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Volume 5 Patch Notes

Hey NFS fam! As we mentioned earlier, Need for Speed: Unbound Vol. 5 drops real soon and here you can delve into the patch notes of this update. We’ve also added plenty of quality of life improvements and fixes with this update.

Take a deeper look under the hood and read more about what’s new in Vol.5 here.

Let’s get into Volume 5’s patch notes.

General Fixes & Improvements


  • Fixed an issue where the "Repair at a gas station during a Gauntlet Playlist" Daily Challenge is notified as completed while in Freedrive and not in a Gauntlet Playlist
  • Fixed an issue in Porsche Playlist where the fireworks were not appearing at the finish area of the second race
  • Fixed a Loaner Car marker didn't appear in the Event Summary screen across all Playlists
  • Fixed an issue where in some cases the vehicle would move while interacting with another user's banner
  • Fixed an issue in Porsche Playlist where the car would disappear when deselecting via the Event Car Select menu
  • Fixed a decal issue on the Mercedes G63 (2017) Custom Build where the sticker duplicates on the spoiler and roof at the same time.
  • Fixed an issue where Linkup Ski Slope Round 3 Phase 3 Smashables were not disappearing after completing the objective
  • Fixed an issue where the Player was not receiving server notifications for active recommended playlists
  • Fixed a collision issue in Linkup Edgewater Port preventing the Player from making the jump
  • Fixed flickering issues when previewing trunk-lid options on the Lamborghini Urus in Multiplayer Server
  • Fixed a Cloud Saving issue on EA App when booting NFS Unbound with the same account on multiple devices
  • Fixed an issue where One Shot Challenges notifications were missing or triggered incorrectly
  • Fixed an issue where Linkups and Boosted Events were not appearing for some players
  • Fixed an issue where the unlock requirements for some vehicles displayed the Lakeshore Online requirements rather than the Campaign requirements.
  • Fixed visual issues with cars that have legendary body kits, Speed pass unlocked cars, DLC purchased cars and one off wraps. List of affected cars: Lamborghini Countach LP800-4 (Custom Edition), Mercedes AMG G63 (HipHop Swag Pack), Volkswagen GTI Clubsport (Vol 3 Customs Pack), Lotus Exige S (Legendary Customs), Porsche Taycan, Porsche 911 Carrera S (Vol.4 Speed Pass), Porsche 911 Carrera S (Vol.4 Speed Pass), Eddie's Skyline, Rachel's 350z, Polestar 1 Hero Edition
  • Fixed an issue where snapshots tints were not functional in singleplayer or multiplayer


Quality of Life Changes

  • Added a Masking Decal functionality to the Wrap Editor
  • Tweaked the cadence and downtime of multiplayer Boosted Events and Linkups


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Vol.5 arrives on October 12th

NFS Fam, Need for Speed™ Unbound Vol.5 arrives on October 12th. Get the lowdown on what you can expect.

Read the full Patch Notes for this update by clicking here.

The Vol.5 update brings with it Linkup areas that now cover all 14 areas, 75 Speed Pass levels, and a host of new vehicles to unlock for free alongside some new premium content.

All 14 LINKUP AREAS

Join 16 players and take on all 14 Linkups from Vol. 3 and Vol. 4. Show them why you are at the top of your game, competing in over four rounds showcasing epic stunts and heroic driving. Contribute most to come out as MVP in locations including the Yams Wind Farm, Marigold Golf Course, and Jefferson Quarry.

NEW SPEED PASS CONTENT

As with all previous Volumes, 75 refreshed free ranks in Speed Pass are waiting for you with some wild retro kaleidoscopic cosmetics and customizations. Reach rank 50 and you’ll cruise the scene in the Buick Grand National GNX (1987).




REFRESHED CHALLENGES

Prove your notoriety taking on over sixty new Daily, Weekly, and One-Shot Challenges in Vol.5. Tackle all this alongside more than 150 previously featured Challenges too, helping you earn XP and build your Bank.

Think you’re up to the task of getting 25 near misses in any BMW whilst being chased by cops? If so, you’ll unlock the fresh BMW M2 Coupé (2023).




NEW PREMIUM DLC

With the launch of Vol.5, we’ve added three new Premium DLC packs* that are ready and waiting to go. Here’s what’s in the store.

Trick or Street Swag Pack

Show you’ve reached the top of the scene and you’re not going anywhere in the Legendary Custom MINI John Cooper Works Countryman '17, part of the new Trick or Street Swag Pack. This premium pack contains an incredible range of classically designed artwork inspired by the rubber hose style of the golden age of American animation. These designs are featured across items including a clothing pack, Skeleton Head mask, a driving effect, an exclusive horn, and more.




Volkswagen Beetle (1963) Legendary Custom Pack

This pack gets you the Legendary Custom Volkswagen Beetle (1963) (custom bodykit and livery) AND a 10 level Speed Pass boost, which will reward you with 10 exciting new cosmetic or customization items! Use it wisely, as it doesn’t take you past rank 75, and the boost kicks in as soon as the pack is purchased!




Vol.5 Customs Pack

Last but not least, the Vol.5 Customs Pack features three new custom builds to get your hands-on. The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (2017), BMW i8 Coupé (2018), and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe (2018).




EA Play** Exclusive

Oh, and we’ve another EA Play bonus for you too, the Epic Custom Mercury Cougar (1967) will be waiting in your garage.




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Criterion Games сфокусируется на Battlefield, но серию Need for Speed не бросят

Британская Criterion Games, создавшая Need for Speed: Unbound, теперь сосредоточит свои усилия на серии шутеров Battlefield. При этом ядро команды продолжит заниматься Need for Speed, а сама студия перейдет в состав EA Entertainment, тогда как EA Sports будет выпускать свои собственные гоночные игры вместе с Codemasters.

Celebrate the streets in Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4

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Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4 celebrates your status on the streets of Lakeshore, but your outrageous style and skills mean the cops want to take you down in new Gauntlet Playlists - feel the rush of the chase, but get busted and lose your shot at big rewards!

The celebrations continue at the Kennedy Test Track where you can tear it up in unique Porsche 75th anniversary events, plus new refreshed Speed Pass brings 75 free ranks with new cosmetics and customizations. Wheelspin through rank 50 to earn the wildest Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) that Lakeshore has seen.

For the ultimate celebration of street style, head to the Store for the premium Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack, honoring the roots of hip hop with the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) plus clothing pack, a Doberman mask, Driving Effect, exclusive Horn and more!

More info here

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/

Need for Speed™ Unbound celebrates 75 years of Porsche

Tune in on August 8 to see how the streets are celebrating 75 years of Porsche and more in Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4.



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