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+ | {{disambig||the 2005 game|[[Need for Speed: Most Wanted]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Need for Speed: Most Wanted | |title = Need for Speed: Most Wanted | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-most-wanted---a-criterion-game|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-most-wanted-53b9fef3-adb4-41a0-8ca0-ffcbb0060467|85}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 6478 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-most-wanted-2012 | ||
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) | |strategywiki = Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) | ||
+ | |mobygames = need-for-speed-most-wanted__ | ||
|wikipedia = Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012 video game) | |wikipedia = Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012 video game) | ||
|winehq = 14788 | |winehq = 14788 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Series| | + | {{Series|Need for Speed: Most Wanted}} |
− | |||
− | ''' | + | '''Key points''' |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Also known as '''Need for Speed: Most Wanted – A Criterion Game'''. |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CRN9J82 | Origin | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CRN9J82 | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | need-for-speed/need-for-speed-most-wanted | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | need-for-speed/need-for-speed-most-wanted | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1262560 | Steam, Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | ||
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{{ii}} Limited Edition content includes: | {{ii}} Limited Edition content includes: | ||
− | |||
:*4 hours of Double Speed Points in Multiplayer | :*4 hours of Double Speed Points in Multiplayer | ||
− | :*Early access to the Porsche 911 Carrera S and Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale in Multiplayer <ref>[http://img.game.co.uk/images/content/SpecialEditions/NFSMWLimitedEditionLarge.jpg NFSMW Limited Edition Reference Sheet]</ref> | + | :*Satin Black livery and Early access to the Porsche 911 Carrera S and Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale in Multiplayer <ref>[http://img.game.co.uk/images/content/SpecialEditions/NFSMWLimitedEditionLarge.jpg NFSMW Limited Edition Reference Sheet]</ref> |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{DLC/row| Mod Unlock 2 | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Mod Unlock 2 | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Mod Unlock 3 | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Mod Unlock 3 | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Multiplayer Booster Pack | Includes all satin black liveries originally only attainable by pre-ordering | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Time Saver Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Time Saver Pack | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2694 NFSMW (2012) HD Effects]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Increases quality of reflections, shadows, draw distance, and other various effects. | ||
+ | {{++}} Re-enables Cinematic Mode, a setting which improves the level of detail and quality of various effects. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes a bug regarding vegetation not rendering until the resolution was changed. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds a toggle for drawing HUD and screen dirt. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - Display.png|Display settings.}} | {{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - Display.png|Display settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-most-wanted-2012/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-most-wanted-2012/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Can be adjusted via [https:// | + | |fov notes = Can be adjusted via [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/folder/yCJ3WSob Racer_S realistic plugin] |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|alt|enter}}. | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|alt|enter}}. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[SSAA]] 2x and 4x | |antialiasing notes = [[SSAA]] 2x and 4x | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== |
+ | {{ii}} The game is forced to 60Hz refresh rate. This results in huge tearing artifact when V-Sync is disabled and huge input lag when V-Sync is enabled. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=If your monitor supports more than 60Hz you can set it|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/releases/tag/sk_0_10_2 Special K]. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>SpecialK32.dll</code> into the game folder. | ||
+ | # Rename <code>SpecialK32.dll</code> to <code>dxgi.dll</code>. | ||
+ | # Start the game and exit. | ||
+ | # Open <code>dxgi.ini</code> in the game folder. | ||
+ | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1.0</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0.0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
+ | {{ii}}It is recommended to also disable [[Vertical sync (Vsync)|V-Sync]] otherwise, you will get stuttering. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Framedrop issue=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Mostly happening when smoke effect is on the screen. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Ambient Occlusion effect.|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - DirectInput.png|Prompt given if using unknown DirectInput controller without button binding.}} | {{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - DirectInput.png|Prompt given if using unknown DirectInput controller without button binding.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Xbox Series X|S controllers== |
+ | {{ii}} The game will tell you that your controller has not been set up if you're connected via Bluetooth, even though your car will control just fine behind the dialog box. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Connect your controller via USB|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input lag issue== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reduce the input lag|fix= | ||
+ | #Disable [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|V-Sync]] | ||
+ | #Set low latency mode to Ultra in graphics control panels. | ||
+ | #[https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-b2kydDJCamkzZEU/edit Racer_S realistic plugin] makes input more responsive (also adds new cameras and some other options). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
{{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and effects. | |separate volume notes = Music and effects. | ||
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|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
|trackir = hackable | |trackir = hackable | ||
− | |trackir notes = Use the [https:// | + | |trackir notes = Use the [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/folder/yCJ3WSob Racer_S realistic plugin]. |
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Three cars has been removed during development, but thanks with these mods they can be restored. | ||
+ | {{ii}} They are not accessible by the easydrive menu or jack spot. A vehicle spawner is needed. | ||
+ | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/974 Cevrolet Corvette Stingray]==== | ||
+ | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/972 Hummer H1 Alpha]==== | ||
+ | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/973 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8]==== | ||
+ | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2343 Porsche 911 GT2 Cut Bodykit]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Restores a cut bodykit for the Porsche 911 GT2. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minHD = 20 GB | |minHD = 20 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
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|recCPU = Quad-core CPU | |recCPU = Quad-core CPU | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 1 GB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6950 | ||
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 14:57, 17 June 2021
For the 2005 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
Developers | |
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Criterion Games | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Chameleon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 85 |
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 |
Key points
- Also known as Need for Speed: Most Wanted – A Criterion Game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Steam | Included with EA Play (Steam). |
Version differences
- Limited Edition content includes:
- 4 hours of Double Speed Points in Multiplayer
- Satin Black livery and Early access to the Porsche 911 Carrera S and Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale in Multiplayer [1]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Complete DLC Bundle | Includes Terminal Velocity, Movie Legends, Heroes and Ultimate Speed | |
Deluxe DLC Bundle | Includes Terminal Velocity, Movie Legends and Heroes | |
Movie Legends Pack | ||
NFS Heroes Pack | ||
Terminal Velocity Pack | ||
Ultimate Speed Pack | ||
Premium Modification Unlock | Includes Mod Unlock 1, Mod Unlock 2 and Mod Unlock 3 | |
Mod Unlock 1 | ||
Mod Unlock 2 | ||
Mod Unlock 3 | ||
Multiplayer Booster Pack | Includes all satin black liveries originally only attainable by pre-ordering | |
Time Saver Pack |
Essential improvements
NFSMW (2012) HD Effects
- Increases quality of reflections, shadows, draw distance, and other various effects.
- Re-enables Cinematic Mode, a setting which improves the level of detail and quality of various effects.
- Fixes a bug regarding vegetation not rendering until the resolution was changed.
- Adds a toggle for drawing HUD and screen dirt.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Criterion Games\Need For Speed(TM) Most Wanted\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1262560/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Criterion Games\Need For Speed(TM) Most Wanted\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1262560/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Can be adjusted via Racer_S realistic plugin | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SSAA 2x and 4x | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions to disable[citation needed] |
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VsyncInterval=0 |
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- The game is forced to 60Hz refresh rate. This results in huge tearing artifact when V-Sync is disabled and huge input lag when V-Sync is enabled.
If your monitor supports more than 60Hz you can set it |
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|
Framedrop issue
- Mostly happening when smoke effect is on the screen.
Disable Ambient Occlusion effect. |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not useable with the game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Button binding required with DirectInput which requires either keyboard or XInput controller. | |
Controller remapping | Default Xbox control bindings for reference. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Y-axis only used for looking behind, which can be rebound. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration | Use X1nput[2] |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | XInput only. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Xbox Series X|S controllers
- The game will tell you that your controller has not been set up if you're connected via Bluetooth, even though your car will control just fine behind the dialog box.
Connect your controller via USB |
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Input lag issue
Reduce the input lag |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and effects. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 and 7.1 supported. | |
Subtitles | Setting located in Gameplay settings. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Does not pause the game. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
TrackIR | Use the Racer_S realistic plugin. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 10, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Mods
- Three cars has been removed during development, but thanks with these mods they can be restored.
- They are not accessible by the easydrive menu or jack spot. A vehicle spawner is needed.
Cevrolet Corvette Stingray
Hummer H1 Alpha
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Porsche 911 GT2 Cut Bodykit
- Restores a cut bodykit for the Porsche 911 GT2.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Dual Core | Quad-core CPU |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon HD 6950 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1262560) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.