Providing you have a relevantly modes graphics card (Need for Speed Underground 2 is now over 10 years old), the 1.2 patch will offer you access to upgrade visuals when running the game at higher resolutions. Of course no real racing upgrade would be complete without a shiny new coat of paint.
This isn't perfect, as it means you can't see the people who really have been naughty online - but it does feel more fair than punishing people due to server errors. If you have been unfairly flagged for your behavior by the game, this patch removes the visible icon that alerted players to your (unfairly?) alleged misdeeds. A new paint jobĪlso worthy of note is a fix for the game's online reputation system. Also, for players who enjoy racing in the game room, the 1.2 patch removes the need for an internet connection to host local games over LAN. First up, it improves the game’s multiplayer, optimizing online play and removing the frequent crashes many players suffered on older Windows machines (such as Windows 98 and ME).
