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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 | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | |strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = need-for-speed-underground-2 | ||
|wikipedia = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | |wikipedia = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | ||
|winehq = 2062 | |winehq = 2062 | ||
+ | |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| | + | {{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}} [ | + | {{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 '' | + | # 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/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\EA Games\Need for Speed Underground 2\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in | + | {{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=== | ||
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{{Image|NFSU2-video3.png|Advanced video settings}} | {{Image|NFSU2-video3.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |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]. | + | |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 = | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{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] | + | |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 = | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = Button mappings will be all over the place, requiring manual remapping. | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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. | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |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. | + | |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 = | + | |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 = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = UK and US english | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Available [http://www.playground.ru/files/polnaya_rusifikatsiya_need_for_speed_underground_2_video_zvuk_tekst-56816/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Available [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/need-for-speed-underground-2/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Thai | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{L10n/switch |
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = unknown | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | + | |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 = | + | |online play notes = 4 players in all modes; 6 players only in URL. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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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= | {{Fixbox|description=You can also set affinity automatically on launch by editing the shortcut to the game|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= | ||
# Open shortcut properties | # Open shortcut properties | ||
− | # In the Target field paste this line: <code> | + | # 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> |
# Make sure to modify the path to the game if necessary | # Make sure to modify the path to the game if necessary | ||
# Click apply | # Click apply | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |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/ | + | * [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 |
− | * [ | + | * [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
Developers | |
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EA Black Box[1] | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 9, 2004 |
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 |
General information
Availability
- 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] |
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Disable regional lock
- Allows playing with both EU and US exclusive cars at the same time.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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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 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
- 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] |
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[6] |
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Random crashing on entering/exiting shops
- Can be caused by multiple CPUs.
Set affinity for speed2.exe to use only 1 CPU[citation needed] |
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You can also set affinity automatically on launch by editing the shortcut to the game[citation needed] |
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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] |
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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] |
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- 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
- NFSU2 HD Reflections - Change resolution of reflections
- Need for Speed Underground 2 Extra Options
- Dragozool's texture mod - Many stuff retextured for a better looking city
- NFS Underground 2 Music Importer - Makes it possible to replace in-game tracks with user
.mp3
or.wav
- Visual Reputation Remover - Progress through the career without having to decorate cars like a Christmas tree
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Need for Speed Underground 2 - EA Games - last accessed on 2017-04-04
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Tested by Mirh
- ↑ http://i.imgur.com/UPgKKpf.png
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-09