From the legal tracks of circuit racing to more underground street racing, every Need for Speed has been pretty much hit or miss. Sadly, the one thing that has changed is it’s fan base and the excitement they once held for it. Need For Speed Rivals may be the most infamous hype-killer, as fans pass it off as “just another racing game.” This November 3rd will bring us a series reboot, courtesy of the “we listened to the fans and went back to the original formula” line that’s so typical of EA. So why be excited?
Well, along with taking ideas from every Need For Speed prior, this new entry has been announced to have some interesting new mechanics and systems. Only time will tell if this is enough to get me back on the Need For Speed hype-train. Until then, here are a few reasons to be genuinely excited for a racing game that’s not a first party exclusive.