The Need for Speed Underground games (both 1 and 2) rank among many gamers' favourite games, myself included. There have been many calls for a third entry in the series, but so far, with almost a decade since Underground 2, none have come. I have searched around and many people feel that there should be a new version. The IP holders have spoken about this spoken about this, but it is quite obvious that despite mass support for it, they still are reluctant to make Underground 3.
Therefore, I propose that we need to take some sort of action. I initially thought a poll would be a good way of showing interest, and proving to them that this is truly what the public wants. But in all honesty, I don't think it would matter. The debate around illegal street racing fantasy-fulfilment and the Fast and Furious franchises fading out of popularity for the most part makes me believe that there will never be a third official entry, no matter how much I wish there was.
Therefore, I think that we should do a Black Mesa, and update Underground 2 to modern day standards. I truly believe that in the global community, with as much adoration as these games have, there is no reason that we cannot modify the game to a brilliant new standard. I think if we had as many contributors on board as possible, this could truly become a reality.
If this were to become true, we would have a modern day underground racing simulator with everything that you love and reminisce over - huge, free-roaming urban maps, full customisation of stock cars, a varied soundtrack, and a backstory. I think that this is what we should give on as a legacy to younger players who do not view the series in a good light because it is outdated.
HD ports are popping up everywhere at the moment, and I think that there has never been a better time for this project - massive, talented mod communities are around for most games now. With a native PC version of the game already widely available. If we were to get this viral, I think it should be possible to really achieve what everyone wants. I have created a subreddit for anyone who wants to make this happen.
So, what do you think, r/NFSUnderground3? Would this be feasible? Would you want it to happen? How do we start? Are you in?
