Go to the folder where you installed the game, paste these files, and select when prompted. Bypass "Connecting to Autolog" (Important) :
: If your Xbox controller isn't recognized, you may need a third-party fix like dinput8.dll placed in your game folder, as documented on PCGamingWiki . Steam Deck Guide: How to Install Need for Speed: The Run nfs-the-run-download-for-pc-ocean-of-games
Because official servers were shut down in August 2021, the game may "soft-lock" or hang on the loading screen while trying to connect. Go to the folder where you installed the
Navigate to the extracted folder and double-click the file. Navigate to the extracted folder and double-click the file
: If the game crashes on launch, right-click the game's .exe file, go to Properties > Compatibility , and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 7 " and "Run as administrator".