Need for Speed World Skids Past Planned Release, Now Coming July 27

July 20, 2010 1:30 PM

Although it was originally planned for release today, EA has announced its online-only racing experiment Need for Speed World won't go live until next week. The PC-based MMO is now set to cross the finish line on July 27.

Need for Speed World will be available in two flavors: The client, which will be available to download for free, will allow players to access all races and pursuits with a max level progression of 10.

Users who purchase the game's $20 "Starter Pack" will extend the level cap to 50 and net a number of bonuses, including double experience points, driver name reservation and permanent VIP status.Starter packs also include a "bundle assortment of power-ups," an exclusive vehicle, $20 of the game's virtual currency and one-week head-start access beginning today.

Xav de Matos

Xav de Matos was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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MondayJBlack

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July 20, 2010 2:17 PM

The lack of comments here is very telling...
- House
  
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  July 20, 2010 4:51 PM
  
  The beta was abysmal. I can't imagine one extra week is going to make a difference.
- Azrael88
  
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  July 20, 2010 6:09 PM
  
  I'm not surprised. Most MMO's (if not all) have issues on launch, but I don't think a few days will save them. The concept for this game alone sounds terrible.