When Need for Speed Unbound was unexpectedly revealed and hastily published afterward at the end of 2022, few fans expected anything spectacular – and to some extent, they were correct. Even with Criterion Studio on board, Unbound appeared unfinished and rushed, the sole novelties were the new graphic style and the focus on the youngest generation of gamers.
As swiftly as it arrived, it lost its player base just as fast. But here we are, again suddenly getting an unexpected NFS news with the announcement of the big, free, VOL 2 Content Update, which should breathe some life into the already somewhat forgotten title. So, let’s see what’s new in Need for Speed Unbound VOL 2 Content Update and whether will it be enough to get you back in the game.
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Everything New in Need for Speed Unbound VOL 2 Content Update
The new big VOL 2 update for Need for Speed Unbound arrives on March 21 for all versions of the game and brings a lot of new content, cosmetics, and even some new challenges. Check out the official VOL 2 content update trailer:
See below for the list of everything added to the Need for Speed Unbound with the VOL 2 Content Update and how to unlock it.
New Cars in the Need for Speed Unbound VOL 2 Content Update
- LOTUS Emira Balmain Edition 2021 (Complete 3 playlists in a Lotus to claim it)
- NISSAN Fairlady ZG 1971 Epic Custom (For EA Play members)
New Challenges and Events in Need for Speed Unbound VOL 2 Content Update
- 40 New Daily Challenges
- 15 New Challenges
- 30 Hot Laps Activities
- 4 New Endurance events
- 2 New Rumble playlists
- 2 New Race playlists
- Existing Playlist Refresh
New Cosmetic Items in Need for Speed Unbound VOL 2 Content Update
- Bear Champ driving effect (Beat all 30 Rival Hot Lap scores to unlock)
- Hey May driving effect (Reach 60 stars to unlock)
- Ghost pose for your driver avatar (Reach 90 stars in Hot Laps to unlock)
- Need Coffee pose for your driver avatar (Beat 20 Rival Hot Lap scores to unlock)
- 6 new Banner Stickers (Unlock by escaping cop chases and helping others escape cops)
In addition to the free content that you will have to unlock in the game after the update, VOL 2 also comes with an additional paid DLC called Keys to the Map.
What is in the Keys to the Map DLC for Need for Speed Unbound?
Keys to the Map paid DLC unlocks the locations of all 260 Collectables (Bears, Street Art, and Billboards) and all 160 Activities so you can get cash and rewards faster. Also, it comes with the additional Fury & Zen Clothing Pack that includes one new jacket, t-shirt, sweatpants, and cap.
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So, will this be enough to get the players back on the streets of Lakeshore City? We’ll see. It’s certainly nice to see that Need for Speed Unbound is finally getting some post-launch updates, knowing how EA tends to pull the plug on games if they didn’t do well right away.
Need for Speed Unbound VOL 2 Content Update will be available for download for all platforms and versions of the base game on March 21.
