[Console] Troubleshooting
Welcome to your one-stop tuning garage for technical issues
Quick Links:
Need for Speed - Learn The Basics
XBOX ONE TROUBLESHOOTING
Crashing and freezing issues:
- Restart the app
- Power cycle your console (and router)
- Clear persistent storage
- Uninstall and reinstall your game
Installation and connection issues:
See our dedicated connection and advanced connection steps specifically for Xbox One.
- Download Issues
- Installation Issues
- Network Settings on Xbox One
- Clear MAC address - check solution 1, option 9
- Xbox Live Server Status
- Important: Open your ports or enable UPNP on your router. Dedicated guides are available on portforward.com
PLAYSTATION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Crashing and freezing issues:
Installation and connection issues:
See our dedicated connection and advanced connection steps specifically for Playstation 4.
- Update your system
- Run a PSN network test
- Check PSN server status
- Check your network connection
- Set your data and time to automatic (this is related to the 00000064 error code)
- Important: Open your ports or enable UPnP on your router. Dedicated guides are available on portforward.com
Issues with receiving, redeeming or downloading owned content:
- Select [PlayStation™Network/Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate]
- Select [PlayStation™Network/Account Management] > [Restore Licenses]
- Reboot your console
PRIVACY, ONLINE AND ACCOUNT SETTINGS
This troubleshooting applies to you if you experience any of the below:
- This account does not meet the minimum requirements
- You require an EA account to access the online features of this game
- Unable to access Wraps or Community Content
You will have to change settings to allow online gameplay and sharing via the Privacy & Online Safety menu on your console. The below pictures detail how to change privacy settings on an Xbox One. Make sure that Anything and Everybody is selected:
Final: if you are still unable to play the game then you might not meet the age requirements for the game. Please make sure that your account is the appropriate age as required by Need for Speed. This information can be found on either game's download page or game box.