Relive the original thrill of the chase in Vol. 8: Cops vs. Racers - with the return of Hot Pursuit mode, Pursuit Tech, and all-new Cop Progression, plus the arrival of the fully customizable Porsche 959 S ‘87 and Lotus Evija ‘23.
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RELIVE THE ORIGINAL THRILL OF THE CHASE
HOT PURSUIT MODE
The original thrill of the chase begins and ends here. The new Hot Pursuit mode delivers high-octane, 4v4 action, pitting Cops against Racers in a vicious battle to see who truly owns the streets.
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PURSUIT TECH
To truly capture the thrill of the chase, there must be high-stakes consequences. Now re-introducing Pursuit Tech for cops in Hot Pursuit mode with Spike Strips, EMPs, and the ESF battering ram. Unlocked via Cop Progression.
COP PROGRESSION
Start with a basic cop car and progressively unlock advanced Pursuit Tech gadgets and Cop Customs. Upgrade your arsenal to become the meanest, most capable force on the streets as you experience the journey from rookie to elite enforcer.
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NEW RIDES
Introducing two remarkable additions that perfectly encapsulate the spirit of our Y2 volume updates, blending the old and the new: the Porsche 959 S '87 and the Lotus Evija '23. These two are perfectly set up for megacop vs. hypercar clashes in Lakeshore.
COP CUSTOMS
Unlock nine unique cop customs through the Cop Career progression system and the Vol. 8 Premium Speed Pass. Four of the customs can be unlocked via Cop Career, featuring international designs from the US, UK, Japan, and Germany. Additionally, two NFS Legends customs are available through the Premium Speed Pass.
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SPEED PASS
A new volume means a new Speed Pass and we’ve got another one packed with customization content across 45 tiers of unlocks. Headlining the Vol. 8 Speed Pass is the new meta-car candidate, the Lotus Evija ‘23, with multiple bodykits to fully customize the new ride. There are even XP Boosts to be unlocked that’ll accelerate your Rank and Speed Pass progression.
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YOUR SINGULAR TICKET TO THE PREMIUM CONTENT IN VOL. 8
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NEED FOR SPEED™ UNBOUND - VOL. 8 PREMIUM SPEED PASS*
The Vol. 8 Premium Speed Pass immediately grants the new, fully customizable Porsche 959 S ‘87 and opens up access to its 3 bodykits, alongside an additional 5 Customs. You'll also gain access to sick, new customizations over 30 content tiers.
*Premium Speed Pass Content requires Premium Speed Pass and Need for Speed Unbound (sold separately) and all game updates. Requires gameplay to unlock. You must log in before the end of Volume 8 to claim your reward. Failure to log in and claim during this period will result in forfeiting the reward.