EA officially announces the development of Need for Speed Heat as the next installment in the Need for Speed series.
Need for Speed Heat is released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows platforms.
Deluxe Edition of Need for Speed Heat launched, offering additional content such as cars and customization options.
Palm City begins to develop as a hotspot for underground street racing, attracting racers from all over.
The Palmont PD establishes a dedicated unit to crack down on illegal street racing activities in Palm City due to increasing incidents.
Racers start engaging more in night races despite increased police presence, pushing racing culture underground.
The cops adopt aggressive tactics at night, and racers accumulate 'Heat' levels representing police attention.
The player character arrives in Palm City and starts competing in illegal races to build reputation and challenge rivals.
Player faces off against top racers and the heavy police presence to claim dominance over Palm City's street racing.
An escalating police campaign aims to end street racing permanently, forcing the player and crew to confront their limits.
After the climactic events, street racing culture evolves, balancing risk and thrill with police awareness.
