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Need for Speed™ player count chart
Need for Speed™ has a small but active player base. 165 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 28% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2020
Need for Speed™ monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 157 | -19.07% | 292 |
| October 2026 | 194 | -27.88% | 481 |
| September 2026 | 269 | -61.29% | 571 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +118.84% | 1,475 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +76.44% | 674 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -22.98% | 382 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -13.13% | 496 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -39.64% | 571 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +44.43% | 946 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -26.98% | 655 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -23.27% | 897 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -18.71% | 1,169 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +214.66% | 1,438 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -12.12% | 457 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -15.17% | 520 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +22.85% | 613 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +13.67% | 499 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -19.89% | 439 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +13.69% | 548 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -50.72% | 482 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +22.4% | 978 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -17.12% | 799 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -14.01% | 964 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +47.11% | 1,121 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +109.92% | 762 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -40% | 363 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -15.5% | 605 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +33.58% | 716 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +15.52% | 536 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -40.05% | 464 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +48.28% | 774 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -51.71% | 522 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +19.18% | 1,081 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +5.83% | 907 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -3.92% | 857 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +42.72% | 892 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +6.11% | 625 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -15.74% | 589 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +321.08% | 699 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -8.29% | 166 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -9.05% | 181 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -4.78% | 199 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +13.59% | 209 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -7.54% | 184 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -8.72% | 199 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -52.51% | 218 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +6.99% | 459 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +7.25% | 429 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -14.35% | 400 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +13.9% | 467 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +18.5% | 410 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +11.61% | 346 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -24.02% | 310 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +0.99% | 408 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +51.88% | 404 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -28.3% | 266 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -20.9% | 371 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +12.74% | 469 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -3.48% | 416 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -16.31% | 431 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -17.07% | 515 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +3.16% | 621 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +2.21% | 602 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +15.04% | 589 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -31.82% | 512 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +15.01% | 751 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +187.67% | 653 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -47.94% | 227 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -33.33% | 436 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -14.17% | 654 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -3.05% | 762 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -4.84% | 786 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +31.32% | 826 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +55.31% | 629 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -24.02% | 405 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -16.72% | 533 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -47.54% | 640 |
| June 2020 | n/a | n/a | 1,220 |
How many people are playing Need for Speed™?
Right now, 165 players are in Need for Speed™ on Steam. That makes it the #2,052 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 273 players. Today's peak is 9% below its 30-day average daily peak of 299.
Need for Speed™ player count trend
Over the last 30 days Need for Speed™ averaged a daily peak of 299 players, down 28% compared with the 30 days before (415). Its highest point this month (394) is 73% below the same period last year (1,438). In its first month after release (Jun 4, 2020) it peaked at 640 players. Today's player count is 11% of its all-time peak of 1,475, set on Aug 9, 2026.
Best time to play Need for Speed™
Based on the last 14 days, Need for Speed™ is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 66% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Need for Speed™ players by hour and weekday
When Need for Speed™ 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™
Ready to own the streets? Get behind the wheel of iconic cars and floor it through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you build your reputation – and your dream car – and become the ultimate racing icon.
- Developer
- Ghost Games
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- Jun 4, 2020
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Racing, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 7 with full audio
Screenshots
Need for Speed™ price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Need for Speed™ costs $29.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Need for Speed™ price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 29,99€ | $33.48 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.45 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 39.99 | $28.43 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 39.95 | $27.45 | -8% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 39.95 | $22.15 | -26% |
| Brazil | R$89,00 | $16.17 | -46% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 639.00 | $34.16 | +14% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 119,90 zł | $30.48 | +2% |
| Switzerland | CHF 34.90 | $42.62 | +42% |
| Norway | 299,00 kr | $31.72 | +6% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 449.95 | $27.21 | -9% |
| India cheapest | ₹1,499.00 | $15.96 | -47% |
| Indonesia | Rp 379 000 | $20.94 | -30% |
| China | ¥158.00 | $23.68 | -21% |
| Japan | ¥3,000 | $18.95 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 33,000 | $24.29 | -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™ reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Need for Speed™ on Twitch
Twitch category "Need for Speed", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Need for Speed™ Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 25 Oct 2026, with a peak of 50 viewers and 9 on average.
Need for Speed™ achievements
Need for Speed™ has 45 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 18.0% of them; the rarest, Gold Plated, is held by 1.3% of players.
Home Is Where Your Car IsAcquire your spot in the garage66.7%
Building Your stablePurchase another car for your garage50.3%
No FilterTake your first snapshot46.8%
Tuned For ExcellenceWin any event with a tuned car45.9%
Wrap It UpDownload a shared wrap44.4%
Triple CrownWin three events in a row42.4%
Early DaysReach REP Level 1042.3%
Guidance From AmyCompete against Amy's high horsepower contacts33.4%
Getting NoticedReach REP Level 2528.8%
One For All...Find yourself a crew27.1%
Training Wheels OffLearn to drive with style26.0%
That Perfect MomentMax out all 5 scoring styles in a single moment25.6%
I Am SpeedBeat Magnus' record time24.5%
Social SceneGet called out by other racers 50 times for your skills23.8%
Choo Choo!Complete the drift train mission with the Risky Devil crew18.5%
Full HouseFill each spot in your garage18.3%
Single Take StarComplete a single-take of Ken's Gymkhana16.5%
Urban OutlawBeat Magnus' personal challenge16.3%
RWBMeet the legendary builder Nakai-San14.9%
UnstoppableBeat the Outlaw's "2 roadblocks in a pursuit" challenge14.3%
Iconic BuilderBecome a Build Icon14.2%
Fulfilling The NeedBecome a Speed Icon12.7%
The HooniganBecome a Style Icon12.4%
... And All For OneReach the top with your crew12.1%
Eddie Is BackComplete Eddie's Challenge10.4%
FanboiPut Ken's or Morohoshi's car in your garage10.3%
Surprised? Me NeitherUncover the truth about the Outlaw10.2%
Can I Get Your Autograph?Reach REP Level 509.9%
Above The LawBecome an Outlaw Icon9.1%
Beyond ExtremeTune a car to max drift or grip settings8.7%
Serious FunComplete 15 daily challenges8.4%
Full PowerEquip top end performance parts to each category of a car8.4%
The Ultimate IconBecome the Ultimate Icon8.2%
Kustom KarBuy your first Hot Rod7.7%
Climbing the RanksReach Monthly Rank 10 by Completing Daily Challenges7.5%
Wrap ArtistShare a Wrap with the Need for Speed™ Community6.6%
Drag QueenWin five Drag Race events6.1%
Filter AddictTake a Snapshot with a Filter in Snapshot Pro Mode5.8%
Zero To HeroWin an event in Eddie's Car4.2%
IconoclastWin events driving Ken's and Morohoshi's cars2.7%
Hit The CeilingReach REP Level 702.5%
Mental UnblockGet a 350000 Drift Score in Mental Block with Ken's car2.1%
Speed MasterWin all the events in a Speedlist1.8%
Basic BronzeWin all the Prestige events1.6%
Gold PlatedWin Gold on all Prestige events1.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Need for Speed™ news and patch notes
- Jun 27, 2024 Save up to 85%* with the Summer Sale
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Need for Speed™ FAQ
Is Need for Speed™ dead?
Need for Speed™ has a small but active player base. 165 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 28% on the month before).
How many people play Need for Speed™?
165 people are playing Need for Speed™ on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 273 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Need for Speed™?
Need for Speed™ reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,475 concurrent players on Aug 9, 2026.
Is Need for Speed™ growing or declining?
Need for Speed™ is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 299, down 28% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Need for Speed™ most active?
Need for Speed™ usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Need for Speed™ cost?
Need for Speed™ costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Need for Speed™ has been on Steam?
We have not seen Need for Speed™ discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $29.99.
Is Need for Speed™ on sale right now?
No, Need for Speed™ is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now.
Where is Need for Speed™ cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Need for Speed™ is cheapest in India at ₹1,499.00, about $15.96 or 47% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Need for Speed™ good?
Steam players rate Need for Speed™ Mixed: 69% of 23,603 reviews are positive.
When did Need for Speed™ come out?
Need for Speed™ was released on Steam on Jun 4, 2020.
Who made Need for Speed™?
Need for Speed™ was developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed™ still worth playing?
Need for Speed™ has a smaller but active community on Steam today (165 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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