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The Need for Speed	1994
Need for Speed II	1997
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Need for Speed: High Stakes	1999
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed	2000
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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
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Need for Speed Unbound	2022

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Need for Speed: Carbon is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts. It is the tenth entry in the Need for Speed series.

Carbon features an open world and focus on the illegal street scene. The game's story takes place after the event of Most Wanted, where an unnamed racer, who had escaped the authority back at Rockport at the end of previous game, arrived at the fictional city of Palmont.

It was released in North America and Taiwan on November 1, 2006^[1], in Europe on November 3, 2006, in Australia on November 16, 2006 and in Japan on December 21, 2006. The MacOS X version was ported by TransGaming Inc. and released on August 17, 2007 and, as of 2023, is the only Need for Speed title to be released for MacOS X.

Physical Collectors copies can be used to activate on Origin and later EA App, but now they no longer do.^[2]

There is a DLC that was only released for the Xbox 360 that can be accessed in the PC version by using save file editing (Virus Vinyl Pack can also be unlocked by Extra Options).^[3]

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SafeDisc v4 DRM^{[Note 1]}.
Retail
Origin (unavailable)		Collector's Edition only.

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Version differences

Collector's Edition content includes four exclusive vehicles, specially tuned cars, six exclusive races, three exclusive challenges (with three races per Checkpoint, Pursuits, Race Wars) and a bonus DVD.

Demo/free trial

A demo is available here. Progress and achievements does not carry over to the main game.

Monetization

Type	Notes
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.4 (EU version, Traditional Chinese) fixes Windows Vista compatibility issue.

Skip intro videos

Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix^{[citation needed]}
Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix. Open `NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini`. Change `SkipIntro = 0` to `SkipIntro = 1`. Change `WindowedMode = 0` to `WindowedMode = 1`.

Delete/rename video files^{[citation needed]}

Go to <path-to-game>\Game\MOVIES\.
Delete or rename attract_english_ntsc.vp6, ea_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6, eahd_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6 and psa_nikki_english_ntsc.vp6.

Notes

If the game is not in English, delete/rename the files corresponding to the language used instead, and in the PAL version, the file names will have PAL instead of NTSC at the end. For Japanese version, psa_yumi_japanese_ntsc.vp6 also need to be deleted or renamed.

NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix

Might require the 1.4 patch.

Fixes several issues and adds proper support for widescreen resolutions, gamepads, increased audio quality, increased shadow resolution and much more.^[6]

Install ThirteenAG's Fix^[7]
Download NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix. Extract the contents to `<path-to-game>` See `<path-to-game>\scripts\NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini` file for all configurable options the mod has to offer.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\Need for Speed Carbon\^{[Note 2]}
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\<Localized NFS Carbon>\<user-id>\
macOS (OS X)

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Origin
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*

Video

Graphics settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix.
Multi-monitor		Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix and NFSC HUD Adapter.
Ultra-widescreen		Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix and NFSC HUD Adapter.
4K Ultra HD		Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix.
Field of view (FOV)	See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed	Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Limited to an 'Anisotropic' option.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Up to 4x FSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	No frame rate cap. The facial captured animation seen on in-engine character models are capped at 30 FPS. Some elements are internally rendering at 60 FPS. See Change physics frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

General settings.
HUD settings.
Advanced graphics settings.

Field of view (FOV)

Set custom FOV^{[citation needed]}

Download NFS-VltEd.
Extract the contents and open the application.
Click on File → Open and select the installation folder.
On the left side, expand camerainfo and default.
Select the camera to modify (bumper, close, etc.)
On the right side, expand FOV and change the value beside [0] to the desired FOV.
- For the hood camera, the value might have to be changed for each car individually.
Click on File → Save to apply the changes.

Motion blur

Change motion blur with ThirteenAG's Fix^[7]
Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix. Open `<path-to-game>\scripts\NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini` and set `DisableMotionBlur` to 1.

Input

Keyboard rebinding.

Controller rebinding.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Menu buttons and look back (when racing, always L) cannot be rebound.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix to adjust deadzone.
Full controller support		Use NFS XtendedInput.
Controller remapping		Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix for proper menu navigation.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers		Use NFS XtendedInput.
Xbox button prompts		Use NFS XtendedInput. Set `ControllerIconMode = 0` in `NFS_XtendedInput.ini`
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		Use NFS XtendedInput.
PlayStation button prompts		Use NFS XtendedInput. Set `ControllerIconMode = 1` in `NFS_XtendedInput.ini`
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging		Use NFS XtendedInput.
Haptic feedback		DirectInput controllers only. For XInput controllers, see here.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

NFS XtendedInput

Improves gamepad support by implementing native XInput support into the game.

Reimplements console-like controls with replacing zoom in/out function to its Xbox 360 counterpart and fixing its behaviour in Photo Mode

Xbox and PlayStation prompts are both supported.

Rebinding can be made only through .ini file. It's disabled in game menu, as for now it crashes the game.

Controls are reset to default.

Audio

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Sound Effects, Car, Speech, Menu Music and In-Game Music sliders available.
Surround sound		Limited to a 'Surround' option. Up to 5.1 output.^[8]
Subtitles		See Subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio		Free roam uses licensed music. Races use scored music.

Though the game does not use EAX, Creative Alchemy still can be used to enhance sound quality. It will just emulate DirectSound and 3D positional audio with OpenAL. Difference can be easily noticeable when music is off. For non-Creative cards users see here or use dsoal. Run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode to avoid crashing career mode while using Alchemy/DSOAL (alternatively as admin, or use 13AG widescreen which will most likely fix the issue). Sometimes whole career need to be started from the beginning with compatibility mode and Alchemy enabled. The solutions are to avoid disappearing car in career menu and crash after attempt to race. Alternative fix for the issue can be found here. Compatibility mode can cause resetting of the game settings. Please note that attempt of changing details in the game (renderer reset after returning from video settings), and either alt tabbing, have an influence on audio quality, also giving diffreent results depending on g_AudioMode setting to 0, 1 (default) or 2^[9] in registry. Consider also setting 24 or 32 bit 192 kHz in Control Panel>Sound>[Default Device]>Advanced.

Subtitles

Enable subtitles^{[citation needed]}
Install NFSC Extra Options. Open `NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini`. Change `ShowSubs = 0` to `ShowSubs = 1`.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				English subtitle only available natively in Asian releases by manually change the game's language. For others, see Subtitles.
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation, download.
Russian				Official localization by 1C-Softclub is here. Version with added subtitles is here (requires setting `ShowSubs=1` in Extra Options). Also contains faithful to original fonts.
Russian				Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»
Slovak				Fan translation, download.
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Ukrainian				Fan translation, download.

Manually change game's language

Registry edit to change game language

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed Carbon\.
Find the language key and double click it.
Change the value to the following list below:
- English UK
- English US
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Chinese (Traditional)
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Russian
- Spanish
- Spanish (Mexican)
- Swedish
- Thai

Notes

Certain languages may not work for FMV and voices if the installed game doesn't come with it.

Network

Online settings.

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	2	Console versions only.^[10]
LAN play
Online play	8	Online servers were shut down in August 31, 2021.^[11]

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Change physics frame rate

This makes everything in the game smoother, such as the drift force being applied much smoother to the car.

Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix
`SimRate` variable (controls refresh rate of the gameplay engine) set to a value of `-1` (default value) in `<path-to-game>\scripts\NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini` enables this fix. Also allows the game to reach higher performance in the menus and during races.

Poor frame rate and crashes

Install DirectPlay^{[citation needed]}

Controller deadzone issues

Fix left stick deadzone^[12]
Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix. Deadzone can be adjusted in `NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini`.

Unable to load save game

Fix save game loading crash^{[citation needed]}
Install NFSC Extra Options. Make sure `CrashFix = 1` is set in `NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini`.

Stuttering in Windows 10

Fix stuttering once every second^{[citation needed]}

Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix.
Open NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini.
Set WindowedMode = 1 to run the game borderless windowed.

This will also fix 60 FPS cap if encountered.

Crashes in Challenge Series

Fix crashes during certain races^{[citation needed]}
Open `NFSC.exe` compatibility settings. Enable Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode.

Game does not save the graphics options

Enable the local settings file^{[citation needed]}
Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix. Open `NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini`. Set `WriteSettingsToFile = 1` to store the game settings in the `Settings.ini` file. Check the audio settings afterwards, they can be messed up.

Game can't be uninstalled

eauninstall.exe error: "The program can't start because EAInstall.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."

Fix uninstall error^[13]
Go to the installation folder. Copy `EAInstall.dll` to `%WINDIR%\`. Uninstall the game normally.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)			This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work* on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.*

Modifications

Remastered UI

Bumps up quality of the UI and includes 60 fps barrier animations and Need for Speed 2015 styled map (optional), use HUD Resizer for resizing if needed.

PS3 Visual Treatment

Makes the graphics look like the superior PlayStation 3 version.

Orbit Camera

This mod allows to rotate camera around the car while driving around.

HD Reflections

Scales the resolution of road, vehicle, and rear view mirror reflections.

Fixes misaligned vehicles reflections and other problems.

Controls the amount of blur used for road reflections and increases its resolution.

QHD Video Pack

Replaces the original SD quality live action/pre-rendered cutscenes with QHD 1440p resolution videos, upscaled from the Xbox 360 version of the game.

Also looks great on FHD 1080p and UHD 4k displays.

Video freezes can occur on modern systems due to the old nature of the game (this is also the case with the original SD quality videos).

Make sure you installed NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix and set FMVWidescreenMode = 2, otherwise all videos will be vertically stretched.

Rainy weather modifications

Force rainy weather^{[citation needed]}
Install NFSC Extra Options. Open `NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini`. Change `AlwaysRain = 0` to `AlwaysRain = 1`.

Change size of rain drops^[15]
Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix. Open `NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini`. Add `RainDropletsScale = 0.5` and change the value if needed.

Xbox Rain Droplets^{[citation needed]}
Install NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix. Download Xbox Rain Droplets and put the asi file in scripts folder.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	2000 SP4, XP SP2
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz	Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	4.7 GB (Retail)	11 GB (Download)
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce3 Series/4 Ti Series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible	Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon 9800 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum^[16]
Operating system (OS)	10.4.9
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	6 GB
Other	8x DVD-ROM drive

Integrated Intel graphics cards are not supported.

Notes

↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10^[4] 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.^[5]
↑ 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

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 EA Games Need for Speed : Carbon News Page - last accessed on 2024-01-15
"Nov. 1, 2006
The Chase is On! EA's Need for Speed Carbon Races Out To Retail Stores This Week
Treacherous New Canyon Racing and Comprehensive Autosculpt to Redefine the Racing Genre"
↑ Solved: Is NFS Carbon Redeemable on Origin - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2020-12-03
↑ Need for Speed™ : Carbon - Save File Editor Tutorial - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ 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 Carbon Widescreen Fix - GitHub - last accessed on 2022-12-05
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 Verified by User:Nessy on 2022-12-05
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ xfi.blogspot.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ NFS Carbon, PC splitscreen | GBAtemp.net - The Independent Video Game Community
↑ EA Online Services Shutdown: I-Q - last accessed on 2023-01-02
↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
↑ (FIX) EAINSTALL.dll problem uninstalling NEED FOR SPEED CARBON - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Fun Stuff! #2 - [NFSC] Enhanced Visual Treatment + Fog + Clear Sky - YouTube - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ 2. Configuration · Aero52/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki Wiki - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Need for Speed: Carbon for Macintosh (2007) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on 2019-12-10

[6] SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10^[4] 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.^[5]

[HKLM-9] Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.

[ReleaseDate-1] 1.0 ^1.1 EA Games Need for Speed : Carbon News Page - last accessed on 2024-01-15
"Nov. 1, 2006
The Chase is On! EA's Need for Speed Carbon Races Out To Retail Stores This Week
Treacherous New Canyon Racing and Comprehensive Autosculpt to Redefine the Racing Genre"

[2] Solved: Is NFS Carbon Redeemable on Origin - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2020-12-03

[3] Need for Speed™ : Carbon - Save File Editor Tutorial - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[4] Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16

[5] Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16

[7] Need For Speed Carbon Widescreen Fix - GitHub - last accessed on 2022-12-05

[2022-12-05-8] 7.0 ^7.1 Verified by User:Nessy on 2022-12-05

[10] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023

[11] xfi.blogspot.com - last accessed on May 2023

[12] NFS Carbon, PC splitscreen | GBAtemp.net - The Independent Video Game Community

[13] EA Online Services Shutdown: I-Q - last accessed on 2023-01-02

[14] Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05

[15] (FIX) EAINSTALL.dll problem uninstalling NEED FOR SPEED CARBON - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023

[16] Fun Stuff! #2 - [NFSC] Enhanced Visual Treatment + Fog + Clear Sky - YouTube - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[17] 2. Configuration · Aero52/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki Wiki - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[18] Need for Speed: Carbon for Macintosh (2007) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on 2019-12-10

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Developers

	EA Black Box
macOS (OS X)	TransGaming Inc.
Publishers
	Electronic Arts
Simplified Chinese version	CNEC
Engines
	EAGL 3
Release dates
Windows	November 1, 2006^[1]
macOS (OS X) (Cider)	August 17, 2007
Reception
Metacritic	78
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Microtransactions	None
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

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+|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:EA Black Box|EA Black Box]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the tenth entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series.
+''Carbon'' features an open world and focus on the illegal street scene. The game's story takes place after the event of ''[[Need for Speed: Most Wanted|Most Wanted]]'', where an unnamed racer, who had escaped the authority back at Rockport at the end of previous game, arrived at the fictional city of Palmont.
+|release history   = It was released in North America and Taiwan on November 1, 2006<ref name="ReleaseDate" />, in Europe on November 3, 2006, in Australia on November 16, 2006 and in Japan on December 21, 2006. The MacOS X version was ported by [[Company:TransGaming Inc.|TransGaming Inc.]] and released on August 17, 2007 and, as of 2023, is the only ''Need for Speed'' title to be released for MacOS X.
+|current state     = Physical Collectors copies can be used to activate on Origin and later EA App, but now they no longer do.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Is-NFS-Carbon-redeemable-on-Origin/m-p/9157137/thread-id/10814|title=Solved: Is NFS Carbon Redeemable on Origin - Answer HQ|date=2020-12-03}}</ref>
+There is a DLC that was only released for the Xbox 360 that can be accessed in the PC version by using save file editing (Virus Vinyl Pack can also be unlocked by [[#Extra Options|Extra Options]]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbPUrlXzBds|title=Need for Speed™ : Carbon - Save File Editor Tutorial|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 }}
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}, Collectors Edition also available | | Windows}}
+{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. | | Windows}}
 {{Availability/row| Retail |  | unknown | | | OS X}}
-{{Availability/row| Origin |  | Origin | Collectors Edition Only |  | Windows| unavailable}}
+{{Availability/row| Origin |  | Origin | Collector's Edition only. |  | Windows| unavailable}}
 }}
-{{--}} The PC port is missing some post-processing effects such as the bloom/motion blur effect applied on street lights seen in the PS3 version and is more akin to the Xbox 360 version of the game, which is also missing these effects; the standard motion blur effect also resembles that version instead of having the more subtle rendition seen on the PS3 or a choice between the two. The quality of the live action/pre-rendered cutscenes is also worse than the 7th-gen console releases (especially compared to the PS3 version).{{cn|date=October 2020}}
-{{--}} Physical Collectors copies used to activate on Origin, they no longer do.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Is-NFS-Carbon-redeemable-on-Origin/m-p/9157137/thread-id/10814|title=Solved: Is NFS Carbon Redeemable on Origin - Answer HQ|date=2020-12-03}}</ref>
-{{ii}} DLC that was only released for the Xbox 360 can be accessed in the PC version using save file editing (Virus Vinyl Pack can also be unlocked by [[#NFSC Extra Options|Extra Options]]).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbPUrlXzBds Need for Speed™ : Carbon - Save File Editor Tutorial]</ref>
-{{ii}} [https://archive.org/details/DemosNeedForSpeedCarbon Demo]
-{{ii}} This is the only "Need for Speed" title to be released for MacOS X.
 ===Version differences===
-'''Collectors Edition''' content includes four exclusive vehicles, specially tuned cars, six exclusive races, three exclusive challenges (with three races per Checkpoint, Pursuits, Race Wars) and a bonus DVD.
+{{ii}} '''Collector's Edition''' content includes four exclusive vehicles, specially tuned cars, six exclusive races, three exclusive challenges (with three races per Checkpoint, Pursuits, Race Wars) and a bonus DVD.
+===Demo/free trial===
+{{ii}} A demo is available [https://archive.org/details/DemosNeedForSpeedCarbon here]. Progress and achievements does not carry over to the main game.
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported        =
+|dlc                 =
+|expansion pack      =
+|freeware            =
+|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|free-to-play        =
+|sponsored           =
+|subscription        =
+}}
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
-{{ii}} Latest 1.4 patch can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1067-need-for-speed-carbon-patches/ here]. Select the correct version.
+{{ii}} Patch 1.4 ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1067-need-for-speed-carbon-patches/ EU version], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2457-need-for-speed-carbon-traditional-chinese-patches/ Traditional Chinese]) fixes Windows Vista compatibility issue.
-===[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSCHDReflections/releases NFSC HD Reflections]===
-{{++}} Scales the resolution of road, vehicle, and rear view mirror reflections.
-{{++}} Fixes misaligned vehicles reflections and other problems.
-{{++}} Controls the amount of blur used for road reflections and increases its resolution.
 ===Skip intro videos===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
+# Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
+# Open {{File|NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}}.
+# Change <code>SkipIntro = 0</code> to  <code>SkipIntro = 1</code>.
+# Change <code>WindowedMode = 0</code> to <code>WindowedMode = 1</code>.
+}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Game\MOVIES\</code>.
+# Go to {{Folder|{{p|game}}\Game\MOVIES\}}.
-# Delete or rename <code>attract_english_ntsc.vp6</code>, <code>ea_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6</code>, <code>eahd_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6</code> and <code>psa_nikki_english_ntsc.vp6</code>.
+# Delete or rename {{File|attract_english_ntsc.vp6}}, {{File|ea_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6}}, {{File|eahd_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6}} and {{File|psa_nikki_english_ntsc.vp6}}.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} If the game is not in English, delete/rename the files corresponding to the language used instead, and in the PAL version, the file names will have PAL instead of NTSC at the end.
+{{ii}} If the game is not in English, delete/rename the files corresponding to the language used instead, and in the PAL version, the file names will have PAL instead of NTSC at the end. For Japanese version, {{File|psa_yumi_japanese_ntsc.vp6}} also need to be deleted or renamed.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
+===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]===
-# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix].
+{{ii}} Might require the [[#Patches|1.4 patch]].
-# Open <code>NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
+{{++}} Fixes several issues and adds proper support for widescreen resolutions, gamepads, increased audio quality, increased shadow resolution and much more.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/nfsc|title=Need For Speed Carbon Widescreen Fix - GitHub|date=2022-12-05}}</ref>
-# Change <code>SkipIntro = 0</code> to  <code>SkipIntro = 1</code>.
-# Change <code>WindowedMode = 0</code> to <code>WindowedMode = 1</code>.
+{{Fixbox|description=Install ThirteenAG's Fix|ref=<ref name="2022-12-05">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2022-12-05|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix].
+# Extract the contents to {{Folder|{{P|game}}}}
+# See {{File|{{P|game}}\scripts\NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}} file for all configurable options the mod has to offer.
 }}
@@ Line 85: / Line 120: @@
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Carbon\{{p|uid}}\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\{{LocalizedPath|NFS Carbon}}\{{p|uid}}\}}
 {{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 }}
@@ Line 101: / Line 136: @@
 |steam cloud               =
 |steam cloud notes         =
-|ubisoft connect        =
+|ubisoft connect           =
-|ubisoft connect notes  =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
 |xbox cloud                =
 |xbox cloud notes          =
@@ Line 108: / Line 143: @@
 ==Video==
-{{ii}} [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] may require the latest patch. See [[#Patches|Patches]].
+{{Image|Need for Speed Carbon - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
 {{Video
 |wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-carbon
@@ Line 116: / Line 151: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = hackable
-|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] and [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCHUDAdapter/releases NFSC HUD Adapter].
+|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] and [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCHUDAdapter/releases NFSC HUD Adapter].
+|multimonitor notes         = Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]] and [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCHUDAdapter/releases NFSC HUD Adapter].
 |ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] and [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCHUDAdapter/releases NFSC HUD Adapter].
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]] and [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCHUDAdapter/releases NFSC HUD Adapter].
 |4k ultra hd                = hackable
-|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] and [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCHUDAdapter/releases NFSC HUD Adapter].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
 |fov                        = hackable
 |fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = hackable
-|windowed notes             = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix].
+|windowed notes             = Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix].
+|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
 |anisotropic                = limited
 |anisotropic notes          = Limited to an 'Anisotropic' option.
 |antialiasing               = true
 |antialiasing notes         = Up to 4x [[FSAA]].
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                =
@@ Line 139: / Line 177: @@
 |120 fps                    = true
 |120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap. The facial captured animation seen on in-engine character models are capped at 30 FPS. Some elements are internally rendering at 60 FPS. See [[#Change physics frame rate|Change physics frame rate]].
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
-|color blind                = unknown
+|ray tracing                = false
+|ray tracing notes          =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
@@ Line 148: / Line 188: @@
 Need for Speed Carbon - General.png|General settings.
 Need for Speed Carbon - HUD.png|HUD settings.
-Need for Speed Carbon - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.
 Need for Speed Carbon - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.
 </gallery>
@@ Line 162: / Line 201: @@
 #* For the hood camera, the value might have to be changed for each car individually.
 # Click on File → Save to apply the changes.
+}}
+===Motion blur===
+{{Fixbox|description=Change motion blur with ThirteenAG's Fix|ref=<ref name="2022-12-05"/>|fix=
+# Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
+# Open {{File|{{P|game}}\scripts\NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}} and set <code>DisableMotionBlur</code> to 1.
 }}
 ==Input==
+{{Image|Need for Speed Carbon - Keyboard.png|Keyboard rebinding.}}
+{{Image|Need for Speed Carbon - Controller.png|Controller rebinding.}}
 {{Input
 |key remap                 = true
@@ Line 176: / Line 223: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = n/a
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen               = false
 |touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
-|controller support notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] to adjust deadzone.
+|controller support notes  = Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]] to adjust deadzone.
-|full controller           = false
+|full controller           = hackable
-|full controller notes     =
+|full controller notes     = Use [[#NFS XtendedInput|NFS XtendedInput]].
 |controller remap          = true
-|controller remap notes    = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] for proper menu navigation.
+|controller remap notes    = Use [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]] for proper menu navigation.
 |controller sensitivity    = false
 |controller sensitivity notes=
 |invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|xinput controllers        = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = hackable
-|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xinput controllers notes  = Use [[#NFS XtendedInput|NFS XtendedInput]].
-|xbox prompts              = unknown
+|xbox prompts              = hackable
-|xbox prompts notes        =
+|xbox prompts notes        = Use [[#NFS XtendedInput|NFS XtendedInput]]. <br />Set <code>ControllerIconMode = 0</code> in {{file|NFS_XtendedInput.ini}}
-|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers          = false
 |impulse triggers notes    =
-|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4               = hackable
-|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock 4 notes         = Use [[#NFS XtendedInput|NFS XtendedInput]].
-|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts         = hackable
-|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|dualshock prompts notes   = Use [[#NFS XtendedInput|NFS XtendedInput]]. <br />Set <code>ControllerIconMode = 1</code> in {{file|NFS_XtendedInput.ini}}
 |light bar support         = unknown
 |light bar support notes   =
@@ Line 210: / Line 257: @@
 |other button prompts      = unknown
 |other button prompts notes=
-|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
+|controller hotplug        = hackable
-|button prompts notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] to set Xbox/DualShock prompts.
+|controller hotplug notes  = Use [[#NFS XtendedInput|NFS XtendedInput]].
-|controller hotplug        = unknown
-|controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = true
 |haptic feedback notes     = DirectInput controllers only. For XInput controllers, see [https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/541907867790900215/ here].
 |simultaneous input        = true
 |simultaneous input notes  =
+|steam input api           = false
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = true
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-<gallery>
-Need for Speed Carbon - Keyboard.png|Keyboard rebinding.
+===[https://github.com/xan1242/NFS-XtendedInput NFS XtendedInput]===
-Need for Speed Carbon - Controller.png|Controller rebinding.
+{{++}} Improves gamepad support by implementing native XInput support into the game.
-</gallery>
+{{++}} Reimplements console-like controls with replacing zoom in/out function to its Xbox 360 counterpart and fixing its behaviour in Photo Mode
+{{++}} Xbox and PlayStation prompts are both supported.
+{{--}} Rebinding can be made only through .ini file. It's disabled in game menu, as for now it crashes the game.
+{{ii}} Controls are reset to default.
 ==Audio==
@@ Line 230: / Line 288: @@
 |separate volume notes    = Sound Effects, Car, Speech, Menu Music and In-Game Music sliders available.
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Limited to a 'Surround' option. Up to 5.1 output.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+|surround sound notes     = Limited to a 'Surround' option. Up to 5.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-|subtitles                = hackable
+|subtitles                = limited
 |subtitles notes          = See [[#Subtitles|Subtitles]].
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
-|mute on focus lost       = true
+|mute on focus lost       = always on
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              = false
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = false
+|royalty free audio notes  = Free roam uses licensed music. Races use scored music.
+|red book cd audio         = false
+|red book cd audio notes   =
+|general midi audio        = false
+|general midi audio notes  =
 }}
-{{ii}} Though the game does not use EAX, Creative Alchemy still can be used to enhance sound quality. It will just emulate DirectSound and 3D positional audio with OpenAL. Difference can be easily noticeable when music is off. For non-Creative cards users see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here] or use [https://yadi.sk/d/z9ub_Pbj3aQgXz dsoal]. Run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode to avoid crashing career mode while using Alchemy/[[DSOAL]] (alternatively as admin, or use 13AG widescreen which will most likely fix the issue). Sometimes whole career need to be started from the beginning with compatibility mode and Alchemy enabled. The solutions are to avoid disapearing car in career menu and crash after attempt to race. Alternative fix for the issue can be found [https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/directmessage.php?m=40750280 here]. Compatibility mode can cause resetting of the game settings. Please note that attempt of changing details in the game (renderer reset after returning from video settings), and either alt tabbing, have an influence on audio quality, also giving diffreent results depending on g_AudioMode setting to 0, 1 (default) or 2 <ref>http://xfi.blogspot.com/2006/10/need-for-speed-carbon-51.html</ref> in registry. Consider also setting 24 or 32 bit 192&nbsp;kHz in Control Panel>Sound>[Default Device]>Advanced.
+{{ii}} Though the game does not use EAX, Creative Alchemy still can be used to enhance sound quality. It will just emulate DirectSound and 3D positional audio with OpenAL. Difference can be easily noticeable when music is off. For non-Creative cards users see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here] or use [https://yadi.sk/d/z9ub_Pbj3aQgXz dsoal]. Run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode to avoid crashing career mode while using Alchemy/[[DSOAL]] (alternatively as admin, or use 13AG widescreen which will most likely fix the issue). Sometimes whole career need to be started from the beginning with compatibility mode and Alchemy enabled. The solutions are to avoid disappearing car in career menu and crash after attempt to race. Alternative fix for the issue can be found [https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/directmessage.php?m=40750280 here]. Compatibility mode can cause resetting of the game settings. Please note that attempt of changing details in the game (renderer reset after returning from video settings), and either alt tabbing, have an influence on audio quality, also giving diffreent results depending on g_AudioMode setting to 0, 1 (default) or 2<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://xfi.blogspot.com/2006/10/need-for-speed-carbon-51.html|title=xfi.blogspot.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> in registry. Consider also setting 24 or 32 bit 192&nbsp;kHz in Control Panel>Sound>[Default Device]>Advanced.
 ===Subtitles===
-{{Fixbox|description=Enable English subtitles|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable subtitles|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
-# Install [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options].
+# Install [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Carbon#Extra_Options NFSC Extra Options].
-# Open <code>NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini</code>.
+# Open {{File|NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini}}.
 # Change <code>ShowSubs = 0</code> to <code>ShowSubs = 1</code>.
 }}
@@ Line 255: / Line 319: @@
   |interface = true
   |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = true
+  |subtitles = limited
-  |notes     = See [[#Subtitles|Subtitles]].
+  |notes     = English subtitle only available natively in Asian releases by [[#Manually change game's language|manually change the game's language]]. For others, see [[#Subtitles|Subtitles]].
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 265: / Line 330: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 273: / Line 339: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 278: / Line 345: @@
   |language  = Czech
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 286: / Line 354: @@
   |language  = Danish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 297: / Line 366: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 305: / Line 375: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 313: / Line 384: @@
   |subtitles = false
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 321: / Line 393: @@
   |subtitles = false
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 329: / Line 402: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 337: / Line 411: @@
   |subtitles = false
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Japanese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = false
+ |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 342: / Line 426: @@
   |language  = Korean
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 353: / Line 438: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-need-for-speed-carbon-para-portugues-brasil/ download].
+ |ref       =
+ |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 360: / Line 455: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = Official localization by 1C-Softclub is [https://www.playground.ru/nfs_carbon/file/need_for_speed_carbon_polnaya_rusifikatsiya_video_zvuk_tekst-906225 here]. Localization with added subtitles is [https://www.playground.ru/nfs_carbon/file/need_for_speed_carbon_rusifikatsiya_teksta_s_podderzhkoj_subtitrov-1100139 here] (requires setting ShowSubs=1 in [[#NFSC_Extra_Options|Extra Options]]). Also contains faithful to original fonts.
+  |notes     = Official localization by 1C-Softclub is [https://www.playground.ru/nfs_carbon/file/need_for_speed_carbon_polnaya_rusifikatsiya_video_zvuk_tekst-906225 here]. <br />Version with added subtitles is [https://www.playground.ru/nfs_carbon/file/need_for_speed_carbon_rusifikatsiya_teksta_s_podderzhkoj_subtitrov-1100139 here] (requires setting <code>ShowSubs=1</code> in [[#NFSC_Extra_Options|Extra Options]]). Also contains faithful to original fonts.
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 369: / Line 465: @@
   |subtitles = hackable
   |notes     = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/12-need-for-speed-carbon/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»]
+ |ref       =
   |fan       = true
 }}
@@ Line 376: / Line 473: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://slovenciny.com/need-for-speed-carbon-sk/ download].
+ |ref       =
   |fan       = true
- |notes     = Fan translation, [http://slovenciny.com/download/slovencina-need-for-speed-carbon/ download].
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 385: / Line 483: @@
   |subtitles = false
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 390: / Line 489: @@
   |language  = Mexican Spanish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = {{cn|date=December 2020}}
+  |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 398: / Line 498: @@
   |language  = Swedish
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+ |ref       =
   |fan       =
 }}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Thai
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |ref       =
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Ukrainian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://www.nexusmods.com/needforspeedcarbon/mods/9 download].
+ |ref       =
+ |fan       = true
+}}
+}}
+====Manually change game's language====
+{{Fixbox|description=Registry edit to change game language|fix=
+# Go to {{Registry|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed Carbon\}}.
+# Find the '''language''' key and double click it.
+# Change the value to the following list below:
+#* English UK
+#* English US
+#* Chinese (Simplified)
+#* Chinese (Traditional)
+#* Czech
+#* Danish
+#* Dutch
+#* Finnish
+#* French
+#* German
+#* Hungarian
+#* Italian
+#* Japanese
+#* Korean
+#* Polish
+#* Russian
+#* Spanish
+#* Spanish (Mexican)
+#* Swedish
+#* Thai
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Certain languages may not work for {{Term|FMV}} and voices if the installed game doesn't come with it.
 }}
@@ Line 409: / Line 557: @@
 {{Network/Multiplayer
 |local play           = false
-|local play players   =
+|local play players   = 2
 |local play modes     =
 |local play notes     = Console versions only.<ref>[https://gbatemp.net/threads/nfs-carbon-pc-splitscreen.372731/ NFS Carbon, PC splitscreen | GBAtemp.net - The Independent Video Game Community]</ref>
@@ Line 416: / Line 564: @@
 |lan play modes       =
 |lan play notes       =
-|online play          = true
+|online play          = false
-|online play players  =
+|online play players  = 8
 |online play modes    =
-|online play notes    = Online servers were shut down in August 31, 2021. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/i-q|title=EA Online Services Shutdown: I-Q|date=2021-09-01}}</ref>
+|online play notes    = Online servers were shut down in August 31, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/i-q|title=EA Online Services Shutdown: I-Q|date=2023-01-02}}</ref>
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
 }}{{Network/Connections
-|matchmaking        =
+|matchmaking        = false
 |matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                =
+|p2p                = false
 |p2p notes          =
-|dedicated          =
+|dedicated          = false
 |dedicated notes    =
-|self-hosting       =
+|self-hosting       = false
 |self-hosting notes =
-|direct ip          =
+|direct ip          = false
 |direct ip notes    =
 }}{{Network/Ports
@@ Line 440: / Line 588: @@
 ==Issues fixed==
+===Change physics frame rate===
+{{++}} This makes everything in the game smoother, such as the drift force being applied much smoother to the car.
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]]|fix=
+{{ii}} <code>SimRate</code> variable (controls refresh rate of the gameplay engine) set to a value of {{Code|-1}} (default value) in {{File|{{P|game}}\scripts\NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}} enables this fix. Also allows the game to reach higher performance in the menus and during races.
+}}
 ===Poor frame rate and crashes===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|ref={{cn|date=December 2022}}|fix=
-{{ii}}Windows 8/8.1/10 removes important DirectX components, causing game to run poorly, and possibly lead to multiple crashes. These components can be brought back by installing DirectPlay. [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb153243(v=vs.85).aspx More about DirectPlay here.]
-#Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'.
-#Select 'Turn Windows features on and off'
-#Click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'.
-#Select OK, once the installation is done, restart the computer.
-{{ii}} It is recommended to reinstall the game after installing DirectPlay.
-{{--}} DirectPlay is considered obsolete by Microsoft, and hereafter no longer supported.
 }}
 ===Controller deadzone issues===
 {{Fixbox|description=Fix left stick deadzone|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/165|title=Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2017-04-05}}</ref>|fix=
-# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix].
+# Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
-# Deadzone can be adjusted in <code>NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
+# Deadzone can be adjusted in {{File|NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}}.
 }}
 ===Unable to load save game===
 {{Fixbox|description=Fix save game loading crash|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
-# Install [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options].
+# Install [https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options].
-# Make sure <code>CrashFix = 1</code> is set in <code>NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini</code>.
+# Make sure <code>CrashFix = 1</code> is set in {{File|NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini}}.
 }}
 ===Stuttering in Windows 10===
 {{Fixbox|description=Fix stuttering once every second|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
-# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's widescreen fix].
+# Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
-# Open <code>NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
+# Open {{File|NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}}.
 # Set <code>WindowedMode = 1</code> to run the game borderless windowed.
 {{ii}} This will also fix 60 FPS cap if encountered.
@@ Line 473: / Line 621: @@
 ===Crashes in Challenge Series===
 {{Fixbox|description=Fix crashes during certain races|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
-# Open <code>NFSC.exe</code> [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]].
+# Open {{File|NFSC.exe}} [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]].
 # Enable Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode.
 }}
@@ Line 479: / Line 627: @@
 ===Game does not save the graphics options===
 {{Fixbox|description=Enable the local settings file|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}|fix=
-# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's widescreen fix].
+# Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
-# Open <code>NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
+# Open {{File|NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}}.
-# Set <code>WriteSettingsToFile = 1</code> to store the game settings in the <code>Settings.ini</code> file.
+# Set <code>WriteSettingsToFile = 1</code> to store the game settings in the {{File|Settings.ini}} file.
 # Check the audio settings afterwards, they can be messed up.
 }}
 ===Game can't be uninstalled===
-{{ii}} <code>eauninstall.exe</code> error: "The program can't start because EAInstall.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."
+{{ii}} {{File|eauninstall.exe}} error: "The program can't start because EAInstall.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."
-{{Fixbox|description=Fix uninstall error|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLUNVdJJSxc (FIX) EAINSTALL.dll problem uninstalling NEED FOR SPEED CARBON - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Fix uninstall error|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLUNVdJJSxc|title=(FIX) EAINSTALL.dll problem uninstalling NEED FOR SPEED CARBON - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 # Go to the installation folder.
-# Copy <code>EAInstall.dll</code> to <code>{{p|windir}}\</code>.
+# Copy {{File|EAInstall.dll}} to {{Folder|{{p|windir}}\}}.
 # Uninstall the game normally.
 }}
@@ Line 497: / Line 645: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 9
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
 |directdraw notes       =
+|wing                   =
+|wing notes             =
 |opengl versions        =
 |opengl notes           =
@@ Line 509: / Line 659: @@
 |mantle support         =
 |mantle support notes   =
+|metal support          =
+|metal support notes    =
 |vulkan versions        =
 |vulkan notes           =
@@ Line 517: / Line 669: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = false
 |windows exe notes      =
-|mac os x powerpc app   =
+|mac os x powerpc app   = unknown
-|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+|macos intel 32-bit app = true
-|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+|macos intel 64-bit app = false
+|macos arm app          = false
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux powerpc app      =
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          =
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
-===Change physics frame rate===
+===Modifications===
-{{++}} This makes everything in the game smoother, such as the drift force being applied much smoother to the car.
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1095 Remastered UI]====
+{{++}} Bumps up quality of the UI and includes 60 fps barrier animations and Need for Speed 2015 styled map (optional), use [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1206 HUD Resizer] for resizing if needed.
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3473 PS3 Visual Treatment]====
+{{++}} Makes the graphics look like the superior PlayStation 3 version.
-{{Fixbox|description=Custom physics hertz|ref=<ref>[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/377 NFSMods - NFSC Physics Framerate Changer (Better Car Physics)]</ref>|fix=
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3878 Orbit Camera]====
-# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader].
+{{++}} This mod allows to rotate camera around the car while driving around.
-# Extract <code>dinput8.dll</code> to the installation folder.
-# Download [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/377 NFSC Physics Framerate Changer].
-# Extract the contents to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code> (create if necessary).
-# Open <code>SpeedCarbonPhys.ini</code> and change <code>PhysicsHZ = 120</code> to the desired value.
-}}
-===Rainy weather modifications===
+====[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSHDReflections HD Reflections]====
-{{Fixbox|description=Force rainy weather|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
+{{++}} Scales the resolution of road, vehicle, and rear view mirror reflections.
-# Install [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options].
+{{++}} Fixes misaligned vehicles reflections and other problems.
-# Open <code>NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini</code>.
+{{++}} Controls the amount of blur used for road reflections and increases its resolution.
-# Change <code>AlwaysRain = 0</code> to <code>AlwaysRain = 1</code>.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Change size of rain drops|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/Aero52/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki/wiki/2.-Configuration 2. Configuration · Aero52/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki Wiki]</ref>|fix=
-# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix].
-# Open <code>NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
-# Add <code>RainDropletsScale = 0.5</code> and change the value if needed.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Xbox Rain Droplets|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
-# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix].
-# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets#need-for-speed-carbon Xbox Rain Droplets] and put the asi file in scripts folder.
-}}
-===Mods===
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3230 QHD Video Pack]====
+{{++}} Replaces the original SD quality live action/pre-rendered cutscenes with QHD 1440p resolution videos, upscaled from the Xbox 360 version of the game.
+{{++}} Also looks great on FHD 1080p and UHD 4k displays.
+{{--}} Video freezes can occur on modern systems due to the old nature of the game (this is also the case with the original SD quality videos).
+{{ii}} Make sure you installed [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]] and set <code>FMVWidescreenMode = 2</code>, otherwise all videos will be vertically stretched.
-====[https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options]====
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/729 Extra Options]====
 {{++}} Adds various new settings and fixes vanilla game bugs.
-====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/463 NFSC Fog Options]====
+====[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/nfsc Xbox Rain Droplets]====
-{{++}} This mod gives you full control over the CG fog settings.
+{{++}} Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games.
-====[https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCWingman/releases NFSC Wingman]====
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/846 Unlimiter]====
-{{++}} This mod brings you some new crew stuff.
+{{++}} Script mod which fixes some issues and makes some improvements for add-on cars.
-====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod.php?id=106 NFSC Enhanced Visual Treatment]====
+====[https://zolika1351.pages.dev/mods/nfscpatch ZPatch]====
-{{++}} Enables an unused graphics option and other tweaks.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2GkkFaDDPk Fun Stuff! #2 - &#91;NFSC&#93; Enhanced Visual Treatment + Fog + Clear Sky - YouTube]</ref>
+{{++}} Fixes softlock when the player's car breaks down in a race.
-====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/46 World Filters & Sky for Carbon]====
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod.php?id=106 Enhanced Visual Treatment]====
-{{++}} This mod ports Visual Treatment filters and Sky Shaders from World to Carbon.
+{{++}} Enables an unused graphics option and other tweaks.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2GkkFaDDPk|title=Fun Stuff! #2 - &#91;NFSC&#93; Enhanced Visual Treatment + Fog + Clear Sky - YouTube|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2349 HD Vinyls]====
 {{++}} High quality Vinyls.
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/46 World Filters & Sky for Carbon]====
+{{++}} This mod ports Visual Treatment filters and Sky Shaders from World to Carbon.
 ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1842 Apex Graphics]====
 {{++}} Graphics mod with rain puddles.
-====[https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCUnlimiter NFSC Unlimiter]====
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1387 More EA TRAX in Races]====
-{{++}} Script mod which fixes some issues and makes some improvements for add-on cars.
+{{++}} This mod makes the game play licensed tracks instead of crew OST during races.
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/463 Fog Options]====
+{{++}} This mod provides full control over the CG fog settings.
+====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/252 Wingman]====
+{{++}} This mod provides some new crew stuff.
+====Rainy weather modifications====
+{{Fixbox|description=Force rainy weather|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
+# Install [https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options].
+# Open {{File|NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini}}.
+# Change <code>AlwaysRain = 0</code> to <code>AlwaysRain = 1</code>.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Change size of rain drops|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/Aero52/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki/wiki/2.-Configuration|title=2. Configuration · Aero52/NFS-SH-WidescreenFixWiki Wiki|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
+# Open {{File|NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini}}.
+# Add <code>RainDropletsScale = 0.5</code> and change the value if needed.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Xbox Rain Droplets|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
+# Install [[#NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix|NFS Carbon Widescreen Fix]].
+# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets#need-for-speed-carbon Xbox Rain Droplets] and put the asi file in scripts folder.
+}}
 ==System requirements==