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Need for Speed™ Unbound player count chart
Need for Speed™ Unbound has a small but active player base. 429 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 21% on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2022
Need for Speed™ Unbound monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 471 | -28.96% | 893 |
| October 2026 | 663 | -13.67% | 1,450 |
| September 2026 | 768 | -58.44% | 1,448 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +133.98% | 3,484 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +2.13% | 1,489 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -11.48% | 1,458 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -1.5% | 1,647 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -30.68% | 1,672 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +10.14% | 2,412 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -8.33% | 2,190 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +10.09% | 2,389 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -7.26% | 2,170 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +18.9% | 2,340 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -4.65% | 1,968 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -52.44% | 2,064 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +67.24% | 4,340 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +57.65% | 2,595 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -28.56% | 1,646 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +14.4% | 2,304 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -43.93% | 2,014 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +32.79% | 3,592 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -45.94% | 2,705 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -38.75% | 5,004 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +14.11% | 8,170 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +319.2% | 7,160 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -34.23% | 1,708 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -70.11% | 2,597 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +254.47% | 8,688 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +0.37% | 2,451 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -29.03% | 2,442 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -3.88% | 3,441 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -40.39% | 3,580 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +53.06% | 6,006 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -15.78% | 3,924 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -4.47% | 4,659 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +45.11% | 4,877 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +118.11% | 3,361 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -29.89% | 1,541 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +11.07% | 2,198 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -75% | 1,979 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +224.43% | 7,916 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -46.69% | 2,440 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +225.53% | 4,577 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -30.26% | 1,406 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -27.66% | 2,016 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -46.66% | 2,787 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -62.85% | 5,225 |
| December 2022 | n/a | n/a | 14,063 |
How many people are playing Need for Speed™ Unbound?
429 people are playing Need for Speed™ Unbound on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,168 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 693 players. Today's peak is 21% below its 30-day average daily peak of 877.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Need for Speed™ Unbound averaged a daily peak of 877 players, down 21% compared with the 30 days before (1,111). Its highest point this month (1,299) is 44% below the same period last year (2,340). In its first month after release (Dec 1, 2022) it peaked at 14,063 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 14,063, set on Dec 4, 2022.
Best time to play Need for Speed™ Unbound
Based on the last 14 days, Need for Speed™ Unbound is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 56% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Need for Speed™ Unbound players by hour and weekday
When Need for Speed™ Unbound 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™ Unbound
Race to the top, definitely don’t flop. Outsmart the cops, and enter weekly qualifiers for The Grand: the ultimate street race. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides, and light up the streets with your style.
- Developer
- Criterion Games
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- Dec 1, 2022
- Genre
- Action, Racing
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 12 languages, 8 with full audio
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Need for Speed™ Unbound price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Need for Speed™ Unbound is at its full price of $69.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $7.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.89.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™ Unbound 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$299,00 | $54.33 | -22% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 1,599.00 | $85.49 | +22% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 299,90 zł | $76.23 | +9% |
| 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 | ₹3,499.00 | $37.25 | -47% |
| Indonesia | Rp 759 000 | $41.93 | -40% |
| China cheapest | ¥248.00 | $37.17 | -47% |
| Japan | ¥9,700 | $61.27 | -12% |
| 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™ Unbound reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Need for Speed™ Unbound achievements
Need for Speed™ Unbound has 41 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 24.2% of them; the rarest, Cleaning Up, is held by 1.8% of players.
Fashion KillaCustomize your clothing72.4%- Throwing up TagsCustomize your Driving Effects71.9%
- Cool WhipApply a custom wrap to your ride69.3%
- Drop the BeatUse max Burst Nitrous 5 times during story mode events59.5%
- Hey LakeshoreHidden achievement55.8%
- 100 Miles and Runnin'Drive a total of 100 miles in story mode54.0%
- Public EnemyTake down 5 cops within a single session52.5%
- Hey Speedie!Reach 200MPH in story mode39.9%
- Rebel Without a PauseComplete 30 street races in story mode37.6%
- Most WantedEscape a Heat 5 cop chase35.8%
- New CrewHidden achievement34.1%
- Serious GuapBank $75,000 during one session28.6%
- Escape ArtistEscape a Heat 5 cop chase in an A+ car28.6%
- Rydell's RydesFully upgrade your story garage27.1%
- UntouchableEscape 50 cop chases26.8%
- Style it OutComplete 10 Takeover events26.6%
- Oh, It's OnHidden achievement25.9%
- Cash Money MillionaireEarn $1,000,000 in story mode23.8%
- #BlessedOwn 10 vehicles in your story mode garage22.6%
- Lake Better Watch OutHidden achievement20.3%
- Access All AreasFully upgrade your Lakeshore Online garage19.4%
- The CollectorOwn 10 vehicles in your Lakeshore Online garage18.1%
- Found FamilyHidden achievement16.5%
- Kick itUse max Burst Nitrous 5 times during Lakeshore Online events15.0%
- In the FlowScore 200,000 during a Takeover event13.5%
- Top Billin'Win a Tier S+ Lakeshore Online playlist12.5%
- Teacher's PetWin a Tier A+ Lakeshore Online playlist11.8%
- Bring Your A GameWin a Tier A Lakeshore Online playlist11.0%
- SuperstarWin a Tier S Lakeshore Online playlist11.0%
- B for My NameWin a Tier B Lakeshore Online playlist10.8%
- Full HouseComplete a Lakeshore Online playlist with 7 other players8.5%
- MixtapeComplete 25 Lakeshore Online playlists7.9%
- Flow MasterScore 250,000 during a Takeover event6.1%
- Heaven SpotCollect all street art collectibles2.9%
- The Bear ChampSmash all bear collectibles2.8%
- AdbustingBreak all billboard collectibles2.5%
- Caught On CameraGet 3 stars on all Speed Trap activities2.3%
- In The ZoneGet 3 stars on all Speed Run activities2.1%
- Catch My DriftGet 3 stars on all Drift Zone activities1.9%
- Frequent FlyerGet 3 stars on all Long Jump activities1.8%
- Cleaning UpCollect all collectibles and get 3 stars on all activities1.8%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Need for Speed™ Unbound DLC
Need for Speed™ Unbound has 19 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Need for Speed™ Unbound news and patch notes
- Dec 11, 2024 NFS Unbound, Vol. 8 Dynamic Catch-Up Pack
- Dec 3, 2024 Need for Speed™ Unbound Vol. 9.0.2 Patch Notes
- Nov 26, 2024 Need for Speed Unbound, Volume 9 Out Now
- Nov 19, 2024 Watch the Need for Speed Unbound, Vol 9: Lockdown Trailer
- Oct 29, 2024 Unleash the ultimate Need for Speed™ Unbound experience
- Sep 6, 2024 Vol 7 Dynamic Catch-Up Pack
- Aug 22, 2024 NFS Unbound Vol. 8: Cops vs. Racers
- Jun 13, 2024 Vol. 7.1.0 Patch Notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Need for Speed™ Unbound FAQ
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound dead?
Need for Speed™ Unbound has a small but active player base. 429 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 21% on the month before).
How many people play Need for Speed™ Unbound?
429 people are playing Need for Speed™ Unbound on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 693 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Need for Speed™ Unbound?
Need for Speed™ Unbound reached its all-time Steam peak of 14,063 concurrent players on Dec 4, 2022.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound growing or declining?
Need for Speed™ Unbound is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 877, down 21% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Need for Speed™ Unbound most active?
Need for Speed™ Unbound usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Need for Speed™ Unbound cost?
Need for Speed™ Unbound 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™ Unbound has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Need for Speed™ Unbound on Steam is $4.89 (93% off), on Aug 4, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $69.99 right now.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound on sale right now?
No, Need for Speed™ Unbound is at its full price of $69.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 93%.
Where is Need for Speed™ Unbound cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Need for Speed™ Unbound is cheapest in China at ¥248.00, about $37.17 or 47% below the US price of $69.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound good?
Steam players rate Need for Speed™ Unbound Mixed: 60% of 60,940 reviews are positive.
When did Need for Speed™ Unbound come out?
Need for Speed™ Unbound was released on Steam on Dec 1, 2022.
Who made Need for Speed™ Unbound?
Need for Speed™ Unbound was developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound still worth playing?
Need for Speed™ Unbound has a smaller but active community on Steam today (429 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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