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Need for Speed Unbound Crack Status

CRACKED Day 1218 Crack verified Status verified:

Cracked 1217 days after release (Day 1218) — publicly playable ever since.

Crack Date
Date the first public crack went live
Available for 209 days
Crack By
Hypervisor
Hypervisor cracking works at the virtualization layer (Ring -1), outside the guest OS — hidden from kernel-level anti-cheat & anti-tamper
Time to Crack
1217 Days (Day 1218)
Time from release to the first crack
Protection
Drm
AAA
AAA
Metacritic
N/A

summarize SUMMARY

Need for Speed Unbound was released on protected by Drm. It was cracked by Hypervisor on , 1217 days after release (Day 1218), and the crack has stayed publicly available for 209 days.

timeline STATUS TIMELINE

  1. rocket_launch Released
  2. lock_open Cracked by Hypervisor
  3. verified Status verified

local_offer EDITIONS & PRICING

Buy Need for Speed™ Unbound
Need for Speed™ Unbound - $69.99
Prices are for reference only and may change for various reasons (regional pricing, promotions, edition updates) — always refer to the actual price on Steam.

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Compare Need for Speed™ Unbound Editions

Need for Speed™ Unbound Ultimate Collection
Unleash the ultimate Need for Speed Unbound experience in one package with the Ultimate Collection. The collection includes Need For Speed Unbound, instant access to all post-launch premium content, and the Vol. 9 Premium Speed Pass. Get access to 9 fully customizable cars, over 45 Customs, and 100+ additional cosmetics.

INCLUDES:
- Keys to the Map

- Vol. 9 Premium Speed Pass** (upon release)

- Vol. 8 Premium Speed Pass

- Vol. 8 Dynamic Catch-Up Pack** (Including Premium Speed Pass Content, upon release)

- Vol. 7 Dynamic Catch-Up Pack (Including Premium Speed Pass Content)

- Vol. 6 Dynamic Catch-Up Pack (Including Premium Speed Pass Content)

- Vol. 5 Catch-Up Pack

- Vol. 5 Customs Pack

- Trick or Street Swag Pack

- Vol. 4 Catch-Up Pack

- Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack

- Vol. 4 Customs Pack

- Vol. 3 Catch-Up Pack

- Robojets Swag Pack

- Vol. 3 Customs Pack

Need for Speed™ Unbound Palace Edition
The London-based skate brand joins Lakeshore’s heated streets with a full tank of exclusive content only Palace Skateboards can deliver.Buy* Need for Speed™ Unbound Palace Edition and get:
- 4 stunningly intense, new Custom Cars ** including:
- Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2020

- Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976

- BMW M3 Evolution II E30 1988

- Mercedes-AMG G 63 2017

- Palace Driving Effects

- Stacked Palace Clothing Pack containing 20 items

- Palace Decals and 'Palifornia' License Plate

- Tri-Ferg Character Pose and Palace Banner Artwork

About the Game

Race against time, outsmart the cops, and take on weekly qualifiers to reach The Grand, Lakeshore's ultimate street racing challenge. Pack your garage with precision-tuned custom rides, and light up the streets with your style, exclusive fits, and a vibrant global soundtrack that bumps in every corner of the world.

Updates to the game come in the form of Volumes as the game builds towards becoming the Ultimate NFS Experience in one place for the first time.

VOLUMES
- VOL. 9: LOCKDOWN — Ride or die with your crew. Break into Lockups using NFS's first motorbike and claim the Hot rides inside, plus the arrival of the fully customizable Subaru Impreza WRX STI ’99 and Honda Integra Type R ’98

- VOL. 8: Cops vs. Racers — Relive the original thrill of the chase with the return of Hot Pursuit mode, Pursuit Tech, and all-new Cop Progression, plus the arrival of the fully customizable Porsche 959 S ‘87 and Lotus Evija ‘23

- VOL. 7: Drift & Drag — Discover new feels for classic skills, featuring the reintroduction of Drift and Drag modes and League progression, and the arrival of the fully customizable Ford Mustang Dark Horse '24 and BMW M3 Competition Touring '23

- VOL. 6: Head to Head — Jump straight into the competition with a new dedicated PVP mode featuring weekly playlists, and crush your rivals with the introduction of 3 fully customizable Audi cars

- VOL. 5 — Show that you’ve reached the top of the scene

- VOL. 4 — Celebrate 75 years of Porsche

- VOL. 3 — Work together to crush intense stunt-based challenges

- VOL. 2 — Head back into the city as Lakeshore evolves

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Trailers
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Need for Speed Vol 9 Gameplay Trailer
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Risk and Reward Gameplay Trailer
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memory SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600
GPU: RX 570, GTX 1050 Ti
RAM: 8 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 50 GB available space
RECOMMENDED
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700
GPU: Radeon RX5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)
RAM: 16 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 50 GB available space

help NEED FOR SPEED UNBOUND CRACK FAQ

Is Need for Speed Unbound cracked?

Yes. Need for Speed Unbound was cracked on Apr 1, 2026 by Hypervisor — a working bypass is publicly available.

When was Need for Speed Unbound cracked?

Need for Speed Unbound was cracked on Apr 1, 2026 — 1217 Days (Day 1218) after release. The crack is attributed to Hypervisor.

How long did it take to crack Need for Speed Unbound?

1217 Days (Day 1218) — counted from the Dec 1, 2022 release to the first public crack on Apr 1, 2026.

What DRM does Need for Speed Unbound use?

Need for Speed Unbound's recorded protection is Drm. Protection can change over time — publishers sometimes swap or remove DRM components in later updates.

What is a hypervisor crack?

A hypervisor-based bypass works at the virtualization layer (Ring -1), outside the guest operating system — hidden from kernel-level anti-cheat and anti-tamper. Running one usually requires disabling built-in system protection, which makes your PC vulnerable. Be cautious.

Is Need for Speed Unbound on Steam?

Yes. Need for Speed Unbound is verified on Steam (AppID 1846380), and its Steam store assets power this page.

Where can I buy Need for Speed Unbound legally?

The safest way to play Need for Speed Unbound is a licensed copy from its official store page on Steam. CrackWatchPro tracks status only and does not provide games, cracks, or download links.

Is the crack still working?

The first public crack of Need for Speed Unbound landed on Apr 1, 2026 and has remained publicly documented for 209 days. Note that game updates can re-enable protection; cracks keep working on the builds they target.

Who developed Need for Speed Unbound?

Need for Speed Unbound was developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts.

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