Criterion Games and EA are back to bring the next entry into the Need For Speed franchise. EA released a new gameplay trailer for Need For Speed Unbound. The new Risk and Reward trailer features some of the main things we like about the NFS franchise, like high-speed pursuits and betting on street races.
The video description says "To get to the top, you gotta take risks. Choose how and when to put it all on the line, pulling huge drifts on the street, outdriving the cops, or placing side bets with your own earnings against rival racers. "
The video does seem to place a lot of emphasis on the street racing scene, which will definitely appeal to the fans of the much lauded Underground series. Racers compete in the streets of the new Lakeshore City which is reported to be modeled after Chicago.
Most races shown in the video are interrupted by cops trying to break up these illegal races. Players need to not only race their rivals but also evade capture by the police. Winning races earn you cash rewards to unlock other races.
The gameplay trailer also mentions "Time is money, so find the fastest way to earn enough cash to enter the weekly qualifiers and make it to Lakeshore’s ultimate race, The Grand." There will be a playlist of races that players can do for the week in order to qualify for the challenge race.