Collectibles & Rewards

Discover all the collectibles and rewards in Need for Speed Unbound. Learn about story mode progression, difficulty settings, and how to earn cash to qualify for The Grand.

This guide covers the collectibles and rewards within Need for Speed Unbound's Story mode. It details the game's difficulty settings, the weekly calendar structure for earning cash and qualifying for The Grand, and the overall narrative progression.

Difficulty Settings:

• Relaxed: 150% Health, 10 Restarts, Less Challenging Cops, Less Competitive Rivals.
• Challenging: 100% Health, 4 Restarts, Challenging Cops, Competitive Rivals.
• Intense: 60% Health, 2 Restarts, Very Challenging Cops, Very Competitive Rivals.

Calendar Structure:

The game spans four weeks, with each week culminating in a Saturday Qualifier event. Players have 12 sessions (day and night) per week to earn cash for buy-ins, improve vehicles, and avoid police attention. Winning The Grand places the player in a perpetual weekly cycle.

Story Progression:

The story begins with a Prologue where the player and Yaz test their custom car. Subsequent weeks involve progressing through various events and challenges to earn reputation and cash, ultimately aiming to qualify for and win The Grand: Lakeshore's ultimate street racing challenge. The narrative involves taking risks, earning rep, and reclaiming a stolen custom car.

Notable Encounters:

• A$AP Rocky: A chance to race against the artist and drive his custom 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16.