Another new feature is the return of a 24-hour day and night cycle, something that was removed in its 2015 predecessor, Need for Speed. This game acted as a soft reboot of the series with Payback being released as its first fully-fledged sequel.
The iconic Frostbite engine that has been a mainstay of many EA games including the Battlefield series and Need for Speed: The Run, will be returning but with numerous improvements to ensure a fluid experience. There are five car classes in the game and each of these will have its own handling characteristics as well as the addition of off-road gameplay, giving new depth to the series.