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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground 2
 
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground 2
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|mobygames    = need-for-speed-underground-2
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed: Underground 2
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed: Underground 2
 
|winehq      = 2062
 
|winehq      = 2062
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Need for Speed}}
 
{{Series|Need for Speed}}
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}} |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. Has both a 2 CD and a DVD version. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} A compilation of the original Need for Speed: Underground, Underground 2 and Most Wanted is also available.
 
{{ii}} A compilation of the original Need for Speed: Underground, Underground 2 and Most Wanted is also available.
 +
{{ii}} [https://archive.org/details/NeedForSpeedUnderground2_201405 Demo]
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} [http://www.nfsplanet.com/nfs8_patch.php?lang=eng Patch 1.2]. Strongly recommended.
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1065-need-for-speed-undergound-2-patches/ Patch 1.2]. Strongly recommended.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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# Download [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSU2ExOpts/releases Need for Speed Underground 2 Extra Options].
 
# Download [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSU2ExOpts/releases Need for Speed Underground 2 Extra Options].
 
# Unpack the archive, go to <code>NFSU2 Extra Options\Main Files</code> folder and copy both <code>dinput8.dll</code> file and <code>scripts</code> folder into the installation folder.
 
# Unpack the archive, go to <code>NFSU2 Extra Options\Main Files</code> folder and copy both <code>dinput8.dll</code> file and <code>scripts</code> folder into the installation folder.
# Make sure that the option ''Unlock106AndCorsa'' in <code>scripts\NFSU2ExtraOptionsSettings.ini</code> is set to 1.
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# Make sure that the option ''UnlockRegionalCars'' in <code>scripts\NFSU2ExtraOptionsSettings.ini</code> is set to 1.
 
# Use the US executable to launch the game (even if you have the EU version), otherwise it may crash.{{CN|Is this realizations made with the old "switching way", still valid when using NFSU2ExOpts?}}
 
# Use the US executable to launch the game (even if you have the EU version), otherwise it may crash.{{CN|Is this realizations made with the old "switching way", still valid when using NFSU2ExOpts?}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\electronic arts\EA GAMES\Need for Speed Underground 2\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\EA Games\Need for Speed Underground 2\}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps</code> (<code>%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps</code> on 32-bit Windows).
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{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps</code> (32-bit Windows) or <code>%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps</code> (64-bit Windows).
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\NFS Underground 2\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\NFS Underground 2\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Image|NFSU2-video3.png|Advanced video settings}}
 
{{Image|NFSU2-video3.png|Advanced video settings}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-underground-2
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-underground-2
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix].
 
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] and [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/882 Ultrawide (21:9) Fix].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix].
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix].
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Rain particles are broken when running above 30 FPS.<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/405#issuecomment-383517813 NFSU2 colored lines along left and top edges · Issue #405 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack]</ref>
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS.
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Use [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/585 16:9 Safe Zone] to modify the offset values of the HUD elements.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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|controller support notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] to adjust deadzone.
 
|controller support notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] to adjust deadzone.
 
|full controller          = hackable
 
|full controller          = hackable
|full controller notes    = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix].
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|full controller notes    = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = true
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Button mappings will be all over the place, requiring manual remapping.
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
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|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]
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|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
 
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 
|button prompts notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] for Xbox/DualShock prompts.<br>Set in {{file|NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini}}
 
|button prompts notes      = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] for Xbox/DualShock prompts.<br>Set in {{file|NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini}}
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    = DirectInput controllers only.
 
|haptic feedback notes    = DirectInput controllers only.
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|separate volume notes    = Master, Menu Music, In-Game Music, Speech, Effects, Tires and Engine sliders available.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Menu Music, In-Game Music, Speech, Effects, Tires and Engine sliders available.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    = Only Stereo and Mono available.
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|surround sound notes    = Only Stereo and Mono available. Optimized for Dolby Pro Logic.
 
|subtitles                = unknown
 
|subtitles                = unknown
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes        = Although not advertised as such the game does support EAX, at least reverb effects, but without surround sound. It can be restored with ALchemy.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    = UK and US english
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Traditional Chinese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Korean
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    = Available [http://www.playground.ru/files/polnaya_rusifikatsiya_need_for_speed_underground_2_video_zvuk_tekst-56816/ here].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    = Available [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/need-for-speed-underground-2/ here].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = unknown
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|notes    =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Thai
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =  
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}}
  |fan notes =  
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Finnish
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|interface = unknown
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|audio    = false
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  |subtitles = unknown
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  |notes     = ( coming soon when i am ready... )
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play players    = 6
 
|lan play players    = 6
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
|lan play notes      =  
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|lan play notes      = 4 players in all modes; 6 players only in URL.
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = 4 players in all modes; 6 players only in URL.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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# Untick all but ONE of the CPUs
 
# Untick all but ONE of the CPUs
 
# Click OK
 
# Click OK
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=You can also set affinity automatically on launch by editing the shortcut to the game|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
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# Open shortcut properties
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# In the Target field paste this line: <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe /C CD /D "C:\Program Files (x86)\Need for Speed Underground 2\" && START /AFFINITY 1 SPEED2.EXE</code>
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# Make sure to modify the path to the game if necessary
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# Click apply
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# You may want to change the icon manually back to the game icon
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
# Open Properties from speed2.exe
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# Open Properties from SPEED2.EXE
 
# Go to Compatibility Tab
 
# Go to Compatibility Tab
 
# Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
 
# Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
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{{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
# Open Properties from speed2.exe
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# Open Properties from SPEED2.EXE
 
# Go to Compatibility Tab
 
# Go to Compatibility Tab
 
# Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
 
# Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
 
# Click OK
 
# Click OK
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Optionally is possible to disable vsync through video card settings, and keep Particle System on.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
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|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
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|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos 32-bit app      =
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|macos 64-bit app      =
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|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
 +
* [https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSU2HDReflections/releases NFSU2 HD Reflections] - Change resolution of reflections
 
* [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSU2ExOpts/releases Need for Speed Underground 2 Extra Options]
 
* [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSU2ExOpts/releases Need for Speed Underground 2 Extra Options]
* [http://www.nfscars.net/forums/topics/nfs-underground-1-amp-2/29518/1/ Dragozool's texture mod] - Many stuff retextured for a better looking city
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* [http://www.nfscars.net/forums/topics/need-for-speed-underground-2-retextured-v20-done/29518/ Dragozool's texture mod] - Many stuff retextured for a better looking city
* [http://www.nfscars.net/forums/topics/about-importing-custom-music-to-underground-2/43916/ NFS Underground 2 Music Importer] - Make possible to replace in-game tracks with user <code>.mp3</code> or <code>.wav</code>
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* [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/14210/ NFS Underground 2 Music Importer] - Makes it possible to replace in-game tracks with user <code>.mp3</code> or <code>.wav</code>
 
* [http://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/13894/ Visual Reputation Remover] - Progress through the career without having to decorate cars like a Christmas tree
 
* [http://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/13894/ Visual Reputation Remover] - Progress through the career without having to decorate cars like a Christmas tree
  

Revision as of 23:34, 28 January 2020

Need for Speed: Underground 2
Need for Speed: Underground 2 cover
Developers
EA Black Box[1]
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
EAGL 2
Release dates
Windows November 9, 2004
Need for Speed: Underground 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Need for Speed: Underground 2 on MobyGames
Need for Speed: Underground 2 on Wikipedia

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
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

General information

Need for Speed Wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. Has both a 2 CD and a DVD version.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A compilation of the original Need for Speed: Underground, Underground 2 and Most Wanted is also available.
Demo

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.2. Strongly recommended.

Skip intro videos

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\MOVIES\
  2. Delete or rename ealogo.vp6, FMVOpening.vp6, PSA.vp6, and THX_logo.vp6.

Disable regional lock

Allows playing with both EU and US exclusive cars at the same time.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download the missing cars.
  2. Download Need for Speed Underground 2 Extra Options.
  3. Unpack the archive, go to NFSU2 Extra Options\Main Files folder and copy both dinput8.dll file and scripts folder into the installation folder.
  4. Make sure that the option UnlockRegionalCars in scripts\NFSU2ExtraOptionsSettings.ini is set to 1.
  5. Use the US executable to launch the game (even if you have the EU version), otherwise it may crash.[citation needed]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed Underground 2\[Note 2]
Key bindings are stored in %COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps (32-bit Windows) or %COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps (64-bit Windows).

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\NFS Underground 2\

Video settings

General video settings
General video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings

Template:Video settings

Use 16:9 Safe Zone to modify the offset values of the HUD elements.

Field of view (FOV)

ThirteenAG's fix already comes with vertical FOV adjustment.
ReLOADeD or Hoodlum US crack is needed. Other versions won't work.[4]
FOV changer may not run on modern systems.[5]
Use FOV hack[citation needed]
  1. Download NFSU2 FOV changer
  2. Place the FOV changer in a handy folder, since you'll have to open it every time you start the game
  3. Adjust horizontal and vertical FOV

Windowed

Force windowed[citation needed]
  1. Download NFSU2 Extra Options.
  2. Extract the main files to the installation folder.
  3. Open NFSU2ExtraOptionsSettings.ini.
  4. Change WindowedMode = 0 to WindowedMode = 2 for bordered or WindowedMode = 1 for borderless.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings
Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
UK and US english
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Korean
Italian
Russian
Available here.
Polish
Available here.
Spanish
Thai
Finnish
( coming soon when i am ready... )

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Console versions only.
LAN play
6 4 players in all modes; 6 players only in URL.
Online play
6 4 players in all modes; 6 players only in URL.

Issues fixed

Custom bindings lost on game restart

Windows Vista and later lack a file needed for the game to remember custom mappings.
Download dimap.dll[citation needed]
  1. Download dimap.dll.
  2. Extract it into the installation folder.

Controller deadzone issues

Fix left stick deadzone[6]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's fix.
  2. Deadzone can be adjusted in NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini.

Random crashing on entering/exiting shops

Can be caused by multiple CPUs.
Set affinity for speed2.exe to use only 1 CPU[citation needed]
  1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+ Shift+Esc)
  2. Click "set Affinity..."
  3. Untick all but ONE of the CPUs
  4. Click OK
You can also set affinity automatically on launch by editing the shortcut to the game[citation needed]
  1. Open shortcut properties
  2. In the Target field paste this line: %WINDIR%\System32\cmd.exe /C CD /D "C:\Program Files (x86)\Need for Speed Underground 2\" && START /AFFINITY 1 SPEED2.EXE
  3. Make sure to modify the path to the game if necessary
  4. Click apply
  5. You may want to change the icon manually back to the game icon

Effects flicker (Windows 7 and 10)

Some effects, such as rain, car respawn effect or the nos flames, flicker or glitch. Otherwise, no issues.[citation needed]
Use compatibility mode[citation needed]
  1. Open Properties from SPEED2.EXE
  2. Go to Compatibility Tab
  3. Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
  4. Click OK

Particle system lags (Windows 10)

Particle system causes lag, mostly at start of races, turning it off gets rid of the issue.
Use compatibility mode[citation needed]
  1. Open Properties from SPEED2.EXE
  2. Go to Compatibility Tab
  3. Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
  4. Click OK
Optionally is possible to disable vsync through video card settings, and keep Particle System on.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Modifications

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 933 MHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon 7500
Nvidia GeForce 2
32 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
  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