Need for Speed Unbound Release Time Countdown US, UK – Early Access available now

For those wanting their fix of street racing, EA has announced that early access to Need for Speed Unbound has now begun worldwide.

It means that those who’ve opted for the game’s Palace Edition can begin playing now, ahead of the game’s global general release this Friday.

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But what time can everyone else get their driving-gloved hands on the game? Let’s answer that question here.

What is the Need for Speed Unbound Release Time?

The answer to that depends on a few factors, namely if you’ve opted for the game’s Palace Edition – or are a subscriber to EA’s PlayPro service. If you are, then you can play the whole game early.

If you’ve not opted for that, but you are an EA Play member, then you can enjoy a ten hour trial ahead of the release proper later this week from the same times.

Need for Speed Unbound Early Access Release Time US

• Los Angeles – November 28 – 23:00 PST
• New York – November 29 – 02:00 EST

Need for Speed Unbound Early Access Release Time UK

• London – November 29 – 07:00 GMT

Need for Speed Unbound Early Access Release Time Europe

• Berlin – November 29 – 08:00 CET

Need for Speed Unbound Early Access Release Time Asia

• Beijing – November 29 – 15:00 CST
• Hong Kong – November 29 – 15:00 HKT
• Tokyo – November 29 16:00 JST

Need for Speed Unbound Early Access Release Time Australia

• Sydney – November 29 – 18:00 AEDT

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If, however, you’re waiting for the general release – then these are the relevant release times as per the Need for Speed Twitter account.

Need for Speed Unbound Release Time US

• Los Angeles – December 1 – 23:00 PST
• New York – December 2 – 02:00 EST

Need for Speed Unbound Release Time UK

• London – December 2 – 07:00 GMT

Need for Speed Unbound Release Time Europe

• Berlin – December 2 – 08:00 CET

Need for Speed Unbound Release Time Asia

• Beijing – December 2 – 15:00 CST
• Hong Kong – December 2 – 15:00 HKT
• Tokyo – December 2 – 16:00 JST

Need for Speed Unbound Release Time Australia

• Sydney – December 2 – 18:00 AEDT

Need for Speed Unbound is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.

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Need for Speed Unbound Release Time FAQ

What is the release time for Need for Speed Unbound?

Need for Speed Unbound launches on December 2 at 2:00am EST (7:00am UK time).

Does Need for Speed Unbound have early access?

Yes. EA Play subscribers can access ten hours of the game from November 29. Alternatively, those who have bought the Palace Edition can access the full game from the same date.