An Unreal Engine 4-powered Need for Speed Underground 2 fan remake is in the making

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Need for Speed Underground 2 came out in 2004 and to this day, it is fondly remembered as a cult classic by many fans of the racing franchise. Paired with 2005’s Most Wanted, Underground 2 still stirs some strong positive emotions within the minds of veteran video gamers.

While fans have expressed their yearning for a reboot or remake of the original from EA, there has been no positive response from the company so far. This is where YouTube’s Ivan Novozhilov came in with their work-in-progress Unreal Engine 4-powered remake of Need for Speed Underground 2.

Making use of the modern-day technology of Unreal Engine 4, the unofficial remake seems to have significantly elevated the visuals and the general vibe of the 2004 classic. However, it is clear from the work-in-progress gameplay video footage that it does not veer too much from its roots.

From the looks of it, this UE4-powered fan remake very much seems like how an official remake would turn out to be. Not only does it look like a remake, but the sprinkling of the small yet significant gameplay mechanics on top also makes it feel like one.

In fact, it is so good that it raises the concern of whether EA would come in with a Cease and Desist order. While that remains to be seen, there is no doubt that this will quite easily satiate the needs of everyone who has been yearning for an Underground 2 remake for all these years.

The set of features of the fan remake that the creator has posted about are as follows: