Developer Ghost Games briefly touched on Need for Speed Payback’s newly-added abandoned vehicles system, or ‘Derelicts’, during the reveal of the game in early June. Following the release of today’s brief customisation trailer we’ve learned more about the concept.
Parallels were drawn instantly between Payback’s derelicts and the hidden car systems previously featured in the likes of Test Drive Unlimited, Forza Horizon, and subsequently The Crew, but Need for Speed Payback associate art director Bryn Alban explained to IGN that Ghost has added additional layers to its take on abandoned cars.
We’ve introduced a depth to it through having to find multiple chassis and multiple parts throughout the world...
“What we’ve done with our derelicts in Payback is combine the exploration elements of driving around a rich and diverse open world with the gameplay elements of finding parts for your cars and the exciting action driving experience into one,” said Alban. “We’ve introduced a depth to it through having to find multiple chassis and multiple parts throughout the world which can then be built into a car that suits one of the driving styles and character traits. The idea of taking your own car on a journey from scrap to stock to supercar is an exciting one.”
“Hindsight is a wonderful thing and the words, ‘Wouldn’t it have been cool if...’ are always bandied around a studio once a game has shipped. This was one of those moments. We looked back and realised that we had a large world that we could utilise to guide our players into exploring areas that they wouldn’t necessarily see or experience if they’re hooked deeply into the racing. So for us it was one of those sparks that formed into a complete game feature.”
Players will get hints while playing Payback regarding the locations of the hidden cars.
“Once they’ve had their first hint and found their first derelict chassis they’ll unlock more pointers and clues as to where the parts for that car are scattered around the world,” explained Alban.
There will be five derelicts to dig up in Payback, three of which are completely new to Need for Speed.
“We wanted to select known legends that most people would have an affinity with,’ said Alban. “Payback is set in the US and so we do have the ’65 Ford Mustang, a ’55 Chevrolet Bel Air, and a 1965 Chevrolet Stepside Pickup.”
“However, there are European and Japanese cars thrown into the mix, or rather left abandoned in the world waiting for our players to find them. A Nissan Fairlady 240 ZG and an original 1963 Volkswagen Beetle are out there to be found.
“I think that people will strike some sort of affinity to our old legends… Where you end up taking your derelict project will be one of your defining moments in the game and being able to take them beyond what you have been able to before will set them apart from the rest. Taking your off-road Super Build roaring through the desert or sliding your drift Super Build along the mountain roads will be special.”
Need for Speed Payback will arrive on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on November 10.
Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter @MrLukeReilly.
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