Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Most Wanted"
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1066-need-for-speed-most-wanted-patch/ Patch 1.3] is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401005410/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/mwpatch1.3readme_na.txt|title=EA - Patch 1.3 Changelog (retrieved)|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1066-need-for-speed-most-wanted-patch/ Patch 1.3] is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401005410/http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/mwpatch1.3readme_na.txt|title=EA - Patch 1.3 Changelog (retrieved)|date=2019-11-11}}</ref> | ||
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+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/43 NFSMW Extra Options]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes Quality of Life improvements and fixes to the vanilla game to make the experience better. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds a lot of optional options to play around with. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/688 NFSMW Unlimiter with Extra Customization]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Script mod which fixes some issues and makes some improvements for added cars. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not compatible with ModLoader | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1551 The smol fix for NFSMW]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes various small fixes | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not compatible with ModLoader | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1096 NFSMW: Upscaled HUD]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Recreation of NFSMW 2005's UI from scratch using mostly vector materials, with original texture proportions to help keep the same look. Images are AI upscaled. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you plan on using Xbox 360 stuff pack, make sure you install this mod first, and the Xbox 360 Pack second. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1200 Xbox 360 stuff pack]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Shaders, water, textures, reflections, screen filter, skybox, normal maps and more taken from or modified to look like the Xbox 360 version, where they are superior. | ||
+ | {{--}} Mod is completely broken on AMD GPUs and requires a Vulkan DX9 wrapper like [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk DXVK] to work. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not compatible with ModLoader. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2518 MW - XBOX 360 Cutscenes to PC (PAL & NTSC)]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Converted HD Xbox 360 movies to .vp6 to work with the PC port. | ||
+ | {{ii}} English FMVs only. [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2741 HD Spanish FMVs] also available. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2151 HD Content Support] required to work correctly. | ||
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+ | ===[https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-most-wanted/7/files/view/17049/ Original Music in 44.1 kHz]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Replaces the in-game 36 kHz music with its 44.1 kHz counterparts.{{cn|No, it's not just resampled, there is a slight bump above 36kHz to 44kHz in Spek}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3005 NFSMW Front-End Shadows]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Standalone script that enables dynamic shadows in the front-end, like in the Xbox 360 version. | ||
===[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSMWHDReflections/releases NFSMW HD Reflections]=== | ===[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSMWHDReflections/releases NFSMW HD Reflections]=== | ||
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{{++}} Adds traffic lights, car shadows, shader and particle effects to the rearview mirror. | {{++}} Adds traffic lights, car shadows, shader and particle effects to the rearview mirror. | ||
{{++}} Restores geometry such as front-end reflections and world detail. | {{++}} Restores geometry such as front-end reflections and world detail. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/629 NFSMW Recompiled Vinyls]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} A port of the high quality 1024x vinyls from the Xbox 360 version and optionally re-adds the cut vinyls for every tunable car. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== |
Revision as of 18:22, 19 November 2021
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
1C-SoftClub | |
Engines | |
EAGL 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Sponsored |
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: Most Wanted |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted | |
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Subseries of Need for Speed | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted | 2005 |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) | 2012 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Need for Speed: Most Wanted is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game in the Need for Speed: Most Wanted series.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
- A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be found on the community site.
- A playable demo is available. (its speed.exe can be used in retail 1.2 version of the game; may be incompatible with widescreen mod)
Version differences
- Black Edition content includes:[3]
- '67 Camaro SS and BMW M3 GTR
- Specially tuned rides
- Three exclusive races
- Black Edition challenge
- Bonus DVD
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Sponsored | Game is sponsored by multiple real life brands |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
NFSMW Extra Options
- Includes Quality of Life improvements and fixes to the vanilla game to make the experience better.
- Adds a lot of optional options to play around with.
NFSMW Unlimiter with Extra Customization
- Script mod which fixes some issues and makes some improvements for added cars.
- Not compatible with ModLoader
The smol fix for NFSMW
- Includes various small fixes
- Not compatible with ModLoader
NFSMW: Upscaled HUD
- Recreation of NFSMW 2005's UI from scratch using mostly vector materials, with original texture proportions to help keep the same look. Images are AI upscaled.
- If you plan on using Xbox 360 stuff pack, make sure you install this mod first, and the Xbox 360 Pack second.
Xbox 360 stuff pack
- Shaders, water, textures, reflections, screen filter, skybox, normal maps and more taken from or modified to look like the Xbox 360 version, where they are superior.
- Mod is completely broken on AMD GPUs and requires a Vulkan DX9 wrapper like DXVK to work.
- Not compatible with ModLoader.
MW - XBOX 360 Cutscenes to PC (PAL & NTSC)
- Converted HD Xbox 360 movies to .vp6 to work with the PC port.
- English FMVs only. HD Spanish FMVs also available.
- HD Content Support required to work correctly.
Original Music in 44.1 kHz
- Replaces the in-game 36 kHz music with its 44.1 kHz counterparts.[citation needed]
NFSMW Front-End Shadows
- Standalone script that enables dynamic shadows in the front-end, like in the Xbox 360 version.
NFSMW HD Reflections
- Scales the resolution of road, vehicle, and rear view mirror reflections.
- Adds traffic lights, car shadows, shader and particle effects to the rearview mirror.
- Restores geometry such as front-end reflections and world detail.
NFSMW Recompiled Vinyls
- A port of the high quality 1024x vinyls from the Xbox 360 version and optionally re-adds the cut vinyls for every tunable car.
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 the player extra in-game cash[5]
Video
- ThirteenAG's fix requires the latest patch. See Patches.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix and NFSMW HUD Adapter. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix and NFSMW HUD Adapter. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix and NFSMW HUD Adapter. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use ThirteenAG's fix and NFSMW HUD Adapter. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Limited support. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | May cause sun flare to be disabled when enabled. | ||
60 FPS | 40 FPS cap in multiplayer. | ||
120+ FPS | Higher frame rate is difficult to achieve on modern systems. Installing ThirteenAG's fix comes with a 60 FPS limit, which can be changed in d3d9.ini . |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Use ThirteenAG's fix to adjust deadzone) | |
Full controller support | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use XInput Plus.[7] | |
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Xbox button prompts | Use ThirteenAG's fix and Xbox 360 Buttons. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | For XInput controllers, use XInput Plus.[7] | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Mono and Stereo only. HRTF stereo virtualization with DSOAL. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
- By default, the game plays sound in 22.05 kHz. To change into high quality 44.1 kHz, set level of details to 2 or max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.[citation needed]
Natural stereo virtualization
Use DSOAL |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Includes UK and US version | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japanese release. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. Localization with added subtitles is here (requires setting ShowSubs=1 in Extra Options). Also contains faithful to original fonts. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
Manually change game's language
Registry edit to change game language |
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Note: Certain languages may not work for cutscene and voices if the installed game doesn't come with it. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod. | ||
LAN play | 4 | All players needs to set the game to same version and language as hoster to find the LAN server. Game must run as administration to be able to join. | ||
Online play | 4 | Online play was retired on August 2011.[8] Fan-maintained online client available here |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
Game crashes when executed in Asian languages in Windows 10
- Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Thai are not working in Windows 10 and there's no fix except to change the language to other than these.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Poor frame rate and 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[9] |
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Stability issues
Install MWFixes[10] |
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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[11] |
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Menu lag on multi core systems
Change CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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Game settings keep 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". |
Microstutter on modern machines
Limit FPS to 64.[citation needed] |
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Missing sun flare
Turn off Vsync.[citation needed] |
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Can't join Multiplayer room resulting in crash
Run the game as administrator.[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 | [12] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Use NFSMWExOpts[citation needed] |
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Modifications
- Some mods may require Ultimate ASI Loader
Xbox Rain Droplets
- Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
NFSMW World Controller
- Can be used to change the camera, time speed, and HUD visibility.
Beta Content Mod
- A mod that returns almost every cut content from NFS Most Wanted.
- Doesn't support almost any mods.
- Requires new save game
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 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series ATI Radeon 7500 Intel 950/i915g S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 ATI Radeon 9800 series 256 MB of VRAM 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
- ↑ EA Games - Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition (retrieved) - last accessed on 2019-11-11
- ↑ EA - Patch 1.3 Changelog (retrieved) - last accessed on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-12-19
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Issue with x360 triggers · Issue #310 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack
- ↑ {{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/service-updates/i-q%7Ctitle=EA - Online Service Updates|date=2019-11-11
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
- ↑ NFSMods - MWFixes
- ↑ Verified by User:Tecc on 2021-06-25
- Tested with Intel GMA 4500M.
- ↑ xan1242 comments on Xenia lets you control the car in NFS MW05! - last accessed on 2017-05-16