We already largely knew what was coming, but today EA and developers Criterion and Codemasters Cheshire revealed Need for Speed Unbound. As indicated by recent leaks, the game features a new slick anime-influenced aesthetic with cell-shaded characters, neon-clad cars, and an open-world playground modeled after Chicago named Lakeshore City. It’s understandable if you’re feeling a bit skeptical, but the game looks pretty slick in action, so do check out the debut trailer, below.
In an interview with IGN, Criterion promises Need for Speed Unbound will deliver some nice features like 4K/60fps racing and crossplay for its connected online world, although don’t worry, you can also play offline. The game will feature a totally overhauled physics system, with Criterion promising something closer to sim racing games in terms of detail. You can also look forward to a story mode, with a cast of fully formed characters. Need to know more? Here are the game’s key features…
Race against time, outsmart the cops, and take on weekly qualifiers to reach The Grand, Lakeshore’s ultimate street racing challenge. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides and light up the streets with your style and a vibrant global soundtrack that bumps in every corner of the world.
The World is Your Canvas – Graffiti comes to life with an all-new, unique visual style that blends elements of the freshest street art with the most realistic looking cars in Need for Speed history. Access a new toolkit of high-energy visual and sound effects to express your driving skills, including Burst Nitrous, a new boost tactic that delivers a dizzying rush of speed.
Race to the Top – To get to the top, you gotta take risks. Choose how and when to put it all on the line, pulling huge drifts, outdriving the cops, or placing side bets with your own earnings against rival racers. Time is money, so find the fastest way to earn enough cash to enter the weekly qualifiers and make it to Lakeshore’s ultimate race, The Grand.
Run these Streets – The more you race, the more you build heat. While the cops pile on the pressure, you make tactical decisions using new escape mechanics. Do you outrun the cops, battle them head on, or hide out in Lakeshore’s underground? Run these streets and you’ll reap the rewards.
Express Yourself – Show off the latest fits and express yourself through your ride with the cleanest tags and driving effects to represent your personal style. Transform your car with unique wraps and cutaways, and stunt on the competition with customizable win poses.
And here’s the game’s car list…
Acura NSX
Acura RSX-S
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Aston Martin DB5
Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Aston Martin DB11
Aston Martin Vulcan
BMW M3
BMW M3 Evolution II
BMW X6 M
BMW M3
BMW M5
BMW Z4 M40i
BMW M4 Coupe
BMW M2 Competition
BMW M1 1981 Excalibur
BMW i8 Coupe
BMW M4 GTS
BMW M3 Convertible (E92)
BMW M4 Convertible
BMW i8 Roadster
Bugatti Chiron Sport
Buick Grand National
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup 1965
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2013
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Chevrolet Bel Air 1955
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
Dodge Challenger SRT8
Dodge Charger R/T 1969
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Ferrari LaFerrari
Ferrari
Ferrari Testarossa Coupé 1984
Ferrari 488 GTB
Ferrari F40
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari 488 Pista
Ferrari FXX-K Evo
Ferrari 458 Spider 2011
Ford F-150 Raptor
Ford Mustang GT
Ford GT
Ford Mustang BOSS 302 1969
Ford Mustang 1965
Ford Mustang Foxbody 1990
Ford Crown Victoria 2008 Excalibur
Ford Focus RS
Ford F-150 Raptor Legends Edition
Ford Mustang GT Convertible (Facelift)
Honda Civic Type-R
Honda Civic Type-R
Honda NSX Type-R
Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition
Infiniti Q60S
Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
Jaguar F-Type R Convertible
Koenigsegg Regera
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4
Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2
Lamborghini Aventador S
Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Lamborghini Murciélago SV
Lamborghini Urus
Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Coupe
Lamborghini Diablo SV
Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Spyder
Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster
Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Roadster
Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder
Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR
Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab Pickup
Lotus Exige S
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R
Mazda MX5
Mazda RX-8 Spirit R (R3)
Mazda MX5
McLaren P1
McLaren F1
McLaren 570S
McLaren 570S Spider
McLaren 600LT
McLaren P1 GTR
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe
Mercedes-AMG G 63
Mercedes-AMG GT
Mercedes-AMG A 45
Mercedes-AMG GT R
Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Convertible
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Mercury Cougar
Mini John Cooper Works Countryman
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
Nissan GT-R Premium
Nissan Skyline GT-R V·Spec
Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition
Nissan Silvia K’s
Nissan Z Prototype
Nissan Silvia Spec-R Aero
Nissan Skyline GT-R V·Spec
Nissan 350Z
Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R
Nissan Fairlady 240ZG
Nissan 180SX Type X
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Nissan GT-R Nismo
Pagani Huayra BC
Plymouth Cuda
Polestar Polestar 1 2020
Pontiac Firebird 1977
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 1973
Porsche 918 Spyder
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Porsche 911 Carrera S
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Porsche Panamera Turbo
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series
Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Convertible
Porsche Cayman GT4
SRT Viper GTS
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Subaru BRZ Premium
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Volkswagen Beetle 1963
Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo 242DL 1975
Volvo Amazon P130
Pre-orders for Need for Speed Unbound are open now. Everyone who puts their money down will get a bonus driving effect, license plate, banner artwork, and $150k of “Bank,” the game’s in-game multiplayer currency. You can also grab the “Palace Edition” for $80, which includes the following extra items:
4 new Custom Cars
New gassy Driving Effects
Mashman decals and license plate
Exclusive character pose and banner
Special clothing pack containing 20 unique items
Artwork
Need for Speed Unbound drifts onto PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5 on December 2.
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