Start the countdown. It’s on and vrooooooooooming come August 16 for all you Need for Speed Unbound gamers around the globe anxiously awaiting Volume 4 to arrive. From celebrating the Porsche legacy to getting a free-99 Speed Pass - it’s plenty to look forward to.

The ‘Need for Speed Unbound’ Volume 4 drops August 16

It’s all types of jam-packed fun in the coming days and if you’r looking for an extra perk for Xbox gamers? How about being able to join the free trial and have instant access to one of the fastest racing games on the market?

Launching August 16, Volume 4 celebrates 75 years of Porsche with exciting new themed events, cosmetics and customizations, offering players the opportunity to earn the wildest legendary custom Porsche the streets have ever seen, a fully electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022). 

Volume 4 also ramps up both the intensity and rewards as players join the chase and push themselves to their limits in new Linkups, “Boosted” events and Daily and Weekly Challenges for the chance to earn XP and sweet new rides. The latest drop in NFS Unbound’s series of post-launch updates introduces Speed Pass, bringing 75 ranks of new free cosmetics and customizations. The Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) is up for grabs for those that make it past rank 50. 

New Gauntlet playlists will allow players to feel the ultimate thrill of street racing as the cops join the chase. Outracing and outsmarting the most determined cops in Lakeshore will earn them big rewards – but if they get caught, they’ll go home empty-handed. Players can also find new premium content in the store, including the Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack*, which is the ultimate celebration of street style and honors the roots of hip hop with the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) and more.

From August 24 to August 27, Xbox players worldwide with a Live Gold membership or a Game Pass Ultimate subscription can join the chase and play NFS Unbound for free** as part of Xbox Free Play Days.

A list of all the exciting content in Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 can be found below: 

• Celebrate 75 Years of Porsche: Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 celebrates 75 years of Porsche with exciting, new themed events, cosmetics and customizations. Players can head to the Kennedy Test Track to tear it up in a unique Porsche 75th anniversary Playlist and smash stunt-based challenges in Linkups. Plus, finish the Porsche Playlist three times to earn a full electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022).

• Gauntlet Playlists: In new Gauntlet Playlists, players will need to flex their best skills to outrace the most determined cops in Lakeshore. Get busted by the cops and players will lose their shot at rewards, but if they can smash the field and make it to the end of the route they’ll earn big Bank and XP prizes.

• New FREE Speed Pass: Volume 4 features a refreshed 75-level Speed Pass, offering free items for players to stir up the streets. Race through Speed Pass rank 50 to earn the wildest Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) that Lakeshore has seen.

• Even More Ways to Play: Players can now access “Boosted” events in Lakeshore Online. Playlists and Linkups will unexpectedly, and for a limited time, become Boosted, giving players additional rewards when competing. Players can also experience 7 new Linkup locations, including the Kennedy Test Track and Griffith Construction; and are now able to quick-route to Linkups. Volume 4 also introduces a whole new set of 20 Daily Challenges, plus 15 new One Shot Challenges, as well as a refreshed set of 39 Weekly Challenges, to earn XP and Bank.

• In-Game Store: Head to the in-game store to purchase 3 new premium customization and cosmetics content packs*, which include new cars, cosmetics, driving effects and more. Plus, EA Play members can check their garage to find the electric neon 25th Anniversary Legendary Custom Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021) waiting as a reward.

• Hip Hop Origins Swag Pack: Take to the streets in the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) and celebrate the origins of Hip Hop with the new Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack. This premium pack contains an incredible range of uniquely designed items, including a clothing pack, Doberman mask, a driving effect, an exclusive horn and more for $14.99.

• Need for Speed™ Unbound -  Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack: Available for $9.99, this pack offers players the Legendary Custom Lotus Exige S (2006) (custom bodykit and livery)  AND a 10 level Speed Pass boost, which will reward players with 10 exciting new cosmetic or customization items.

• Need for Speed™ Unbound - Vol. 4 Customs Pack: This pack is available for $5.99 and gives players 3 new exclusive Custom Builds: Eddie’s NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·spec (1993) - Need for Speed™ Underground, Rachel’s NISSAN 350Z (2008) - Need for Speed™ Underground 2, and Joe’s Polestar 1 (2020) - Need for Speed™ Heat.

• Need for Speed™ Heat Gift: Players who own Need for Speed™ Heat and purchase Need for Speed™ Unbound will receive an exclusive welcome gift, the McLaren F1 (1994) will be ready and waiting for them in their Garage when they arrive.

Need for Speed™ Unbound is built for the new generation of technology and features 4K resolution at 60 FPS for the first time in the series. Volume 4 goes live on August 16 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.