“Having trouble getting past the “Press Enter” screen in Need for Speed™ Rivals? Despite pressing all the keys, the game seems unresponsive. This guide is here to help you fix this problem. It turns out, the 64-bit version of the game is causing the issue. But don’t worry, there’s a simple solution – just force the game to run in 32-bit. Keep reading to learn how to do it.”
Step 1: Locate local files
- In your Library, open Need for Speed Rivals.
- Click the gear icon, then select “Properties…“
- Select “Installed Files“, then “Browse…“. This will open the File Explorer to the game files.
Step 2: Modify some files
- Delete both “NFS14” files as highlighted below.
- Rename both “NFS14_x86” files into “NFS14“. Caution: careful not to delete the file extensions.
- Close the File Explorer.
Step 3: Run the game
When this message appears, just follow it and the game should load to the main menu.
One of the tips hints that you can enter Hideouts anytime, even while surrounded by police. Useful when accidentally reaching high heat levels early in the racer career; cars are not durable enough for dogfights yet.
Sidenote: Reverting changes
Caution: doing this may cause for the “Press Enter” bug to reoccur.
And that wraps up our share on Need for Speed™ Rivals: Fix: Stuck at “Press Enter”. If you have any additional insights or tips to contribute, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. For a more in-depth read, you can refer to the original article here by Wet Valley Mayor, who deserves all the credit. Happy gaming!