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Need for Speed Payback Announced
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(June 2, in the year of our Lord
2017)--Today Ghost Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc.
(NASDAQ:EA) studio, announced Need for Speed Payback, the new
action driving game franchise, hitting stores November 10th,
worldwide. This explosive adventure is filled with nasty heist
missions, high stakes car battles, epic cop pursuits and jaw
dropping set pieces. It’s blockbuster gameplay never before seen
from the series, fueled by a gripping story of betrayal and
revenge. With Need for Speed Payback, it’s no longer just about
being the first to cross the finish line or racing to prove to
be the best, it’s about building the perfect ride, getting
behind the wheel and playing out an action driving fantasy.
“Need for Speed returns this year to challenge what players
expect from racing games,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive
Producer. “We’re still delivering everything our fans love about
the franchise – the deepest customization, an impressive roster
of cars, intense races and open world pursuits – but with Need
for Speed Payback, we’re bringing together all those elements in
an all new blockbuster driving experience. From the story, to
the different characters you can drive as, to the varied
missions, to the edge-of-your-seat moments, this is our vision
for what action driving entertainment means today.”
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, players will drive as
three distinct characters reunited by a quest for vengeance
against The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s
casinos, criminals and cops. They will take on a variety of
challenges and events as Tyler, the Racer; Mac, the Showman; and
Jess, the Wheelman to earn the respect of the underground.
Featuring the deepest customization from the series, players can
truly craft a personalized and unique ride, or spend hours
finding and tuning an abandoned derelict into a supercar. They
can then push their cars to the limit and raise the stakes by
betting on their own performance, where they can either multiply
their winnings or risk losing it all.
For players that pre-order the game, they will receive the Need
for Speed Payback Platinum Car Pack and get instant access to
five uniquely customized and tuned iconic cars at launch, each
with exclusive† Platinum Blue Tire Smoke. The Car Pack includes:
Nissan 350Z 2008
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967
Dodge Charger R/T 1969
Ford F-150 Raptor 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2016
For drivers who want to get the extra edge over the competition,
the Need for Speed Payback Deluxe Edition gives players up to
three days of early access to the full game, along with
exclusive customization items such as the Deluxe Edition license
plate and NOS color, in-game discounts, Rep bonuses, everything
the Platinum Car Pack has to offer, and more.
Players can also get into the action before launch through EA
Access and Origin Access, where members can play for up to 10
hours starting Thursday, November 2nd with the EA Access and
Origin Access Play First Trial**. Need for Speed Payback Deluxe
Edition owners will get their three-day early access starting
Tuesday, November 7th. Need for Speed Payback will be available
worldwide on November 10th for Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and
Origin™ for PC.
**CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY.