• Release Date September 15, 2009
  • Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android
  • Genre Racing
  • Developer Electronic Arts, Slightly Mad Studios
  • Metacritic 83 / 100

Need for Speed: Shift is a racing game developed by Electronic Arts. It is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android and was released on September 15, 2009.

Full Specifications

Overview 6
Release Date September 15, 2009
Availability Released
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Electronic Arts, Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher Electronic Arts
Official Site http://shift.needforspeed.com/home.action
Gameplay 3
Genre Racing
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer
Average Playtime 2 hours
Platforms & Pricing 2
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android
Available On PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store
PC Requirements 1
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows XP (Service Pack 3) / Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) / Windows 7 Processor: 1.6GHz Intel Core2 or faster/AMD X2 3800+ or faster Memory: (Windows XP) 1 GB RAM; (Windows Vista/Windows 7) 1.5 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 3.0* DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c compatible Hard Drive: 6 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible Controller Support: USB Steering Wheel/Dual Analog Gamepad Online Multiplayer: 512 Kbps or faster; 2-8 players INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE PER GAME. EA ONLINE TERMS & CONDITIONS AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.EA.COM. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER WITH EA ONLINE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON WWW.EA.COM.
Critic & Community Scores 2
Metacritic 83 / 100
Community Rating 3.6 / 5 (415 ratings)

Editor Verdict

5.0/10
  • Graphics 5.0
  • Gameplay 5.0
  • Story 5.0
  • Sound 5.0
  • Value for Money 5.0

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Need for Speed: Shift FAQs

What is the release date for Need for Speed: Shift?
Need for Speed: Shift was released on September 15, 2009.
Which platforms can play Need for Speed: Shift?
The game is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Android.
What genres does the game include?
Racing genre is included in Need for Speed: Shift.
Is there a single-player mode in Need for Speed: Shift?
Yes, it includes a single-player mode in Need for Speed: Shift.
Who are the developers and publisher of Need for Speed: Shift?
Developed by Electronic Arts and Slightly Mad Studios, published by Electronic Arts.

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