Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

Racing
1998

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit is an upcoming Racing game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation. Scheduled to launch on March 25, 1998.

Developed by EA Seattle, EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.

Release Date: 03/26/1998

Released
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit cover
trailer

Story

Drive some of the most exotic cars in illegal street race on many different tracks, while trying not to be caught by police!

Screenshots

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit screenshot 1
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit screenshot 2
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit screenshot 3

Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation

Genres

Racing

Developers

  • EA Seattle
  • EA Canada

Publisher

  • Electronic Arts

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird person

Part of

  • Need for Speed franchise

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Action

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

split-screen multiplayergame critics awardspolygonal 3dlicensed carsstarting gridarcade driving physicscar chasepolice chase

Release Information

Primary Release Date

March 25, 1998

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation

September 23, 1998
Japan
March 25, 1998
North America
April 1, 1998
Europe

PC (Microsoft Windows)

October 12, 1998
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 III: Hot Pursuit 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 III: Hot Pursuit, 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 III: Hot Pursuit