Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC

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PostNeed for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by jawa_ » Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:04 pm

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Title Need for Speed Unbound
Platform PS5, Xbox Series, PC
Publisher Electronic Arts
Developer Criterion
Release December 2022

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I picked this up on PS5 in the PlayStation Store sale. Very early days but I do like the stylish presentation and the general feel so far.

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by Preezy » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:04 pm

I hope I'm not the only one that thought this said Need for Speed: Underground and got all excited about a remaster :(

Glad you're enjoying it so far, jawa, be sure to share some pics of your rides!

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by jawa_ » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:46 pm

Preezy wrote:...Glad you're enjoying it so far, jawa, be sure to share some pics of your rides!

Ta, Preezy! I'd read/watched a few reviews and opinions and I'd been a little unsure; mainly around the style aspect. But I'm into it - so far, the car effects are cool, the main graphics are terrific, the characters are fun and the music is great.

I'm well off the pace of the rap scene nowdays and I'm not a huge fan of the fast-paced rap that appears to be common now, but the few tracks I've heard so far have been really good. I'd not even heard of ASAP Rocky but he has been neat; using more of the laid-back rap style that I prefer.

Still very early times, though - I've played about forty minutes and a lot of that was in the character creator :lol: . My character has cool hair, a beard, shades and is rocking a mix of Palace (not Crystal but a brand of British-designed clothing, I believe!) and Puma gear. Even though my driving is terrible, I'm looking good doing it! ;) :lol: .

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by jawa_ » Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:46 pm



"Vol 3" update releases on 20 June and looks very stylish; new cars, new designs and additional challenges.

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by jawa_ » Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:00 pm

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The Need for Speed team is celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary with another year of live service content for its most recent release, Unbound.

"Our vision is that through our second year of live service, you can, for the first time, begin to play the ultimate NFS experience in one place. Your feedback and gameplay will help shape the future of this iconic franchise. As you play, we will be listening, observing and reacting to the things you want to see and those you don't," Criterion said.

First, the team will add four new "volumes" of content in the coming year. Launched every few months, these will include "exciting themed updates, with at least one new major mode added to each volume". There will also be more events, challenges and ranks to earn.

The studio also plans to release "at least two" new fully-customisable cars as part of the Speed Pass. "And when we say cars, we mean cars in the NFS sense, like no one else creates," Criterion said. "We aren't just talking base models here and stock paint there; we are talking cars that come with fully customisable body kits with a myriad of interchangeable parts so you can tweak your ride just the way you want it."

Criterion said it would also focus on the most-requested bug fixes and other improvements from its community.

A new premium track will be added to the Speed Pass from Volume Six. This, Criterion said, will give players "instant access" to one one of Need for Speed's "hot new vehicles" and unlock the ability to earn all its customisation content.

"Refining our Speed Pass this way is how we can keep delivering unique new content and gameplay to you through a more simplified approach. If that's not your thing, though, we will still be offering a free track of the Speed Pass with new vehicles and customisations for you to enjoy," Criterion said.

In short, Criterion said its next year will be one of learning and listening for the Need for Speed: Unbound developer, and building on the feedback it receives. In the meantime, it is working with a 'Player Council' while this all goes on, which also comprises Need for Speed influencers.
Source: Eurogamer

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by Mommy Christmas » Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:02 pm

What was the one where you were the police?
I loved that one.
Oh, and the one on the 3DO.

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by jawa_ » Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:08 pm

Mommy Christmas wrote:What was the one where you were the police?
I loved that one.

Hot Pursuit. Yeah, it sure was good!

Mommy Christmas wrote:Oh, and the one on the 3DO.

The first title - which I had the PlayStation version of - was more of an early driving simulator than all-out arcade game. Still a lot of fun, though!

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by Preezy » Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:10 pm

Preezy wrote:I hope I'm not the only one that thought this said Need for Speed: Underground and got all excited about a remaster :(

Got me again.

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PostRe: Need for Speed Unbound | PS5, Xbox Series, PC
by Mommy Christmas » Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:53 pm

jawa_ wrote:
Mommy Christmas wrote:What was the one where you were the police?
I loved that one.

Hot Pursuit. Yeah, it sure was good!



Double checked - It was NFS Rivals. Such a great game.

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