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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Need for Speed Rivals - cover.jpg
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|cover        = Need for Speed Rivals cover.jpg
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|developers  =
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|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ghost Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ghost Games}}
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|publishers  =
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|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Retail (Russia)}}
 
|engines      =
 
|engines      =
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3}}
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|release dates=
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|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2013}}
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|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
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|gogcom page  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-rivals|76}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|305/need-for-speed-rivals|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-rivals|80}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Boost }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing, open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Street racing }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Need for Speed }}
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|steam appid  = 1262600
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|gogcom id    =
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|hltb        = 14334
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-rivals
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|strategywiki =
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|mobygames    = 62682
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed: Rivals
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed: Rivals
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|winehq      = 16476
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Need for Speed}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://www.dsogaming.com/news/report-need-for-speed-rivals-is-locked-at-30fps-on-the-pc/ Report: Need For Speed: Rivals Is Locked At 30FPS On The PC | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] for a workaround.
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Ghost Games|Ghost Games]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the twentieth entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series.
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 +
Much like most titles in the series, ''Rivals'' features an open worlds were players can drive around freely, and much like the ''[[Series:Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit|Hot Pursuit]]'' anthology, players can plays as either the racer or cop. Unlike other games in the series, it can not be paused, even in the single-player mode. The game's story mode has players assumes the roles of either an street racer named Zephyr, or an unnamed newly initiated police officer who later known as F-8 in later part of the story.
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 +
|release history  = It was released in North America on November 19, 2013, followed by Europe and Japan on November 22, 2013.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game's frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, and requires a workaround to have the game run at higher frame rate (See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]).<ref name="FPS cap">[http://www.dsogaming.com/news/report-need-for-speed-rivals-is-locked-at-30fps-on-the-pc/ Report: Need For Speed: Rivals Is Locked At 30FPS On The PC | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref> Due to the OverWatch service was shut down in 2018, exclusive cars such as Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale for racer and Bentley Continental GT V8 for RCPD are no longer obtainable, requiring a [[#Unlocking OverWatch Content|workaround]] to unlock these
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/light-pc-report-need-for-speed-rivals-r123 PC Report]
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/light-pc-report-need-for-speed-rivals-r123 PC Report]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1262600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00D2CZS9Q | Origin |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-N4SR | Origin |}}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00D2CZS9Q | Origin | Complete Edition also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | need-speed-rivals-na | Origin |}}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | need-for-speed-rivals-21b76a | unknown | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | nfs-rivals-2014- | Origin | }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Complete Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin |}}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | need-for-speed/need-for-speed-rivals | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. Complete Edition also available.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-rivals Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1262600 | Steam, Origin | Complete Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1137-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}.
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 +
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} Limited Edition includes the Ultimate Cop Pack.
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{{ii}} Origin Digital Deluxe Edition includes the BMW M3 GTS "Digital Revolution" livery, and 100,000 Speed Points for racer faction.
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 +
{{ii}} Complete Edition comes with six content packs: Simply Jaguar Complete Pack, Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Complete Pack, Concept Lamborghini Complete Pack, The Koenigsegg One:1, Complete Movie Pack, and Loaded Garage Pack. Does not include the Timesavers Pack.
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 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|cross-game bonus      =
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|dlc                    = The DLC include new cars.
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 +
}}
 +
 
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Complete Movie Pack | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Concept Lamborghini Complete Pack | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Concept Lamborghini Cops | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Concept Lamborghini Racers | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Complete Pack | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Cops | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Racers | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Koenigsegg One:1 | Free, the car will be available after finishing the campaign. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Loaded Garage Pack | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Movie Pack - Cops | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Movie Pack - Racers | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Simply Jaguar Complete Pack | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Simply Jaguar Cops | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Simply Jaguar Racers | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Timesaver Pack | Fully upgrade cars (racer) and Pursuit Techs (both factions). | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ultimate Cop Pack | Pre-order bonus, made part of the Loaded Garage Pack. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ultimate Racer Pack | Pre-order bonus, made part of the Loaded Garage Pack. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Origin]].
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals\settings\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals\settings\}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{--}} Configuration files are encrypted.
 
{{--}} Configuration files are encrypted.
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals\settings\{{p|uid}}.sav}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals\settings\{{p|uid}}.sav}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               = true
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|discord                  =
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|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games launcher      = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
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|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|gamesave manager      =  
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|origin                   = true
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                = unknown
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Essential improvements==
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[[File:Need for Speed Rivals - video.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Video settings
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{{ii}} Browse to game install location "Need for Speed Rivals\Data\Win32", delete/rename videos.toc and videos.sb.
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-rivals/en
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{{ii}} This breaks the games tutorial, as videos are required to start initial missions.
 +
 
 +
=== Unlocking OverWatch Content ===
 +
{{ii}} Download [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/4426 Overwatch / NFS Network Content (Cars and Liveries) Unlocker] and install with Frosty Mod Manager. If the game isn't appearing in the FMM menu, browse to path to game and click on the executable.
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Need for Speed Rivals - video.jpg|Video settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-rivals/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix Vert- cameras.
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix {{term|Vert-}} cameras.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix Vert- cameras.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix {{term|Vert-}} cameras.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Only affects the behind the car view.
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hIGSqLM6MMpleHFu-7Bh0ZzNd67KtBgw/view NFS Rivals Cinematic Tools] or [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
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|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = always on
−
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
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|anisotropic notes          = Higher samples can be forced through GPU control panel.
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|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = always on
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]]-like solution always enabled.<br/>Aliasing can be reduced by increasing the [[#Increase render resolution|render resolution]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Always enabled.<br/>Aliasing can be reduced by increasing the [[#Increase render resolution|render resolution]].
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|vsync                      = false
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|vsync                      = always on
−
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Triple buffered. Disable through GPU control panel to reduce stuttering and input lag as much as possible.
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|high frame rate            = hackable
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|60 fps                    = hackable
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|high frame rate notes     = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
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|60 fps notes               = Use [https://github.com/Brawltendo/NFS-Rivals-Framerate-Unlocker Brawltendo's Framerate Unlocker].
 +
|120 fps                    = hackable
 +
|120 fps notes              = Use [https://github.com/Brawltendo/NFS-Rivals-Framerate-Unlocker Brawltendo's Framerate Unlocker].
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Add launch option|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add launch option}}
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# Add <code>-noborder</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Origin|command line argument]].
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# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Origin|Command line arguments]].
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# Launch the game and go to '''PC Settings'''.
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# Add <code>-noborder</code>
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# Under '''PC Settings''', set '''Full Screen''' to '''Off'''. Alternatively, use combination of keys: {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
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# Launch the game and go to '''PC Settings'''
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# Under '''PC Settings''', set '''Full Screen''' to '''Off'''
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} This may cause the game to cover only a fraction of the screen the next time it is launched. Simply toggle the Full Screen setting to On and then Off to restore borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
 
{{ii}} This may cause the game to cover only a fraction of the screen the next time it is launched. Simply toggle the Full Screen setting to On and then Off to restore borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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===Increase render resolution===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Add launch option|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Need-for-Speed-Rivals/Anti-Aliasing-for-PC-Version/m-p/1910199/highlight/true#M1491|title=Re: Anti Aliasing for PC Version! - Answer HQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add launch option|ref=<ref>http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4709493&postcount=249</ref>}}
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Add the <code>-Render.ResolutionScale 1.5</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Origin|command line argument]].
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# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Origin|Command line arguments]].
 
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# Add <code>-GameTime.MaxSimFps 60 -GameTime.ForceSimRate 60.0</code>
 
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'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}} Change both <code>60</code> values for a different frame rate (use the same number for both).
 
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{{--}} If the frame rate drops below the specified threshold the game will slow down.
 
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}}
 
  
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===Increase render resolution===
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add launch option|ref=<ref>[http://answers.ea.com/t5/Need-for-Speed-Rivals/Anti-Aliasing-for-PC-Version/m-p/1910199/highlight/true#M1491 Re: Anti Aliasing for PC Version! - Answer HQ]</ref>}}
 
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# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Origin|Command line arguments]].
 
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# Add <code>-Render.ResolutionScale 1.5</code>
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} This doubles the render resolution without affecting the display resolution. Can be further tweaked up to <code>2.0</code>
 
{{ii}} This doubles the render resolution without affecting the display resolution. Can be further tweaked up to <code>2.0</code>
 +
{{ii}} Using Nvidia's DSR instead, provides better performance.<ref name="Topic:Uxy89syah0bx14kp">[[Topic:Uxy89syah0bx14kp]]</ref>
 +
{{--}} Causes the starting grid and other GUI elements on 3D environments to be misaligned.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      =  
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
−
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support in the game.
−
|invert mouse y-axis      =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only. Wheel controllers not supported.<ref>https://help.ea.com/uk/article/need-for-speed-rivals-general-info#periph</ref>
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|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only. Wheel controllers not supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.ea.com/uk/article/need-for-speed-rivals-general-info#periph|title=help.ea.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = always on
 +
|haptic feedback notes    = See [[#Haptic feedback|Haptic feedback]].
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Controller|Haptic feedback]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable controller vibration|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09-15}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide].
 +
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
 +
# Expand '''Input Management''' and '''Gamepad'''.
 +
# Enable '''Disable ALL Rumble''' and close the Control Panel.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable controller vibration - Alternative|fix=
 +
# Download '''XInput9_1_0.dll''' from [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vkz69zldyqfytxp/AAAvsvUuYsaeWi0a_v0oTPvGa/64?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1 Patched DLLs] (Additional information - [https://github.com/john-peterson/bin-patch/issues/4#issuecomment-29059142 GitHub])
 +
# Move file next to main executables, run game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
[[File:Need for Speed Rivals - audio.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings.]]
+
{{Image|Need for Speed Rivals - audio.jpg|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Music, sfx, dynamics.
+
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX and Dynamics.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      = 
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese - Brazil
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      = 
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 +
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 +
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play players  = 6
 +
|online play modes    =
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|local co-op          =
 
−
|local co-op players  =
 
−
|local co-op notes    =
 
−
|lan co-op            =
 
−
|lan co-op players    =
 
−
|lan co-op notes      =
 
−
|online co-op        =
 
−
|online co-op players =
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===FPS drops on average machines with high details===
 +
{{ii}} Game slows down, works in slow motion, or stutters, drops FPS heavily in some moments.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Original, recent version of binaries from Origin performs much slower than other ones with latest patch v1.3 (v1.4.0.0). It points to a problems with Origin DRM's implementation.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Disappearing DLC cars===
 
===Disappearing DLC cars===
 
On rare occasions, the DLC cars may not appear in the menu. There is no known permanent fix for that issue, only a workaround exists.
 
On rare occasions, the DLC cars may not appear in the menu. There is no known permanent fix for that issue, only a workaround exists.
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Workaround}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
* Pick any car, earn some points (even the smallest amount will do) and return to the hideout. The missing cars should appear.
+
Try one of the following methods:
−
* If the above metod doesn't help, quit NFS Rivals, switch Origin to offline mode and relaunch the game.
+
* Pick any car, earn some points (even the smallest amount will do) and return to the hideout.
 +
* Set AllDrive to Public and then switch it back to the previous setting.
 +
* Quit NFS Rivals, switch Origin to offline mode and relaunch the game.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Ingame objects stuck===
 +
{{ii}} Occasionally during game, all objects may stuck. Timer is still working, wheels are spinning, but game stops for a few seconds.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Switch to 64-bit binaries.|ref={{cn|date=2022-10-29|reason=}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Performance issues on low-end machines===
 +
{{ii}} Especially on dual core processors, the game is unplayable in some extent due to substantial performance problems.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force the game to run at lower frame rate.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.thetechgame.com/Archives/t=6014317/need-for-speed-rivals-pc-lag-problem-help.html|title=Need For Speed Rivals: PC Lag problem! HELP|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
Add the <code>-GameTime.MaxSimFps 18 -GameTime.ForceSimRate 18+</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Origin|command line argument]] to the game's launch option.
 +
{{ii}} This will both force the game and its tick rate to run at 18 frames per second, you can adjust it to higher values until the frame rate is stabilised.
 +
{{ii}} Like unlocking the frame rate, it is advised not to use this in multiplayer. As this can result in bans. Additionally, lowered simulation tick rate ''without'' reducing frame rate will cause issue in the same manner as increasing it.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fudgesiclesxd|date=2022-11-19|comment=Similar issue that occurs when raising the frame rate also arise even when simulation rate is merely *five* frames less while the frame rate remains the same.}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} In cooperation with low-end machines also helps [https://ragnos1997.com/2016/09/09/need-for-speed-rivals-low-specs-optimization-patch-lag-fix/ Ragno1997 low specs]. It is set of configs for various games.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable vertical sync|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.techdiscussion.in/showthread.php/2028-Need-For-Speed-Rivals-Troubleshooting-Guide-Fix-Crashing-Lagging-Crash-CTD-Poor-FPS-Black-Screen-Sound-and-Game-Errors?p=6874&viewfull=1#post6874|title=Re: Need For Speed: Rivals Troubleshooting Guide: Fix Crashing, Lagging, Crash, CTD, Poor FPS, Black Screen, Sound and Game Errors|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3DOverrider] software to force game to disable V-Sync. It is also recommended to turn on triple buffering in Graphic Card Control Panel. After complying to these steps, it is pointed on FPS boost, and change in the graphic output.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Pick "Prefer max performance" in Power management mode in Nvidia Control Panel|ref=<ref name="Topic:Uxy89syah0bx14kp">[[Topic:Uxy89syah0bx14kp]]</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Only for Nvidia graphics card.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Pausing the game===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 +
Use Universal pause button:
 +
* Download the program [https://github.com/ryanries/UniversalPauseButton] and run it.
 +
* Game can now be "paused" at any time by pressing the pause/break key on the keyboard.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Do not use this in online mode, the game will read it as if the connection was lost and will kick the client.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 11
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        = Qt
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = Vista SP2, 7, 8, 8.1  
+
|minOS    = Vista SP2, 7, 8, 8.1
−
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon X2 2.8GHz
+
|minCPU  = AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz
−
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
+
|minCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
−
|minGPU  = AMD Radeon 3870
+
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
−
|minGPU2  = NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
−
|minDX    = 10.1
+
|minDX    = 11
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
  
 
|recCPU  = AMD Six-Core CPU
 
|recCPU  = AMD Six-Core CPU
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Quad-Core CPU
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Quad-Core CPU
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
−
|recHD    = 30 GB
+
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 
|recGPU  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
−
|recGPU2  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
+
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|recVRAM  = 3 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 3 GB
−
|recDX    = 11
+
|recDX    =  
 +
|recaudio = DirectX 11 compatible
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 16:04, 7 April 2024

Need for Speed Rivals
Need for Speed Rivals cover
Developers
Ghost Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Retail (Russia) 1C-SoftClub
Engines
Frostbite 3
Release dates
Windows November 19, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 76
OpenCritic 81
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Boost
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing, Open world
Vehicles Automobile, Street racing
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Need for Speed
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⤏ Go to series page
The Need for Speed 1994
Need for Speed II 1997
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series)
Need for Speed: High Stakes 1999
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed 2000
Need for Speed: Underground (series)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series)
Need for Speed: Carbon 2006
Need for Speed: ProStreet 2007
Need for Speed: Undercover 2008
Need for Speed: Shift (series)
Need for Speed: World 2010
Need for Speed: The Run 2011
Need for Speed Rivals 2013
Need for Speed (2016) 2016
Need for Speed Payback 2017
Need for Speed: Edge 2017
Need for Speed Heat 2019
Need for Speed Unbound 2022

Need for Speed Rivals is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is the twentieth entry in the Need for Speed series.

Much like most titles in the series, Rivals features an open worlds were players can drive around freely, and much like the Hot Pursuit anthology, players can plays as either the racer or cop. Unlike other games in the series, it can not be paused, even in the single-player mode. The game's story mode has players assumes the roles of either an street racer named Zephyr, or an unnamed newly initiated police officer who later known as F-8 in later part of the story.

It was released in North America on November 19, 2013, followed by Europe and Japan on November 22, 2013.

The game's frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, and requires a workaround to have the game run at higher frame rate (See High frame rate).[1] Due to the OverWatch service was shut down in 2018, exclusive cars such as Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale for racer and Bentley Continental GT V8 for RCPD are no longer obtainable, requiring a workaround to unlock these

General information

PC Report
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Origin
Windows
Amazon.com
Origin
 Complete Edition also available.
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
 Complete Edition.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
 Complete Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Included with EA Play. Complete Edition also available.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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Origin
 Complete Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
All versions require Origin DRM.

Version differences

Limited Edition includes the Ultimate Cop Pack.
Origin Digital Deluxe Edition includes the BMW M3 GTS "Digital Revolution" livery, and 100,000 Speed Points for racer faction.
Complete Edition comes with six content packs: Simply Jaguar Complete Pack, Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Complete Pack, Concept Lamborghini Complete Pack, The Koenigsegg One:1, Complete Movie Pack, and Loaded Garage Pack. Does not include the Timesavers Pack.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC include new cars.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Complete Movie Pack Included with EA Play.
Windows
Concept Lamborghini Complete Pack Included with EA Play.
Windows
Concept Lamborghini Cops Included with EA Play.
Windows
Concept Lamborghini Racers Included with EA Play.
Windows
Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Complete Pack Included with EA Play.
Windows
Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Cops Included with EA Play.
Windows
Ferrari Edizioni Speciali Racers Included with EA Play.
Windows
Koenigsegg One:1 Free, the car will be available after finishing the campaign.
Windows
Loaded Garage Pack Included with EA Play.
Windows
Movie Pack - Cops Included with EA Play.
Windows
Movie Pack - Racers Included with EA Play.
Windows
Simply Jaguar Complete Pack Included with EA Play.
Windows
Simply Jaguar Cops Included with EA Play.
Windows
Simply Jaguar Racers Included with EA Play.
Windows
Timesaver Pack Fully upgrade cars (racer) and Pursuit Techs (both factions).
Windows
Ultimate Cop Pack Pre-order bonus, made part of the Loaded Garage Pack.
Windows
Ultimate Racer Pack Pre-order bonus, made part of the Loaded Garage Pack.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals\settings\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1262600/pfx/[Note 1]
Configuration files are encrypted.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals\settings\<user-id>.sav
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1262600/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Browse to game install location "Need for Speed Rivals\Data\Win32", delete/rename videos.toc and videos.sb.
This breaks the games tutorial, as videos are required to start initial missions.

Unlocking OverWatch Content

Download Overwatch / NFS Network Content (Cars and Liveries) Unlocker and install with Frosty Mod Manager. If the game isn't appearing in the FMM menu, browse to path to game and click on the executable.

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen to fix Vert- cameras.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen to fix Vert- cameras.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Use NFS Rivals Cinematic Tools or Flawless Widescreen.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Higher samples can be forced through GPU control panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Always enabled.
Aliasing can be reduced by increasing the render resolution.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Triple buffered. Disable through GPU control panel to reduce stuttering and input lag as much as possible.
60 FPS
Use Brawltendo's Framerate Unlocker.
120+ FPS
Use Brawltendo's Framerate Unlocker.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Add launch option[citation needed]
  1. Add -noborder command line argument.
  2. Launch the game and go to PC Settings.
  3. Under PC Settings, set Full Screen to Off. Alternatively, use combination of keys: Alt+↵ Enter.

Notes

This may cause the game to cover only a fraction of the screen the next time it is launched. Simply toggle the Full Screen setting to On and then Off to restore borderless fullscreen windowed mode.

Increase render resolution

Add launch option[2]

Add the -Render.ResolutionScale 1.5 command line argument.

Notes

This doubles the render resolution without affecting the display resolution. Can be further tweaked up to 2.0
Using Nvidia's DSR instead, provides better performance.[3]
Causes the starting grid and other GUI elements on 3D environments to be misaligned.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No mouse support in the game.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput controllers only. Wheel controllers not supported.[4]
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
See Haptic feedback.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Haptic feedback

Disable controller vibration[5]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide.
  2. Start the game and press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
  3. Expand Input Management and Gamepad.
  4. Enable Disable ALL Rumble and close the Control Panel.
Disable controller vibration - Alternative
  1. Download XInput9_1_0.dll from Patched DLLs (Additional information - GitHub)
  2. Move file next to main executables, run game.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, SFX and Dynamics.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Brazilian Portuguese
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
6

Issues unresolved

FPS drops on average machines with high details

Game slows down, works in slow motion, or stutters, drops FPS heavily in some moments.

Notes

Original, recent version of binaries from Origin performs much slower than other ones with latest patch v1.3 (v1.4.0.0). It points to a problems with Origin DRM's implementation.

Issues fixed

Disappearing DLC cars

On rare occasions, the DLC cars may not appear in the menu. There is no known permanent fix for that issue, only a workaround exists.

Workaround[citation needed]

Try one of the following methods:

  • Pick any car, earn some points (even the smallest amount will do) and return to the hideout.
  • Set AllDrive to Public and then switch it back to the previous setting.
  • Quit NFS Rivals, switch Origin to offline mode and relaunch the game.

Ingame objects stuck

Occasionally during game, all objects may stuck. Timer is still working, wheels are spinning, but game stops for a few seconds.
Switch to 64-bit binaries.[citation needed]

Performance issues on low-end machines

Especially on dual core processors, the game is unplayable in some extent due to substantial performance problems.
Force the game to run at lower frame rate.[6]

Add the -GameTime.MaxSimFps 18 -GameTime.ForceSimRate 18+ command line argument to the game's launch option.

This will both force the game and its tick rate to run at 18 frames per second, you can adjust it to higher values until the frame rate is stabilised.
Like unlocking the frame rate, it is advised not to use this in multiplayer. As this can result in bans. Additionally, lowered simulation tick rate without reducing frame rate will cause issue in the same manner as increasing it.[7]

Notes

In cooperation with low-end machines also helps Ragno1997 low specs. It is set of configs for various games.
Disable vertical sync[8]

Use D3DOverrider software to force game to disable V-Sync. It is also recommended to turn on triple buffering in Graphic Card Control Panel. After complying to these steps, it is pointed on FPS boost, and change in the graphic output.

Pick "Prefer max performance" in Power management mode in Nvidia Control Panel[3]
Only for Nvidia graphics card.

Pausing the game

Workaround[citation needed]

Use Universal pause button:

  • Download the program [1] and run it.
  • Game can now be "paused" at any time by pressing the pause/break key on the keyboard.

Notes

Do not use this in online mode, the game will read it as if the connection was lost and will kick the client.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Interface Qt

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2, 7, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz		 AMD Six-Core CPU
Intel Quad-Core CPU
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 3870
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Intel HD 4000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		AMD Radeon HD 7870
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
3 GB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible DirectX 11 compatible

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Report: Need For Speed: Rivals Is Locked At 30FPS On The PC | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming
  2. ↑ Re: Anti Aliasing for PC Version! - Answer HQ - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Topic:Uxy89syah0bx14kp
  4. ↑ help.ea.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2017-09-15
  6. ↑ Need For Speed Rivals: PC Lag problem! HELP - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Fudgesiclesxd on 2022-11-19
    Similar issue that occurs when raising the frame rate also arise even when simulation rate is merely *five* frames less while the frame rate remains the same.
  8. ↑ Re: Need For Speed: Rivals Troubleshooting Guide: Fix Crashing, Lagging, Crash, CTD, Poor FPS, Black Screen, Sound and Game Errors - last accessed on May 2023