Need for Speed: Underground 2
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About the Game
Need for Speed: Underground 2 is a single-player and multiplayer street racing game. The game places players into the underground world of nighttime tuner culture.
Gameplay & Core Systems
After rising through local races and gaining street cred, players are invited to the “City of Metro” - a sprawling open-city environment where free-roam driving, exploration and racing meet. The objective is to advance through the Underground Racing League by winning events, building reputation and upgrading players’ car until it becomes one of the top tuned machines in the city. In the open-city sandbox of Metro players can drive at will, discover hidden race challenges, engage random rival racers, or head to designated race hubs. A major part of the experience is several race modes including Sprint, Circuit, Drag and Drift events, each testing different aspects of players’ car build and driver skill. Progression also involves improving your car’s performance statistics (acceleration, top speed and handling) so that tougher opponents and higher-stakes events can be tackled.
Standout Features
- A major distinguishing feature is the depth of the tuning customization system.
- The game includes a detailed garage interface where performance upgrades and cosmetic items are applied, and a fully customisable licence plate and tuning store backdrop are included.
- Cars often begin as modest models but can be transformed into high-end racers.
- Multiplayer modes allow up to eight racers on console systems to compete online or via split-screen local play; crash cams, photo mode (in the PC version), and replay features are also incorporated.
- Other systems include a free-roam “Outrun” mode where rivals and police chase sequences may occur, encouraging exploration and spontaneous racing.
- There are optional time trials, drift challenges and collectibles hidden around Metro (such as neon photography spots or car-show events).
- The PC version offers additional features such as screenshot saving of customised cars and mod-friendly files; console versions differ slightly in graphics, loading times and race lobby design.
- Players choose from hundreds of aftermarket parts and visual modifications.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Widescreen (16 x 9). Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II and THX.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Need for Speed: Underground 2 | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | GameWizz Interactive | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Deutschland GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Publishing SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Games | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Platinum / Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | Germany; Platinum / Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | THX | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Gamepad | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Microphone | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Racing/Steering Wheel | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Microphones Supported | USB Headset | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Racing/Steering Wheels Supported | GT Force (LPRC-10000) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Racing/Steering Wheels Supported | GT Force Pro (LPRC-11500) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 6 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Ethernet Compatible | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Network Adaptor | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLUS-21065 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 or 2 Players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | EA Black Box | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLPM 65766 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | EA Games | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Developer | EA Black Box | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-15 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-17 | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-18 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-18 | France | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-19 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2009-02 | Germany; Platinum / Software Pyramide release | MobyGames |
| 2004-12-22 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2004-11-19 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2004-11-15 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 15, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 22, 2004 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| November 19, 2004 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633148435 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS 21065 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0002IQCSY | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30753475 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030932039620 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-52725 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030931039621 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-52725 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-52725 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030930039622 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30753475 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| asin | B0002IQCSY | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 30753475 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633148435 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLUS-21065 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4938833006554 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1704305418 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030931039621 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLPM 65766 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4938833006554 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030931039621 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030945039624 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030946039623 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1704305418 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
