Need for Speed: Carbon

Need for Speed: Carbon

Racing • Simulator
2006

Need for Speed: Carbon is an upcoming Racing/Simulator game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on October 31, 2006.

Developed by EA Black Box, EA Canada, TransGaming Inc. and published by Electronic Arts.

Release Date: 11/01/2006

Released
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Need for Speed: Carbon, also known as NFS Carbon or NFSC, is an Electronic Arts video game in the Need for Speed series. It is the tenth installment and was the first game in the series to gain the PEGI rating of 12+. The game is a sequel to 2005's Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox 360

Genres

RacingSimulator

Developers

  • EA Black Box
  • EA Canada
  • TransGaming Inc.

Publisher

  • Electronic Arts

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird person

Part of

  • Need for Speed franchise

Ratings & Reviews

71%
Critic Score
2 reviews
72%
User Score
509 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Open world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen

Key Features

carsburnoutstreet racingachievementscustom soundtrackking of the hilldriftinglevel selection

Game Engine

Built with EAGL

Release Information

Primary Release Date

October 31, 2006

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox 360

November 16, 2006
Australia
December 21, 2006
Japan
October 31, 2006
North America
November 3, 2006
Europe

PlayStation 3

March 22, 2007
Australia
December 21, 2006
Japan
November 17, 2006
North America
March 23, 2007
Europe

PC (Microsoft Windows)

December 21, 2006
Japan
October 31, 2006
North America
November 3, 2006
Europe
November 16, 2006
Australia

Mac

August 29, 2007
Europe
August 21, 2007
Worldwide
August 17, 2007
North America

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Need for Speed: Carbon on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Need for Speed: Carbon, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Need for Speed: Carbon