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New Port Of NFS Underground 2 Turns The Beloved PS2 Racer Into A Wild MMO
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Need for Speed: Underground 2, a popular 2004 PlayStation 2 racing game, has been ported to a free-to-play web browser version called NFSU2 Revived, allowing players to race without downloads or installations.
- The browser port supports multiplayer with dozens of players racing simultaneously, creating chaotic but nostalgic gameplay, though multiplayer is optional for those preferring the original solo experience.
- The project was created by a fan and developer who used AI coding tools to assist in the port, aiming to relive and share the classic racing experience with others online.
- NFSU2 Revived gained recent viral popularity due to clips showcasing the multiplayer mayhem on city streets not originally designed for such large-scale racing.
- The use of AI in game modding and porting is becoming increasingly common among developers, integrating these tools as a standard part of their workflow.
