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EA Reveals New Action Driving Fantasy with Need for Speed Payback
Edge of Your Seat Driving, Explosive Action and Blockbuster Gameplay Fuel New Game
Pre-Order Now for Instant Access to Five Uniquely Customized and Tuned Iconic Cars

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Ghost Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, announced Need for Speed Payback, the new action driving blockbuster from one of the world's bestselling video game franchises, hitting stores November 10th, worldwide. This explosive adventure is filled with intense heist missions, high stakes car battles, epic cop pursuits and jaw dropping set pieces. It's blockbuster gameplay never before seen from the series, fueled by a gripping story of betrayal and revenge. With Need for Speed Payback, it's no longer just about being the first to cross the finish line or racing to prove to be the best, it's about building the perfect ride, getting behind the wheel and playing out an action driving fantasy.

”Need for Speed returns this year to challenge what players expect from racing games," said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer. ”We're still delivering everything our fans love about the franchise – the deepest customization, an impressive roster of cars, intense races and open world pursuits – but with Need for Speed Payback, we're bringing together all those elements in an all new blockbuster driving experience. From the story, to the different characters you can drive as, to the varied missions, to the edge-of-your-seat moments, this is our vision for what action driving entertainment means today."

Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, players will drive as three distinct characters reunited by a quest for vengeance against The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city's casinos, criminals and cops. They will take on a variety of challenges and events as Tyler, the Racer; Mac, the Showman; and Jess, the Wheelman to earn the respect of the underground. Featuring the deepest customization from the series, players can truly craft a personalized and unique ride, or spend hours finding and tuning an abandoned derelict into a supercar. They can then push their cars to the limit and raise the stakes by betting on their own performance, where they can either multiply their winnings or risk losing it all.

For players that pre-order the game, they will receive the Need for Speed Payback Platinum Car Pack and get instant access to five uniquely customized and tuned iconic cars at launch, each with exclusive† Platinum Blue Tire Smoke. The Car Pack includes:

Nissan 350Z 2008
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967
Dodge Charger R/T 1969
Ford F-150 Raptor 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2016

For drivers who want to get the extra edge over the competition, the Need for Speed Payback Deluxe Edition gives players up to three days of early access to the full game, along with exclusive customization items such as the Deluxe Edition license plate and NOS color, in-game discounts, Rep bonuses, everything the Platinum Car Pack has to offer, and more.

Players can also get into the action before launch through EA Access and Origin Access, where members can play for up to 10 hours starting Thursday, November 2nd with the EA Access and Origin Access Play First Trial**. Need for Speed Payback Deluxe Edition owners will get their three-day early access starting Tuesday, November 7th. Need for Speed Payback will be available worldwide on November 10th for Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and Origin™ for PC.

EA Access and Origin Access members receive a 10 percent discount** when they purchase a digital version of Need for Speed Payback.

Pre-Order Need for Speed Payback Deluxe Edition*

The Need for Speed™ Payback Deluxe Edition gives you an edge over the competition with up to 3 days of early access to the full game. Stand out from the crowd with exclusive customization items and receive in-game discounts, Rep bonuses, and five shipments to get your adventure started.

Also includes the upcoming Story Mission Pack and the Need for Speed™ Payback Platinum Car Pack.

Deluxe Edition Content:
Up to 3 days of early access
Story Mission Pack
Exclusive Deluxe Edition NOS Color (Can be applied to 5 cars)
Exclusive Deluxe Edition License Plate
Exclusive Deluxe Edition Leaderboard Icon
5 Shipments
5% Rep Bonus
10% Discount on in-game purchases
Platinum Car Pack, including:
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967
Dodge Charger R/T 1969
Ford F-150 Raptor 2016
Nissan 350Z 2008
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2016
Exclusive Platinum Blue Tire Smoke

Salute mi familia.

 

[The Elite]

It's about paying someone back?

 

[excaliburps]

Embargo lifts in an hour. Pre-order bonuses, Deluxe Edition, release date, and a trailer.

 

[Bits N Pieces]

I like the sounds of this, I hope they crank up the cheese factor to eleven.

 

[kromeo]

Helicopters confirmed

 

[blurredvision]

It's about paying someone back?

Yep, you owe somebody $20 and you have to drive around until you find them. It's riveting.

 

[m00h]

If it's always online again, then no buy for me. I'm not gonna make that mistake again.

 

[Shambala]

Yep, you owe somebody $20 and you have to drive around until you find them. It's riveting.

Lmfao. Anyway I hope it's good. That last nfs was pure shit to me

 

[Karspankey]

Jaws will be CROPPED

 

[peppers]

It's about paying someone back?

lady you forGOT YOUR CHANGE WAIT *awesome car chase*

 

[Quintin DM]

If it's always online again, then no buy for me. I'm not gonna make that mistake again.

I believe that EA said earlier this year that the next Need for Speed wouldn't be online only

 

[NotUS]

Wait, are EA issuing refunds for all the crap NFS games since Hot Pursuit?

 

[FirmBizBws]

They've gotta have a better story this time, from the title I can tell it'll be corny.

 

[JlNX]

Do I need to make a down payment???

Spoiler

/s

Spoiler

I'm sorry

 

[Brian_FETO]

If it's always online again, then no buy for me. I'm not gonna make that mistake again.

One of the first details they announced is that it is playable offline

Story sounds like awful action movie garbage, disappointing

 

[LiK]

No Razor Callahan no buy

 

[muteki]

At least the R34 should be in the game.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

After subjecting myself to a FatF marathon having never seen any of them, I am now a believer and welcome games attempting to capture that series' essence

 

[Option-]

Whenever I see that EA logo, I have to puke knowing that they are willing to kill off beloved franchises that don´t are suited for gamble systems like ultimate team e.g. Mass Effect, Burnout, Dead Space etc.

 

[Caboose]

Underground or Most Wanted or no buy.

 

[Noobcraft]

Really excited to see an EA based car finance simulator to get youth involved in personal finance. I can't wait to dive in to the credit scores, dealership haggling (with branching conversations), used car sales, bank loan rates, etc.

 

[MarkMclovin]

Family.

 

[oti]

FMV or riot

 

[Brandon F]

So its the same exact premise as every other NFS game. Earn respect on he road and topple the asshole bad guy regime! Watch out for cops along the way!

 

[HueyFreeman]

How EA keeps thinking narrative based racing is the right direction for this series is increasingly a mystery to me. Is there really consumer feedback that exists that's like "More story. Arcade racing needs more story. Definitely."? Really strange.

 

[sleazefrenzy]

That description is the single dumbest, cliched, generic load of garbage I have possibly ever read, I am totally in for this.

Wheel you be coming along for the Ride?

 

[ThanksVision]

How EA keeps thinking narrative based racing is the right direction for this series is increasingly a mystery to me. Is there really consumer feedback that exists that's like "More story. Arcade racing needs more story. Definitely."? Really strange.

I think a narrative can work as long as it ups the insanity-factory by 10x. The last NFS was far too grounded by its FMV and story. If this has a plot that allows for fast&furious level setpieces and characters, it could be a hit. I could see this navigating a nice line against horizon's open world arcade racing events if this is a linear and tight racing game. I'm cautiously optimistic for this.

e: on that note, are there any racing games with great stories you guys know of? I would actually be interested in that, as the NFS series have yet to nail it.

 

[Darklor01]

How EA keeps thinking narrative based racing is the right direction for this series is increasingly a mystery to me. Is there really consumer feedback that exists that's like "More story. Arcade racing needs more story. Definitely."? Really strange.

I completely agree. I guess they could just stop doing that. I mean, it's not like anyone would bat an eyelash if they suddenly went with NFS: Fast Cars.

 

[panama chief]

Listen. I see daylight and dry streets. Fuck your complaints.

 

[Flavius]

How EA keeps thinking narrative based racing is the right direction for this series is increasingly a mystery to me. Is there really consumer feedback that exists that's like "More story. Arcade racing needs more story. Definitely."? Really strange.

But the cheesy narrative has never been the problem. It's either boring/lame as fuck, or so bad it's good.

I'm far more concerned about the quality of the game itself - handling, progression, AI, interesting challenges, etc. Those are the pieces that have been mostly shit for quite some time now.

 

[Daffy Duck]

It better have me robbing a safe from a police station then going on an epic race through the city with said vault behind my car causing havoc along the way.

 

[gtj1092]

Interest rising.

Wonder why all the racing games releasing all of sudden. Seemed like the genre was dead not even a year ago.

 

[valkillmore]

Sounds fucking cheesy as hell. Hope the gameplay is on-point. Looking forward to ripping around Fake Vegas.

 

[jdstorm]

After subjecting myself to a FatF marathon having never seen any of them, I am now a believer and welcome games attempting to capture that series' essence

Just Cause 2 and 3 get pretty close.

 

[Darklor01]

Interest rising.

Wonder why all the racing games releasing all of sudden. Seemed like the genre was dead not even a year ago.

New Fast & The Furious movie I guess.

 

[Nirolak]

How EA keeps thinking narrative based racing is the right direction for this series is increasingly a mystery to me. Is there really consumer feedback that exists that's like "More story. Arcade racing needs more story. Definitely."? Really strange.

Let's put it this way. Forza Horizon 3 got a racing game of the generation tier reception, and the last shipment number we got was 2.5 million units by the end of December, which would be a "literally just shut the studio down immediately" tier performance at EA.

Like yes, EA makes multiplatform games, but still, they're the type of company that's not interested in under 5 million units on this kind of investment, with an ideal trending above that.

Toward that end, they're going to have to try at least something unorthodox compared to what the racing genre normally does.

 

[Duxxy3]

Sweet

 

[MajorPoopStorm]

Are we even allowed to skip through the hour long cheesy cutscene this time?

 

[valkillmore]

Are we even allowed to skip through the hour long cheesy cutscene this time?

This series obviously isn't for you bro

 

[blame space]

Damn getting chased by a helicopter I'm in

 

[Daedardus]

But old NFS games such as Most Wanted and Underground already had that old F&F vibe, didn't they? I swear some of the cutscenes in the games could have been ripped straight out of the movies.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Sounds dope

 

[Piers]

But old NFS games such as Most Wanted and Underground already had that old F&F vibe, didn't they? I swear some of the cutscenes in the games could have been ripped straight out of the movies.

That's what I thought to -- as Hitman is to James Bond.

 

[Calm Mind]

2edgy5me

 

[willbsn13]

NFS Payback sounds interesting. The description kinda sounds eh to me, but I guess we'll see how it looks in a hour. Visually I expect it to be stunning (NFS 2015 was gorgeous) but I'm most concerned about the handling, which was by far the worst part of 2015.

Does anybody know how well 2015 sold?

 

[SliChillax]

How EA keeps thinking narrative based racing is the right direction for this series is increasingly a mystery to me. Is there really consumer feedback that exists that's like "More story. Arcade racing needs more story. Definitely."? Really strange.

I'd rather have some narrative than nothing, otherwise the game would bore me to death.

 

[squall23]

R34 on the cover?! But this isn't a Japanese game!

 

[patientx]

When will they make an honest to God racing game again? Payback, run, hide , etc ... Lame...

 

[Always-honest]

My jaw is already starting to crop!

 

[jesu]

Are we even allowed to skip through the hour long cheesy cutscene this time?

Could in the last one.