Need for Speed Rivals is a high-octane open-world racing game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. Set in the expansive, geographically diverse open roads of Redview County, the game pits illegal street racers against an aggressive police force in an all-out tactical war. Built on the Frostbite 3 engine, it functions as a spiritual successor to Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, shifting focus toward high-speed car combat and pursuit technology.