Can I Run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

Last updated: 17 April 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit? On this page you will find Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or ), or Windows 7 (32- or ). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista - Windows 7
Memory
Memory
1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7)
Storage
Storage
8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* or higher
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
DVD-ROM
DVD-ROM
8X speed DVD-ROM drive (Disc Users only)
Online Gameplay
Online Gameplay
Broadband connection for online activation and online gameplay - 512 Kbps or faster
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or ), or Windows 7 (32- or ). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.) operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista - Windows 7 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7). As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* or higher. You also have to have 8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games free disk space to install the game.

Game Details

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launches you into a new open-world landscape behind the wheel of the world's fastest and most beautiful cars. From Criterion, the award-winning studio behind the Burnout series, Hot Pursuit will redefine racing games for a whole new generation.

Release date
14 December, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
Genre
Racing
Supported languages
Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Criterion Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Official website
needforspeed.com
Support website
help.ea.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

You would be able to run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or ), or Windows 7 (32- or ). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista - Windows 7
  • Memory: 1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7)
  • Storage: 8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* or higher
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
  • DVD-ROM: 8X speed DVD-ROM drive (Disc Users only)
  • Online Gameplay: Broadband connection for online activation and online gameplay - 512 Kbps or faster
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0c

How much RAM does Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit need?

You need at least 1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7) of RAM to run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit on PC.

What processor do I need for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista - Windows 7 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

How many GB is Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

At least 8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games of disk space is required to install Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

You need DirectX 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* or higher or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or ), or Windows 7 (32- or ). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.) or newer.

Does Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

DirectX 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit release date?

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit release date is 14 December, 2021.

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