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Need for Speed Unbound
Cover art featuring a modified Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
Developer(s)Criterion Games
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
Artist(s)Darren White
SeriesNeed for Speed
EngineFrostbite
Platform(s)
ReleaseDecember 2, 2022
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Need for Speed Unbound (stylised as NFS Unbound) is an upcoming 2022 racing video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the twenty-fifth instalment in the Need for Speed series, the first for Criterion since 2013's Rivals with Ghost Games and the first as a main developer since 2012's Most Wanted.

Unbound was revealed by EA on October 6, 2022, and developed by Criterion with the help of Codemasters. The game features an art style that merges street art elements like cel-shading and graffiti art with the more realistic art style of other Need for Speed games.[1][2] The map is based in a fictional city inspired by Chicago called Lakeshore City.[3] This game is set to be released on December 2, 2022, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.[4]

Gameplay

See also: Gameplay of Need for Speed

Need for Speed Unbound is a racing game set in a fictional city called Lakeshore City, which is based on Chicago. Like previous entries in the series it will feature an open world environment, and will feature gameplay similar to that of previous entries in the series, being mainly focused around street racing.[5][6] The "heat system" from Need for Speed Heat returns in Unbound, where the player attempts to gain notoriety among the police.[3]

Development and release

In February 2020, it was announced that the development of future Need for Speed games would return to Criterion Games from Ghost Games, as the studio was referred back to EA Gothenburg.[7] Criterion Games previously worked on Hot Pursuit (2010) and Most Wanted (2012). The game was originally going to be scheduled to released in 2021 but was pushed back to 2022 as the team was temporarily reassigned to assist the development of Battlefield 2042.[8] In May 2022, EA announced that they had merged Codemasters Cheshire into Criterion Games, creating a larger team to work on the game.[9]

A few days prior to the reveal, fans noticed that EA had accidentally revealed the name of their upcoming Need for Speed title early on their website.[10] Additionally, fans also noticed that promotional images of the game had been released early on the Japanese retailer Neowing's website.[11] Unbound was formally revealed on October 6, 2022, in a trailer that showcased the game's "street art" art style, as well as featuring the rapper A$AP Rocky, who is set to have his own mode in the game as well as have some of his music featured along with AWGE.[12][13][14] EA has stated that the game will receive free post-launch updates.[15]

References

  1. ^ Good, Owen S. (October 5, 2022). "EA's new Need for Speed leaks, looks full-on anime". Polygon.
  2. ^ Fingas, Jon. "'Need for Speed Unbound' revives the racing series on December 2nd". Engadget . Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Channell, Mike (October 7, 2022). "Gaming: Need for Speed Unbound arrives this December". Top Gear. BBC.
  4. ^ Good, Owen S.; McWhertor, Michael (October 6, 2022). "Need for Speed Unbound leaves last-gen consoles behind, emphasizes style and speed". Polygon.
  5. ^ Kaser, Rachel (October 6, 2022). "EA reveals Need For Speed Unbound, coming in December". VentureBeat. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  6. ^ Allsop, Ken (October 6, 2022). "Need for Speed Unbound release date set for EA racing game". PCGamesN. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  7. ^ Dring, Christopher (February 12, 2020). "EA will move Need for Speed development back to Criterion". GamesIndustry.biz.
  8. ^ S. Good, Owen (March 1, 2021). "EA delays new Need for Speed, shifts Criterion to support Battlefield 6". Polygon.
  9. ^ Leone, Matt (May 12, 2022). "EA combines two studios to make new Need for Speed games". Polygon. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  10. ^ "Need for Speed Unbound leaks ahead of reveal next Thursday". Digital Trends. October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Se filtran las primeras imágenes de Need for Speed: Unbound y desvelan su particular estilo anime". Gizmodo en Español (in Spanish). October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  12. ^ Bailey, Kat (October 6, 2022). "Exclusive: Need for Speed Unbound Has Finally Been Revealed, And It Looks Very Different". IGN. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  13. ^ Sadler, Armon (October 6, 2022). "A$AP Rocky To Appear In 'Need For Speed Unbound' Video Game". VIBE.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  14. ^ "Need for Speed Unbound announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  15. ^ Wheeler, C. J. (October 6, 2022). "Need For Speed Unbound officially unveiled, skids onto PC in December". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved October 7, 2022.

External links

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