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− | {{mm}} [https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSMWHDReflections/releases NFSMW HD Reflections] - Change resolution of reflections | + | {{mm}} [https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSMWHDReflections/releases NFSMW HD Reflections] - Change resolution of reflections (can cause FPS drop with Reshade) |
{{mm}} [https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSMWExOpts/releases NFSMW Extra Options] - Script mod which improves your gaming experience by many ways. | {{mm}} [https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSMWExOpts/releases NFSMW Extra Options] - Script mod which improves your gaming experience by many ways. | ||
{{mm}} [https://nfs-tools.blogspot.com/2018/09/nfs-most-wanted-high-quality-vinyls-v10.html High Quality Vinyls] - A port of the high quality vinyls from the Xbox 360 version to PC. | {{mm}} [https://nfs-tools.blogspot.com/2018/09/nfs-most-wanted-high-quality-vinyls-v10.html High Quality Vinyls] - A port of the high quality vinyls from the Xbox 360 version to PC. |
Revision as of 21:04, 10 March 2019
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2005 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
⤏ 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 |
Need For Speed Mobile | 2024 |
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
General information
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- An alternative version of the game labelled Black Edition is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.[3]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed Most Wanted\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS Most Wanted\<user-id>\ |
- Need for Speed: Underground 2 savegame grants you extra in-game cash[5]
Video settings
- ThirteenAG's fix requires the latest patch. See Patches.
Field of view (FOV)
Set custom FOV with NFS-VltEd[6] |
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Set custom FOV with RockportEd[6] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[6] |
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur manually[6] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
- By default, game plays sound in 22 kHz. To change into high quality 44 kHz, set level of details to max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.
To restore DirectSound, and inject OpenAL with optional HRTF table, download dsoal with HRTF tables
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | Online play was retired on August 2011 |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Poor Framerate & Crashes
Install DirectPlay |
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Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC
- This problem occurs because both games use the same name for their main executables (
speed.exe
). After installing one game and attempting to install the other, its autorun program assumes it's already been installed.
Workaround[citation needed] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[7] |
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Stability issues
- A set of code-injected fixes and improvements to the game's stability.
Install MWFixes[8] |
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Can't set shadows on Intel GPU
- On a PC with Intel GPU (or with Nvidia Optimus technology), the Shadow detail option is inactive.
Install ThirteenAG's fix[citation needed] |
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Menu lag on multicore systems
Change CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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Game settings keeps resetting
Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Set options: "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" and "Run program as an administrator". |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 | [9] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Use NFSMWExOpts[citation needed] |
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Mods
- NFSMW HD Reflections - Change resolution of reflections (can cause FPS drop with Reshade)
- NFSMW Extra Options - Script mod which improves your gaming experience by many ways.
- High Quality Vinyls - A port of the high quality vinyls from the Xbox 360 version to PC.
- Modern Rockport v. II or 1.0 - Comparisons between various texture mods can be found here
- NFSMW World Controller - Can be used to change the camera, time speed, and HUD visibility.
- NFS Music Player - This is a custom music player replacement and a BASS library interface for NFS.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series Intel 950/i915g S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro DirectX 9.0 compatible | ATI Radeon 9800 series Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Keyboard and Mouse | USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition - EA Games
- ↑ Patch 1.3 Changelog
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-12-19
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
- ↑ NFSMods - MWFixes
- ↑ xan1242 comments on Xenia lets you control the car in NFS MW05! - last accessed on 2017-05-16