Need for Speed Unbound Reveals Flashy, Optional Driving Effects

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Released on October 6, the trailer for EA’s Need for Speed Unbound revealed the upcoming title to boast a flashy, distinctly stylized comic book aesthetic that’s never been seen before in the series. Character models appear to be cel-shaded, vehicles are colored flagrantly, covered with decals, and further Unbound's street racing-centric art style, and gameplay is bolstered by a glitzy sheen brought on by a suite of optional effects which appear to trigger during certain actions.

A thirty-second trailer uploaded to the Need for Speed Twitter account on October 11 highlighted some of the unique visual elements that players will be able to customize. From the color of the trail of smoke left behind after drifting around a tight turn to the pop art effects that emphasize a boost or a jump, Need for Speed Unboundappears to include more than a few stylistic flourishes that players will be able to tailor to their personal preferences.

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That said, in a follow-up tweet, it was confirmed that Need for Speed Unbound’s flashy extras are completely optional and can be turned off should the player choose to pursue a more grounded design approach. While no specifics were given, it seems as if players will be able to pick and choose which vehicle elements they would like to embellish and which they would prefer to keep stock. This should be a positive sign for fans who were concerned over Need for Speed Unbound’s apparent style-over-substance approach, though neon hues and abstracted aesthetics are likely to remain prevalent throughout the game world.

Following the release of Need for Speed Heat in 2019, EA’s once-annual racing series went on a short hiatus that’s due to end