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Need for Speed™ Payback
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Need for Speed™ Payback player count chart
Need for Speed™ Payback has a small but active player base. 188 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 27% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2020
Need for Speed™ Payback monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 182 | -19.47% | 380 |
| October 2026 | 226 | -26.62% | 524 |
| September 2026 | 308 | -65.47% | 636 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +218.13% | 1,842 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +30.11% | 579 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -27.29% | 445 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +3.9% | 612 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -40.68% | 589 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +56.87% | 993 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -23.46% | 633 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +5.35% | 827 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +33.96% | 785 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +7.33% | 586 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -4.88% | 546 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -48.61% | 574 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +54.28% | 1,117 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +44.22% | 724 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -26.39% | 502 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +21.14% | 682 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -33.14% | 563 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -7.88% | 842 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +12.15% | 914 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -18.99% | 815 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +22.24% | 1,006 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +34.92% | 823 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -16.21% | 610 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -46.55% | 728 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +24.84% | 1,362 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +25.69% | 1,091 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -24.13% | 868 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +21.19% | 1,144 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -40.89% | 944 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -17.25% | 1,597 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +13.86% | 1,930 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -10.55% | 1,695 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -41.44% | 1,895 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +23.14% | 3,236 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +70.54% | 2,628 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +313.14% | 1,541 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -5.57% | 373 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -10.63% | 395 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -16.92% | 442 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +25.18% | 532 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -10.71% | 425 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -6.11% | 476 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -36.15% | 507 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -12.27% | 794 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -23.5% | 905 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -48.9% | 1,183 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -80.95% | 2,315 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +3794.87% | 12,152 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -29.57% | 312 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -13.65% | 443 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +14.77% | 513 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +17.02% | 447 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -21.4% | 382 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -22.36% | 486 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -4.43% | 626 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +3.48% | 655 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -12.45% | 633 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -29.33% | 723 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +19.09% | 1,023 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -40.68% | 859 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +86.36% | 1,448 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -10.79% | 777 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -11.21% | 871 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +169.51% | 981 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -44.68% | 364 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -27.21% | 658 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -36.2% | 904 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +20.8% | 1,417 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +39.81% | 1,173 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -43.77% | 839 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +109.55% | 1,492 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -33.15% | 712 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +200% | 1,065 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +14.15% | 355 |
| June 2020 | n/a | n/a | 311 |
How many people are playing Need for Speed™ Payback?
188 people are playing Need for Speed™ Payback on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,988 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 256 players. Today's peak is 24% below its 30-day average daily peak of 339.
Need for Speed™ Payback player count history
Over the last 30 days Need for Speed™ Payback averaged a daily peak of 339 players, down 27% compared with the 30 days before (463). Its highest point this month (469) is 20% below the same period last year (586). In its first month after release (Jun 18, 2020) it peaked at 355 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 12,152, set on Sep 1, 2022.
Best time to play Need for Speed™ Payback
Based on the last 14 days, Need for Speed™ Payback is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 65% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Need for Speed™ Payback players by hour and weekday
When Need for Speed™ Payback 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™ Payback
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins.
- Developer
- Ghost Games
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- Jun 18, 2020
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Racing, Sports, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 11 languages, 8 with full audio
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Need for Speed™ Payback price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Need for Speed™ Payback is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 85% off (around $4.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.49.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™ Payback price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 29,99€ | $33.66 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.63 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 39.99 | $28.63 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 39.95 | $27.97 | -7% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 39.95 | $22.46 | -25% |
| Brazil | R$89,00 | $16.28 | -46% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 639.00 | $34.37 | +15% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 119,90 zł | $30.66 | +2% |
| Switzerland | CHF 34.90 | $42.67 | +42% |
| Norway | 299,00 kr | $32.16 | +7% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $29.99 | $29.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 449.95 | $27.41 | -9% |
| India cheapest | ₹1,499.00 | $15.87 | -47% |
| Indonesia | Rp 379 000 | $20.97 | -30% |
| China | ¥158.00 | $23.69 | -21% |
| Japan | ¥3,100 | $19.56 | -35% |
| South Korea | ₩ 33,000 | $24.54 | -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™ Payback reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Need for Speed™ Payback on Twitch
Twitch category "Need for Speed: Payback", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Need for Speed™ Payback Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 24 Oct 2026, with a peak of 53 viewers and 8 on average.
Need for Speed™ Payback streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Need for Speed™ Payback achievements
Need for Speed™ Payback has 57 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 19.6% of them; the rarest, The Climb, is held by 1.9% of players.
Welcome to Fortune ValleyHidden achievement81.4%- Back in the GameHidden achievement60.4%
- Training Wheels OffReach REP level 259.7%
- Spread the WordHidden achievement56.2%
- A Daily a DayComplete your first Daily Challenge47.7%
- La CatrinaHidden achievement46.8%
- Udo RothHidden achievement44.7%
- We Got ThisHidden achievement41.9%
- Friendly CompetitionBeat your first Autolog Recommendation40.4%
- The StrategistGrind a previously won narrative event for Speed Cards39.6%
- Big SisterHidden achievement35.2%
- Underground SoldierHidden achievement34.1%
- I Fought the LawHidden achievement31.6%
- Perfect ShiftWin a Drag Race round by performing only perfect shifts30.8%
- One Man's TrashAssemble a Derelict car27.4%
- Gallo RiveraHidden achievement26.7%
- Aki KimuraHidden achievement26.1%
- Tinker, Tailor, Racer, FlyWin a Race Event with a modified live tuning setup25.8%
- Faith JonesHidden achievement24.9%
- The MogulBuy all available Garage spaces24.2%
- Double or NothingHidden achievement23.7%
- Comeback is RealBe last during the final lap of a race and still win22.3%
- Natalia NovaHidden achievement21.8%
- Take Them DownTake down 100 pursuit vehicles21.1%
- Mitko VasilevHidden achievement20.1%
- HoltzmanHidden achievement19.7%
- Against All OddsHidden achievement18.6%
- Scrappy RacerWin an event using a Derelict car14.1%
- Speedcross ChampionComplete the Fortune Valley Speedcross Series12.5%
- HyperspeedHidden achievement11.0%
- Top DogReach REP level 509.7%
- Outlaws on the RiseEquip a full setup with the Outlaw brand9.2%
- PrankedHidden achievement8.7%
- Under the HoodEquip a full setup with the Chidori brand8.6%
- The ArtistUnlock all Visual Customization points8.4%
- Tech MateEquip a full setup with the NexTech brand7.4%
- Hope and GloryEquip a full setup with the Americana brand7.2%
- Carbon CartelEquip a full setup with the Carbon brand6.7%
- Another Man's TreasureGet a Derelict car to 399 Performance Level6.6%
- Accelerate Your PotentialBuy the INFINITI Q60 S from the Speedcross dealership5.5%
- You've Got the NeedComplete all Speed Traps5.2%
- Built for the AdventurerBuy the MINI JCW Countryman from the Speedcross dealership4.9%
- Cover StarsOwn the BMW M5 2017, NISSAN Skyline GT-R (1999) and Chevrolet Bel Air3.8%
- First Strike is DeadlyComplete all 5 events in a single Speedlist3.6%
- Does Not ObeySmash your way through all the Billboards3.1%
- Aces HighComplete all Jumps3.0%
- Maximum InsanityFully upgrade a Speedcross car3.0%
- Driving the IncredibleGet a score of over 350,000 points with the BMW M5 2017 during a Drift Trial event2.8%
- Flat-OutComplete all Speed Runs2.7%
- Wherever I May RoamBeat all 4 Roaming Racer bosses2.7%
- Who Runs this Town?Win all the events and beat all the Roaming Racers in the game2.7%
- 1500 bhp... EasyWin a race in the Koenigsegg Regera without damaging it2.6%
- Sideways StyleComplete all Drift Zones2.4%
- All InHidden achievement2.4%
- Supercars for BreakfastBeat all the members of the 1% Club roaming racers league in the Nissan GT-R2.4%
- Active LifestyleGet a 3 Star Rating on all the Activities in the game2.1%
- The ClimbComplete 10 events in Ranked Speedlists1.9%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Need for Speed™ Payback DLC
Need for Speed™ Payback has 4 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Need for Speed™ Payback news and patch notes
- Jun 27, 2024 Save up to 85%* with the Summer Sale
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- Oct 6, 2022 Pre-order Need for Speed™ Unbound Now
- Oct 4, 2022 New Need for Speed™
- Sep 6, 2022 Save 90% on Need for Speed™ Payback*
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Need for Speed™ Payback FAQ
Is Need for Speed™ Payback dead?
Need for Speed™ Payback has a small but active player base. 188 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 27% on the month before).
How many people play Need for Speed™ Payback?
188 people are playing Need for Speed™ Payback on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 256 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Need for Speed™ Payback?
Need for Speed™ Payback reached its all-time Steam peak of 12,152 concurrent players on Sep 1, 2022.
Is Need for Speed™ Payback growing or declining?
Need for Speed™ Payback is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 339, down 27% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Need for Speed™ Payback most active?
Need for Speed™ Payback 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™ Payback cost?
Need for Speed™ Payback 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™ Payback has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Need for Speed™ Payback on Steam is $4.49 (85% off), on Feb 8, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Need for Speed™ Payback on sale right now?
No, Need for Speed™ Payback is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 85%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 85%.
Where is Need for Speed™ Payback cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Need for Speed™ Payback is cheapest in India at ₹1,499.00, about $15.87 or 47% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Need for Speed™ Payback good?
Steam players rate Need for Speed™ Payback Very Positive: 85% of 32,571 reviews are positive.
When did Need for Speed™ Payback come out?
Need for Speed™ Payback was released on Steam on Jun 18, 2020.
Who made Need for Speed™ Payback?
Need for Speed™ Payback was developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed™ Payback still worth playing?
Need for Speed™ Payback has a smaller but active community on Steam today (188 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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