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Shift 2: Unleashed is a sequel to Need for Speed: Shift.

It was released on March 29, 2011 in North America and on March 31, 2011 in Europe. It is available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Night racing and full FIA GT licences are included, as well as the integration of the Autolog feature, which first appeared in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010). A small preview of the game can be seen when players first run Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010).

Online services were shut down on August 31, 2021.

Gameplay[]

A more realistic physics engine than seen in Need for Speed: Shift is utilised. The rubber banding A.I. slammed by most critics is said to have been ironed out and car customisation is much more comprehensive.

Career[]

Race Modes[]

All race events take place along real-life circuits. The title features a large variety of race modes:

  • Championships (Includes the FIA GT1 World and GT3 European championships.)
  • Circuit Races
  • Drift Races
  • Endurance Races (Higher lap number Circuit Races)
  • Retro Races (Players get to drive cars from the 80s and 90s.)
  • Time Attack Events (The player has to beat the fastest lap record before the final lap is declared.)
  • Drag Races (Speedhunters Pack only)
  • Standing Mile (Speedhunters Pack only, Players' speeds are counted and the one with the highest is the winner.)
  • Legends Championship (Players get to drive cars which are the predecessors of today's cars.)

Customisation[]

Players can change their car's appearance with body kits, rims, and vinyls. The performance tuning is greatly improved with addition of engine swaps.

Car List[]

Locations[]

Autolog[]

Main article: Autolog

The Autolog system has been reworked and offers more features than before. Players can compare their drift angles, generated smoke, velocity, time records and regular statistics.

Special Releases[]

Limited Edition[]

S2U Limited Edition Boxart
Main article: Shift 2: Unleashed/Limited Edition

The Limited Edition release of Shift 2: Unleashed includes three exclusive cars as well as additional career events such as Old vs New and Manufacturer Showdown.

Downloadable Content[]

It was officially announced on June 17, 2011 that both the Legends Pack and Speedhunters Pack would be made available for the PC release of Shift 2: Unleashed.

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