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Need for Speed: Rivals

Released November 15, 2013 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360

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About Need for Speed: Rivals

Need for Speed: Rivals is a racing and adventure game released on November 15, 2013, for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. It is part of the long-running Need for Speed series. Ghost Games and Criterion Games developed the game, and Electronic Arts published it.

The game is an open world racer with a mix of single player, multiplayer, and co-operative modes. Players can take on the role of police officers or racers breaking the law, and the game is viewed from either first person or third person perspective. Its action theme comes through in its pursuit-focused setting.

Rivals is the first game released by Ghost Games, a studio formed from the former EA Gothenburg team in Sweden with staff who came from Criterion Games and DICE. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB and PEGI 7.

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Need for Speed: Rivals FAQ

When did Need for Speed: Rivals come out?

Need for Speed: Rivals came out on November 15, 2013.

What platforms is Need for Speed: Rivals on?

Need for Speed: Rivals came out on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Who made Need for Speed: Rivals?

Need for Speed: Rivals is developed by Ghost Games and Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Need for Speed: Rivals multiplayer?

Yes. Need for Speed: Rivals supports single player, multiplayer and co-operative.

What is Need for Speed: Rivals rated?

Need for Speed: Rivals is rated ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+) and PEGI 7.

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