EA's iconic Need for Speed (NFS) racing series is well and alive, as evidenced by the brand-new reveal of NFS Unbound. While it was rumored to be in the works, thanks to recent leaks, an exciting new trailer was just dropped for the game. In a nutshell, it is a true evolution of the series, taking it to a new level with some neat additions.
From a unique presentation style to enhanced features and more, there is a lot to cover. Here are five things you may have missed from the reveal trailer for NFS Unbound.
A brand new narrative is set to drive the momentum of NFS Unbound. Here, a robbery at a family auto shop tears two friends apart and sends a rookie racer on a journey to win the ultimate street race to reclaim the priceless car that was stolen.
Popular rapper A$AP Rocky will also appear in-game as the leader of the Takeover Scene. This is a new replayable precision driving mode that brings together the community to take over parts of the city and celebrate driving with style over pure speed.
NFS Unbound is all about rebellion and overcoming dire odds. This is reflected in its visuals as well, which offer richly detailed vehicles and environments, as well as vehicle customization.
Moreover, the denizens of the game's setting, Lakeshore City, are something right out of an animation or a comic. This aesthetic is influenced by graffiti and the underground culture that the series is known for.
The design choice marks a new vision for the series. It will definitely divide fans, though, due to how some of them may interpret the presentation's various elements as clashing with one another. However, a nudge in a new direction is exactly what EA's arcade racer has been looking for.
NFS Heat, the predecessor to Unbound, is regarded as
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