Need for Speed
A concept art for the upcoming reboot of "Need for Speed" (via http://www.needforspeed.com/en_GB/news/cust-visual)

The upcoming “Need For Speed” looks visually amazing, and it seems the game will signal in a new era for the series when it launches in Nov. 3 for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One and in early 2016 for the PC. Aside from the massive overhaul to the graphics engine, new reports claim that the game will also feature a slew of new content.

The massive content was highly detailed on the FAQ page of “Need For Speed,” which states that the game will feature an array of cars and a map that's twice as large as the one in “Need For Speed: Rivals.” Moreover, Ghost Games revealed that they will not release a paid DLC post-launch. Aside from that, the developer also said that “Need For Speed” will be locked at 30 FPS for consoles.

Although the title is at an impressive 30 frames per second on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, PC gamers will get more from the game as the PC version will be given a 60 FPS lock. However, PC gamers have to wait longer as the PC version won’t be available until spring 2016 because the developer has to make sure that the game will run smoothly with the given FPS.

“We always look to maximise the game technology with the platform technology for the experience we’re building, which is why the game will run at 30FPS on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. By doing this we ensure that your gameplay experience remains incredibly smooth and allows you to experience the high speed, adrenaline-fueled gameplay that you’ve come to expect from the Need for Speed series,” said Ghost Games on the FAQ sheet, explaining why they decided to lock console versions at 30 FPS.

Though the game will be officially launched next month, players can get a hands-on feel of the title with the beta starting sometime after Sept. 25, Techno Buffalo reports. Players who sign up for the beta of “Need For Speed” could be one of the few selected to test the game. It is worth noting that the beta version is for consoles only.

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