The Character in Need for Speed: Unbound is the player's avatar to represent themselves in-game as their driver will appear in the single-player Story mode and the Lakeshore Online multiplayer mode.
| “ | Need for Speed Unbound’s characters are unapologetically expressive with new fashion collaborations,” reveals White. “Character self-expression in Need for Speed Unbound goes beyond just the clothes you wear; with additional cosmetic changes and customizable poses, you can truly show off in key moments, like race wins, creating characters that are brimming with attitude. | ” |
— Darren White, Art Director[1]
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The player's character is created prior to the starting either mode but can be customised at any time in the garage.
Character[]
Model[]
The player can choose from a selection of available models as a template for their driver, and can then customise their driver from a selection of attributes.
Head[]
Head[]
A selection of pre-set head options for the player's driver.
Eye Colour[]
A selection of pre-set and custom eye colour options for the player's driver.
Skin Colour[]
A selection of pre-set skin colour options for the player's driver.
Voice[]
A selection of pre-set voice options and a pitch slider for the player's driver.
Face[]
A selection of pre-set facial options for the player's driver including tattoos, makeup, dirt, and bandages.
Facial Hair[]
A selection of pre-set facial hair options and colours for the player's driver.
Hair[]
A selection of pre-set hair options for the player's driver. Players can also choose from a variety of hair colours and dyed tip colours.
Clothing[]
Clothing items can be equipped to the player's driver to represent themselves in-game and create a unique look.
Items include limited edition gear from the latest fashion lines across hundreds of items available, and post-launch content drops. Players can choose to select from individual elements of their driver's look or equip items on a per-brand basis for pre-set outfits.
- Acne Studios
- Alpha Industries
- AWGE
- Balmain
- Born x Raised
- Brain Dead
- Champion
- Edwin
- FILA
- GCDS
- Guizio
- Khrisjoy
- Mki Miyuki Zoku
- Namilia
- Palace Skateboards
- Puma
- Vans
- Versace
The selection of items and brands represented in-game were brought together by fashion director and lead stylist, Toni Blaze; the editor-in-chief of Wonderland, a British lifestyle and fashion magazine; and a diversity committee member for the British Fashion Council.
| “ | The main aim was for the visual identity to feel authentic [...] My main role was to research and develop the visual identity of the main characters, but also the main style tribes within the game. I wanted to add brands and styles that I felt represented the game’s objective. [...] I hope players adopt the freedom to express themselves through clothing and apply some of their ‘daring’ choices within the game in real life! | ” |
— Toni Blaze, Fashion Director and Lead Stylist[2]
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Hats & Caps[]
Various head clothing item options for the player's driver.
Sunglasses[]
Various eyewear clothing item options for the player's driver.
Tops[]
Various torso clothing item options for the player's driver.
Coats & Jackets[]
Various additional torso clothing item options for the player's driver.
Bottoms[]
Various legs clothing item options for the player's driver.
Shoes[]
Various feet clothing item options for the player's driver.
Poses[]
Poses are emotes for the player's character and can be used as part of their banner or as part of their event victory celebration.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Website: needforspeed.com (2022) Under the Hood: Welcome to Need for Speed Unbound. Available at: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/news/under-the-hood-welcome-to-need-for-speed-unbound
- ↑ Website: needforspeed.com (2022) Style is Your Vibe. Available at: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/news/express-yourself-with-revolutionary-fashion-brands