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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Need for | + | |cover = Need-for-speed-underground-2-cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Black Box|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www2.ea.com/uk/need-for-speed-underground-2|title=Need for Speed Underground 2 - EA Games|date=2017-04-04}}</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Black Box|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723174002/http://www2.ea.com/uk/need-for-speed-underground-2|title=Need for Speed Underground 2 - EA Games (Archived)|date=2017-04-04}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2004}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-underground-2|82}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-underground-2|79}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Street racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Need for Speed: Underground, Need for Speed }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |hltb = 6486 | ||
| + | |lutris = need-for-speed-underground-2 | ||
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | |strategywiki = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 15699 | ||
|wikipedia = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | |wikipedia = Need for Speed: Underground 2 | ||
|winehq = 2062 | |winehq = 2062 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | {{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 eighth entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series and the second entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed: Underground|Need for Speed: Underground]]'' duology. |
| + | |||
| + | Like the previous game, ''Underground 2'' centers around the import racing/tuning scenes and features JDM cars. It is also the first game in the series to have an open world, where players can drive freely around the city. The game's career mode's story takes places six months after the event of ''[[Need for Speed: Underground|Underground]]'' and focus on an unnamed racer (the same racer players had played as in ''Underground'') as they race in the fictional city of Bayview. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = It was released in North America on November 9, 2004, followed by Europe and Japan releases on November 19, 2004 and December 22, 2004 respectively. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. Has both a 2 CD and a DVD version. | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A compilation<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://nfs.fandom.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Collector%27s_Series|title=NFS Wiki - Need for Speed: Collector's Series|date=2023-06-29}}</ref> of the original Need for Speed: Underground, Underground 2 and Most Wanted is also available. | ||
| + | {{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on [https://www.deviantart.com/triplezet/art/Need-for-Speed-Underground-2-HiDPI-icon-746208189 DeviantArt]. An alternate icon by AlexKVideos1 can be found on [https://www.steamgriddb.com/icon/11508 SteamGridDB]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Demo/free trial=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A playable demo is available on [https://archive.org/details/NeedForSpeedUnderground2_201405 the Internet Archive]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Progress will not be carried over to the main game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2849-need-for-speed-underground-2-korean-patch-v11/ Patch 1.1 for Korean version] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1065-need-for-speed-undergound-2-patches/ Patch 1.2] (Strongly recommended) available. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Invalidate the corresponding files|ref=<ref name="2022-08-27">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2022-08-27|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\MOVIES\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\MOVIES\</code> | ||
| − | # Delete or rename <code>ealogo.vp6</code>, <code>FMVOpening.vp6</code>, <code>PSA.vp6</code>, and <code>THX_logo.vp6</code>. | + | # Delete, move or rename <code>ealogo.vp6</code>, <code>FMVOpening.vp6</code>, <code>PSA.vp6</code>, and <code>THX_logo.vp6</code>. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/pull/1027|title=New FOV Values, Updates, and Adjustments · Pull Request #1027 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
| + | # Set <code>SkipIntro</code> setting to 1 in its .ini file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Download the missing | + | # Download ZIP files containing the files for the cars missing from your version of the game. |
| − | #* If you have the US version, download [ | + | #* If you have the US version, download [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/11527/ Peugeot 106] and the [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/11528/ Vauxhall Corsa]. |
| − | #* If you have the EU version, download [ | + | #* If you have the EU version, download [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/11526/ Honda Civic] and [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/7928/ Acura RSX]. |
| − | # Download [https:// | + | #* Backup [https://mega.nz/file/MEA3zI4S#qaHxSggw_n_zjzSUKmiVn5Xf0rTpOsjvUueA5GPw-hI link] if NFSCars isn't working. |
| + | # Copy the contents of the <code>CARS</code> folder of both ZIP files into <code>{{p|game}}\CARS\</code>. | ||
| + | #* This should result in two new folders named <code>PEUGOT106</code> and <code>CORSA</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\CARS\</code>. | ||
| + | # Copy the contents of the <code>Saves</code> folder of both ZIP files into <code>{{p|localappdata}}\NFS Underground 2\</code>. | ||
| + | #* This should result in two new files named <code>106</code> and <code>Corsa</code> in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\NFS Underground 2\</code>. | ||
| + | # Download [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Underground_2#Extra_Options Need for Speed Underground 2 Extra Options]. | ||
# Unpack the archive, go to <code>NFSU2 Extra Options\Main Files</code> folder and copy both <code>dinput8.dll</code> file and <code>scripts</code> folder into the installation folder. | # Unpack the archive, go to <code>NFSU2 Extra Options\Main Files</code> folder and copy both <code>dinput8.dll</code> file and <code>scripts</code> folder into the installation folder. | ||
| − | # Make sure that the option '' | + | # Make sure that the option ''UnlockRegionalCars'' in <code>scripts\NFSU2ExtraOptionsSettings.ini</code> is set to 1. |
# Use the US executable to launch the game (even if you have the EU version), otherwise it may crash.{{CN|Is this realizations made with the old "switching way", still valid when using NFSU2ExOpts?}} | # Use the US executable to launch the game (even if you have the EU version), otherwise it may crash.{{CN|Is this realizations made with the old "switching way", still valid when using NFSU2ExOpts?}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===[https://github.com/xan1242/NFSU-XtendedInput Controller support improvements (NFSU XtendedInput)] === | ||
| + | {{++}} Improves gamepad support by implementing native XInput support into the game. | ||
| + | {{++}} Reimplements console-like controls with being able to rotate the car carousel in Garage with the right stick. | ||
| + | {{--}} Rebinding can be made only through .ini file. It's disabled in game menu, as for now it crashes the game. | ||
| + | {{--}} Controller vibration is not supported | ||
| + | {{ii}} Controls are reset to default. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Can be installed alongside both [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix] and [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Underground_2#Extra_Options NFSU2 Extra Options], as it uses [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases ThirteenAG's Ultimate ASI Loader] (the included dinput8.dll, which is a DLL injector) and therefore will load the .asi files for all three mods, and was developed with compatibility with the other two mods in mind.<ref> https://github.com/xan1242/NFSU-XtendedInput/issues/4#issuecomment-1145578968</ref> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\EA Games\Need for Speed Underground 2\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in | + | {{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps</code> (32-bit Windows) or <code>%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps</code> (64-bit Windows). |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\NFS Underground 2\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|NFSU2-videogeneral.png|General video settings}} | {{Image|NFSU2-videogeneral.png|General video settings}} | ||
{{Image|NFSU2-video1.png|Advanced video settings}} | {{Image|NFSU2-video1.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
{{Image|NFSU2-video2.png|Advanced video settings}} | {{Image|NFSU2-video2.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
{{Image|NFSU2-video3.png|Advanced video settings}} | {{Image|NFSU2-video3.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-underground-2 |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] and [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/882 Ultrawide (21:9) Fix]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
| − | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS. | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Use [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1209 NFSU2 HUD Resizer] to modify the offset values of the HUD elements. | ||
| − | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{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=December 2022}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # | + | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's 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: | + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change FPSLimit|ref={{cn}}|fix= |
| − | # | + | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
| − | + | # Open <code>scripts\NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | |
| − | # Open <code> | + | # Set <code>FPSLimit = 120</code> to desired frame rate limit. |
| − | # | + | |
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes <code>60FPSCutscenes = 1</code> by default. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Rain particles will not function properly at more than 60 FPS. If the rain does not work in Windows 7 or 10 follow this guide: [[#Effects flicker (Windows 7 and 10)|Effects flicker (Windows 7 and 10)]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fugi7-slFwE&t=65s|title=NFSU2 rain fix bug|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{--}} Gear changes are tied to the frame rate.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/1180|title=NFSU2 slow gearbox in high FPS · Issue #1180 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|NFSU2-input.png|Input settings}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Requires the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/58-microsoft-directinput-mapper-dimapdll/ DirectInput Mapper] to remember bindings between sessions. | |key remap notes = Requires the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/58-microsoft-directinput-mapper-dimapdll/ DirectInput Mapper] to remember bindings between sessions. | ||
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|controller support notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] to adjust deadzone. | |controller support notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix] to adjust deadzone. | ||
|full controller = hackable | |full controller = hackable | ||
| − | |full controller notes = Use [ | + | |full controller notes = Use [[#Controller_support_improvements_.28NFSU_XtendedInput.29 | NFSU XtendedInput]] |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = Use [[#Controller_support_improvements_.28NFSU_XtendedInput.29 | NFSU XtendedInput]] |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |xbox prompts = hackable |
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Use [[#Controller_support_improvements_.28NFSU_XtendedInput.29 | NFSU XtendedInput]] |
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = hackable | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = Use [[#Controller_support_improvements_.28NFSU_XtendedInput.29 | NFSU XtendedInput]] | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [[#Controller_support_improvements_.28NFSU_XtendedInput.29 | NFSU XtendedInput]] | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = hackable | ||
| + | |controller hotplug notes = Use [[#Controller_support_improvements_.28NFSU_XtendedInput.29 | NFSU XtendedInput]] | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = DirectInput controllers only. | |haptic feedback notes = DirectInput controllers only. | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|NFSU2-audio.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|NFSU2-audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Menu Music, In-Game Music, Speech, Effects, Tires and Engine sliders available. | |separate volume notes = Master, Menu Music, In-Game Music, Speech, Effects, Tires and Engine sliders available. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Only Stereo and Mono available. | + | |surround sound notes = Only Stereo and Mono available. Optimized for Dolby Pro Logic. |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Only available in certain language edition. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |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. |
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = The main menu uses licensed music. It is hardcoded to play Riders on the Storm (ft. The Doors) by Snoop Dogg every time the game starts. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
| + | |notes = UK and US English. Use [[#Extra Options|Extra Options]] to display subtitles. | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Danish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Dutch | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2015/09/nfsu2-traducao-pt-br-nova/ download]. | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail only, [https://www.playground.ru/nfs_underground_2/file/rusifikator_teksta_dlya_need_for_speed_underground_2_s_podderzhkoj_subtitrov-1112771 download]. | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Slovak | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://slovenciny.com/need-for-speed-underground-2-sk-mixerx/ download] or [https://slovenciny.com/need-for-speed-underground-2-sk/ alternative translation]. | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Swedish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Thai | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Manually change game's language=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Registry edit to change game language|fix= | ||
| + | #Go to <code>{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\EA Games\Need for Speed Underground 2\</code>. | ||
| + | #Find the '''Language''' key and double click it. | ||
| + | #Change the value to the following list below: | ||
| + | #*English US | ||
| + | #*Chinese (Traditional) | ||
| + | #*Danish | ||
| + | #*Dutch | ||
| + | #*French | ||
| + | #*German | ||
| + | #*Italian | ||
| + | #*Japanese | ||
| + | #*Korean | ||
| + | #*Polish | ||
| + | #*Russian | ||
| + | #*Spanish | ||
| + | #*Swedish | ||
| + | #*Thai | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Certain languages may not work for {{Term|FMV}} and voices if the installed game doesn't come with it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = false | |local play = false | ||
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 2 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = Console versions only. | |local play notes = Console versions only. | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official EA server was shut down in November 2007. Use [https://discord.gg/B229me5V6W NFSOR]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/need-for-speed-underground-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Custom bindings lost on game restart=== | ===Custom bindings lost on game restart=== | ||
{{ii}} Windows Vista and later lack a file needed for the game to remember custom mappings. | {{ii}} Windows Vista and later lack a file needed for the game to remember custom mappings. | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download dimap.dll|ref=<ref name="2022-08-27"/>|fix= | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Download dimap.dll|ref= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/58-microsoft-directinput-mapper-dimapdll/ dimap.dll]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/58-microsoft-directinput-mapper-dimapdll/ dimap.dll]. | ||
# Extract it into the installation folder. | # Extract it into the installation folder. | ||
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# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
# Deadzone can be adjusted in <code>NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | # Deadzone can be adjusted in <code>NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed:_Underground_2#Controller_support_improvements_.28NFSU_XtendedInput.29 NFSU-XtendedInput]|fix=}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===The game doesn't load (crashes during loading screen)=== | ||
| + | {{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= | ||
| + | # Turn off monitors which use another GPU or monitor duplication when starting up the game | ||
| + | # Turn it on once the game finishes loading if you still need them | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Untick all but ONE of the CPUs | # Untick all but ONE of the CPUs | ||
# Click OK | # Click OK | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/pull/1045|title=[NFSU2 Performance improvement by CrabJournal · Pull Request #1045 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2022-01-24}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
| + | # Make sure <code>SingleCoreAffinity</code> setting is set to 1. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Recent changes in Widescreen Fix for NFSU2 include improved routines for single core performance.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/pull/1045|title=[NFSU2 Performance improvement by CrabJournal · Pull Request #1045 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2022-01-24}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
| − | # Open | + | # Open Properties from SPEED2.EXE |
| − | # | + | # Go to Compatibility Tab |
| − | + | # Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2) | |
| − | # Click | + | # Click OK |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Particle system | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2021}}|fix= |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Particle system lag (Windows 10)=== | ||
{{ii}} Particle system causes lag, mostly at start of races, turning it off gets rid of the issue. | {{ii}} Particle system causes lag, mostly at start of races, turning it off gets rid of the issue. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Fullscreen Exclusive Mode causes lag | ||
| + | {{ii}} Optionally it is possible to disable VSync through video card settings, and keep Particle System on. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run game in Windowed or Borderless Mode|fix=Go to [[#Windowed|Windowed]] section}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Click OK | # Click OK | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Change FPSLimit|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-22|reason=}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsu2 Need for Speed Underground 2 Widescreen Fix]. | ||
| + | # Open <code>scripts\NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini</code>. | ||
| + | # Set <code>FPSLimit = 120</code> to 60. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Savegame name turned to random symbols, unable to save=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This is likely extremely rare to occur. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Relaunch the game(this rollbacks progress to last time you saved)|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}}} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the savegame name variable|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Keep the game running | ||
| + | # Download [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine] | ||
| + | # Select the NFS Underground 2 proccess | ||
| + | # Select "String" in "Value Type" | ||
| + | # Tick the "Codepage" checkbox | ||
| + | # In "Text" enter first symbols of the changed savegame name (use [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/procmon Process Monitor] and track the SPEED2.exe proccess WriteFile operations if unable to recognize the symbol) | ||
| + | # Press "First Scan" | ||
| + | # Select found values and double tap them or press the red arrow | ||
| + | # In the below window, change "Value" of the found values to your original savegame name | ||
| + | # Save the game | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Music stops playing after Alt-Tab out of game window focus=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Pause, return to the garage, then return to explore mode or the race}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} Having the game running in the background can affect audio of other programs, generally eliminating sounds below a certain decibel level. It's recommended to close the game to avoid this problem. | ||
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
| − | + | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Some mods could break LAN multiplayer mode component, making it impossible to host/join LAN servers. | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ====[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSHDReflections HD Reflections]==== | |
| + | {{++}} Changes resolution of reflections. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1209 HUD Resizer]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds ability to change HUD and FMV scale. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSU2ExOpts/releases Extra Options]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds many useful features and fixes. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSU2Unlimiter Unlimiter]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes some issues and makes some improvements for add-on cars and events. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://zolika1351.pages.dev/mods/nfsu2patch ZPatch]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes off-center window and mouse cursor in borderless windowed mode. | ||
| + | {{--}} The game will always look for keyboard input even after alt-tabbing. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/4415 Videos ported from Xbox]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds higher quality videos from the Xbox version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/5286 English Subtitles Fixed]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes unfinished subtitle support for cutscenes. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/nfsu2 Xbox Rain Droplets]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1645 NFS UG2: The Smol Improvement]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Introduces various balancing changes, such as adjusted race payouts, reduced URL lap counts, and more. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/SpeedReflect/Binary/releases/ Binary] is required to install this mod. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://github.com/thelink2012/novisualrep Visual Reputation Remover]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Makes it possible to progress through the game without excessively customizing the car. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-underground-2/6/files/view/14210/ NFS Underground 2 Music Importer]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Makes it possible to replace in-game tracks with user <code>.mp3</code> or <code>.wav</code>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/3649 Uncensored & Restored Soundtrack]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Restores every single song in the game to their full, unedited and/or uncensored and higher quality versions. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://mega.nz/folder/sMInWQBZ#SwYa7mlmn9NnA43ORn9kqA Olympic Imports]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Aims to add the cut cars from beta/NFSUG1 and Underground Rivals back into Need for Speed Underground 2. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSU2Unlimiter Unlimiter] and [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSU2CarSoundTuner Car Sound Tuner] to avoid crashes and bugs. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/378 Scout's UI Remaster]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Replaces low-res GUI and HUD graphics with high-res counterparts. | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod is discontinued. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/4319 NFSU2: Upscaled HUD by LunicAura]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A recreation of NFSU2's UI using mostly vector materials, with original texture proportions to help keep the same look. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Certain icons will appear different than their vanilla counterparts. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.mediafire.com/file/had3j808lw1a1qp/NFSU2_MOD_v1.1.7z New HD Textures Pack]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Remakes some of the ground textures to be as close to the originals as possible. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Author of this mod recommends to use [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1655 8K HDRI Skyboxes] mod. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv4HSByj3mo Lightsiders Global]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Enhances the visuals of the game. | ||
| + | {{++}} Does not require Texmod. | ||
| + | {{--}} Deviates from the original look of the game. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20201211142210/https://download1481.mediafire.com/so2kddqmj2bg/s6l5x4czkyo12qo/LS+Global+Mod.zip Archived download link] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ql7xoG9ns NFS Underground 2 High Vision 1.10]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Graphics improvement mod. | ||
| + | {{++}} A set of textures from different authors in one package. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkbznYdDE4o Need for Speed Underground 2 Last Breath]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Improves the visuals of the game. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 |
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Black Box[1] | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| EAGL 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 9, 2004 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 82 |
| IGDB | 79 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts. It is the eighth entry in the Need for Speed series and the second entry in the Need for Speed: Underground duology.
Like the previous game, Underground 2 centers around the import racing/tuning scenes and features JDM cars. It is also the first game in the series to have an open world, where players can drive freely around the city. The game's career mode's story takes places six months after the event of Underground and focus on an unnamed racer (the same racer players had played as in Underground) as they race in the fictional city of Bayview.
It was released in North America on November 9, 2004, followed by Europe and Japan releases on November 19, 2004 and December 22, 2004 respectively.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A compilation[4] of the original Need for Speed: Underground, Underground 2 and Most Wanted is also available.
- A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on DeviantArt. An alternate icon by AlexKVideos1 can be found on SteamGridDB.
Demo/free trial
- A playable demo is available on the Internet Archive.
- Progress will not be carried over to the main game.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 for Korean version and Patch 1.2 (Strongly recommended) available.
Skip intro videos
| Invalidate the corresponding files[5] |
|---|
|
| Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[6] |
|---|
|
Disable regional lock
- Allows playing with both EU and US exclusive cars at the same time.
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Controller support improvements (NFSU XtendedInput)
- Improves gamepad support by implementing native XInput support into the game.
- Reimplements console-like controls with being able to rotate the car carousel in Garage with the right stick.
- Rebinding can be made only through .ini file. It's disabled in game menu, as for now it crashes the game.
- Controller vibration is not supported
- Controls are reset to default.
- Can be installed alongside both ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix and NFSU2 Extra Options, as it uses ThirteenAG's Ultimate ASI Loader (the included dinput8.dll, which is a DLL injector) and therefore will load the .asi files for all three mods, and was developed with compatibility with the other two mods in mind.[7]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed Underground 2\[Note 2] |
- Key bindings are stored in
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps(32-bit Windows) or%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps(64-bit Windows).
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\NFS Underground 2\ |
Video
General video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix and Ultrawide (21:9) Fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- Use NFSU2 HUD Resizer to modify the offset values of the HUD elements.
Windowed
| Set windowed/borderless/windowed with resizing[8] |
|---|
|
High frame rate
| Change FPSLimit[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
Input
Input settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Requires the DirectInput Mapper to remember bindings between sessions. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse is used only in menus. Default Windows behavior | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Fixed view | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Use ThirteenAG's fix to adjust deadzone. | |
| Full controller support | Use NFSU XtendedInput | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Unused |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | Use NFSU XtendedInput | |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Use NFSU XtendedInput | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Use NFSU XtendedInput | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | Use NFSU XtendedInput | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | Use NFSU XtendedInput | |
| Haptic feedback | DirectInput controllers only. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Menu Music, In-Game Music, Speech, Effects, Tires and Engine sliders available. | |
| 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 Riders on the Storm (ft. The Doors) by Snoop Dogg every time the game starts. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | UK and US English. Use Extra Options to display subtitles. | |||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | Local retail only. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Local retail only, download. | |||
| Slovak | Fan translation, download or alternative translation. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Thai |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Console versions only. | ||
| LAN play | 6 | |||
| Online play | 6 | The official EA server was shut down in November 2007. Use NFSOR. | ||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues fixed
Custom bindings lost on game restart
- Windows Vista and later lack a file needed for the game to remember custom mappings.
| Download dimap.dll[5] |
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Controller deadzone issues
| Fix left stick deadzone[11] |
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| Use NFSU-XtendedInput |
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The game doesn't load (crashes during loading screen)
- This is likely caused by multi-monitor setups using multiple GPU's.[citation needed]
| Potential workaround[citation needed] |
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Random crashing on entering/exiting shops
- Can be caused by multiple CPUs.
| Set affinity for speed2.exe to use only 1 CPU[citation needed] |
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| Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[12] |
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| Use compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Effects flicker (Windows 7 and 10)
- Some effects, such as rain, car respawn effect or the nos flames, flicker or glitch. Otherwise, no issues.[citation needed]
| Use compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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| Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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Particle system lag (Windows 10)
- Particle system causes lag, mostly at start of races, turning it off gets rid of the issue.
- Fullscreen Exclusive Mode causes lag
- Optionally it is possible to disable VSync through video card settings, and keep Particle System on.
| Run game in Windowed or Borderless Mode |
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Go to Windowed section |
| Use compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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| Change FPSLimit[citation needed] |
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Savegame name turned to random symbols, unable to save
- This is likely extremely rare to occur.
| Relaunch the game(this rollbacks progress to last time you saved)[citation needed] |
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| Change the savegame name variable[citation needed] |
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Music stops playing after Alt-Tab out of game window focus
| Pause, return to the garage, then return to explore mode or the race |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
- Having the game running in the background can affect audio of other programs, generally eliminating sounds below a certain decibel level. It's recommended to close the game to avoid this problem.
Modifications
- Some mods could break LAN multiplayer mode component, making it impossible to host/join LAN servers.
HD Reflections
- Changes resolution of reflections.
HUD Resizer
- Adds ability to change HUD and FMV scale.
Extra Options
- Adds many useful features and fixes.
Unlimiter
- Fixes some issues and makes some improvements for add-on cars and events.
ZPatch
- Fixes off-center window and mouse cursor in borderless windowed mode.
- The game will always look for keyboard input even after alt-tabbing.
Videos ported from Xbox
- Adds higher quality videos from the Xbox version.
English Subtitles Fixed
- Fixes unfinished subtitle support for cutscenes.
Xbox Rain Droplets
- Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
NFS UG2: The Smol Improvement
- Introduces various balancing changes, such as adjusted race payouts, reduced URL lap counts, and more.
- Binary is required to install this mod.
Visual Reputation Remover
- Makes it possible to progress through the game without excessively customizing the car.
NFS Underground 2 Music Importer
- Makes it possible to replace in-game tracks with user
.mp3or.wav.
Uncensored & Restored Soundtrack
- Restores every single song in the game to their full, unedited and/or uncensored and higher quality versions.
Olympic Imports
- Aims to add the cut cars from beta/NFSUG1 and Underground Rivals back into Need for Speed Underground 2.
- Requires Unlimiter and Car Sound Tuner to avoid crashes and bugs.
Scout's UI Remaster
- Replaces low-res GUI and HUD graphics with high-res counterparts.
- This mod is discontinued.
NFSU2: Upscaled HUD by LunicAura
- A recreation of NFSU2's UI using mostly vector materials, with original texture proportions to help keep the same look.
- Certain icons will appear different than their vanilla counterparts.
New HD Textures Pack
- Remakes some of the ground textures to be as close to the originals as possible.
- Author of this mod recommends to use 8K HDRI Skyboxes mod.
Lightsiders Global
- Enhances the visuals of the game.
- Does not require Texmod.
- Deviates from the original look of the game.
- Archived download link
NFS Underground 2 High Vision 1.10
- Graphics improvement mod.
- A set of textures from different authors in one package.
Need for Speed Underground 2 Last Breath
- Improves the visuals of the game.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 933 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
References
- ↑ Need for Speed Underground 2 - EA Games (Archived) - last accessed on 2017-04-04
- ↑ 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
- ↑ NFS Wiki - Need for Speed: Collector's Series - last accessed on 2023-06-29
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Nessy on 2022-08-27
- ↑ New FOV Values, Updates, and Adjustments · Pull Request #1027 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ https://github.com/xan1242/NFSU-XtendedInput/issues/4#issuecomment-1145578968
- ↑ UG1 & UG2 Implemented windowed mode pull request by Xan1242 (GitHub) - last accessed on December 2022
- ↑ NFSU2 rain fix bug - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ NFSU2 slow gearbox in high FPS · Issue #1180 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-09
- ↑ [NFSU2 Performance improvement by CrabJournal · Pull Request #1045 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2022-01-24
- ↑ [NFSU2 Performance improvement by CrabJournal · Pull Request #1045 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2022-01-24