Need for Speed: Most Wanted is the ninth game in the arcade racing series, created by developers from Electronic Arts. In this part, the police again appear with all the ensuing chases and arrests. The game takes place as always in a city that does not exist in real life. This is Rockport, a metropolis in which there are no restrictions on movement. In the story, the protagonist loses his BMW M3 GTR car and is forced to participate and win races, moving up the "Black List" of racers in order to get it back. The antagonist of the series is Razor, who took possession of the protagonist's car.
The fleet of cars has been increased, several driving modes have become available, including police races. A multiplayer mode has also been added, in which up to four players can participate.