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.