How many people are playing Need for Speed™ Heat right now?

1,103 people are playing Need for Speed™ Heat on Steam right now, making it the 475th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,843 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Need for Speed™ Heat's all-time peak player count?

Need for Speed™ Heat's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 85,230, reached in October 2022.

Is Need for Speed™ Heat good? What do Steam reviews say?

84% of 130,319 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Need for Speed™ Heat cost on Steam?

Need for Speed™ Heat costs $69.99 on Steam (US).

Does Need for Speed™ Heat work on Steam Deck?

Need for Speed™ Heat is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Need for Speed™ Heat

by Ghost Games · published by Electronic Arts · Released Jun 4, 2020

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#475

1,103

▼ 8.7%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

84% positive

Very Positive130,319 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

1,843

Highest seen85,230

Oct 20224.1 years ago

Price on Steam

$69.99

Lowest ever $69.99 Nov 2026

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Players -8.7% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 12:03 UTC · tracking since 2020-06-01

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Media & details

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Where to buy

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe EditionEdition
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Reviews

84% positive of 130,319 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Launcher interaction issues
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Default configuration is performant
iFirst time setup requires active internet connection
iSingleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Jan 27, 2023, 12:03 PM UTC
Build 10351341the current build when we started tracking37 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Jun 20, 2023
PatchNFS Unbound - Vol.3 Patch Notes
NFS Fam, as you are now aware Vol 3 is on its way to you and not only do we have some sweet new features but there’s a s**t load of fixes, improvements and quality of life updates for you. Let’s jump right in.

Other news (19)

Jul 8, 2025
With Need for Speed devs working on Battlefield, EA's beloved car culture site Speedhunters seems to have shut off its engine
If you've played a Need For Speed game in the last decade, odds are you've seen plenty of cars with Speedhunters stickers slapped somewhere amid whatever delightfully tacky livery their driver's decided to rock. Now, though, it looks like the EA-owned car cult…
Jun 27, 2024
Save up to 85%* with the Summer Sale
Whether you’re ready to embark on an amazing journey or have a little friendly competition, the Summer Sale gives you a chance to grab some of your favorite titles at huge savings. Get great deals on EA’s collection of games and start your adventure. *OFFERS M…
May 21, 2024
Vol. 7: Drift & Drag
Discover new feels for classic skills in NFS Unbound Vol. 7: Drift & Drag* (inspired by NFS Underground), as we continue on the journey to deliver the ultimate NFS experience in one place for the first time. This volume reintroduces Drift and Drag modes along …
Dec 21, 2023
Save 86%* on Need for Speed™ Unbound with the Winter Sale
Get 86% off Need for Speed™ now until January 4! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/ The deals don't end there, save up to 85% on even more EA titles. *OFFERS MAY VARY OR CHANGE. SEE RETAILER SITE FOR DETAILS.
Aug 8, 2023
Celebrate the streets in Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4
Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4 celebrates your status on the streets of Lakeshore, but your outrageous style and skills mean the cops want to take you down in new Gauntlet Playlists - feel the rush of the chase, but get busted and lose your shot at big rewar…
Aug 7, 2023
Need for Speed™ Unbound celebrates 75 years of Porsche
Tune in on August 8 to see how the streets are celebrating 75 years of Porsche and more in Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/
Jun 22, 2023
Run these streets in Need for Speed™ Unbound with EA Play*
Need for Speed™ Unbound is now on The Play List. That means EA Play members can start their race to the top plus score the new NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·spec (1993)! It’s unlocked for a limited time in the dealership. EA Play members can rev up and push the limits…
Jun 20, 2023
Need for Speed Unbound - Volume 3 Speed Pass, AVAILABLE NOW!
Rank up in Lakeshore with the new Speed Pass, a 75-rank progression system which brings new free cosmetics and customizations to reward you for playing. Earn XP whenever you race, complete Daily or Weekly Challenges, and complete objectives in Linkups, and eac…
Jun 12, 2023
Don’t miss the reveal of Need for Speed Unbound™ Volume 3
LINKUP, RANK UP, GEAR UP Get ready to work together to crush intense stunt-based challenges against the clock, as Need for Speed™ Unbound Vol 3 (arriving June 20, 2023) brings new ways to earn XP and Bank. Elevate your style and rank up with Speed Pass, a new …
Mar 29, 2023
Need for Speed Unbound: Tips and Tricks for Volume 2
Take your team on a tour of Lakeshore in Endurance Races. Race it out and hold your nerve as the tension builds and stay ahead of the pack to win! Stretching along vast routes across the map, take a group of up to 8 street racers on longer, more challenging ra…
Mar 21, 2023
Volume 2 and Keys to the Map DLC - Out Now
Tear up the streets with friends as Need for Speed™ Unbound brings new ways to compare and compete with the squad in Lakeshore Online. Duck the cops to earn your way to dope new upgrades, and smash new events and Daily Challenges for the chance to gain XP, Ban…
Jan 4, 2023
Last day to save 40% on Need for Speed™ Unbound !
The world is your canvas in Need for Speed™ Unbound. Prove you have what it takes to win The Grand, Lakeshore's ultimate street racing challenge! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/
Dec 2, 2022
Play Need for Speed™ Unbound Now
Take on the city and stunt on the competition, rocking exclusive fits, fresh rides, and bumping a global soundtrack powered by A$AP Rocky and AWGE. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/
Nov 29, 2022
Buy NFS Unbound Palace Edition and start playing now!
Style is everything in Lakeshore. Discover Need for Speed™ Unbound Palace Edition including: Four stunningly intense new Palace branded custom cars including: ‎ - Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2020 ‎ - VW Mk1 Golf Gti 1976 ‎ - BMW E30 M3 1988 ‎ - Mercedes-AMG G…
Nov 22, 2022
Need for Speed Unbound - Speed Race Gameplay
Ready to see this custom Mercedes 190 E in action? If not now then when! The most in-depth look at Need for Speed Unbound gameplay is here with a first look at Speed Race events including Meetups and Side Bets. See you on the streets. Start at the bottom and r…
Nov 16, 2022
Check out A$AP Rocky’s custom Mercedes 190 E
Rocky’s got one of the city’s freshest customs. Beat him in his own ride, take it back to the safehouse, and hit the streets with some serious style. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/
Nov 15, 2022
Need for Speed™ Unbound Official Soundtrack
Bump these tracks day and night and discover trailblazing artists from the world of hip hop and its global interpretations with a genre-defying soundtrack led by A$AP Rocky and AWGE. Featuring Slowthai (UK), Lous and the Yakuza (Belgium) Shirin David (Ge...
Nov 8, 2022
Get your free NFS Heat - McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery*
Get the McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery to burn all limits with the McLaren F1 through a unique set of challenges. Plus, receive hot new special customization parts, character outfits, vanity items, and decals as rewards! REQUIRES NEED FOR SPEED HEAT ON APPLI…
Nov 8, 2022
Take over sections of the city in Need for Speed™ Unbound
You see out here, street style is everything. Take over sections of the city by pulling huge drifts, smashing collectibles, and proving your skills to Lakeshore’s most stylish street racers. This is all about steez over speed, but don’t be afraid to go fast to…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 84% on 2026-11-01 → 84% today (130,319 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$69.99

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DLC

2 items on Steam, newest first.

Need for Speed™ Heat - Keys to the Map
$4.9977% positive
Need for Speed™ Heat - McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery
$4.9972% positive

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Trading cards

5 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.48, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $1.23.

Foil cards (5)

Prices checked 2026-11-02, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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