Volume 8

VOL. 8: COPS VS. RACERS

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.

Need for Speed Unbound Volume 8: Cops & Racers key art - black and orange racing car chased by a police car pictured from the top with game logo
Yellow racing car chased by multiple police cars on a country road

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.

Close up of spikes on a road in front of a police car

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.

Orange racing car crashing into a police car in a high speed chase

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.

Silver and red racing car on an asphalt road in a country

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.

Nine types of police cars from Need for Speed

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.

Gold and black racing car standing in front of a garage

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.