v0.4.5

Changelog:

• Reduced rendering of off-screen map geometry to minimize FPS drops in remote locations (Drag races, Race-X, and URL events).

Installation:

1. Extract the archive contents to \switch_sd\switch\nfsu2x\.
2. Optionally, install the NSP forwarder. (No need to reinstall if already installed)
3. Extract the contents of the game ISO (using XISO) into the game folder (\nfsu2x\game\).

You should have legally obtained copy of Need for Speed - Underground 2 (USA).7z for Original Xbox

Do not overwrite your existing Save folder.

v0.4.3

Changelog:

• Fix glowing border appear after some time wits scale factor different from 1
• Fix sound effects and voice use only left channel
• Crop all video to 16:9

Installation:

1. Extract the archive contents to \switch_sd\switch\nfsu2x\.
2. Optionally, install the NSP forwarder. (No need to reinstall if already installed)
3. Extract the contents of the game ISO (using XISO) into the game folder (\nfsu2x\game\).

You should have legally obtained copy of Need for Speed - Underground 2 (USA).7z for Original Xbox

Do not overwrite your existing Save folder.

v0.4 Vulkan

Changelog:

• Improved performance
• FPS drop reduce

Installation:

1. Extract the archive contents to \switch_sd\switch\nfsu2x\.
2. Optionally, install the NSP forwarder. (No need to reinstall if already installed)
3. Extract the contents of the game ISO into the game folder (\nfsu2x\game\).

You should have legally obtained copy of Need for Speed - Underground 2 (USA).7z for Original Xbox

Do not overwrite your existing Save folder.

Full Changelog: v0.3.6...v0.4

v0.3.5 Vulkan

Changelog:

• Fixed split-screen issues.
• Fixed black loading screens.
• Fixed video stuttering.
• Improved performance.

Installation:

1. Extract the archive contents to \switch_sd\switch\nfsu2x\.
2. Optionally, install the NSP forwarder. (No need to reinstall if already installed)
3. Extract the contents of the game ISO into the game folder (\nfsu2x\game\).

You should have legally obtained copy of Need for Speed - Underground 2 (USA).7z for Original Xbox

Do not overwrite your existing Save folder.

0.3 Vulkan

Changelog:

• Fixed Vulkan rendering issues.
• Fixed audio hissing.
• Updated in-game button labels from Xbox to Switch and removed Xbox references.
• Improved overall performance.

Installation:

1. Extract the archive contents to \switch_sd\switch\nfsu2x\.
2. Optionally, install the NSP forwarder.
3. Extract the contents of the game ISO into the game folder (\nfsu2x\game\).

You should have legally obtained copy of Need for Speed - Underground 2 (USA).7z for Original Xbox

Do not overwrite your existing Save folder.

0.2 Vulkan

The Vulkan renderer is here!

New environment variables:

• NFSU2_NO_LOG=1 — set to 0 to disable logs and the profiler.
• RECOMP_GL_SCALE=1.5 — set to 1 for a lower resolution and better FPS.

Do not overwrite your existing Save folder.

0.1

The latest build is here for anyone who wants to test it, hunt for bugs, and help out!

Known issues: audio and performance optimization. Anything else will need testing to uncover.

Installation:

1. Extract the archive contents to \switch_sd\switch\nfsu2x\.
2. Optionally, install the NSP forwarder.
3. Extract the contents of the game ISO into the game folder (\nfsu2x\game\).

You should have legally obtained copy of Need for Speed - Underground 2 (USA).7z for Original Xbox