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Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed Unbound"

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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 2, 2022}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 2, 2022}}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-unbound|79}}
 
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Boost, Unlock }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Need for Speed }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Need for Speed }}
 
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|steam appid side = 1958731, 2055280, 2057870, 2057880, 2075010, 2298540
 
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|gogcom id    =  
 
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|lutris      =  
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|mobygames    = need-for-speed-unbound
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|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed Unbound
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed Unbound
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:open world}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Criterion Games|Criterion Games]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the twenty-fifth entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series.
  
 
|release history  = The game's ''Palace Edition'' was released on November 29, 2022, with a global release on December 2, 2022.
 
|release history  = The game's ''Palace Edition'' was released on November 29, 2022, with a global release on December 2, 2022.
  
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|current state    =
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|current state    = The game received its first massive update '''Volume 2''' which fixed tons of issues such as save file corruption, freezes/crashes, number of graphical and audio issues, improved UI/UX and more.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/news/under-the-hood-vol2-update|title=VOL. 2 PATCH NOTES|date=2023-03-21}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | need-for-speed-unbound | unknown | {{store link|Epic Games Store|need-for-speed-unbound--palace-edition|Palace Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | need-for-speed-unbound | Epic Games Launcher, Origin | {{store link|Epic Games Store|need-for-speed-unbound--palace-edition|Palace Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Palace Edition also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1846380 | Steam, Origin | Palace Edition also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. Palace Edition also available.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1846380 | Steam, Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. Palace Edition also available. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin||Denuvo}}.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
 
{{Monetization
 
{{Monetization
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|cross-game bonus      = Having played [[Need for Speed Heat]] will add a custom McLaren F1 into garage and an additional $250,000 of bank into Lakeshore Online account.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/news/under-the-hood-vol4-update|title=Need for Speed™ Unbound: Under the Hood — VOL. 4 UPDATE|date=2023-08-18}}</ref>
 
|ad-supported          =  
 
|ad-supported          =  
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|dlc                    = Free content updates will be planned for the game.<ref name="IGN"/>
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|dlc                    = DLC includes new cars, customization, clothing, driving effects and other items.
 
|expansion pack        =  
 
|expansion pack        =  
 
|freeware              =  
 
|freeware              =  
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|sponsored              =  
 
|sponsored              =  
 
|subscription          =  
 
|subscription          =  
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play|EA Play]] (EA App only).
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Microtransactions===
 
===Microtransactions===
 
{{Microtransactions
 
{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =  
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|boost              = EA Play members receive the BMW M3 GTR Legends Edition (2005) , Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec (1993), Nissan 180SX, Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021), Mercury Cougar (1967) vehicles both in singleplayer and multiplayer modes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/en-gb/ea-play/member-benefits#upcoming-rewards|title=EA Play - EA Video Game Membership - EA Official Site|date=2024-01-20}}</ref>
 
|cosmetic            =  
 
|cosmetic            =  
 
|currency            =  
 
|currency            =  
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row | Palace Edition Upgrade | Upgrades the standard game to Palace Edition. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Keys to the Map | Reveals all collectibles and activities and unlocks the "Fury & Zen" clothing pack. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Vol.6 Premium Speed Pass | Grants access to Audi RS 6 Avant (2020) and its bodykits, along with 3 Rare Custom versions of the new Audis, and more. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Vol.3 Customs Pack | Unlocks 3 Custom Builds for the VW Golf GTI Clubsport, Volvo 242DL and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Vol.4 Customs Pack | Unlocks Eddie’s NISSAN Skyline GT-R V-spec from NFS Underground, Rachel’s NISSAN 350Z from NFS Underground 2 and Joe’s Polestar 1 from NFS Heat | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Vol.5 Customs Pack | Unlocks 3 Custom Builds for the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (2017), BMW i8 Coupe (2018) and Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe (2018). | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Robojets Swag Pack | Unlocks a Legendary Custom for the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R, a clothing pack, driving effects and other items. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack | Unlocks a Legendary Custom for the Mercedes-AMG G 63, a clothing pack, a driving effect and other items. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Ford Mustang GT Legendary Custom Pack | Unlocked a Legendary Custom for the Ford Mustang GT and a 10-level Speed Pass boost. <br>DLC removed from store since August 12, 2023 and later superseded by <i>Vol.3 Catch-Up Pack</i>| Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack | Unlocked a Legendary Custom for the Lotus Exige S and a 10-level Speed Pass boost. <br>DLC removed from store since October 12, 2023 and later superseded by <i>Vol.4 Catch-Up Pack</i> | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Volkswagen Beetle (1963) Legendary Custom Pack | Unlocked a Legendary Custom for the Volkswagen Beetle (1963) and a 10-level Speed Pass boost. <br>DLC removed from store since February 27, 2024 and later superseded by <i>Vol.5 Catch-Up Pack</i> | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Trick or Street Swag Pack | Unlocks a Legendary Custom for the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman '17, a clothing pack, a driving effect and other items. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Vol.3 Catch-Up Pack | Unlocks items from Volume 3 Speed Pass, including the Ford Mustang GT Legendary Custom | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Vol.4 Catch-Up Pack | Unlocks items from Volume 4 Speed Pass, including the Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row | Vol.5 Catch-Up Pack | Unlocks items from Volume 5 Speed Pass, including the Volkswagen Beetle Legendary Custom  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
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|origin                    = true
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|origin notes              = All cloud sync goes through a linked EA account<br>Lakeshore Online progress is separate from your singleplayer progress.
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|origin notes              = All cloud sync goes through a linked EA account<br>Lakeshore Online progress is separate from singleplayer progress within one account.
 
|steam cloud              = false
 
|steam cloud              = false
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud                = unknown
 
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|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay. Story cutscenes seem to be {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fearfulwarpii|date=2022-11-30|comment=Tested with [[:File:NFS Unbound Intro Cutscene 1920x1017.png|the intro cutscene]] at 1920x1017 (game is maximized in windowed mode on a 1080p monitor)}}</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay, centered HUD. Story cutscenes seem to be {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fearfulwarpii|date=2022-11-30|comment=Tested with [[:File:NFS Unbound Intro Cutscene 1920x1017.png|the intro cutscene]] at 1920x1017 (game is maximized in windowed mode on a 1080p monitor)}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Also supports '''Dynamic Resolution Scaling''' and static resolution scale.
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Also supports '''Dynamic Resolution Scaling''' and static resolution scale.
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|anisotropic notes          = '''Texture Filtering'''
 
|anisotropic notes          = '''Texture Filtering'''
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]]{{note|When enabling upscaling, the menu option for anti-aliasing locks to [[TAA]] visually, which is most likely a bug as upscaling replaces game's [[TAA]] with its own anti-aliasing solution. It should in the menu thus visually lock to "off".<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-30|comment=Checked with video and discussed with others on Discord.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyS1ydUHmbY|title=Need For Speed Unbound Ultra Settings 4K <nowiki>| RTX 4090 |</nowiki> i9 13900K 6GHz - YouTube|date=2022-11-30}}</ref>}} and [[FXAA]]. [[SSAA]] through '''Resolution Scale''' option.
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|antialiasing notes        = Off, [[TAA]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyS1ydUHmbY|title=Need For Speed Unbound Ultra Settings 4K <nowiki>| RTX 4090 |</nowiki> i9 13900K 6GHz - YouTube|date=2022-11-30}}}}</ref> and [[FXAA]]. [[SSAA]] through '''Resolution Scale''' option.
 
|upscaling                  = true
 
|upscaling                  = true
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|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2.4, DLSS 3, FSR 2.2
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|upscaling tech            = DLSS 3.1.11, FSR 2.2, XeSS 1.1
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|upscaling notes            = <ref name="PC Enhancements Post">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1846380/view/3520155036574209220|title=Need for Speed Unbound PC Experience|date=2022-11-30}}</ref>{{note|DLSS 2.4 is confirmed through the presence of the {{file|nvngx_dlss.dll}} which holds a file version of <code>'''2.4'''.12.0</code><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fearfulwarpii|date=2022-11-29}}</ref>}}
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|upscaling notes            =  
 
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = <ref name="PC Enhancements Post" />
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|120 fps notes              = <ref name="PC Enhancements Post">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1846380/view/3520155036574209220|title=Need for Speed Unbound PC Experience|date=2022-11-30}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr notes                  = HDR10.<ref name="PC Enhancements Post" />
 
|hdr notes                  = HDR10.<ref name="PC Enhancements Post" />
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
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|dualshock 4 notes        = DualSense support currently suffers from [[#Issues while using DualSense controller|issues the developers are aware of]].<ref name="Known Issues">{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Need-for-Speed-Unbound-Known-Issues/td-p/12093748|title=Need for Speed™ Unbound - Known Issues|date=2022-12-01}}</ref>
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Via Steam Input DualSense support currently suffers from [[#Issues while using DualSense controller|issues the developers are aware of]].<ref name="Known Issues">{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Need-for-Speed-Unbound-Known-Issues/td-p/12093748|title=Need for Speed™ Unbound - Known Issues|date=2022-12-01}}</ref>
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
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|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = [https://www.nexusmods.com/needforspeedunbound/mods/156 Use this mod.]
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = Wired, Wireless adapter
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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  |interface = true
 
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  |notes    =  
 
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  |notes    =  
 
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = hackable
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2968404009 download].
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  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
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==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{ii}} Upon first launch, the game presents you with an option to enable auto-sign in (for online features); the whole game can be played offline, unlike the predecessor ''[[Need for Speed Heat|Heat]]'' where you needed to have an active Internet connection all the time to sync progress.
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{{ii}} Upon first launch, the game presents you with an option to enable auto-sign in (for online features); the whole game can be played offline.
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
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|local play          = unknown
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
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|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
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|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
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|dedicated notes    =  
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|dedicated notes    = Hosted by developer.
 
|self-hosting      =  
 
|self-hosting      =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
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{{ii}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Need-for-Speed-Unbound-Known-Issues/td-p/12093748 List of official known issues].
 
{{ii}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Need-for-Speed-Unbound-Known-Issues/td-p/12093748 List of official known issues].
  
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===Flashing/blinking display while playing game on Nvidia RTX 4090===
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===Flashing/blinking display while playing on Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU===
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{{Fixbox|description=[https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5411/?=&linkId=100000163736896 Update the NVIDIA GPU firmware of the RTX 4090]|ref=<ref name="Known Issues"/>|fix=
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===Issues while using DualSense controller===
 
===Issues while using DualSense controller===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround: use [[Controller:DualSense#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]]|ref=<ref name="Known Issues"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround: use [[Controller:DualSense#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]]|ref=<ref name="Known Issues"/>|fix=

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Need for Speed Unbound
Need for Speed Unbound cover
Developers
Criterion Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Frostbite 3[1][Note 1]
Release dates
Windows December 2, 2022
Reception
Metacritic 73
OpenCritic 76
IGDB 79
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Boost, Unlock
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing, Open world
Vehicles Automobile, Street racing
Art styles Realistic, Stylized
Themes Contemporary, North America
Series Need for Speed
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Need for Speed Unbound on IGDB
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Need for Speed Unbound on Wikipedia
⤏ 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

Need for Speed Unbound is a singleplayer and multiplayer open world racing game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is the twenty-fifth entry in the Need for Speed series.

The game's Palace Edition was released on November 29, 2022, with a global release on December 2, 2022.

The game received its first massive update Volume 2 which fixed tons of issues such as save file corruption, freezes/crashes, number of graphical and audio issues, improved UI/UX and more.[3]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Origin
 Palace Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
 Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Included with EA Play. Palace Edition also available.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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Origin
 Included with EA Play (Steam). Palace Edition also available.
Windows
All versions require Origin and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

Version differences

Standard Edition only contains the base game.
Palace Edition includes the base game plus 4 exclusive cars, gassy driving effects, Mashman decals and license plate, exclusive character pose and banner artwork and exclusive clothing pack containing 20 items. It also granted access to the game 3 days prior to the full release date.
All pre-orders grant a driving effect, license plate, banner artwork and sticker and $150,000 Bank for multiplayer use.

Monetization

Type Notes
Cross-game bonus Having played Need for Speed Heat will add a custom McLaren F1 into garage and an additional $250,000 of bank into Lakeshore Online account.[4]
DLC DLC includes new cars, customization, clothing, driving effects and other items.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play (EA App only).

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost EA Play members receive the BMW M3 GTR Legends Edition (2005) , Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec (1993), Nissan 180SX, Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021), Mercury Cougar (1967) vehicles both in singleplayer and multiplayer modes.[5]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Palace Edition Upgrade Upgrades the standard game to Palace Edition.
Windows
Keys to the Map Reveals all collectibles and activities and unlocks the "Fury & Zen" clothing pack.
Windows
Vol.6 Premium Speed Pass Grants access to Audi RS 6 Avant (2020) and its bodykits, along with 3 Rare Custom versions of the new Audis, and more.
Windows
Vol.3 Customs Pack Unlocks 3 Custom Builds for the VW Golf GTI Clubsport, Volvo 242DL and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
Windows
Vol.4 Customs Pack Unlocks Eddie’s NISSAN Skyline GT-R V-spec from NFS Underground, Rachel’s NISSAN 350Z from NFS Underground 2 and Joe’s Polestar 1 from NFS Heat
Windows
Vol.5 Customs Pack Unlocks 3 Custom Builds for the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (2017), BMW i8 Coupe (2018) and Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe (2018).
Windows
Robojets Swag Pack Unlocks a Legendary Custom for the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R, a clothing pack, driving effects and other items.
Windows
Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack Unlocks a Legendary Custom for the Mercedes-AMG G 63, a clothing pack, a driving effect and other items.
Windows
Ford Mustang GT Legendary Custom Pack Unlocked a Legendary Custom for the Ford Mustang GT and a 10-level Speed Pass boost.
DLC removed from store since August 12, 2023 and later superseded by Vol.3 Catch-Up Pack
Windows
Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack Unlocked a Legendary Custom for the Lotus Exige S and a 10-level Speed Pass boost.
DLC removed from store since October 12, 2023 and later superseded by Vol.4 Catch-Up Pack
Windows
Volkswagen Beetle (1963) Legendary Custom Pack Unlocked a Legendary Custom for the Volkswagen Beetle (1963) and a 10-level Speed Pass boost.
DLC removed from store since February 27, 2024 and later superseded by Vol.5 Catch-Up Pack
Windows
Trick or Street Swag Pack Unlocks a Legendary Custom for the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman '17, a clothing pack, a driving effect and other items.
Windows
Vol.3 Catch-Up Pack Unlocks items from Volume 3 Speed Pass, including the Ford Mustang GT Legendary Custom
Windows
Vol.4 Catch-Up Pack Unlocks items from Volume 4 Speed Pass, including the Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom
Windows
Vol.5 Catch-Up Pack Unlocks items from Volume 5 Speed Pass, including the Volkswagen Beetle Legendary Custom
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Need For Speed(TM) Unbound\settings
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1846380/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Need For Speed(TM) Unbound\SaveGame
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1846380/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Origin
All cloud sync goes through a linked EA account
Lakeshore Online progress is separate from singleplayer progress within one account.
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+ gameplay, centered HUD. Story cutscenes seem to be pillarboxed.[6]
4K Ultra HD
Also supports Dynamic Resolution Scaling and static resolution scale.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Texture Filtering
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Off, TAA[7] and FXAA. SSAA through Resolution Scale option.
High-fidelity upscaling
DLSS 3.1, FSR 2.2, XeSS 1.1
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
[8]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
HDR10.[8]
Ray tracing (RT)
Color blind mode
Deuteranopia, Tritanopia and Protanopia.
Some options require a full game restart to apply.

Input

General control settings
General control settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse actually isn't used in gameplay, but is used in inspection of car or player models.
Mouse input in menus
The keyboard/controller is used to navigate the menu.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Uses presets
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Via Steam Input DualSense support currently suffers from issues the developers are aware of.[9]
PlayStation button prompts
Use this mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter)
Generic/other controllers
Steering Wheels[8]
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
[10]
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • Keybinds 1

  • Keybinds 2

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Car, Speech, Effects, UI, Cop scanner and Music volumes can be adjusted.[10]
Under Music Master Volume, the volumes for Garage music, Event music, Open world music and Pursuit music can be adjusted, and option Free roam music available to control when music plays while in free roam.
Surround sound
[8]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Many licensed songs from artists feature in the soundtrack.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Fan translation, download.
Spanish

Network

Upon first launch, the game presents you with an option to enable auto-sign in (for online features); the whole game can be played offline.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
Lakeshore Online, supports cross-play with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[10]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Dedicated
Hosted by developer.

Issues unresolved

List of official known issues.

Flashing/blinking display while playing on Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU

Update motherboard system BIOS[9]

Issues while using DualSense controller

Workaround: use DS4Windows[9]
Developers are aware of the issue. No official word on an upcoming fix.
Disable DS4Windows after playing to avoid unanticipated conflicts with other programs.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12 [8]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-8600
AMD Ryzen 5 2600		 Intel Core i7-8700
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
AMD Radeon RX 570
DirectX 12 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070
AMD Radeon RX 5700
8 GB of VRAM
Other Broadband Internet connection
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Engine version is 2021-2.3 - close to Battlefield 2042's[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Exclusive: Need for Speed Unbound Has Finally Been Revealed, And It Looks Very Different - last accessed on 2022-10-06
    "Titled Need for Speed Unbound, Criterion's long-awaited return to the racing scene will utilize new-gen consoles and the Frostbite Engine to deliver 4K 60fps visuals in a free-roaming open world called Lakeshore."
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Fearfulwarpii on 2022-11-29
    in Info_Win64_retail.BuildSettings
  3. ↑ VOL. 2 PATCH NOTES - last accessed on 2023-03-21
  4. ↑ Need for Speed™ Unbound: Under the Hood — VOL. 4 UPDATE - last accessed on 2023-08-18
  5. ↑ EA Play - EA Video Game Membership - EA Official Site - last accessed on 2024-01-20
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Fearfulwarpii on 2022-11-30
    Tested with the intro cutscene at 1920x1017 (game is maximized in windowed mode on a 1080p monitor)
  7. ↑ Need For Speed Unbound Ultra Settings 4K | RTX 4090 | i9 13900K 6GHz - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-11-30}}
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Need for Speed Unbound PC Experience - last accessed on 2022-11-30
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Need for Speed™ Unbound - Known Issues - last accessed on 2022-12-01
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Need for Speed™ Unbound: Under the Hood GET READY TO RACE Everything you need to know to get ready for launch. - last accessed on 2022-11-23