Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Electronic Arts | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 6, 2020 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone 10+ | — |
| Developer | Criterion Games, Stellar Entertainment | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-remastered | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Sports, Racing | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: WIndows 10, 64 Bit Processor: (AMD) Phenom II X4 965 or equivalent (Intel) Corei3-2120 or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: (AMD) Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent (Nvidia) GeForce GT 640 or equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 45 GB available space | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: WIndows 10, 64 Bit Processor: (AMD) FX-8350 or equivalent (Intel) Core i5-350K or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: (AMD) Radeon R9 270x or equivalent (Nvidia) GeForce GTX 660 or Equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 45 GB available space | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 75 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 3.7 / 5 (141 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered vs V Rising: which should you buy?
Both titles cater to different gaming cravings, so your choice hinges on platform flexibility, hardware demands, and the type of experience you seek. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles, making it the most versatile for Filipino gamers who own a console or prefer a console‑style racing game. Its system requirements are modest – a mid‑range CPU and a Radeon HD 5870 or GTX 640 class GPU, with 8 GB RAM and 45 GB storage – so even older rigs can handle it. The game offers a short 3‑hour average playtime, ideal for quick sessions, and carries a Metacritic 75 and a community score of 3.7/5. V Rising, by contrast, is PC‑only on Steam and targets players who enjoy a persistent, open‑world action‑adventure with MMO elements. It demands newer hardware – a Core i5‑6600/ Ryzen 5 1500X minimum and a GTX 750 Ti or better, plus 12 GB RAM and only 7 GB storage. Its average playtime is longer at 7 hours, reflecting deeper content. Community rating matches Hot Pursuit at 3.7/5, but there’s no Metacritic score yet. If you own a console or want a low‑spec, pick‑up racing fix, go with Hot Pursuit. If you have a decent gaming PC and prefer a longer, multiplayer‑heavy adventure, V Rising is the better fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which game works on more platforms?
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered supports PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo, while V Rising is PC‑only via Steam.
Which title has lower hardware requirements?
Hot Pursuit needs a Radeon HD 5870/GTX 640 class GPU and 8 GB RAM, whereas V Rising requires at least a GTX 750 Ti and 12 GB RAM, making Hot Pursuit easier on older systems.
Which game offers longer play sessions?
V Rising’s average playtime is 7 hours compared to Hot Pursuit’s 3 hours, indicating more content depth.
Are there any price differences mentioned?
The provided data does not include any pricing information for either game.