Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 is scheduled to arrive on August 16 featuring new Playlists, Challenges, vehicles and much more. Volume 4 celebrates 75 years of Porsche with new themed events, cosmetics and customizations, offering players the opportunity to earn a custom 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
UPDATE: (8-16) Today’s the day. Need For Speed Unbound Volume 4 is available now.
In Volume 4, players engage in high-stakes pursuits and test their limits through fresh Linkups, “Boosted” events, and Daily/Weekly Challenges, aiming to earn XP and new vehicles. The recent addition of Speed Pass offers 75 levels of complimentary aesthetics and customizations. Players that make it past rank 50 can secure the custom 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S.
Players can also experience the ultimate in street racing excitement with new Gauntlet playlists, where players face off against cops. Outrunning and outwitting these determined pursuers in Lakeshore promises substantial rewards, while being captured will leave you with nothing. Premium additions in the store include the Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack, a tribute to street style and hip hop roots, featuring the custom 2017 Mercedes-AMG G 63 and more.
Here’s a list of some of the content coming to Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4. Head over to the official website for more details. From August 24 through August 27, Xbox players with Live Gold membership or Game Pass Ultimate subscription can play Need For Speed Unbound for free as part of Xbox Free Play Days.
- Celebrate 75 Years of Porsche: Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 celebrates 75 years of Porsche with exciting, new themed events, cosmetics and customizations. Players can head to the Kennedy Test Track to tear it up in a unique Porsche 75th anniversary Playlist and smash stunt-based challenges in Linkups. Plus, finish the Porsche Playlist three times to earn a full electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022).
- Gauntlet Playlists: In new Gauntlet Playlists, players will need to flex their best skills to outrace the most determined cops in Lakeshore. Get busted by the cops and players will lose their shot at rewards, but if they can smash the field and make it to the end of the route they’ll earn big Bank and XP prizes.
- New FREE Speed Pass: Volume 4 features a refreshed 75-level Speed Pass, offering free items for players to stir up the streets. Race through Speed Pass rank 50 to earn the wildest Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) that Lakeshore has seen.
- Even More Ways to Play: Players can now access “Boosted” events in Lakeshore Online. Playlists and Linkups will unexpectedly, and for a limited time, become Boosted, giving players additional rewards when competing. Players can also experience 7 new Linkup locations, including the Kennedy Test Track and Griffith Construction; and are now able to quick-route to Linkups. Volume 4 also introduces a whole new set of 20 Daily Challenges, plus 15 new One Shot Challenges, as well as a refreshed set of 39 Weekly Challenges, to earn XP and Bank.
- In-Game Store: Head to the in-game store to purchase 3 new premium customization and cosmetics content packs*, which include new cars, cosmetics, driving effects and more. Plus, EA Play members can check their garage to find the electric neon 25th Anniversary Legendary Custom Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021) waiting as a reward.
- Hip Hop Origins Swag Pack: Take to the streets in the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) and celebrate the origins of Hip Hop with the new Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack. This premium pack contains an incredible range of uniquely designed items, including a clothing pack, Doberman mask, a driving effect, an exclusive horn and more for $14.99.
- Need for Speed Unbound – Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack: Available for $9.99, this pack offers players the Legendary Custom Lotus Exige S (2006) (custom bodykit and livery) AND a 10 level Speed Pass boost, which will reward players with 10 exciting new cosmetic or customization items.
- Need for Speed Unbound – Vol. 4 Customs Pack: This pack is available for $5.99 and gives players 3 new exclusive Custom Builds: Eddie’s NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·spec (1993) – Need for Speed Underground, Rachel’s NISSAN 350Z (2008) – Need for Speed Underground 2, and Joe’s Polestar 1 (2020) – Need for Speed Heat.
- Need for Speed Heat Gift: Players who own Need for Speed Heat and purchase Need for Speed Unbound will receive an exclusive welcome gift, the McLaren F1 (1994) will be ready and waiting for them in their Garage when they arrive.
