Need for Speed Unbound
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| Developers | |
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| Criterion Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Frostbite 3[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 2, 2022 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Open world |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Street racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America |
| Series | Need for Speed |
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| ⤏ 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 Unbound is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing and open world game in the Need for Speed series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Epic Games Store | |
Palace Edition also available. | |
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| Origin | |
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| Steam | |
Palace Edition also available. | |
Version differences
- Standard Edition only contains the base game.
- Palace Edition includes the base game plus 4 exclusive cars, gassy driving effects, Mashman decals and license plate, exclusive character pose and banner artwork and exclusive clothing pack containing 20 items.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Free content updates will be planned for the game.[1] |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
- No microtransactions information; you can edit this page to add it.
DLC and expansion packs
- No DLC or expansion pack information; you can edit this page to add it.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1846380/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1846380/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Arabic | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Intel Core i5-8600 |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Intel Core i7-8700 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AMD RX 570 Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti DirectX 12 compatible | AMD Radeon RX5700 Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (1846380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Exclusive: Need for Speed Unbound Has Finally Been Revealed, And It Looks Very Different - last accessed on 2022-10-06
- "Titled Need for Speed Unbound, Criterion's long-awaited return to the racing scene will utilize new-gen consoles and the Frostbite Engine to deliver 4K 60fps visuals in a free-roaming open world called Lakeshore."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Need for Speed™ Unbound - Steam - last accessed on 2022-10-06
- "Boost your PC experience with Need for Speed Unbound:
Compatible with HDR10
Supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) capability for a smoother and more consistent picture and reduced screen tear
Supports DLSS rendering technology for higher frame rates and resolutions
Double the simulation rate of NFS Heat"
- "Boost your PC experience with Need for Speed Unbound: