Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Most Wanted"
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Revision as of 17:25, 20 September 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 |
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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)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
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.
Instructions |
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Controller deadzone issues
Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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Menu lag on multicore systems
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 | [6] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Instructions |
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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
- ↑ xan1242 comments on Xenia lets you control the car in NFS MW05! - last accessed on 2017-05-16