Is Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition worth it at full price?

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Need for Speed Unbound, the highly anticipated mainline entry, is right around the corner. The new game comes after a three-year-long hiatus from the franchise. Following its predecessor, Unbound strictly adheres to the series' reputation for delivering adrenaline-fueled and thrilling street racing coupled with intense cop chases. It is the game we all love, but in a brand-new package with modern graphics.

Need for Speed Unbound is also the series' first to be released exclusively for the current generation of consoles, i.e., PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This allows Criterion Games to take full advantage of the new hardware and deliver a next-gen Need for Speed experience.

Keeping with the series' tradition of creating a unique arcade racing experience, NFS Unbound features a fascinating graffiti-like art style mixed with the game's breathtaking graphics, courtesy of DICE's Frostbite engine.

Need for Speed Unbound is available in two editions. A standard with the base game and pre-purchased add-ons. a more expensive "Palace" edition with a plethora of exclusive rewards along with the standard pack. While the Palace edition offers some excellent items, the following section dives into whether it is worth the expense.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

Similar to the more expensive Deluxe Edition of Need for Speed Heat, Unbound's Palace edition features excellent exclusive items that players can use, including cosmetics for players' avatars, vanity items for cars, and four custom cars with unique vinyl.

The following is a breakdown of everything players get with Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition:

Apart from these add-ons, players that pre-purchase the game will receive the following