The Need for Speed franchise is one of the most famous and beloved in racing games, but it’s fallen from grace a little in recent years after some slightly forgettable outings.
EA is hoping that will change with Need for Speed Unbound, which is coming later this year and looks to return the series to its street racing roots. Here are all the key details you need to know.
For more details on upcoming games, check out our lists of anticipated titles for PS5 or Xbox Series X/S.
Need for Speed Unbound release date
Need for Speed Unbound will release on 2 December 2022, so there isn’t long to wait until you can get behind the wheel.
However, EA Play members will be able to jump into a free 10-hour trial of the game from 29 November 2022, a little earlier.
This is a short turnaround, too – the game was only unveiled at the start of October 2022, so EA must have had it under wraps for a while.
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Need for Speed Unbound platforms
Surprisingly for such a big franchise, EA and developer Criterion are limiting where you can pick up Need for Speed Unbound – it’s only coming out on newer platforms.
You’ll be able to play it on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC (through a few different storefronts). That means there’s no joy for PS4 or Xbox One owners.
Need for Speed Unbound trailers
There’s only been one main trailer for Unbound so far, which you can check out below.
It features glimpses of a fair few cars and characters, including real-world rapper A$AP Rocky, who’s seemingly in the game (although we don’t know how big his part is).
Need for Speed Unbound gameplay
EA is leaning in on car customisation for Unbound, but also introducing a whole new style and look, taking inspiration from street art and grafitti.
You’ll be able to customise not just your car’s bodywork and tuning, using underlighting and body kits, but also the cartoony effects that surround it at key moments.
While you can turn these off if you want a purer racing look, these larger-than-life effects can be another layer of personalisation to make you stand out when you race online.
Like Need for Speeds of old, there will still be cop chases to manoeuvre through, and you can bet before races if you want to take home some extra pay, and it’s all about working your way up the street racing ranks.
You can check out the game’s full map on the official site here, to get a look at where you’ll be racing. It’s a big open world from the looks of things, with a nice balance between tight city streets and more open, sweeping mountain roads. In fact, it’s a pretty clear throwback to the halcyon days of Need for Speed Underground 2 or Most Wanted, in our books.
Need for Speed Unbound car list
The official website for the game has a welcome car list to browse, and we’ve replicated it here for you.
These are all the cars you’ll be able to drive in Need for Speed Unbound at launch:
Acura NSX 2017Acura RSX-S 2004Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2016Aston Martin DB5 1964Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018Aston Martin DB11 2017Aston Martin Vulcan 2016BMW M3 2006BMW M3 Evolution II 1988BMW X6 M 2016BMW M3 2010BMW M5 2018BMW Z4 M40i 2019BMW M4 Coupe 2018BMW M2 Competition 2019BMW M1 1981BMW i8 Coupe 2018BMW M4 GTS 2016BMW M3 Convertible 2010BMW M4 Convertible 2017BMW i8 Roadster 2018Bugatti Chiron Sport 2017Buick Grand National GNX 1987Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2020Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2020Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup 1965Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2017Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2014Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2013Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967Chevrolet Bel Air 1955Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2019Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 2017Dodge Challenger SRT8 2014Dodge Charger R/T 1969Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 2019Ferrari LaFerrari 2016Ferrari Testarossa Coupé 1984Ferrari 488 GTB 2016Ferrari F40 1988Ferrari 458 Italia 2009Ferrari 488 Pista 2019Ferrari FXX-K Evo 2018Ferrari 458 Spider 2011Ford F-150 Raptor 2017Ford Mustang GT 2015Ford GT 2017Ford Mustang BOSS 302 1969Ford Mustang 1965Ford Mustang Foxbody 1990Ford Crown Victoria 2008Ford Focus RS 2016Ford Mustang GT Convertible 2019Honda Civic Type-R 2000Honda Civic Type-R 2015Honda NSX Type-R 1992Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition 2009Infiniti Q60S 2017Jaguar F-Type R Coupe 2016Jaguar F-Type R Convertible 2019Koenigsegg Regera 2016Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 2021Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 2018Lamborghini Aventador S 2018Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary 1989Lamborghini Murciélago SV 2010Lamborghini Urus 2018Lamborghini Huracán Performante 2018Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Coupe 2019Lamborghini Diablo SV 1995Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 Spyder 2018Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 2018Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster 2019Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Roadster 2018Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder 2018Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 2015Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab Pickup 2015Lotus Exige S 2006Lotus Emira 2021Mazda RX-7 Spirit R 2002Mazda MX5 1996Mazda RX-8 Spirit R (R3) 2011Mazda MX5 2015McLaren P1 2014McLaren F1 1993McLaren 570S 2015McLaren 570S Spider 2018McLaren 600LT 2018McLaren P1 GTR 2015Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 1988Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe 2018Mercedes-AMG G 63 2017Mercedes-AMG GT S 2019Mercedes-AMG A 45 2016Mercedes-AMG GT R 2017Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster 2019Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet 2018Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2021Mercury Cougar 1967MINI John Cooper Works Countryman 2017Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 2007Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 2008Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 1999NISSAN GT-R Premium 2017NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1999NISSAN 370Z Heritage Edition 2019NISSAN Silvia K’s 1998NISSAN Z Prototype 2022NISSAN Silvia Spec-R Aero 2002NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1993NISSAN 350Z 2008NISSAN Skyline 2000 GT-R 1971NISSAN Fairlady 240ZG 1971NISSAN 180SX Type X 1996NISSAN 370Z Nismo 2015NISSAN GT-R Nismo 2017Pagani Huayra BC 2017Plymouth Cuda 1970Polestar Polestar 1 2020Pontiac Firebird 1977Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2019Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 1973Porsche 918 Spyder 2015Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2018Porsche 911 Carrera S 1997Porsche 911 GT2 RS 2018Porsche Panamera Turbo 2017Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series 2018Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder 2020Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 2018Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive 2018Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 2018Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Convertible 2018Porsche Cayman GT4 2015SRT Viper GTS 2014SUBARU Impreza WRX STI 2006SUBARU BRZ Premium 2014SUBARU Impreza WRX STI 2010Volkswagen Beetle 1963Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2016Volvo 242DL 1975Volvo Amazon P130 1970Read More