'Need for Speed' PC Release Date Scheduled in March
The "Need for Speed" PC release date has finally been announced, and EA Games said the game will be available by Mar. 17.
EA previously pushed back the "Need for Speed" PC release date to add improvements to visuals and other PC-related features. Some users also requested developer Ghost Games to incorporate manual transmission and unlocked frame rate in the "Need for Speed Underground" remake, according to N4BB.
To appease "Need for Speed" PC fans, the developer has granted their requests and added 4K visuals, steering wheel, high-fidelity audio, and peripheral support. EA has released a short clip introducing all the new features added to the game, the report details.
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The "PC Reveal" of the new game features the song "Get Low." EA also used the video to announce the release date of the PC version of the car racing game, GameSpot reports.
Ghost Games released a blog post to confirm the higher frame rate of "Need for Speed" PC compared to gaming consoles. The upcoming game will have support for steering wheels from Logitech, Fanatec, and Thrustmaster, the report adds.
Gamers can also connect Xbox controllers to play the game. The newly added manual transmission will be made available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 via an update in the near future. The said feature is one of the most-talked-about requests of the fans, the report relays.
Moreover, Ghost Games said the PC version of the game will include previous updates on gaming consoles including Icons and Legends. The newest Showcase update will be released on PC after its official launch.
Meanwhile, Origins members will have a bit of advantage over the other players because they will be able to play "Need for Speed" PC starting Mar. 10. The rest of the gamers will have to wait for the full release of the new game on Mar. 17.
