Key Takeaways
- Electronic Arts has announced that the Need for Speed: Unbound Vol. 9 Lockdown update will be released on November 26.
- The new Lockdown mode is described as the “most high-stakes mode yet,” pitting five crews, each with up to three players, against each other and the forces of Lakeshore’s Police Department.
- The vol. 9 Lockdown update will also introduce new customizable cars, including motorcycles, as well as a Speed Pass with 45 tiers to enhance gameplay.
Electronic Arts has announced that the Need for Speed: Unbound vol. 9 Lockdown update will be released on November 26. This new Need for Speed: Unbound update introduces the “most high-stakes mode yet,” brings two new fully customizable cars, new PvP content, and much more.
Developed by Criterion Games, Need for Speed: Unbound is all about high-speed action, street culture, and the thrill of underground racing. Although the game received some negative reviews at launch due to inconsistent AI and rubber-banding during races, it continues to maintain a loyal fan base. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, packed with different kinds of events, challenges, and an extensive vehicle customization system. Fans who love Need for Speed Unbound‘s fast-paced gameplay should be excited about all the new content arriving with the upcoming update on November 26.
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The highlight of the vol. 9 update is the Lockdown mode, which the developer describes as the “most high-stakes mode yet.” This PvPvE multiplayer experience puts five crews, with up to three players each, against both one another and the forces of Lakeshore’s Police Department. In order to win, players must work together with their crew to complete contracts, break into lockups, and secure high-value vehicles by taking control of the Extraction Truck. Additionally, a mysterious organizer called Racer X will shake things up with different challenges and surprises.
The update also introduces two new vehicles to the Need For Speed: Unbound car lineup, including the Honda Integra Type R and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. These vehicles, along with 15 others inspired by the iconic Need for Speed: Most Wanted Blacklist, will be available for players to unlock and use across Free Roam, PvP, and Lockdown modes. For the first time in the series, motorcycles make an appearance, and players will be able to get their hands on the BMW S 1000 RR in Lockdown mode.
Moreover, the Lockdown Zone will add an interesting new layer of strategy for players. EMP walls will be deployed by Lakeshore PD to force players into high-risk, high-reward areas. These zones offer better loot but come with a catch: they inflict damage over time and push players’ heat level to the maximum. Players can win unique rewards once they successfully complete contracts and extract Blacklist vehicles from these zones. Some of the prizes include the iconic Need for Speed: Most Wanted car, the BMW M3 GTR.
The update also introduces a brand-new Speed Pass, featuring 45 tiers of unlockable content. For PvP enthusiasts, the update adds bike-only playlists, JDM-themed drift events, and a special playlist dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Need for Speed franchise. With the vol. 9 Lockdown update, Need for Speed: Unbound players have a lot to be excited about on November 26.
Everything Coming in Need for Speed: Unbound Vol. 9 Lockdown Update
- Lockups and Hot Rides
- Extraction Play
- Motorbikes
- New Rides
- The Zone
- Contracts
Speed Pass
- CAR: SUBARU Impreza WRX STI
- BODYKITS: SUBARU Impreza WRX STI:
- CHARACTER SKINS FOR MP: Cha Cha, Shimizu, Chilton
- COSMETICS: New Rims, LED message boards and Plates
- And more, 45 Total Tiers to Unlock
PVP AND FREE ROAM CONTENT
- Playlists that celebrate our NFS 30th anniversary
- Most Wanted themed
- New Drift Pro playlists
- Special PVP-themed playlists like JDM-only Drift events
- A total of 14 new playlists but over 60 routes and event configurations added for Vol9
- Quality of Life Updates
PREMIUM SPEED PASS
- CAR: HONDA INTEGRA TYPE R 98
- BODYKITS: HONDA INTEGRA TYPER ‘98
- CUSTOM: HONDA INTEGRA TYPE R ‘98 LOCKDOWN SPEC
- CUSTOM: SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI LOCKDOWN SPEC
- NFS LEGENDS CUSTOM: NFS LEGENDS SUBARU BRZ 2014
- NFS 30TH ANNIVERSARY BMW M3 GTR ‘05
- COSMETICS: MANUFACTURER PROJECTIONS, NFS 30TH ANNIVERSARY AND MOST WANTED LED CUSTOMISATIONS
- CHARACTER SKIN FOR MP: TESS
- SIGNATURE STYLE VFX: 4 GRAFFITI PACKS
- And more, 30 extra tiers of content to unlock.
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