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Need For Speed Unbound Officially Announced
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In one of my recent posts, I spoke about EA teasing Need for Speed fans about the next Need for Speed game. Well, now EA has officially announced their upcoming game called Need for Speed Unbound.
Many people are talking about the inclusion of some anime elements in the game, such as the characters and certain animated effects. But in my opinion, these elements look more like comic book-style effects.
Alongside their announcement, EA released a cinematic trailer with a few pieces of gameplay footage mixed in. A$ap Rocky's new song “Sh*ttin’ Me” was also featured in the trailer.
The gameplay seems very similar to previous Need for Speed games, but the addition of the unique anime/cartoon elements is a really interesting final touch to the game.
Need for Speed Unbound is set to release on the 2nd of December on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The game is set in the world of Lakeshore, with the story following you as a rookie racer on a journey to retrieve a car that was stolen from a family auto shop.
EA stated that players would attempt to win the “ultimate street raving challenge” titled The Grand.
Here are some new additions to Need for Speed Unbound, written by EA:
- The World is Each Player’s Canvas: Graffiti comes to life in a new art style as players ride through the city equipped with a brand-new toolkit of high-energy visual and sound effects, like Burst Nitrous, which rewards players with style-based boost, reflecting how they drive.
- Run the Streets: The more players race, the more heat they build up. Choose to outdrive or outsmart cops using new escape mechanics to take control of the chase to earn big rewards or even bigger consequences for getting busted.
- Self-Expression and Style: Hundreds of cosmetic items, including exclusively licensed gear from some of the world’s pioneering fashion innovators and custom automotive gear companies, give players endless options to not only kit out their car but show off their personal style in-game.
- Find Freedom in the Flow: Ride to a genre-defying soundtrack of trailblazing artists from the world of hip-hop led by multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon A$AP Rocky and his creative agency AWGE, including the world premiere of A$AP Rocky’s brand new track “Sh*ttin’ Me,” also featured in the reveal trailer.
- Takeover Scene featuring A$AP Rocky: A$AP Rocky will appear in-game as the leader of the Takeover Scene, a new replayable precision driving mode that brings together the community to take over parts of the city and celebrate driving with style over pure speed. AWGE also functioned as a creative consultant on the game.
The game is currently available for preorder, with some special perks for whoever does. Anyone who preorders before the 29th of November will get some in-game content, including:
- Decals
- License Plates
- Banner Artworks
- $150,000 in-game currency
The standard edition costs $70, while the Unbound Palace edition costs $80 and comes with various digital extras. More information regarding these extras will be released soon.
Additionally, on the 29th of November, EA will be offering a 10-hour trial for the game, while EA Play Pro members will gain access to the Unbound Palace edition at the same time.
Best of all, though, EA announced that Unbound would have “a series of free content updates” in the future, which will add things such as:
- New Features
- New Experiences
- Content Drops
- And More
After getting bored of Forza Horizon 5, I finally have a new racing game to look forward to. I absolutely cannot wait for Need for Speed Unbound.
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