Let's Install - Need for Speed Unbound [Xbox Series X]
12Geek Aloud's #LetsInstall of #NFS #Unbound. This install was from a physical copy of the game onto a @Xbox Series X. Internet connection speed is 900MB/s down, 40MB/s up.
From the Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need_for_Speed_Unbound):
Need for Speed Unbound (stylised as NFS Unbound) is a 2022 racing video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the twenty-fifth instalment in the Need for Speed series, the first for Criterion since 2013's Rivals with Ghost Games and the first as the main developer since 2012's Most Wanted.
Unbound was revealed by Electronic Arts on October 6, 2022. The game features an art style that merges artistic elements like cel-shading and graffiti art with the more realistic art style of other Need for Speed games.[2][3] The map is based in a fictional city inspired by Chicago called Lakeshore City.[4] The game was released worldwide on December 2, 2022, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.[5]
Need for Speed Unbound is a racing game set in a fictional city called Lakeshore City, which is based on Chicago. Like previous entries in the series, it features an open world environment and gameplay similar to that of previous entries in the series, being mainly focused around street racing.[6][7] The "heat system" from Need for Speed Heat returns in Unbound, where the player attempts to gain notoriety among the police.[4] Additionally, the game features various forms of customization such as installing various body kits, adding a splitter, and even completely removing the front or rear bumpers.[8]
In February 2020, it was announced that the development of future Need for Speed games would return to Criterion Games from Ghost Games, as the studio was referred back to EA Gothenburg.[9] Criterion Games previously worked on Hot Pursuit (2010) and Most Wanted (2012). The game was originally going to be scheduled to released in 2021 but was pushed back to 2022 as the team was temporarily reassigned to assist the development of Battlefield 2042.[10] In May 2022, EA announced that they had merged Codemasters Cheshire into Criterion Games, creating a larger team to work on the game.[11]
A few days prior to the reveal, fans noticed that EA had accidentally revealed the name of their upcoming Need for Speed title early on their website.[12] Additionally, fans also noticed that promotional images of the game had been released early on the Japanese retailer Neowing's website.[13] Unbound was formally revealed on October 6, 2022, in a trailer that showcased the game's "street art" art style, as well as featuring the rapper A$AP Rocky, who is set to have his own mode in the game as well as have some of his music featured along with AWGE.[14][15][16] EA has stated that the game will receive free post-launch updates.[17]
Unbound also received a special collaborative deluxe release with UK-based streetwear and lifestyle brand Palace. At an additional cost to the base game, NFS Unbound Palace Edition includes various branded bonuses, including four cars with Palace liveries and 20 items of Palace-branded clothing for the player's in-game character to wear.[18][19]
Need for Speed Unbound had an early access release for its Palace Edition on November 29, 2022, with EA Play members (including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members) being able to try it for ten hours and EA Play Pro members having unlimited early access. The game was released officially on December 2, 2022, [20] with a peak of around 14,063 players on Steam playing it.[21]
According to Metacritic, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of Need for Speed Unbound have received "generally favorable reviews",[23][24] while the PC version has received "mixed or average reviews".[22]
It was the 17th best-selling retail game in the UK in its week of release. Sales of the game were down 64% when compared with its predecessor Need for Speed Heat.[31]
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