Need for Speed: Payback is an action-driving game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. Set in the fictional open world of Fortune Valley, players take on the roles of three distinct characters—Tyler, Mac, and Jess—as they seek revenge against a corrupt cartel known as The House. The game blends cinematic storytelling with high-speed racing, vehicle customization, and explosive set-piece moments across diverse terrain.
Key Features
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Three-Character Campaign Play as Tyler (Racer), Mac (Showman), and Jess (Wheelman), each with unique driving styles and missions tied to a revenge-driven narrative
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Open World Exploration Roam Fortune Valley’s varied environments including deserts, mountains, city streets, and canyons with seamless transitions between events
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Heist-Driven Storyline Engage in cinematic missions involving car chases, convoy takedowns, and high-stakes races against The House’s criminal empire
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Deep Vehicle Customization Upgrade performance and aesthetics with parts, wraps, underglow, and vanity items; build cars from scrap to supercar status
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Multiple Racing Disciplines Compete in Drag, Drift, Off-Road, Runner, and Race events with specialized vehicles for each category
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Risk and Reward System Wager in-game currency on events to multiply winnings or lose it all, adding tension to every race
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Autolog and Leaderboards Connect with friends and rivals through Autolog recommendations and global rankings based on skill level
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Deluxe Edition Content Includes Speedcross Story Pack, Platinum Car Pack, exclusive vanity items, Rep bonuses, and in-game discounts
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Cinematic racing experience with varied mission types
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Extensive car customization and upgrade paths
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Large open world with diverse terrain and events Cons
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No split-screen or offline multiplayer
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Story pacing and character depth may feel limited
Compatibility
Works with
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Xbox One (standard version)
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Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility
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Xbox Cloud Gaming (Game Pass Ultimate required)
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Online multiplayer requires Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title Need for Speed: Payback – Xbox
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Genre Action-Driving, Racing
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Developer Ghost Games
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Publisher Electronic Arts
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Release Date November 10, 2017
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Modes Single-player, Online Multiplayer
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Rating ESRB Teen (Mild Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Language)
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Platform Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
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In-Game Purchases Vanity items, car packs, Deluxe Edition upgrades
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