Need for Speed Unbound is considered to be the latest installment in the game that has been interestingly launched. Because it presents an art style that looks more flashy than the previous installments. So what does this sector have? Here are 20 things you should know about Need for Speed Unbound and a new direction that is different from the previous one.
1. Developed by Criterion Games, the creators of Burnout and the former Need for Speed.
Originally from Need for Speed 2015, Payback and Heat were created by Ghost Games (now EA Gothenburg) in this installment, developed by Criterion Games that racing gamers are well known for.
For those of you who don’t know, Criterion Games is an EA game label that has previously contributed to the great racing series Burnout and Need for Speed, Hot Pursuit and most Wanted reboot. car for a long time It is considered to be certain that the game must come out with a certain quality standard.
2. The game is made with Frostbite Engine.
Need for Speed Unbound continues to be developed using the Frostbite Engine, which is the same engine used in Battlefield 2042, FIFA, and many other EA games.
Although Frostbite is a high-performance game engine, Can render environment scenes The characters are highly detailed. and presents realistic graphics But it’s also undeniable that Frostbite has a “bad reputation” for its complex implementation. As a result, some EA games such as Mass Effect Andromeda and Battlefield 2042 have had performance issues. because this engine has arrived
However, since Need for Speed Unbound has been developing for almost 3 years, we are confident that the game must be ready to a certain extent.
3. New art style Mix of cartoons and realism.
The Need for Speed series has been facing an identity crisis for a very long time, even though the game is famous for its customization system. And the arcade-style driving, including the Heat, is starting to return to the way it should be. After two consecutive bad responses, but overall, EA still needs to do more homework on how to differentiate NFS from the locals.
for that reason That’s why Need for Speed Unbound is turning to an art style that combines cartoonishness and realism, something NFS games have never done before. The characters will have a cartoon shape, the effect around the car and the smoke from the wheels are street art, except for the car models, and the scenes will also focus on realistic visual work.
The new approach of Need for Speed Unbound has a positive response. and people don’t like to mix with each other which is normal Because the preference of art is a matter of personal taste. There is no right or wrong. Even so, the game is considered to have created an interesting trend. Because it is clearly a presentation that looks strange from the previous NFS game.
4. The car’s image customization is still full.
car image customization system An indispensable feature in the Need for Speed family of games, of course, the system makes a comeback in Unbound with seemingly refined customization options. More variety than previous games
5. Car effects can be turned on-off as you like.
Not every gamer will appreciate the effect around the car. and cartoon-style art for a variety of reasons, from taking the realism out of the art style, obscuring vision effects, and much more, that some people expect that the effects in the game will can be turned on and off
Recently, EA and Criterion Games have confirmed that Players can turn on-off effects around the car as needed. By removing the parts in the car mode and revealed in the gameplay video that some effects Can also be unlocked by completing various challenges.
6. The first time in Need for Speed that the front and rear grilles can be removed.
For the first time in Need for Speed, players can remove the front grille – the rear of the car. which the removal of such parts It allows us to see the parts inside the car more clearly. including reducing weight to make the car lighter as well (But it is unclear whether the removal of the part Does it affect driving?)
7. Setting in Lakeshore City
The world of Need for Speed Unbound is set against the backdrop of the Lakeshore City-inspired town. and has a prototype from Chicago, USA.
In front of Lakeshore City is a peaceful city that is pleasant to live in. but behind the scenes It is a gathering place for many underground racers who come to this city. to build a reputation for himself In the beginning, players will have the first Safe House called “Rydell’s Rydes”, which is an entire house for refurbishing their favorite cars. and the source of escape from the police at the same time
8. The game world is still alternating between day and night.
Like the previous Need for Speed sectors. Players can choose to race cars during the night. or during the daytime but even then There is no confirmation that this game will use the same day-night system as Heat, which will have to wait for more details from the team.
9. There is a cross-play system. Play games with everyone from many platforms.
Need for Speed Unbound supports cross-play between PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S starting day one. This means that playing Multiplayer mode guarantees that gamers will almost always be facing off against multiple platform opponents. No more lonely games
10. The game will support long term.
EA and Criterion Games promise Need for Speed Unbound will have Post-Launch Content, adding new content periodically after the game’s release. Including the support of the game in the long term. We expect this game to stop supporting as quickly as Heat, which only lasts 7 months.
11. There are a total of 143 cars to drive.
The game development team has confirmed that in Need for Speed Unbound there are 143 cars to drive (not counting DLC), including teen-loving Japanese sports cars, high-performance sedans, and high-performance sedans. Both luxurious and powerful, a unique kult car. including the dream supercar that every car can be customized according to the needs of the players
The gamers can view the list of all cars at Need for Speed official website
12. No Toyota, Audi or Hyundai on launch day.
Unfortunately, Toyota hasn’t returned to Need for Speed for some reason. It’s supposed to be related to the illegal racing game theme. which is what Toyota doesn’t really want to support it.
however It’s worth noting that the Audi and Hyundai cars that appear in all NFS titles are not showing up in this game. It’s possible that Toyota, Audi and Hyundai will either return to the game via DLC or leave the game permanently.
13. Singleplayer is content to become the ultimate racer.
The plot of the Need for Speed Unbound game centers on “you” entering the underground racing world. Climbing from a “newbie” racer to a professional racer and win the grandest street racing race like “The Grand” andGet back a stolen car from a robbery.
Of course, participating in The Grand will have to go through a lot of proof. Whether racing for first place, escaping from being chased by the authorities. and overcome arrogant rivals
14. THE POLICE STILL IS A TROUBLESHOOTING TO HAVE THE FUN.
Feasts will always be interrupted by the peacekeepers. They will appear regularly during matches. Which is the duty of the player to escape from the police by various means, which if not successful. Then prepare to sleep in Santee. and can be fined heavily
15. Heat Level system is back again.
Heat Level from the previous game has returned in this installment. For those of you who don’t know, Heat Level is like GTA’s Wanted Level, where the longer the police chase, the longer it gets. The police will be even more brutal. Since changing the car to be more efficient and durable, began to use accessories. or use a helicopter to track movement That guarantees that the police will never let you adrift easily.
16. Get a real rapper with a real voice. with your favorite car in the game
One of the main characters in Need for Speed Unbound is A$AP Rocky, a famous real-life rapper who takes on a challenge-loving racer. and high speed which he did not appear in the game, only the image but comes with a favorite car like Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo, a heavily decorated 4-door sedan that looks like a race car used to try the Motorsport arena.
17. Brodinski made the game’s soundtrack.
Nearly all of Need for Speed Unbound’s soundtracks were composed by producer Brodinski, who will bring Techno and Trap songs to truly represent Lakeshore City’s underground racing culture.
18. Release date
Need for Speed Unbound is scheduled for release across all platforms on December 2 this year on PC (Steam, Origin, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 (PlayStation Store), and Xbox Series X/S (Xbox Store).
19. Doesn’t install old-generation game consoles.
Bad news for some gamers, as EA has confirmed that Need for Speed Unbound will only be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with no plans for older consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
However, the bad news also has some good news since the game is only available for newer consoles. It means that Need for Speed Unbound is a fully Next-Gen game. can show off its performance with full graphics Because there is no need to make games in case of old console games anymore
20. Different Edition Game Styles
Need for Speed Unbound releases the game in two formats: Standard Edition, priced at 1,899 baht, and Palace Edition, priced at 2,199 baht.
The Standard Edition includes only the base game, while the Palace Edition includes four “Custom Cars” (one of which is a VW Golf GTI), Gassy Driving Effect, Mashman Decals and License Plates, poses. with a special artwork banner and a Clothing Pack inside consisting of 20 sets
Additionally, those who pre-order the game will receive a free Driving Effect, License Plate, Banner Artwork and Sticker, and $150,000 Bank for Multiplayer mode.