Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Undercover"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-undercover|65}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-undercover|65}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-undercover|57}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-undercover|57}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Street racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Need for Speed }} | ||
|steam appid = 17430 | |steam appid = 17430 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies\</code> | ||
− | # Delete or rename <code>ea_bumper_##.vp6</code> (where ## is the region name of | + | # Delete or rename <code>ea_bumper_##.vp6</code> (where ## is the region name of the game version) |
}} | }} | ||
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|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
− | |controller hotplug notes = Hotplugging works only with already plugged in controllers. If | + | |controller hotplug notes = Hotplugging works only with already plugged in controllers. If a new controller gets plugged in during the game session, the game won't recognize it. |
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = DirectInput gamepads only. | |haptic feedback notes = DirectInput gamepads only. | ||
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# Origin key can be used during activation of retail version. | # Origin key can be used during activation of retail version. | ||
# Steam users can obtain a key from the registry after installing the game. Follow this guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=410985935 | # Steam users can obtain a key from the registry after installing the game. Follow this guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=410985935 | ||
− | # Be aware that patch 1.0.18 introduces challenge series. | + | # Be aware that patch 1.0.18 introduces challenge series. It is possible to have 2 copies of the game at the same time. |
− | {{ii}} [https://yadi.sk/d/94uNoj7fvBfwbg Here] | + | {{ii}} [https://yadi.sk/d/94uNoj7fvBfwbg Here] the complete 1.3GB 1.0.17 patch files for Origin version can be found. |
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===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
====HD textures pack==== | ====HD textures pack==== | ||
− | HD texture packs has been made by [ | + | HD texture packs has been made by [https://games.softpedia.com/get/Mods-Addons/Need-for-Speed-Undercover-HD-Texture-Pack.shtml An7hraX] and [https://forum.nfsplanet.de/showthread.php?t=24958 Dragozool]. Both require [https://www.moddb.com/games/need-for-speed-undercover/addons/nfs-uc-texmod texmod] in order to work. |
====Doublepatch==== | ====Doublepatch==== | ||
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{{--}} The mod makes all performance upgrades availible for free from the very beginning. To fix this, use FE_ATTRIB.bin from the original game (<gamedir>\GLOBAL\). | {{--}} The mod makes all performance upgrades availible for free from the very beginning. To fix this, use FE_ATTRIB.bin from the original game (<gamedir>\GLOBAL\). | ||
{{--}} The mod increases difficulty of the game making several missions nearly impossible to complete. There is no easy fix for that. | {{--}} The mod increases difficulty of the game making several missions nearly impossible to complete. There is no easy fix for that. | ||
− | + | For visuals only, copy only modded InGameA.bun to <gamedir>\GLOBAL\ then use [https://nfs-tools.blogspot.com/2017/09/nfs-vlted-v45-released.html VltEd] to apply [https://pastebin.com/raw/8KhJSzzE this script]. | |
Download: | Download: |
Revision as of 11:39, 3 September 2021
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
IGDB | 57 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Street racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Need for Speed |
⤏ Go to series page | |
The Need for Speed | 1994 |
Need for Speed II | 1997 |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
Key points
- A port of the PS3/Xbox 360 versions, as the PS2/Wii version differs from these versions.
- Many graphical effects (including car shadows) are missing after patching the game.[1] Version 1.0.0.1 works as intended.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM, unknown machine limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | Launches without Origin when ran directly from executable, contains SecuROM[2] | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
- Steam uses v1.0.0.1 of the game; Origin uses v1.1.2.1.[3]
- Steam's Origin key is stored in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\ea games\need for speed undercover\ergc
- DLC was not released for PC, but some of it can be accessed with mods.
Essential improvements
NFS Undercover Generic Fix
- Fixes the game's code to automatically detect available resolutions of the selected screen properly.
- Improves gamepad support by adding controller icons and fixing the left stick's deadzone.
Patches
- Patch 1.0.1.18 is the latest version. A patch for the Steam version is available here.
Skip intro videos
Use NFS Undercover Generic Fix[citation needed] |
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Instructions[citation needed] |
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Unlock Collectors Edition content
NFS Undercover Collector's Edition requirement remover Collectors Edition Vinyls Unlocker
Game data
- NFS Undercover Generic Fix can optionally save all registry settings to an .ini file as well as store user files in a specified folder
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need For Speed Undercover\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS Undercover\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use NFS Undercover Generic Fix for unlisted resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use NFS Undercover Generic Fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Use NFS Undercover Generic Fix. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use NFS Undercover Generic Fix. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Only an 'Anisotropic' mode is available. Force in the graphics card control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 6x FSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use FOV fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Bloom
Disable bloom effect[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Movements interpreted like a directional pad except on world map. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | DirectInput gamepads only. For XInput gamepads use NFS Undercover Generic Fix. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Use NFS Undercover Generic Fix. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Hotplugging works only with already plugged in controllers. If a new controller gets plugged in during the game session, the game won't recognize it. | |
Haptic feedback | DirectInput gamepads only. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Speech, Sound Effects and Engine Effects. | |
Surround sound | Only a 'Surround' option is available. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
- In languages with subtitles, they are on by default and cannot be turned off.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Subtitles only in cutscenes. | |||
Danish | Subtitles only in cutscenes. | |||
Dutch | Subtitles only in cutscenes. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Subtitles only in cutscenes. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Subtitles only in cutscenes. | |||
Russian | ||||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. Replace Czech language. | |||
Latin American Spanish | Subtitles only in cutscenes. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | Subtitles only in cutscenes. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | Online servers were shut down in August 31, 2021. [4] |
Issues fixed
Game doesn't go past loading screen on a 4+ core system
Use Special K to spoof the number of cores[5] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[citation needed] |
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Video settings not saved correctly (Windows 8)
Disable display scaling[6] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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FPS issues on modern machines
Use specific game version[7] |
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Set compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Mods
HD textures pack
HD texture packs has been made by An7hraX and Dragozool. Both require texmod in order to work.
Doublepatch
Changes: new responsive controls. Are flip turns necessary - Disabled the effect of yellow with SFX - Disabled the effect of trembling camera. - New texture of the sky. The saved effect of the dome, the sky now looks drawn. Now the reflections look more natural on all surfaces. - Fixed a glitch with the wheels, now tires have no Shine - Fixed the ground clearance on some cars - Changed some of the camera effects - Correctly built light source for daytime - Minor bug fixes.
- The mod makes all performance upgrades availible for free from the very beginning. To fix this, use FE_ATTRIB.bin from the original game (<gamedir>\GLOBAL\).
- The mod increases difficulty of the game making several missions nearly impossible to complete. There is no easy fix for that.
For visuals only, copy only modded InGameA.bun to <gamedir>\GLOBAL\ then use VltEd to apply this script.
Download: https://www.moddb.com/downloads/start/133567
Graphics Enhancement Mod
- Makes changes to the streak effect, contrast, and bloom.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB 1 GB (Vista) |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9500 Intel G45 Express 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (17430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ NFSUC Car dynamic shadow is missing (original game bug, introduced in the patch) · Issue #512 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack
- ↑ Verified by User:tyl0413 on 2020-12-12
- Verified by running and checking the details of the files.
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-02-17
- Verified by downloading and checking the details of the files.
- ↑ EA Online Services Shutdown: I-Q - last accessed on 2021-09-01
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Patch 1.0.1.18 for Steam :: Need for Speed: Undercover General Discussion
- ↑ [2]