Need for Speed Underground 2 online in the browser
The Need for Speed Underground 2 online game can now be played directly in a web browser, thanks to a porting effort that aims to bring the classic PC title back together for modern gamers. By recompiling the game's code for Chrome and Firefox, the project allows up to 120 fps in widescreen mode, with support for free roam and online races with friends.
Players can use controllers, wheels, touch controls, and even a wide range of languages and regional adaptations, including dubbed voices, movies, and text in Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Thai, Portuguese (Brazil), Polish, and Czech.
The team responsible for bringing Need for Speed Underground 2 back to the browser notes that the project was inspired by a shared memory of playing the game together with a brother two decades ago. The game's online mode works surprisingly well and has gained popularity among players, leading to a helpful suggestion to support the development with donations.
All players will have access to the same game, with no microtransactions or paid perks; supporters will only receive a Discord role. For any help, bug reports, or questions, the team can be contacted through their Discord server. The game's rights are managed by legal@nfsu2.xyz, and the source code is available on GitHub.
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