Developer: Black Box
Developer: Black Box
Developer: Black Box
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Racing Action
Release Date: November 17, 2008 (US)
Release Date: November 21, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: November 20, 2008 (AU)
T for Teen: Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Blood, Violence
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Developer: Black Box
Developer: Black Box
Developer: Black Box
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Racing Action
Release Date: November 17, 2008 (US)
Release Date: November 21, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: November 20, 2008 (AU)
T for Teen: Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Blood, Violence
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Need for Speed Undercover

EA's dominating racing series takes a left turn with this uniquely action-oriented entry in the franchise, where players use their driving skills honed in previous NFS games to control their vehicle in dangerous, high speeds encounters. The game features international movie star, Maggie Q, as the lead character in the big-budget live-action sequences that propel the story forward as players get behind the wheel. Undercover takes the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces break-neck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.


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PC News | Aug 20, 2008

Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today unveiled new details of Need for Speed Undercover, the intense action racing game scheduled for release worldwide this November. Need for Speed Undercover has players racing through speedways, dodging cops and chasing rivals as they go deep undercover to take down an International crime syndicate. The new game heralds the return of high-intensity police chases and introduces the all-new 'Heroic Driving Engine' -- a unique technology that generates incredible high-performance moves at 180 miles per hour during breathtaking highway battles. Read More »

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Editions

Also known as: NFS Undercover

Need for Speed Undercover (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 17, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

ESRB T for Teen Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Blood, Violence

Need for Speed Undercover (PC)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: November 21, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Need for Speed Undercover (PC)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: November 20, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Features

  • Go Deep Undercover - Race into an action-packed story of pursuit and betrayal. Take on jobs and compete in races to prove yourself as you infiltrate and take down an international crime syndicate
  • Heroic Driving Engine - An all-new game engine featuring cutting-edge physics and improved AI designed to push players and the cars to limits with adrenaline filled action driving maneuvers
  • Highway Battle - Fight off the cops and others as you take down your prey in high-speed, high stake multi-car chases. New and vastly improved AI mechanics mean more aggressive and intelligent cops focused on taking you out fast and by any means necessary
  • Own the Open World - Tear across the massive highway system and discover the open world of the Gulf Coast Tri-Cities area, with three unique cities connected by an extensive highway system.
  • Online - In addition to the classic sprint and circuit race modes, Need for Speed Undercover features an all new exclusive multiplayer mode, Cops N’ Robbers. This visceral team-based mode supports up to 8 players and pits two teams of 4 players against each other. Robbers must pick up the money and take it to the drop-off point while the cops attempt to prevent the drop-off. Each game consists of two rounds giving the players the chance to play as the Cops and as the Robbers
  • Photo Real Cars and Performance – Over 55 licensed cars are available featuring performance tuning that enables the player to dynamically adjust the vehicles to create the vehicles that can accommodate all action driving scenarios. Some of the cars include the Mercedes CL55, Audi R8, Porsche 911 GT2 and the Mitsubishi EVO X