Need for Speed: The Run had been in production for three years unlike earlier Need for Speed titles, which have had notably shorter development periods. Īccording to EA Black Box producers Jason DeLong and Steve Anthony, Need for Speed: The Run was developed to obtain critical acclaim after their last installment, Need for Speed: Undercover, was slammed by most game critics. It was released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo 3DS. The game was released on Novemin North America, on Novemin the United Kingdom, and Novemin Europe.

Need for Speed: The Run uses the Frostbite 2 game engine developed by DICE to create unparalleled visual quality, animation and physics. New information regarding the game was revealed monthly until the release date. The title was accidentally leaked as an upcoming release by, but the title was unveiled as in development by an EA representative via IGN.Ī teaser for the game was released onto YouTube. Next » Need for Speed: The Run is the 18th title in the Need for Speed series developed by EA Black Box with the Wii and 3DS releases being developed by Firebrand Games.

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