A new version of Need for Speed Unbound is now available on console, bundling all of the past premium DLC into one “Ultimate Collection” package.
The Ultimate Collection became available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles over the weekend, with a PC version going live today, and it’s offered both as a standalone or — for players who already have the game itself — an upgrade package.
In total there’s 15 different DLCs available within the Ultimate Collection, comprising all of the catch-up packs to date — from volumes 3 through 7 — as well as the Robojets, Hip Hop Origin, and Trick or Street Swag Packs. The Keys to the Map DLC is also included.
Additionally there’s access to the ongoing Volume 8 Premium Speed Pass, and as that’s pretty likely to come to an end soon — more on this below — you’ll also get the Volume 8 Catch-Up Pack when it releases.
That accounts for nine new cars, 45 unique customs, and “hundreds” of cosmetic items that are locked behind premium tier season passes. In fact the only content not available is the items included in the special Palace Edition launch version.
As you may expect it’s not entirely inexpensive, with the Need for Speed Unbound Ultimate Collection coming in at $84.99 (€94.99/£84.99) before the 10% discount for EA Play subscribers. However you can also upgrade your base game with a $/€/£15.00 add-on.
That’s not quite everything, as the Ultimate Collection will also come with the as-yet unrevealed Volume 9 Premium Speed Pass too — rather hinting that this will be the last full content update and that the game is being moved into its end-of-life period. After all, it wouldn’t be much of an “ultimate” edition if there was more to come, and there’s no mention of any future catch-up pack…
We’re expecting an imminent announcement on what Volume 9 will contain, but given that EA has been leaning heavily into the nostalgia of the series in its 30th anniversary year we’re anticipating more along that theme. The “30 years” logo and the presence of the M3 GTR in the Ultimate Collection cover image suggest that too.
If Unbound is being retired, it’s unlikely EA doesn’t already have plans for a successor in motion. As ever, watch this space for all the latest…
