Need for Speed: Rivals is a racing video game developed by Ghost Games for PlayStation 3. Players engage in a dynamic rivalry between cops and racers in an open-world environment. Emphasizing high-speed pursuits and customizations, the game introduces AllDrive, allowing seamless multiplayer interactions. It marks Ghost Games' debut, featuring talent from Criterion and DICE studios.
Players assume the role of both cops and lawbreakers in Need for Speed: Rivals, which is the inaugural outing of Ghost Games – the rebranded EA Gothenburg studio in Sweden. Ghost Games is made up of talent moved over from UK-based Criterion Games, best known for its work on the Burnout series and shooter Black, along with former DICE staff.