New Need for Speed Unbound Trailer Shows Speed Race Gameplay

The latest Need for Speed Unbound trailer gives a deep dive into Speed Race game mode & more peaks at customization options & betting.

A new Need for Speed Unbound trailer shows off gameplay of the Speed Race game mode. This mode is what most fans of the series would be most accustomed to, but with the added spectacle of Need for Speed Unbound’s betting & wager system & unique visuals.

Need for Speed Unbound is balancing on a thin line in its efforts to bring the series back to the level of acclaim it once had. Many of the gameplay trailers already revealed show that the series wants to harken back to the 2000s games with its scenery, but the unique art style of its characters, their customizable fashion choices, & special effects bring Need for Speed Unbound into a modern era. The calling card of the series though has been its sprint races which are called Speed Race.

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Speed Races in Need for Speed Unbound start at set places. As illegal street racing events, the meet-up spots are hidden away at secret garages & other places hidden from those outside that circle & out of sight of the cops. The start of races in Need for Speed Unbound will have time for NPCs & the player character to show off their car customizations at the meet-up spot. At the start line, players may also have quirky interactions as the camera zooms by them & other races before the start.

Before the races even Start, players will select from a variety of circuits & must buy into the event. The buy-in price scales with the Heat level, which may point to the race’s difficulty & the likelihood to encounter the police in Need for Speed Unbound. Players can also make Side Bets against one of the other racers if they feel confident in their car & their skills. The amount of money the player will put into the Side Bet will also depend on the skill rank of the drivers in the field.

Fans have now seen Need for Speed Unbound‘s Takeover Event, Speed Race, police chase gameplay, & many elements of customization. There was also a glimpse into other game modes during the event select menu: Endurance, Drift Event, & Street Race. With the release date soon coming, the Speed Race trailer may be one of the last gameplay Need for Speed Unbound trailers players get before its release. There are many tricks & surprises that the game may have to offer fans, especially how far the game’s microtransaction monetization pushed the redline.

Need for Speed Unbound releases on December 2, 2022, for PC, PS5, & Xbox Series X/S.

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