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Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
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Need for Speed™ Most Wanted player count chart
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has a small but active player base. 99 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 24% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2020
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 162 | -22.12% | 321 |
| October 2026 | 208 | -22.68% | 502 |
| September 2026 | 269 | -61.73% | 545 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +81.63% | 1,424 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +68.24% | 784 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -1.89% | 466 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -6.31% | 475 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -17.83% | 507 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +10.77% | 617 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +1.46% | 557 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +1.29% | 549 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +5.04% | 542 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +21.7% | 516 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -8.82% | 424 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -12.59% | 465 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +30.07% | 532 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +7.07% | 409 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -19.41% | 382 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +10.23% | 474 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -53.26% | 430 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +38.97% | 920 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +11.82% | 662 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -20.96% | 592 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +8.71% | 749 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +97.42% | 689 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -34.64% | 349 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -40.67% | 534 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +85.19% | 900 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +11.21% | 486 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -34.29% | 437 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +49.44% | 665 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -46.77% | 445 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +20.98% | 836 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -24.23% | 691 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -11.46% | 912 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +80.07% | 1,030 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +4.95% | 572 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -21.01% | 545 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +275% | 690 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -2.65% | 184 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +3.28% | 189 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -2.66% | 183 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -5.05% | 188 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -6.6% | 198 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -14.17% | 212 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -38.1% | 247 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -13.82% | 399 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +30.42% | 463 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +4.11% | 355 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -6.06% | 341 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +9.34% | 363 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +9.93% | 332 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -14.93% | 302 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -1.66% | 355 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +13.88% | 361 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -28.92% | 317 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -20.92% | 446 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -51% | 564 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -5.89% | 1,151 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +216.02% | 1,223 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -7.19% | 387 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +8.31% | 417 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +51.57% | 385 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +17.05% | 254 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -43.93% | 217 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -10.83% | 387 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +118.09% | 434 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -24.33% | 199 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -32.22% | 263 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -27.75% | 388 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -70.02% | 537 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -7.39% | 1,791 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +297.13% | 1,934 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +83.08% | 487 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -39.13% | 266 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +28.53% | 437 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -5.29% | 340 |
| June 2020 | n/a | n/a | 359 |
How many people play Need for Speed™ Most Wanted right now?
Right now, 99 players are in Need for Speed™ Most Wanted on Steam. That makes it the #2,373 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 233 players. Today's peak is 24% below its 30-day average daily peak of 308.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Need for Speed™ Most Wanted averaged a daily peak of 308 players, down 24% compared with the 30 days before (405). Its highest point this month (462) is 10% below the same period last year (516). In its first month after release (Jun 18, 2020) it peaked at 340 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 1,934, set on Nov 1, 2020.
Best time to play Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Based on the last 14 days, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 60% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Need for Speed™ Most Wanted players by hour and weekday
When Need for Speed™ Most Wanted 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™ Most Wanted
The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.
- Developer
- Criterion Games
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- Jun 18, 2020
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Racing
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 11 languages, 7 with full audio
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Need for Speed™ Most Wanted price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Need for Speed™ Most Wanted costs $19.99 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™ Most Wanted price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 19,99€ | $22.44 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £17.99 | $24.21 | +21% |
| Canada | C$ 26.99 | $19.33 | -3% |
| Australia | A$ 29.95 | $20.97 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 29.95 | $16.84 | -16% |
| Brazil | R$59,00 | $10.79 | -46% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 439.00 | $23.61 | +18% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 69,90 zł | $17.88 | -11% |
| Switzerland | CHF 24.90 | $30.44 | +52% |
| Norway | 199,00 kr | $21.40 | +7% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 349.95 | $21.32 | +7% |
| India cheapest | ₹999.00 | $10.57 | -47% |
| Indonesia | Rp 239 000 | $13.23 | -34% |
| China | ¥118.00 | $17.70 | -11% |
| Japan | ¥2,000 | $12.62 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 22,000 | $16.36 | -18% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Need for Speed™ Most Wanted reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted DLC
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has 5 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Need for Speed™ Most Wanted news and patch notes
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Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted FAQ
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted dead?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has a small but active player base. 99 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 24% on the month before).
How many people play Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?
99 people are playing Need for Speed™ Most Wanted on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 233 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,934 concurrent players on Nov 1, 2020.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted growing or declining?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 308, down 24% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted most active?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Need for Speed™ Most Wanted cost?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has been on Steam?
We have not seen Need for Speed™ Most Wanted discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $19.99.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted on sale right now?
No, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now.
Where is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is cheapest in India at ₹999.00, about $10.57 or 47% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted good?
Steam players rate Need for Speed™ Most Wanted Mostly Positive: 77% of 22,750 reviews are positive.
When did Need for Speed™ Most Wanted come out?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted was released on Steam on Jun 18, 2020.
Who made Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted was developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted still worth playing?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has a smaller but active community on Steam today (99 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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