EA's long-running street racing series gets a reboot as gamers master five different styles and explore a nocturnal open world in Need for Speed. Set in the fictional city of Ventura Bay, the action lets players build a reputation by outrunning police, drifting around corners, upgrading and customizing vehicles, and joining friends for races. The story finds gamers interacting with real-world automotive icons, including the Japanese underworld legend Morohoshi-san and U.S. rally driver Ken Block, on a branching journey that incorporates live-action film into unique narratives.