Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
General information
- Need for Speed Wiki
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- An alternative version of the game labelled Black Edition is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.[3] European users can use a patch to unlock those features.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- Need for Speed: Underground 2 savegame grants you extra in-game cash[5]
Video settings
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Input settings
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Audio settings
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Italian |
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Russian |
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German |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
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.
Controller deadzone issues
Can't set shadows on Intel GPU
- On a PC with Intel GPU (or with Nvidia Optimus technology), the Shadow detail option is inactive.
- set cpu affinty to 1 core only
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Shader Model support |
2.0 |
[6] |
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Mods
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
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]
References