It sold over 16 million copies by 2009, making it the best-selling title in the Need for Speed history.

In its launch year, it nearly outsold Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas , which was the dominant title of that era.

Players lose the car in the opening prologue and spend the entire game climbing the "Blacklist" to reclaim it from the antagonist, Razor. 🚔 A Record-Breaking Success

Most Wanted was a massive commercial hit, setting records that the franchise has struggled to match since.