 2014 P1 [Racer]

Mercedes-Benz

• 2012 C63 AMG Black Series [Cop]
• 2013 CLA45 AMG [Racer]
• 2013 SL63 AMG [Cop]
• 2013 SLS AMG Black Series [Racer]

Nissan

• 2013 Juke R [Cop]
• 2013 GT-R Black Edition [Cop]
• 2010 370Z Nismo [Racer]

Pagani

• 2012 Huayra [Racer]

Porsche

• 2013 Cayenne Turbo S [Cop]
• 2014 911 GT3 [Racer]
• 2014 918 Spyder [Racer]
• 2013 981 Cayman S [Cop]
• 2013 981 Cayman S [Racer]

Renault

• 2013 Clio RS 200 EDC [Racer]

SRT

• 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 [Cop]
• 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 [Racer]
• 2013 Viper GTS [Cop]
• 2014 Viper TA [Racer]

Subaru

• 2012 BRZ [Racer]
• 2014 WRX STi [Racer]

Volkswagen

• 2013 Golf Mk7 GTi [Racer]

Zenvo

• 2011 ST1 [Racer]

Pre Order Bonus

EA have announced special content for players who will be pre-ordering Need for Speed Rivals.

Ultimate Cop Pack:

• The Nissan GT-R Black Edition cop car
• Pursuit technology
• Custom livery

Digital Deluxe Edition:

• Digital Revolution Livery for the BMW M3 (E92) GTS
• Bonus allotment of banked Speed Points.
• Free Burnout Paradise.

Ultimate Racer Pack:

• The SRT Viper TA
•  ‘Colorful Dream’ livery
• Bonus allotment of banked Speed Points

Note: This wiki will be updated once we have new information about the game.

This wiki was last updated on 5th, January 2015.