Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Most Wanted"
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install Modern Rockport [http://www.playground.ru/files/nfs_most_wanted_modern_rockport_ii_beta-84497/ v. II] or [http://www.playground.ru/files/nfs_most_wanted_modern_rockport-46789/ 1.0] |fix= | ||
+ | * Comparisons between various texture mods can be foudd [https://nfszone.pl/articles.php?article_id=277 here] | ||
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Revision as of 01:26, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2005 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
⤏ Go to series page | |
The Need for Speed | 1994 |
Need for Speed II | 1997 |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Amazon.com |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- An alternative version of the game labelled Black Edition is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.[3] European users can use a patch to unlock those features.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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- Need for Speed: Underground 2 savegame grants you extra in-game cash[5]
Video settings
- ThirteenAG's fix requires the latest patch. See Patches.
Field of view (FOV)
Set custom FOV[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Set windowed/borderless[6][7] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
- By default, game plays sound in 22kHz. To change into high quality 44kHz, set level of details to max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.
Since Windows 8.x sometimes to preserve settings you need to launch the game in compatibility mode "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" and "run program as an administrator".
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | Online play was retired on August 2011 |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
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[citation needed] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[8] |
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Can't set shadows on Intel GPU
- On a PC with Intel GPU (or with Nvidia Optimus technology), the Shadow detail option is inactive.
Install ThirteenAG's fix[citation needed] |
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Menu lag on multicore systems
Change CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 | [9] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Hex edit gameplay files[10] |
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High resolution textures
Install Modern Rockport v. II or 1.0 |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series Intel 950/i915g S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro DirectX 9.0 compatible | ATI Radeon 9800 series Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Keyboard and Mouse | USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel |
Notes
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
- ↑ Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition - EA Games
- ↑ Patch 1.3 Changelog
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-22
- ↑ GTAForums - [GTA|NFS|MP|OTHER] Widescreen Fixes Pack - last accessed on September 2017
- ↑ GitHub - ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader - last accessed on September 2017
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
- ↑ xan1242 comments on Xenia lets you control the car in NFS MW05! - last accessed on 2017-05-16
- ↑ NFSUnlimited.net • View topic - "Catch Up" AI is totally ruining my gaming experie