Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Underground"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-underground|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-underground|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Need for Speed: Underground }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Need for Speed: Underground, Need for Speed }} |
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |hltb = 6485 | ||
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20090308093103/http://www.ea.com/official/nfs/underground/us/home.jsp | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20090308093103/http://www.ea.com/official/nfs/underground/us/home.jsp | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = need-for-speed-underground |
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground | |strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 11175 |
|wikipedia = Need for Speed: Underground | |wikipedia = Need for Speed: Underground | ||
|winehq = 1696 | |winehq = 1696 | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:EA Black Box|EA Black Box]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the seventh entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series and the first entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed: Underground|Need for Speed: Underground]]'' duology. |
− | |release history = | + | |
+ | Unlike past ''Need for Speed'' games which has exotic cars, ''Underground'' features JDM cars as the game centers around the import racing/tuning scenes. It is also the first game in the series to have a career mode that have a comprehensive storyline, and a garage mode that allowed players to fully customize their cars with a large variety of performance and visual upgrades. The career mode's story takes place in the fictional Olympic City and focus on an unnamed racer as races to become the best underground racer in the city. The story continues in ''[[Need for Speed: Underground 2]]''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = It was released in North America on November 17, 2003, followed by Europe and Japan releases on November 17, 2003 and January 15, 2004 respectively. | ||
+ | |||
|current state = | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2.90.040}} | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2.90.040}} | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on [https://www.steamgriddb.com/icon/ | + | {{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground/5/files/view/19110/ NFSCars] or on [https://www.steamgriddb.com/icon/3255 SteamGridDB]. |
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===Demo/free trial=== | ===Demo/free trial=== | ||
Missing demo links | Missing demo links | ||
--> | --> | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/765-need-for-speed-underground-patch-4/ Patch 4] | |
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Add support for widescreen resolutions among other things. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fix|fix= |
− | # | + | # Install [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini}}. |
− | # | + | # Change {{code|1=SkipIntro = 0}} to {{code|1=SkipIntro = 1}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\EA GAMES\{{LocalizedPath|Need For Speed Underground}}\|{{p|programdata}}\NFS Underground\*.cfg|{{p|programdata}}\NFS Underground\*.opt}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|programdata}}\NFS Underground\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|programdata}}\NFS Underground\*.ugd}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https:// | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]] and [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/4824 UltraWide HUD Fix]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] or GPU control panel to enable. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] or GPU control panel to disable. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate and physics simulation rate capped at 60 Hz. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]] to fix. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed/borderless|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed/borderless/windowed with resizing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/pull/1147|title=UG1 & UG2 Implemented windowed mode pull request by Xan1242 (GitHub)|date=October 2022}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Install [ | + | # Install [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
− | # | + | # Set <code>WindowedMode</code> to desired value. <code>1</code> for borderless, <code>2</code> for border, <code>3</code> for resizeable border. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} On AMD cards, supersampling must be used, otherwise various objects will not render (wheels, leaves, fences, driver, etc.). Motion blur might also have to be disabled. |
− | + | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Forcing MSAA with dgVoodoo 2|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>\dgVoodoo2\MS\x86\D3D9.dll</code> into {{p|game}}. | ||
+ | # Configure dgVoodoo2 using <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> to enable MSAA antialiasing under the DirectX tab. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/pull/1147|title=UG1 implement FPS limit adjustments pull request by Xan1242 (GitHub)|date=October 2022}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Install [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
+ | # Set <code>FPSLimit</code> to desired value. <code>-1</code> is recommended to match monitor's refresh rate. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Very high frame rates may be difficult to achieve due to the game only using a single processing thread. See [[#Low frame rate due to game using single core|workaround]]. | ||
+ | {{--}} Higher frame rates may cause the game to run faster than usual. | ||
{{--}} The intensity of motion blur and the light trail post-processing effects are reduced at higher frame rates. | {{--}} The intensity of motion blur and the light trail post-processing effects are reduced at higher frame rates. | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Use [ | + | |controller support notes = Use [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]] to adjust deadzone. |
|full controller = hackable | |full controller = hackable | ||
− | |full controller notes = Use [ | + | |full controller notes = Use [[#NFSU XtendedInput|NFSU XtendedInput]]. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Use [[#NFSU XtendedInput|NFSU XtendedInput]]. |
|xbox prompts = hackable | |xbox prompts = hackable | ||
− | |xbox prompts notes = Use [ | + | |xbox prompts notes = Use [[#NFSU XtendedInput|NFSU XtendedInput]]. <br />Set <code>ControllerIconMode = 0</code> in {{file|NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini}} |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = See [[Controller:DualShock_4|DualShock 4]]. |
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
− | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [ | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [[#NFSU XtendedInput|NFSU XtendedInput]]. <br />Set <code>ControllerIconMode = 1</code> in {{file|NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini}} |
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
− | |haptic feedback notes = For XInput controllers see [https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/541907867790900215/ here]. | + | |haptic feedback notes = For XInput controllers see [https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/541907867790900215/ here]. Keep in mind that the force feedback feature for PC version was made with steering wheel in mind and differs from console versions. |
|simultaneous input = false | |simultaneous input = false | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://github.com/xan1242/NFSU-XtendedInput NFSU XtendedInput]=== |
− | + | {{++}} Improves gamepad support by implementing native XInput support into the game. | |
− | + | {{++}} Reimplements console-like controls with being able to move the camera with the right stick in Garage. | |
− | + | {{++}} Xbox and PlayStation prompts are both supported. | |
− | + | {{++}} Restores leftover features from Hot Pursuit 2. | |
− | }} | + | {{ii}} Controls are reset to default. |
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− | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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|surround sound notes = Only Stereo and Mono available. Optimized for Dolby Pro Logic. | |surround sound notes = Only Stereo and Mono available. Optimized for Dolby Pro Logic. | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Only available in certain language edition | + | |subtitles notes = Only available in certain language edition. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = Although not advertised as such the game does support EAX, at least reverb effects, but without surround sound. It can be restored with ALchemy. | |eax support notes = Although not advertised as such the game does support EAX, at least reverb effects, but without surround sound. It can be restored with ALchemy. | ||
− | |red book cd audio = | + | |royalty free audio = false |
+ | |royalty free audio notes = The main menu uses licensed music. It is hardcoded to play Get Low (ft. The Eastside Boyz) by Lil Jon every time the game starts. | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
− | |general midi audio = | + | |general midi audio = |
|general midi audio notes = | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} DirectSound | + | {{ii}} DirectSound can be restored with [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|wrappers]] (DSOAL recommended, e.g. w/o HRTF - specifically for low quality engine sounds). |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/74-need-for-speed-underground #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.portal24h.pl/gry/spolszczenia-gier/mo/Need-For-Speed-Underground-(plprojekt)-782/ download]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-need-for-speed-underground-para-portugues-brasil/ download]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://www.playground.ru/nfs_underground/file/need_for_speed_underground_rusifikator_s_podderzhkoj_modov-1197345 Russian localisaton by 1С-СофтКлаб, reworked to be compatible with mods]. |
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/22-need-for-speed-underground/ download]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://turkce-yama.com/need-for-speed-underground-turkce-yama.htm download]. | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Manually change game's language=== | ===Manually change game's language=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Registry edit to change game language|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Registry edit to change game language|fix= | ||
− | #Go to | + | #Go to {{registry|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\EA Games\Need For Speed Underground}}. |
− | # | + | #Change the value of the '''Language''' key to one of the entries from the following list: |
− | + | #*English US | |
− | #*English | ||
#*Chinese (Traditional) | #*Chinese (Traditional) | ||
#*Dutch | #*Dutch | ||
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#*German | #*German | ||
#*Italian | #*Italian | ||
+ | #*Japanese | ||
#*Korean | #*Korean | ||
#*Russian | #*Russian | ||
#*Spanish | #*Spanish | ||
#*Swedish | #*Swedish | ||
− | + | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Certain languages may not work for {{Term|FMV}} and voices if the installed game does not come with it. You can download them [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2752-need-for-speed-underground-missing-audio-and-cutscene-files/ here]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The drag racing tutorial doesn't work for Dutch and Swedish languages. See [[#The drag racing tutorial doesn't work for Dutch and Swedish languages|workaround]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = Use [https://www.nfsplanet.com/nfs7_lan.php?lang=eng NFS U LAN Mod]. | |lan play notes = Use [https://www.nfsplanet.com/nfs7_lan.php?lang=eng NFS U LAN Mod]. | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down in 2006.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/i-q|title=Online Services Shutdown|date=2023-05-22}}</ref> However, a fan-made server emulator was developed and can be used instead.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/HarpyWar/nfsuserver|title=nfsuserver on GitHub|date=2023-05-22}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = A server is always required. | |p2p notes = A server is always required. | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = A developer-hosted server was available until it's shutdown. | + | |dedicated notes = A developer-hosted server was available until it's shutdown. Unofficial server software like [https://www.nfsplanet.com/nfs7_lan.php?lang=eng NFS U LAN Mod] and [https://github.com/HarpyWar/nfsuserver/releases Need For Speed: Underground Server] are available. There is also a new client ([https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/4721 kickStart NFSU Netplay Launcher]) which provides a list of servers which can be selected for online play from within the software. |
|self-hosting = false | |self-hosting = false | ||
|self-hosting notes = Not supported. | |self-hosting notes = Not supported. | ||
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{{Network/Ports | {{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = | + | |tcp = |
|udp = 3658, 3659 | |udp = 3658, 3659 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = false |
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/need-for-speed-underground.html Helix's 3D fix] |
|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Low frame rate due to game using single core=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases dxvk] to wrap D3D9 API calls to Vulkan|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This may reduces overall CPU usage and overhead but increases GPU usage; however, results may vary. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Texture mods using TexMod and anisotropic filtering settings forced through GPU control panel will not be applied.<ref name="HighFPS>{{Refcheck|user=Radmaxx|date=2022-02-20}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Game is not running in installed language version=== | ===Game is not running in installed language version=== | ||
{{ii}} This might happens for non-US version game installer in which the registry is installed into wrong path | {{ii}} This might happens for non-US version game installer in which the registry is installed into wrong path | ||
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# Find the registry path of <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\EA Games\</code>. | # Find the registry path of <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\EA Games\</code>. | ||
# Change the key name <code>NFS Underground</code> which is under <code>EA Games</code> into <code>Need For Speed Underground</code>. | # Change the key name <code>NFS Underground</code> which is under <code>EA Games</code> into <code>Need For Speed Underground</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The drag racing tutorial doesn't work for Dutch and Swedish languages=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy or rename files|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies\</code> | ||
+ | # Rename or copy <code>eng_drag.mad</code> with the following names | ||
+ | #*<code>dut_drag.mad</code> if you are using Dutch language. | ||
+ | #*<code>swe_drag.mad</code> if you are using Swedish language. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===The game doesn't load (stuck on initial loading screen)=== | ===The game doesn't load (stuck on initial loading screen)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This probably caused by an compatibility issue on modern systems.{{cn|This issue got fixed with this workaround for a few users on discord}} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2 dgVoodoo ]|ref={{cn|date=}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive. | ||
+ | # Open the {{Folder|MS\x86}} folder and copy the {{File|D3D9.dll}} file. | ||
+ | # Paste the file into the game installation folder where the game executable is. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{ii}} This is likely caused by multi-monitor setups using multiple GPU's.{{cn|Not completely sure, but I(Sandemc) couldn't find any other case of such issue online, and this is what particularly fixed it. This is a very rare setup, so chances are, most people wouldn't see it occuring}} | {{ii}} This is likely caused by multi-monitor setups using multiple GPU's.{{cn|Not completely sure, but I(Sandemc) couldn't find any other case of such issue online, and this is what particularly fixed it. This is a very rare setup, so chances are, most people wouldn't see it occuring}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Potential workaround|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Potential workaround|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Can also result from using the wrong game executable (US exe with EU version or vice versa) which causes the game to try and play FMV cutscenes that aren't present in the files. |
{{Fixbox|description=Cutscene files restoration|ref=<ref name="cutscene">{{Refcheck|user=KyoriAsh|date=2022-03-26|comment=Tested with the missing cutscene files and the game is able to run normally.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Cutscene files restoration|ref=<ref name="cutscene">{{Refcheck|user=KyoriAsh|date=2022-03-26|comment=Tested with the missing cutscene files and the game is able to run normally.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2409-need-for-speed-underground-missing-cutscene-files/ the missing cutscene files]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2409-need-for-speed-underground-missing-cutscene-files/ the missing cutscene files]. | ||
− | |||
# Extract into <code>{{P|game}}\Movies</code>. | # Extract into <code>{{P|game}}\Movies</code>. | ||
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
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===Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC=== | ===Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This problem | + | {{ii}} This problem occurs because both games use the same name for their main executables (<code>speed.exe</code>). After installing one game and attempting to install the other, its autorun program assumes it's already been installed. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround|ref={{ | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Workaround: rename executable of already installed game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-12-04|comment=When having either Underground or Most Wanted installed and trying to run the {{Code|setup.exe}} of the other, will result in the setup showing the option to ''Play'' the already installed game instead of showing ''Install'' to install the second game. Renaming the executable {{Code|speed.exe}} of the already installed game to something else and running the setup of the other game indeed fixed the problem and allowed both games to be installed.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install the first game. It doesn't matter whether it's Underground or Most Wanted. | # Install the first game. It doesn't matter whether it's Underground or Most Wanted. | ||
− | # Go to the installation folder. | + | # Go to the installation folder of the just installed game. |
# Change the name of <code>speed.exe</code> to anything else. | # Change the name of <code>speed.exe</code> to anything else. | ||
# Install the other game. | # Install the other game. | ||
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===Controller deadzone issues=== | ===Controller deadzone issues=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fix left stick deadzone|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/165|title=Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2017-04-05}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix left stick deadzone|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/165|title=Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2017-04-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Install [ | + | # Install [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
# Deadzone can be adjusted in <code>NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | # Deadzone can be adjusted in <code>NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#NFSU XtendedInput|NFSU XtendedInput]]|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
===The game occasionally freezes on loading screen or after race=== | ===The game occasionally freezes on loading screen or after race=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install latest patch (or binary) 1.4 or 1.3.4|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install latest patch (or binary) 1.4 or 1.3.4|ref=|fix= | ||
− | Copying proper .exe for EU or US version should | + | Copying proper .exe for EU or US version should suffice.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/683430-nfsu2-stuck-on-loading-screen-forever-help-needed/|title=Similar bug in UG2|date=May 2023}}</ref> Although patcher also extracts filter.efx (possibly NOS black screen effect fix) to the patch exe folder if proper game binary or registry entry is not found. |
Widescreen patch compatibility not tested. | Widescreen patch compatibility not tested. | ||
− | If all above fail, reinstall the game, and use e.g. 1.0 version (afterwards, replacing exe and filter.efx should | + | If all above fail, reinstall the game, and use e.g. 1.0 version (afterwards, replacing exe and filter.efx should suffice). |
The problem can happen e.g. after Samantha Time Trial 2:07 (hard), on 1.4 binary version, and is gone on 1.3.4. | The problem can happen e.g. after Samantha Time Trial 2:07 (hard), on 1.4 binary version, and is gone on 1.3.4. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove dimap.dll from game-folder|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | If the game just freezes for a short amount of time while loading, then this can be solved by removing the dimap.dll from the game-folder. Keep in mind that this can have the side-effect that the custom bindings might get lost on game restart (see [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Underground#Custom_bindings_lost_on_game_restart here]). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The game randomly crashes after races (when clicking the Continue button) and progress is lost=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change the language at "programs that doesn't support UNICODE" to English (US) in Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/needforspeed/comments/ae13pl/comment/hz86036/|title=NFS Underground on Windows 10?}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the operating system’s Region Settings. You can do it, for example, by typing region settings into the task bar search box. | ||
+ | # In the Region Settings window, click Language and then click Administrative language settings. | ||
+ | # In the Region dialog, on the Administrative tab, click Change system locale. | ||
+ | # In the resulting dialog, select the English (US) language from the Current system locale list. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Background of magazine covers | + | ===Background of magazine covers is black=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref=<ref name="BlackMagazinePR">{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/pull/863|title=<nowiki>[NFSU]</nowiki> Black Magazine Cover Fix by thelink2012 · Pull Request #863 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2020-08-29}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref=<ref name="BlackMagazinePR">{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/pull/863|title=<nowiki>[NFSU]</nowiki> Black Magazine Cover Fix by thelink2012 · Pull Request #863 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2020-08-29}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Install [ | + | # Install [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. |
# Make sure that the option ''BlackMagazineFix'' in <code>scripts\NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini</code> is set to 1. | # Make sure that the option ''BlackMagazineFix'' in <code>scripts\NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini</code> is set to 1. | ||
+ | {{--}} This solution works only with US version of the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Click on the Compatibility Tab and be sure to untick "disable fullscreen optimizations" | # Click on the Compatibility Tab and be sure to untick "disable fullscreen optimizations" | ||
# Click on apply | # Click on apply | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Using Widescreen Fix reveals debug objects in menus=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's fix|ref=<ref name="HideDebugObjects">{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/643#issuecomment-1083564196|title=<nowiki>[NFSU]</nowiki> Widescreen Patch displaying debug text in menu · Issue #643 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2022-10-23}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [[#NFS Underground Widescreen Fix|NFS Underground Widescreen Fix]]. | ||
+ | # Set <code>HideDebugObjects</code> in <code>NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini</code> to <code>1</code>. You can also set it to <code>2</code> to add borders to hide those objects. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://nfs.onl/?site=help NFS.onl/kickStart NFSU Netplay Launcher & Lap Recorder]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} A multifunctional tool that combines a range of features, including WidescreenFix with a GUI | ||
+ | {{++}} ServerChanger with online server list, game server infos, users online custom audio/text notifications, and EATrax editor | ||
+ | {{++}} Lap Recorder for Free Run mode with overlay and detailed statistics, and an upload/import function for the online database on NFS.onl which provides rankings | ||
+ | {{++}} Game files manager with profile creation, a 100% savegame import function, and TJs unique parts editor | ||
+ | {{++}} Ghost mode/collisions switcher | ||
+ | {{++}} Firewall rules info and setup | ||
+ | {{++}} Also provides hotkeys for taking screenshots | ||
+ | |||
====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqsWiPbTy8c Need for Speed Underground Definitive Edition]==== | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqsWiPbTy8c Need for Speed Underground Definitive Edition]==== | ||
{{++}} Adds 4K world textures, 8K skyboxes, rain puddles, improves the lighting, etc. | {{++}} Adds 4K world textures, 8K skyboxes, rain puddles, improves the lighting, etc. | ||
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====[https://youtube.com/watch?v=WEK7_Yqb87U Archie Goldmill's Cheat Engine table]==== | ====[https://youtube.com/watch?v=WEK7_Yqb87U Archie Goldmill's Cheat Engine table]==== | ||
{{++}} Unlocks hidden vinyls and rim sizes | {{++}} Unlocks hidden vinyls and rim sizes | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3692 Extended Customization]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Extends customization feature of the game. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes engine load texture. | ||
====[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSHDReflections HD Reflections]==== | ====[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSHDReflections HD Reflections]==== | ||
{{++}} Adds higher quality reflection. | {{++}} Adds higher quality reflection. | ||
− | ====[https://github.com/ | + | ====[https://github.com/CrabJournal/NFSUExOptsPlus/releases Extra Options+]==== |
{{++}} Adds many useful features. | {{++}} Adds many useful features. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://zolika1351.pages.dev/mods/nfsu1patch ZPatch]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes random chance of crashing when the game tries to save. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3789 HD Car Logos and Emblems]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Replaces car logos and emblems with the higher resolution counterparts. | ||
====[https://github.com/thelink2012/novisualrep Visual Reputation Remover]==== | ====[https://github.com/thelink2012/novisualrep Visual Reputation Remover]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Makes it possible to progress through the game without | + | {{++}} Makes it possible to progress through the game without decorating the car. |
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/32 Various NFS ASIs]==== | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/32 Various NFS ASIs]==== | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Lets you use debug features, such as the debug camera (AKA freecam) |
====[https://youtube.com/watch?v=METzG1eEqX0 Free Roam Mod]==== | ====[https://youtube.com/watch?v=METzG1eEqX0 Free Roam Mod]==== | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Lets you freely explore Olympic City |
{{--}} Extremely rare traffic | {{--}} Extremely rare traffic | ||
{{--}} No option to explore the Drag mode tracks, use the [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground/5/files/view/13648/ old version of the mod] for that (notice: you won't be able to explore the full city with the old version) | {{--}} No option to explore the Drag mode tracks, use the [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground/5/files/view/13648/ old version of the mod] for that (notice: you won't be able to explore the full city with the old version) | ||
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====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQvYzbmpAKM Need for Speed Underground - Midnight Light]==== | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQvYzbmpAKM Need for Speed Underground - Midnight Light]==== | ||
{{ii}} Alternative graphics | {{ii}} Alternative graphics | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|minother = 8X CD-ROM, Network card for broadband or connectivity | |minother = 8X CD-ROM, Network card for broadband or connectivity | ||
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+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 733 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 07:27, 29 May 2024
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Street racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Need for Speed: Underground, Need for Speed |
Need for Speed: Underground | |
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Subseries of Need for Speed | |
Need for Speed: Underground | 2003 |
Need for Speed: Underground 2 | 2004 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Need for Speed: Underground is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts. It is the seventh entry in the Need for Speed series and the first entry in the Need for Speed: Underground duology.
Unlike past Need for Speed games which has exotic cars, Underground features JDM cars as the game centers around the import racing/tuning scenes. It is also the first game in the series to have a career mode that have a comprehensive storyline, and a garage mode that allowed players to fully customize their cars with a large variety of performance and visual upgrades. The career mode's story takes place in the fictional Olympic City and focus on an unnamed racer as races to become the best underground racer in the city. The story continues in Need for Speed: Underground 2.
It was released in North America on November 17, 2003, followed by Europe and Japan releases on November 17, 2003 and January 15, 2004 respectively.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on NFSCars or on SteamGridDB.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
NFS Underground Widescreen Fix
- Add support for widescreen resolutions among other things.
Skip intro videos
Use Widescreen Fix |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA GAMES\<Localized Need For Speed Underground>\[Note 2] %PROGRAMDATA%\NFS Underground\*.cfg[Note 3] %PROGRAMDATA%\NFS Underground\*.opt[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\NFS Underground\*.ugd[Note 3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use NFS Underground Widescreen Fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use NFS Underground Widescreen Fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use NFS Underground Widescreen Fix and UltraWide HUD Fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use NFS Underground Widescreen Fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo 2 or GPU control panel to enable. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use dgVoodoo 2 or GPU control panel to disable. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate and physics simulation rate capped at 60 Hz. See High frame rate to fix. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Windowed
Set windowed/borderless/windowed with resizing[3] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- On AMD cards, supersampling must be used, otherwise various objects will not render (wheels, leaves, fences, driver, etc.). Motion blur might also have to be disabled.
Forcing MSAA with dgVoodoo 2 |
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High frame rate
Use ThirteenAG's fix[4] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Use NFS Underground Widescreen Fix to adjust deadzone. | |
Full controller support | Use NFSU XtendedInput. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use NFSU XtendedInput. | |
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Xbox button prompts | Use NFSU XtendedInput. Set ControllerIconMode = 0 in NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini |
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Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See DualShock 4. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | Use NFSU XtendedInput. Set ControllerIconMode = 1 in NFSUnderground.WidescreenFix.ini |
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Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | For XInput controllers see here. Keep in mind that the force feedback feature for PC version was made with steering wheel in mind and differs from console versions. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
NFSU XtendedInput
- Improves gamepad support by implementing native XInput support into the game.
- Reimplements console-like controls with being able to move the camera with the right stick in Garage.
- Xbox and PlayStation prompts are both supported.
- Restores leftover features from Hot Pursuit 2.
- Controls are reset to default.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Only Stereo and Mono available. Optimized for Dolby Pro Logic. | |
Subtitles | Only available in certain language edition. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Although not advertised as such the game does support EAX, at least reverb effects, but without surround sound. It can be restored with ALchemy. | |
Royalty free audio | The main menu uses licensed music. It is hardcoded to play Get Low (ft. The Eastside Boyz) by Lil Jon every time the game starts. |
- DirectSound can be restored with wrappers (DSOAL recommended, e.g. w/o HRTF - specifically for low quality engine sounds).
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Russian localisaton by 1С-СофтКлаб, reworked to be compatible with mods. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Manually change game's language
Registry edit to change game language |
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Notes
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Console versions only. | |||
LAN play | 4 | Use NFS U LAN Mod. | ||
Online play | 4 | The official multiplayer service was shut down in 2006.[5] However, a fan-made server emulator was developed and can be used instead.[6] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Only user-created lobbies with user-created races. | |
Peer-to-peer | A server is always required. | |
Dedicated | A developer-hosted server was available until it's shutdown. Unofficial server software like NFS U LAN Mod and Need For Speed: Underground Server are available. There is also a new client (kickStart NFSU Netplay Launcher) which provides a list of servers which can be selected for online play from within the software. | |
Self-hosting | Not supported. | |
Direct IP | Not supported. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 3658, 3659 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix's 3D fix | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see important setting hints in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Low frame rate due to game using single core
Use dxvk to wrap D3D9 API calls to Vulkan[7] |
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Game is not running in installed language version
- This might happens for non-US version game installer in which the registry is installed into wrong path
Registry fix[9] |
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The drag racing tutorial doesn't work for Dutch and Swedish languages
Copy or rename files |
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Custom bindings lost on game restart
- Windows Vista and later lack a file needed for the game to remember custom mappings.
Download dimap.dll[citation needed] |
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The game doesn't load (stuck on initial loading screen)
- This probably caused by an compatibility issue on modern systems.[citation needed]
Use dgVoodoo [citation needed] |
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- This is likely caused by multi-monitor setups using multiple GPU's.[citation needed]
Potential workaround[citation needed] |
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- Can also result from using the wrong game executable (US exe with EU version or vice versa) which causes the game to try and play FMV cutscenes that aren't present in the files.
Cutscene files restoration[10] |
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Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC
- This problem occurs because both games use the same name for their main executables (
speed.exe
). After installing one game and attempting to install the other, its autorun program assumes it's already been installed.
Workaround: rename executable of already installed game[11] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[12] |
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Use NFSU XtendedInput |
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The game occasionally freezes on loading screen or after race
Install latest patch (or binary) 1.4 or 1.3.4 |
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Copying proper .exe for EU or US version should suffice.[13] Although patcher also extracts filter.efx (possibly NOS black screen effect fix) to the patch exe folder if proper game binary or registry entry is not found. Widescreen patch compatibility not tested. If all above fail, reinstall the game, and use e.g. 1.0 version (afterwards, replacing exe and filter.efx should suffice). The problem can happen e.g. after Samantha Time Trial 2:07 (hard), on 1.4 binary version, and is gone on 1.3.4. |
Remove dimap.dll from game-folder |
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If the game just freezes for a short amount of time while loading, then this can be solved by removing the dimap.dll from the game-folder. Keep in mind that this can have the side-effect that the custom bindings might get lost on game restart (see here). |
The game randomly crashes after races (when clicking the Continue button) and progress is lost
Change the language at "programs that doesn't support UNICODE" to English (US) in Windows[14] |
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Background of magazine covers is black
Use ThirteenAG's fix[15] |
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Disable Motion Blur and Light Trails[15] |
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The game doesn't launch or "the application was unable to start correctly" error
Enable Fullscreen Optimizations |
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Use ThirteenAG's fix[16] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Modifications
NFS.onl/kickStart NFSU Netplay Launcher & Lap Recorder
- A multifunctional tool that combines a range of features, including WidescreenFix with a GUI
- ServerChanger with online server list, game server infos, users online custom audio/text notifications, and EATrax editor
- Lap Recorder for Free Run mode with overlay and detailed statistics, and an upload/import function for the online database on NFS.onl which provides rankings
- Game files manager with profile creation, a 100% savegame import function, and TJs unique parts editor
- Ghost mode/collisions switcher
- Firewall rules info and setup
- Also provides hotkeys for taking screenshots
Need for Speed Underground Definitive Edition
- Adds 4K world textures, 8K skyboxes, rain puddles, improves the lighting, etc.
Need for speed Underground - Redux 2017 (Graphics mod) AMTxDRxRL
- It adds new lighting so that it better reflects the atmosphere of street racing at night.
Archie Goldmill's Cheat Engine table
- Unlocks hidden vinyls and rim sizes
Extended Customization
- Extends customization feature of the game.
- Fixes engine load texture.
HD Reflections
- Adds higher quality reflection.
Extra Options+
- Adds many useful features.
ZPatch
- Fixes random chance of crashing when the game tries to save.
HD Car Logos and Emblems
- Replaces car logos and emblems with the higher resolution counterparts.
Visual Reputation Remover
- Makes it possible to progress through the game without decorating the car.
Various NFS ASIs
- Lets you use debug features, such as the debug camera (AKA freecam)
Free Roam Mod
- Lets you freely explore Olympic City
- Extremely rare traffic
- No option to explore the Drag mode tracks, use the old version of the mod for that (notice: you won't be able to explore the full city with the old version)
Winter Olympic City
- Gives the games a winter overhaul
- Does not require Texmod
- Make sure to disable road reflections
- Archived download link
Nightbreath Mod by BojanV03 (SweetFX + texture & FX mod)
- Improves the visuals and exaggerates the night time feeling
Need for Speed Underground - Midnight Light
- Alternative graphics
System requirements
Windows[17] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | Intel Pentium III 733 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB (98, ME) 256 MB (2000, XP, online play) |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce2 Matrox Parhelia 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | 8X CD-ROM, Network card for broadband or connectivity |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ UG1 & UG2 Implemented windowed mode pull request by Xan1242 (GitHub) - last accessed on October 2022
- ↑ UG1 implement FPS limit adjustments pull request by Xan1242 (GitHub) - last accessed on October 2022
- ↑ Online Services Shutdown - last accessed on 2023-05-22
- ↑ nfsuserver on GitHub - last accessed on 2023-05-22
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ Verified by User:Radmaxx on 2022-02-20
- ↑ Verified by User:KyoriAsh on 2022-03-26
- Checked with the original and the modified path, game able to run in installed language as in registry.
- ↑ Verified by User:KyoriAsh on 2022-03-26
- Tested with the missing cutscene files and the game is able to run normally.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-12-04
- When having either Underground or Most Wanted installed and trying to run the
setup.exe
of the other, will result in the setup showing the option to Play the already installed game instead of showing Install to install the second game. Renaming the executablespeed.exe
of the already installed game to something else and running the setup of the other game indeed fixed the problem and allowed both games to be installed.
- When having either Underground or Most Wanted installed and trying to run the
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
- ↑ Similar bug in UG2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ NFS Underground on Windows 10? - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 [NFSU] Black Magazine Cover Fix by thelink2012 · Pull Request #863 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2020-08-29
- ↑ [NFSU] Widescreen Patch displaying debug text in menu · Issue #643 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2022-10-23
- ↑ Need For Speed Underground FAQ - last accessed on 2022-03-26