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Need for Speed™ Heat
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Need for Speed™ Heat player count chart
No, Need for Speed™ Heat is not dead. 1,169 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,737. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 26% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2020
Need for Speed™ Heat monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,260 | -23.64% | 2,310 |
| October 2026 | 1,650 | -26.57% | 3,665 |
| September 2026 | 2,247 | -52.03% | 4,409 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +170.32% | 9,191 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +6.15% | 3,400 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -27.25% | 3,203 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +2.09% | 4,403 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -44.11% | 4,313 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +58.98% | 7,717 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -21.82% | 4,854 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +7.31% | 6,209 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +54.66% | 5,786 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -16.68% | 3,741 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -7.52% | 4,490 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -32.31% | 4,855 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +57.21% | 7,172 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +20.53% | 4,562 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -23.58% | 3,785 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +13.08% | 4,953 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -43.75% | 4,380 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +41.69% | 7,786 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -51% | 5,495 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -4.6% | 11,215 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +129.83% | 11,756 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +70.05% | 5,115 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -20.63% | 3,008 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -41.58% | 3,790 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +61.11% | 6,488 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +10.45% | 4,027 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -31.29% | 3,646 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -32.24% | 5,306 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -38.45% | 7,831 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -16.07% | 12,723 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +28.38% | 15,159 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -5.48% | 11,808 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +77.16% | 12,493 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +18.54% | 7,052 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -43.96% | 5,949 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +351.32% | 10,615 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -37.28% | 2,352 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +44.23% | 3,750 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -6.64% | 2,600 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +5.17% | 2,785 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -9.78% | 2,648 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -12.93% | 2,935 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -36.48% | 3,371 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -30.83% | 5,307 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -34.37% | 7,672 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -86.44% | 11,690 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +55.71% | 86,196 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +3246.74% | 55,355 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -39.81% | 1,654 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -31.18% | 2,748 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +12.92% | 3,993 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +36.79% | 3,536 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -24.46% | 2,585 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -13.89% | 3,422 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +11.01% | 3,974 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +9.01% | 3,580 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +10.24% | 3,284 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -77.33% | 2,979 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +20.1% | 13,140 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +13.93% | 10,941 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +60.56% | 9,603 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -29.58% | 5,981 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -11.56% | 8,493 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +506.25% | 9,603 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -49.02% | 1,584 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -28.87% | 3,107 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -30.73% | 4,368 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +35.93% | 6,306 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -9.82% | 4,639 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +20.81% | 5,144 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +38.56% | 4,258 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -14.16% | 3,073 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -40.58% | 3,580 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -5.34% | 6,025 |
| June 2020 | n/a | n/a | 6,365 |
How many people play Need for Speed™ Heat right now?
1,169 people are playing Need for Speed™ Heat on Steam right now. That makes it the #593 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,737 players. Today's peak is 22% below its 30-day average daily peak of 2,230.
Need for Speed™ Heat player count history
Over the last 30 days Need for Speed™ Heat averaged a daily peak of 2,230 players, down 26% compared with the 30 days before (3,029). Its highest point this month (3,417) is 9% below the same period last year (3,741). In its first month after release (Jun 4, 2020) it peaked at 6,025 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 86,196, set on Oct 2, 2022.
Best time to play Need for Speed™ Heat
Based on the last 14 days, Need for Speed™ Heat is busiest around 16:00 UTC (11 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 52% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Need for Speed™ Heat players by hour and weekday
When Need for Speed™ Heat has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Need for Speed™ Heat
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe Edition, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set.
- Developer
- Ghost Games
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- Jun 4, 2020
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Racing, Sports
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 13 languages, 8 with full audio
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Need for Speed™ Heat price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Need for Speed™ Heat is at its full price of $69.99. It usually goes on sale for about 93% off (around $4.90), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Need for Speed™ Heat price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $69.99 | $69.99 | base |
| Euro area | 69,99€ | $78.14 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £59.99 | $80.30 | +15% |
| Canada | C$ 89.99 | $63.98 | -9% |
| Australia | A$ 99.95 | $68.67 | -2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 109.95 | $60.95 | -13% |
| Brazil | R$279,00 | $50.69 | -28% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 1,599.00 | $85.49 | +22% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 289,90 zł | $73.69 | +5% |
| Switzerland | CHF 79.90 | $97.57 | +39% |
| Norway | 699,00 kr | $74.14 | +6% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 1 099.95 | $66.51 | -5% |
| India cheapest | ₹3,499.00 | $37.25 | -47% |
| Indonesia | Rp 759 000 | $41.93 | -40% |
| China | ¥288.00 | $43.17 | -38% |
| Japan | ¥9,500 | $60.00 | -14% |
| South Korea | ₩ 77,000 | $56.67 | -19% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Need for Speed™ Heat reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Need for Speed™ Heat on Twitch
Twitch category "Need for Speed: Heat", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Need for Speed™ Heat Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 2 Nov 2026, with a peak of 169 viewers and 64 on average.
Need for Speed™ Heat streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Need for Speed™ Heat streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Need for Speed™ Heat achievements
Need for Speed™ Heat has 42 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 21.5% of them; the rarest, Be The Very Best, is held by 1.8% of players.
Welcome to Palm CityHidden achievement89.0%
Humble BeginningsReach REP Level 270.7%
Don't Quit Your Day JobComplete your first Daily Challenge64.9%
Consider Yourself NoticedHidden achievement47.2%
At The Last SecondRepair critical damage at a Gas Station at night44.5%
Wrap It Up!Customize a vehicle with a wrap40.8%
Component PartsWin a race with handling parts for maximum road traction equipped38.4%
Techin'Win a race with parts equipped in both auxiliary part slots35.5%
Swappin'Win a race in a vehicle with an engine swap32.3%
Worlds CollideHidden achievement30.8%
Two Racers, One EventBeat your first Crew Time Trial30.8%
RedlineWin a race with handling parts for maximum race equipped29.4%
All For OneReach max Crew Level with your Crew28.7%
Hear Me RoarWin a race in a vehicle with tuned exhaust sound28.6%
Change My NameChange the text on the License Plate26.6%
Home from HomeHidden achievement23.2%
MercilessHidden achievement20.1%
NotoriousReach REP Level 5018.6%
You have friends?Complete 5 events online with other players16.7%
Travis, Who?Escape 100 Cop Chases16.6%
I Said Right Now!Win a race with a car at 399 Performance Rating15.4%
Sideways StyleWin a race with handling parts for maximum drift equipped15.0%
Carving TurnsHidden achievement14.2%
The Most WantedWin a High Heat 5 race and return to garage safely12.8%
Cashing InEarn and bank 1 000 000 REP during one night12.3%
Comeback KidGo from last to first place during the final lap of a race and win10.7%
The Hackney DreamWin a race with handling parts for maximum off-road traction equipped10.4%
Off the GridHidden achievement10.1%
Friends ReunitedHidden achievement10.0%
Benefits Are NiceComplete 25 events online with other players9.6%
Eleven, Fifty SixTake down 100 Cop Vehicles8.2%
Warp SpeedHidden achievement8.1%
Blame The VainWin a race with all vehicle effects slots equipped8.1%
Around The WorldWin the Discovery Event7.4%
A Bit Of ParadiseSmash your way through all the Billboards2.7%
Drift, Drift, DriftComplete all Drift Zones2.3%
Get Shrimpin'Hidden achievement2.3%
GrafferCollect all Street Art2.3%
Danger ZoneComplete all Speed Traps2.3%
Full SendComplete all Long Jumps2.1%
The Brightest StarsGet a 3 Star Rating on all the Activities in the game1.9%
Be The Very BestGet all Collectibles and 3 stars on all Activities1.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Need for Speed™ Heat DLC
Need for Speed™ Heat has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Need for Speed™ Heat news and patch notes
- Jun 27, 2024 Save up to 85%* with the Summer Sale
- May 21, 2024 Vol. 7: Drift & Drag
- Dec 21, 2023 Save 86%* on Need for Speed™ Unbound with the Winter Sale
- Aug 8, 2023 Celebrate the streets in Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4
- Aug 7, 2023 Need for Speed™ Unbound celebrates 75 years of Porsche
- Jun 22, 2023 Run these streets in Need for Speed™ Unbound with EA Play*
- Jun 20, 2023 Need for Speed Unbound, Volume 3 Speed Pass, AVAILABLE NOW!
- Jun 20, 2023 NFS Unbound, Vol.3 Patch Notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Need for Speed™ Heat FAQ
Is Need for Speed™ Heat dead?
No, Need for Speed™ Heat is not dead. 1,169 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,737. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 26% on the month before).
How many people play Need for Speed™ Heat?
1,169 people are playing Need for Speed™ Heat on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,737 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Need for Speed™ Heat?
Need for Speed™ Heat reached its all-time Steam peak of 86,196 concurrent players on Oct 2, 2022.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat growing or declining?
Need for Speed™ Heat is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 2,230, down 26% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Need for Speed™ Heat most active?
Need for Speed™ Heat usually has the most players around 16:00 UTC (11 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Need for Speed™ Heat cost?
Need for Speed™ Heat costs $69.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Need for Speed™ Heat has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Need for Speed™ Heat on Steam is $3.49 (95% off), on Mar 13, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $69.99 right now.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat on sale right now?
No, Need for Speed™ Heat is at its full price of $69.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 93%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 95%.
Where is Need for Speed™ Heat cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Need for Speed™ Heat is cheapest in India at ₹3,499.00, about $37.25 or 47% below the US price of $69.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat good?
Steam players rate Need for Speed™ Heat Very Positive: 84% of 155,090 reviews are positive.
When did Need for Speed™ Heat come out?
Need for Speed™ Heat was released on Steam on Jun 4, 2020.
Who made Need for Speed™ Heat?
Need for Speed™ Heat was developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat still worth playing?
Need for Speed™ Heat has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,169 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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