Despite first being released almost 20-years ago,Need For Speed: Most Wantedis still considered as one of the best racing games of all time. Now thanks to one creator, we can get a peek at what it would look like in the modern day.
First teased back in December 2023, Youtuber NostalgiaNexus has been hard at work on creating a fan remake ofNeed For Speed: Most WantedusingUnreal Engine5. With a trailer back in December, the creator has now released a 15-minute gameplaypreviewset in the game’s Rockport City area.
Check out theNeed For Speed: Most Wantedtrailer below!
Created using Unreal Engine 5, NostalgiaNexus has taken things a “little further” and has added a whole lot of new and exciting features. This includes: a new particle system in Niagara for backfire and NOS FX, a fake interior shader, their own custom traffic system, upscaled textures, the addition of 3D trees and wind effects, falling leaves FX, improved sounds for the BMW M3 GTR, colour grading and more.
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All of these changes bringNeed For Speed: Most Wantedinto the modern era of gaming and as a result, the graphics have drastically improved from itsXbox360 andPlayStation3 counterparts. So much so that the 15-minute trailer already has over 43 thousand views and a legion of happy fans.
“Looks amazing!” one fan commented. “And the handling model looks way more accurate. Just needs more wheelspin from standstill and get the sound to sync with the speed and you’re in business man”.
Another said: “This is very impressive, I remember playing this game when I was younger. I love the added touch when you brake, you can see the rotors glowing. Amazing dude.”
Topics:Mods,Need For Speed,Unreal Engine,PC
