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Need for Speed: Shift
Subseries of Need for Speed
Need for Speed: Shift	2009
Shift 2 Unleashed	2011

Key points

No DLCs for the PC version. DLC content can still be accessed by modding the game, see How to get DLC cars and tracks.

The Origin version might have problems with DRM files. A No-CD Patch or Paul.dll and winui.dll from Origin Medal of Honor 2010 can help this.^{[citation needed]}

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM PA DRM, unknown machine limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available.
Steam (unavailable)
Origin (unavailable)

Steam's Origin key is stored in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts\Need for Speed Shift\ergc

Demo

Essential improvements

Patches

Latest version is 1.0.2. It can be downloaded here for European players, and here for American players. Mirror: Patch 1.1 and 1.2

Community overhaul

Requires patch 1.0.2.

Users of NoGripRacing forums, made a community patch that fixes many of the bugs left in the game and improves driving experience. Remember to follow carefully the installation guide of Overhaul Mod.

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>\Movies`. Delete or rename `Attract.bik` and `Franchise_Ident.bik`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS SHIFT\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24870/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS SHIFT\<user-id>
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24870/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 Camera Control utility
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support		Controller UI Icons Missing. Check UI Gamepad Icons
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration		Use X1nput^[1]

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Button prompts		For Xbox use the 360 Controller Buttons in Menu Mod
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Polish
Russian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play
LAN play	12	Added in a patch (see Patches).^[2]
Online play	12	Formerly only 8 players can participate, but recent patches raised numbers of players to 12.

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
vorpX		G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Microstuttering on Windows 8

NFS Shift might experience fps stuttering when running on Windows 8.^{[citation needed]}

Windows compatibility mode^{[citation needed]}
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows Vista (SP2).

Insanely slow loading on Windows 10

NFS Shift can experience extremely slow loadings when running on Windows 10.^{[citation needed]}

Windows compatibility mode^{[citation needed]}
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows Vista (SP2). Right click on icon and click on "troubleshoot compatibility".

The game always restarts with default graphics settings

Reduce the refresh rate
Don't set the refresh rate to 120Hz or 144Hz in the game options.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Mods

How to get DLC cars and tracks

Install the DLC files^[3]

Install the NFS Shift 1.02 patch for your region.
Unpack the game with Shift unpacker.
Copy JSGME to the installation folder. Run the executable and allow it to create the MODS folder.
Download the DLC files (cars and tracks) and extract them in the MODS folder.
Run JSGME again and click the right arrow button to install the DLC files.
Add -loose to the NFS Shift shortcut/launch options.

All cars of the Team Racing Pack will become invisible. It is recommended to make another copy of the game.

UI Gamepad Icons

Add Missing Gamepad Icons for UI
Download Gamepad Icons. Unpack "Gamepad buttons.zip" Open the preferred button icons folder (PlayStation or XBox) Replace "Global.bff" in ../Need for Speed Shift/UI/Textures with the "Global.bff" from the unpacked zip. Launch the game. It should immediately be working in the main menu.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP3	Vista SP2, 7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
System memory (RAM)	1 GB 1.5 GB (Vista, 7)	2 GB 3 GB (Vista, 7)
Hard disk drive (HDD)	6 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT ATI Radeon X1800 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support	512 MB of VRAM

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 (24870) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-1] 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 (24870) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (24870) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] X1nput 2.0 - Xbox One Controller Impulse Triggers on (almost) any PC game

[3] Need for Speed SHIFT PC Patch Release - LAN Play Update now available | Need for Speed

[NoGripRacing_Forum-4] NoGripRacing forum - DLC conversion link thread

[Note 1]

[1]

[2]

[3]

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+|taxonomy     =
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Track racing }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Need for Speed: Shift }}
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 |license      = commercial
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-{{Series|Need for Speed: Shift}}
 '''Key points'''
 {{--}} No DLCs for the PC version. DLC content can still be accessed by modding the game, see [[#How to get DLC cars and tracks|How to get DLC cars and tracks]].
-{{--}} Origin version have a problem with DRM files. A crack or Paul.dll and winui.dll from legal Origin Medal of Honor 2010 is need to run.
+{{--}} The Origin version might have problems with DRM files. A No-CD Patch or Paul.dll and winui.dll from Origin Medal of Honor 2010 can help this.{{cn|date=September 2019}}
 '''General information'''
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 }}
 {{ii}} Steam's Origin key is stored in <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts\Need for Speed Shift\ergc</code>
-{{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/demo/2915/7/ Demo]
+{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/demo/2915/7/ Demo]
-==Essential improvements==
-===Patches===
-{{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2915/7/ Patch 1.1 and 1.2]
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
 Latest version is 1.0.2. It can be downloaded [http://akamai.cdn.ea.com/eadownloads/u/f/eagames/Need_For_Speed/SHIFT_PC_DAY2-EU-DVD.exe here] for European players, and [http://akamai.cdn.ea.com/eadownloads/u/f/eagames/Need_For_Speed/SHIFT_PC_NA-DVD.exe here] for American players.
+Mirror: [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2915/7/ Patch 1.1 and 1.2]
 ===Community overhaul===
-{{ii}} Requires you have previously patched the game to 1.0.2.
+{{ii}} Requires patch 1.0.2.
-{{ii}} Users of NoGripRacing forums, made a [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G3aVGxp5gRrzjVItD4MTzMPUUabhj4yU community patch] that fixes many of the bugs left in the game and improve driving experience. Remember to follow carefully the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180303141241/http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=242581 installation guide of Overhaul Mod].
+{{ii}} Users of NoGripRacing forums, made a [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G3aVGxp5gRrzjVItD4MTzMPUUabhj4yU community patch] that fixes many of the bugs left in the game and improves driving experience. Remember to follow carefully the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180303141241/http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=242581 installation guide of Overhaul Mod].
 ===Skip intro videos===
@@ Line 354: / Line 363: @@
 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Microstuttering on Windows 8===
-{{--}} NFS Shift will experience fps stuttering when running on Windows 8.{{cn|date=November 2015}}
+{{--}} NFS Shift might experience fps stuttering when running on Windows 8.{{cn|date=November 2015}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Windows compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows Vista (SP2).
 }}
-===Insanely slow loadings on Windows 10===
+===Insanely slow loading on Windows 10===
 {{--}} NFS Shift can experience extremely slow loadings when running on Windows 10.{{cn|date=November 2015}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Windows compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows Vista (SP2). Right click on icon and click on "troubleshoot compatibility".
@@ Line 410: / Line 417: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Install the DLC files|ref=<ref name="NoGripRacing Forum">[http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209094 NoGripRacing forum - DLC conversion link thread]</ref>|fix=
 #Install the NFS Shift 1.02 patch for your region.
-#Unpack your game with [https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/shift/tools/2908/nfs-shift-unpacker.html Shift unpacker].
+#Unpack the game with [https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/shift/tools/2908/nfs-shift-unpacker.html Shift unpacker].
 #Copy [http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/jsgme-mod-enabler.13803/ JSGME] to the installation folder. Run the executable and allow it to create the '''MODS''' folder.
-#Download the DLC files ([https://www.4shared.com/archive/W3f1OnEU/dlc_pack_by_qcm_full_155.html cars] and [http://www.mediafire.com/file/4d852amgxa0aa12/Exotic_DLC_Tracks_By_JDougNY_V1.30_FULL.rar tracks]) and extract them in the '''MODS''' folder.
+#Download the DLC files ([https://www.4shared.com/archive/W3f1OnEU/dlc_pack_by_qcm_full_155.html cars] and [https://www.mediafire.com/file/4d852amgxa0aa12/Exotic_DLC_Tracks_By_JDougNY_V1.30_FULL.rar tracks]) and extract them in the '''MODS''' folder.
 #Run JSGME again and click the right arrow button to install the DLC files.
-#Add '''-loose''' to your NFS Shift shortcut/launch options.
+#Add '''-loose''' to the NFS Shift shortcut/launch options.
 {{--}} All cars of the Team Racing Pack will become invisible. It is recommended to make another copy of the game.
 }}
@@ Line 421: / Line 428: @@
 #[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=805974411 Download Gamepad Icons].
 #Unpack '''"Gamepad buttons.zip"'''
-#Open your preferred button icons folder (PlayStation or XBox)
+#Open the preferred button icons folder (PlayStation or XBox)
 #Replace '''"Global.bff"''' in '''../Need for Speed Shift/UI/Textures''' with the '''"Global.bff"''' from the unpacked zip.
 #Launch the game. It should immediately be working in the main menu.

Developers

	Slightly Mad Studios
Publishers
	Electronic Arts
Engines
	Madness Engine
Release dates
Windows	September 15, 2009
Reception
Metacritic	83
IGDB	80
Taxonomy
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person, Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Racing
Vehicles	Automobile, Track racing
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Contemporary
Series	Need for Speed: Shift