Electronic Arts and Criterion Games officially announced the development of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit as part of the Need for Speed franchise reboot.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit was released on multiple platforms including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
The Limited Edition of the game was released offering extra vehicles and special content.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit was released on mobile devices expanding the game's availability to iOS and Android users.
Electronic Arts hosted an exclusive event named the Hot Pursuit Yacht Party to promote the game featuring celebrity guests and media.
Skilled street racers begin gaining notoriety along the scenic Highway 13, establishing a fierce underground racing culture.
The California Recreation and Wildlife Department forms an elite group of officers dedicated to stopping illegal street racing activities in the region.
C.R.A.W. equips officers with cutting-edge pursuit vehicles and surveillance tools to intercept high-speed racers effectively.
Racers increase competition by using tactical driving and aggressive maneuvers to evade the C.R.A.W. task force.
A major clash occurs between top racers and C.R.A.W. officers involving strategic use of gadgets and speed along coastal and mountain roads.
Racers begin forming alliances to better outmaneuver the task force during pursuits, raising the stakes of each race event.
In response to racer alliances, C.R.A.W. develops coordinated pursuit strategies, increasing pressure on illegal races.
The ultimate conflict unfolds where the most skilled racers challenge the top officers in a high-stakes race that will decide control over Seacrest County’s roads.
