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Does it cost anything?
No. No subscription, no ads, no extra client.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The game runs completely in your browser and loads everything from our server. Just open Play and press Launch game.
How do I start?
Create a free account (optional, but only then your level, XP and garage are saved). Open Play: the page checks your browser, and when everything is green, press Launch game or Enter. On the first start the game downloads its data, which takes a moment. In menus Enter confirms and Esc goes back; F9 opens the menu while you drive. You steer with the arrow keys, Left Alt is nitrous, Space the handbrake. All keys, controllers and touch: Controls.
Which browser do I need?
A current Google Chrome or Firefox on a computer. The game needs WebGPU: Chrome has it on Windows, macOS and ChromeOS, Firefox on Windows and macOS. Other Chromium browsers such as Edge often work too, but are not tested. On Linux, Chrome needs a Vulkan graphics driver. Phones and tablets get touch controls, but the game runs best on a computer with recent graphics.
The play page says the game is not ready. What can I do?
Update your browser and restart it. Turn on hardware acceleration (Chrome: Settings, System, Use graphics acceleration when available; Firefox: Settings, General, Performance). In Chrome, chrome://gpu should list WebGPU as Hardware accelerated. On Linux, install the Vulkan driver (mesa-vulkan-drivers) and restart Chrome. If it still fails, try Chrome and post a screenshot of the checks in our Discord.
The game stutters or runs slowly.
Close other tabs and heavy programs, plug in your laptop and keep the game tab in front. If your laptop has two graphics chips, set the browser to high performance in your system's graphics settings.
Why do I need an account?
Your level, XP, races and wins are saved on the server, and your name shows in lobbies. A username and a password are enough, no email.
I forgot my password. What now?
We do not store an email address, so there is no reset by email. Pick a password you will remember. While signed in, you can change it under My account.
Where can I get help or report a bug?
In our Discord. Tell us your browser, your system and what happened; a screenshot helps.
What data is stored?
Accounts exist only on this project's own server: username, display name, a hash of your password, your progress and a session cookie so you stay signed in. No email, no trackers, no ads. Sign-in and registration are protected by Cloudflare Turnstile (spam protection). Your language choice is stored in your browser and in a cookie.
Is this an official EA game?
No. It is an unofficial fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Electronic Arts. Need for Speed is a trademark of Electronic Arts.
