Need for Speed Unbound vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Need for Speed Unbound vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Need for Speed Unbound Electronic Arts V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date November 29, 2022 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Teen
Developer Criterion Games Stunlock Studios
Publisher Electronic Arts Stunlock Studios
Official Site https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Racing, Arcade Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Online Co-op, Split-screen Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Average Playtime 5 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC
Available On PlayStation Store, Steam Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Ryzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: RX 570, GTX 1050 Ti DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 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: Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon RX5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 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
Community Rating 3.4 / 5 (145 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Need for Speed Unbound vs V Rising: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Need for Speed Unbound and V Rising hinges on genre preference and PC specs. If you enjoy arcade racing with a single-player campaign and split-screen multiplayer, Need for Speed Unbound is a solid pick. It's available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and can run on modest hardware (GTX 1050 Ti minimum). However, its community rating is 3.4/5, average playtime is only 5 hours, and it requires 50GB of storage. V Rising, on the other hand, is an action-adventure massively multiplayer game with a higher community rating of 3.7/5 and longer average playtime of 7 hours. It is PC-only via Steam but has lighter storage needs (7GB) and similar minimum GPU requirements (GTX 750 Ti). Neither game has price data provided, so consider typical Philippine pricing: Unbound often goes on sale for around ₱500-₱1,000, while V Rising typically costs ₱800-₱1,200. For multiplayer-focused players who want more playtime and higher ratings, V Rising is the better value. For racing fans or those with consoles, Unbound is the obvious choice. Both require a 64-bit OS and broadband internet.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has a higher community rating?

V Rising has a higher community rating of 3.7/5 based on 175 ratings, compared to Need for Speed Unbound's 3.4/5 from 145 ratings.

Which game is more demanding on PC hardware?

Need for Speed Unbound requires more storage (50GB vs 7GB) and higher recommended specs (RTX 2070 vs GTX 1070). V Rising is lighter overall.

Which game supports multiplayer?

Both support multiplayer. Need for Speed Unbound includes online co-op and split-screen, while V Rising is a massively multiplayer game with co-op and online co-op modes.

Are these games available on consoles?

Need for Speed Unbound is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. V Rising is only available on PC via Steam.