

Assistance such as spike belts and roadblocks can be requested after the chase goes for an extended period of time. Players have to arrest 10 speeders within the time limit, which is slightly increased after each racer arrest.

In the PlayStation release, cop players spawn at random places similar to the AI police.

Similar to the original Hot Pursuit, the PC release of the game rewards the player with "Most Wanted" badges upon winning as a racer, and "Top Cop" badges upon winning as a cop. Both releases feature fairly similar gameplay. The PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes has tougher and more robust AI, although the PC release has exclusive features. Hot Pursuit mode in Need for Speed: High Stakes features similar gameplay formula seen in Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, with the addition of improved police tactics, including jersey barriers and helicopter in the PC release, which can help locating racers. Pursuit Corvette engaged in a chase (PC) Need for Speed: High Stakes
