Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Guide

Provides a massive, sustained speed boost to pull away from pursuers.

: To break an EMP lock, force the targeting vehicle to overtake you, hit them with a spike strip, or use a Jammer.

Calls in AI police units to block the road. Use it to funnel racers into spikes or wall-slamming situations. Tracks racers and can deploy spike strips ahead of them. Jammer Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

The game features dual career paths— and Cop (SCPD) —with over 140 total events.

: Earn "Bounty" by winning races and driving aggressively to increase your Wanted Level (Racer) or SCPD Rank (Cop). This unlocks new cars across five performance tiers. Provides a massive, sustained speed boost to pull

Deploys behind the car. Best used in narrow roads/shortcuts or at the apex of a turn where it's harder to dodge.

Locks onto a target to deal damage. Best used just before a turn to smash them off the road. Use it to funnel racers into spikes or

: As a cop, focus on the slower vehicles at the back of the pack first. The game’s "catch-up" mechanic often slows down AI in front as you clear the rear.