Need for Speed Payback vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Need for Speed Payback vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Need for Speed Payback Electronic Arts | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 7, 2017 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Teen | — |
| Developer | Ghost Games | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-payback | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Racing, Arcade | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | First-person, Third-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 4 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later Processor: Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 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: 64-bit Windows 10 or later Processor: Intel i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0GHz with 4 hardware threads Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 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 | 61 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 3.2 / 5 (742 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
Need for Speed Payback vs V Rising: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, the choice between Need for Speed Payback and V Rising hinges on platform and genre preference. Need for Speed Payback is an arcade racing game available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a Teen rating making it accessible to younger players. It has a Metacritic score of 61 and a community rating of 3.2/5. The average playtime is 4 hours, and it requires 30GB of storage. V Rising is an action-adventure MMO exclusively on PC, released in May 2024, with a higher community rating of 3.7/5 but no age rating provided. Its average playtime is 7 hours, and it requires only 7GB of storage. V Rising demands more RAM (12GB recommended) compared to NFS (8GB). If you prefer offline or multiplayer racing on consoles, go with NFS. If you want a newer, highly-rated survival MMO on PC with longer playtime, choose V Rising. Both support multiplayer, but NFS has online co-op while V Rising emphasizes open-world co-op. Without price data, consider platform and genre as primary factors.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has a better community rating?
V Rising has a higher community rating of 3.7/5 based on 175 ratings, compared to Need for Speed Payback's 3.2/5 from 742 ratings.
Which game is newer?
V Rising was released on May 8, 2024, while Need for Speed Payback was released on November 7, 2017.
Which game supports multiplayer?
Both games support single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op. Need for Speed Payback is available on multiple platforms, while V Rising is PC-only.
Which game has lower system requirements?
V Rising requires only 7GB of storage and a GTX 750 Ti, similar to Need for Speed Payback's 30GB and GTX 750 Ti, but V Rising demands 12GB RAM recommended versus NFS's 8GB.