Need For Speed Unbound update 1.000.021 is available to download on PS5, PC(7.0.1) and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official NFS Unbound Update 7.0.1 patch notes, the latest update introduces Drift and Drag modes inspired by the NFS Underground series, along with a League progression system and new customization options. Apart from this, Need For Speed Unbound patch 1.000.021 also includes stability fixes.
Previously. a major update 1.1.3 adds quality of life changes. Unfortunately, since the last patch, many players are still experiencing a number of issues while playing the game. Today’s NFS Unbound version 1.000.021 will fix a few of these issues.
Read more details below.
NFS Unbound Update 1.000.021 Patch Notes (7.0.1) – May 21, 2024
Drag Mode Added to PvP and Free Roam
Brought back Drag Mode inspired by Underground. Here’s what to expect:
- Lane switching and manual gear shifting
- Tire warm-up sequences for Burst Nos
- New and old elements like rev counters and gear change UI
- Routes in Lakeshore for that Underground vibe
- Modes: ¼ mile, ½ mile, and longer strips
Drift Pro Mode Added to PvP and Free Roam
Drift enthusiasts, this one’s for you:
- Drift Pro Tires for natural, deeper drifts
- Streamlined scoring multipliers and chaining
- Twin drifting with collisions off
- 8-player events with a focus on high scores
Drift Tires for Improved Handling
Equip Drift Pro tires to participate in Drift Pro events. Don’t worry about cost; you can always borrow a loaner.
League Mode in Free Roam
Introducing Leagues for single-player progression online:
- Challenges to face top racers in Lakeshore
- Weekly updates with new racers
- Rival Racer vehicles as rewards
Community Challenge in League
Join the community to complete challenges against the cops. Success might bring you special custom cars!
New PvP Races and Playlists
New volume, new races:
- 37 Additional Playlists
- 20 Drift Pro Routes
- 37 Drag Routes
- 10 new race routes for NFS Legends Playlists
Meetup Structure Changes in Free Roam
Specific meetups now feature different event types:
- University Meetup: Drift Pro Events
- Storm Drain Meetup: Drag Events
- Powderhound Meetup: Drift, Gauntlet, and Rumble Events
- Dunder M Park: Car-Locked Events (Nissan only, Audi only, etc.)
- Motor City B and A+ Tier Street Races
- Jefferson Meetup: A and S Tier Street Races
- Edgewater: S+ Tier Street Races
Increased Max Rank
Max rank increased to 250 with exclusive rewards every 10 ranks.
Content Updates
New Cars
New and custom cars available:
- Ford Mustang Dark Horse ‘24
- BMW M3 Competition Touring ‘23
- Melissa’s Custom Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Speedhunters Drift Custom BMW M3
- Speedhunters Drag Custom Ford Mustang
- 4 Lakeshore Racer vehicles
- Community Challenge Custom Car
Speed Pass
Unlock more than cars:
- LED Rims and Plates
- Beat-matched Rim
- Ode to Neville Decal
- Spinners on LED rims
- New rims and Premium VFX
- New titles, plates, decals, underglows, character skins, projections, and XP boosts
Quality of Life Improvements
Manual Reset on Track
Manually reset your car during races when:
- Facing the wrong way at speeds under 30mph
- Speed is under 30mph
Suspension Damping Changes
Improved suspension damping for better curb reactions at high speeds.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Speed Pass reward display issues
- Banner rewards now only shown in multiplayer reward screens
- Fixed PS5 Dolby Atmos support
- Resolved high-speed reset issue on “Gotta be Shittin’ Me”
- Audi R8 now awarded at game start
- Reduced CPU spikes in open-world and circuit game modes
- Fixed lobby invite and XP notification bugs
- Addressed collision avoidance camera issue in Drift events
- Ensured Speed Pass rewards are correctly awarded when switching consoles or save games
- Fixed cop pursuit visibility issues in multiplayer
Download free NFS Unbound version 1.000.021 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox.
