Need for Speed Payback is the twenty-third installment in the “Need for Speed” racing game series. Developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts, the game features an open-world environment called Fortune Valley, where players engage in a narrative-driven single-player campaign centered around revenge against a criminal cartel. The game emphasizes vehicle customization, offering players the ability to modify and upgrade their cars with various visual and performance parts. Three playable characters specialize in different racing aspects, and the game includes a variety of race types, police pursuits, and an online multiplayer mode.