Need for Speed: Rivals is a racing game for Xbox 360 where players take on the roles of both cops and racers. Developed by Ghost Games, a studio created from members of Criterion Games and DICE, Rivals features an open-world environment, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle, enhancing the gameplay experience as players engage in high-speed pursuits and strategic escapes.
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.