Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Most Wanted"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | | Windows}} |
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{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Black Edition <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170805235936/http://www.ea.com/uk/need-for-speed-most-wanted-black-edition Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition - EA Games (retrieved)]</ref> | + | {{ii}} Black Edition content includes:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170805235936/http://www.ea.com/uk/need-for-speed-most-wanted-black-edition Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition - EA Games (retrieved)]</ref> |
:*'67 Camaro SS and BMW M3 GTR | :*'67 Camaro SS and BMW M3 GTR | ||
:*Specially tuned rides | :*Specially tuned rides | ||
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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>[http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/mwpatch1.3readme_na.txt Patch 1.3 Changelog]</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>[http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/mwpatch1.3readme_na.txt Patch 1.3 Changelog]</ref> | ||
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+ | ===[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSMWHDReflections/releases NFSMW HD Reflections]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Scales the resolution of road and vehicle reflections and increases the level of detail. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds traffic lights, car shadows, shader and particle effects to the rearview mirror. | ||
+ | {{++}} Restores geometry such as front-end reflections and world detail. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Higher frame rate is difficult to achieve on modern systems | + | |120 fps notes = Higher frame rate is difficult to achieve on modern systems and can cause weird camera behavior. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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===Motion blur=== | ===Motion blur=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur manually|ref=<ref name="2017-12-19"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur manually|ref=<ref name="2017-12-19"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. If you're using [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix] with <code>WriteSettingsToFile = 1</code> set, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Most Wanted\Settings.ini</code> instead. | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
+ | #* If you're using [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix] with <code>WriteSettingsToFile = 1</code> set, open <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Most Wanted\Settings.ini</code> instead. | ||
# Change the value of <code>g_MotionBlurEnable</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code>. | # Change the value of <code>g_MotionBlurEnable</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} 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. | {{ii}} 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 | + | {{ii}} To restore DirectSound and inject OpenAL with optional HRTF table, download [https://yadi.sk/d/_t8pqrjm0vumig DSOAL with HRTF tables] (optimized sound quality; not necessarily for headphones only). |
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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.tweakguides.com/NFSMW_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.tweakguides.com/NFSMW_1.html comprehensive guide] for fixing issues in this game. | ||
− | ===Poor | + | ===Poor frame rate and crashes=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|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.] | {{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.] | ||
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===Stability issues=== | ===Stability issues=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://github.com/GrimMaple/mwfixes/releases MWFixes]|ref=<ref>[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/381 NFSMods - MWFixes]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://github.com/GrimMaple/mwfixes/releases MWFixes]|ref=<ref>[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/381 NFSMods - MWFixes]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes and improves the game's stability. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix]|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix]|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} | ||
− | ===Menu lag on | + | ===Menu lag on multi core systems=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Change CPU Affinity|ref={{cn|August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change CPU Affinity|ref={{cn|August 2017}}|fix= | ||
#Open Windows Task Manager. | #Open Windows Task Manager. | ||
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===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
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{{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 01:50, 26 August 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 |
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
Key points
- A port based off the PS2/Xbox original versions. The graphical enhancements made for the Xbox 360 version aren't present here.
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
- Black Edition content includes:[3]
- '67 Camaro SS and BMW M3 GTR
- Specially tuned rides
- Three exclusive races
- Black Edition challenge
- Bonus DVD
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
NFSMW HD Reflections
- Scales the resolution of road and vehicle reflections and increases the level of detail.
- Adds traffic lights, car shadows, shader and particle effects to the rearview mirror.
- Restores geometry such as front-end reflections and world detail.
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 (optimized sound quality; not necessarily for headphones only).
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Console versions only | |||
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 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[7] |
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Stability issues
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 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". |
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 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 (retrieved)
- ↑ 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