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In the meantime, here's all the info about the game.
Enter the world of Lakeshore City, where graffiti takes life in a competition experience that challenges conventions;
available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
It's time to run to the top! Experience adrenaline rushing moments for Lakeshore in Need for SpeedTM Unbound by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Criterion Games, now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The new generation of the iconic Need for Speed franchise puts players in place of driving their street racing fantasy, as they beat the cops and prove to have the cards in order to win The Grand, the last road racing challenge in Lakeshore.
With a brand new and unique visual style, Need for Speed Unbound merges street art elements with the most realistic cars in franchise history in a 4K 60 FPS resolution fluid for the first time in the series. The innovative single player campaign offers emotions and consequences through a compelling narrative that involves players in the city of Lakeshore as they compete, collect, empower and personalize the world's most popular high-performance cars to reach the top of the scene.
"With the expression of his personality as a focus of Need for Speed Unbound, we are giving the most", stated Kieran Crimmins, Creative Director of Criterion Games. "From unique cars and customization options, collaborations with high fashion, the soundtrack rich in world-renowned artists - we are giving our drivers the opportunity to see themselves represented on the streets of Lakeshore while competing against others in this new universe visually and stylically enhanced. "
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Players discover the world of Lakeshore when a robbery in a family car shop divides two friends and forces a first-armed pilot to a trip to win the last race on the road and recover the invaluable value car that was stolen.
Need for Speed Unbound twists the race genre and raises the stakes:
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The world is the canvas of every player: Like street artists who creatively subvert urban landscapes around them, players can give life to graffiti in a new artistic style while crossing the city equipped with a brand new kit of visual effects and high energy sound, such as Tag and Burst Nitrous, which reward players with style-based boosts, reflecting their way of driving.
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Running through the streets: The more players run, the more they accumulate heat. Choose to overcome the police in speed or cunning using new escape mechanics to take control of the chase and earn great rewards or even more serious consequences if you are arrested.
In Need for Speed Unbound, players must take risks to get to the top. The more players compete, the more their enthusiasm increases. Players will have to choose how and when to put everything in play, making huge derapes in the street, overcoming cops or betting against rival runners. Time is money, so players need to find the fastest way to earn enough money to participate in weekly qualifying and arrive at the final Lakeshore race, The Grand.
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Personal expression: Pioneering brands like Palace Skateboards, AWGE, Versace, Namilia, PUMA, Balmain, Danielle Guizio, ALPHA Industries, Born x Raised, Brain Dead, Champion, EDWIN, FILA, GCDS, KHRISJOY, MKI MIYUKI ZOKU, NAPAPIJRI, Vans and many others bring to life their stylistic vision for fans, who can discover it just through an assortment of their own Players can expand their fashion not only in game, but also in the real world with the special capsule collection Need for Speed Unbound, with Balmain and PUMA footwear and clothing. Learn more about collaborations in Need for Speed Unbound newsroom, here.
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Find freedom in the flow: The soundtrack, unique in its kind, was created by A$AP Rocky, artist, actor and fashion icon, and by its creative agency AWGE, who collaborated on the realization of the game. The soundtrack of Need for Speed Unbound, with more than 70 songs of world artists who challenged genres and were avant-garde in hip-hop, includes the new track of A$AP Rocky "Sh*ttin' Me", as well as world talents such as Brodinski, Lous and the Yakuza, SCH, Alina Pash, Slikback, Villano Tiger, COUCOU CHLOE The wide list of songs allows you to discover new artists while players travel the streets of Lakeshore. Players can also immerse themselves in the original soundtrack composed by Brodinski, French producer of electronics and hip-hop and founder of the French electro label Bromance Records. Listen to the original soundtrack on Spotify me and streaming on Spotify me and Apple Music.
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Takeover Scene with A$AP Rocky: A$AP Rocky appears in the game as the leader of Takeover Scene, a new replayable precision driving mode that brings together the community to conquer parts of the city and celebrate driving in style with respect to pure speed. When they meet A$AP Rocky at the event, players must beat him to his own game to win his own game Mercedes 190 And customized and bring it back to your own shelter.
The race didn't end at the launch! Need for Speed Unbound players can count on a series of content updates and experience packages after launch, as well as free access to new modes, social functions and progression for Lakeshore Online. The first update after launch will focus on expanding social game features, while future updates will bring new modes and features, cars, customization content and more. Stay tuned for more details about the future content of Need for Speed Unbound.
Need for Speed Unbound is available in retail and digital stores on December 2nd PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via the EA, Origin app, Steam and Epic Game Store at the price of €69.99. Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition, a deluxe offer created in collaboration with Palace Skateboards, offers players exclusive content, including cars extracted directly from Palace campaigns, Driving Effects, a clothing package with 20 objects, decals and plates, character poses and artistic banners at the price of €79.99.
For more details about Need for Speed Unbound, please visit: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound.
