Under the Hood. Part 3

Ever since the game launched, we've been receiving messages from you about the phone and the frequency of calls. Based on your feedback, we've made fixes to this system — including adding the ability to turn calls off entirely.

Eddie's return

Few characters in the Need for Speed series can match Eddie in popularity. For ten years he was busy with other things, but now he's back and heading straight to Ventura Bay.

Eddie has put together a list of the coolest street racers in Ventura Bay, and you're on it! By the way, Eddie isn't alone here — Melissa is with him. She'll keep in touch with you when you start competing in the elimination race series to then make your way to Eddie himself and win his upgraded 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec.

Car customization items
One of the most frequent requests in your feedback was to expand the range of parts for customization. So we did it! We're adding 113 new items distributed across six cars that we feel could use some extra tuning.

Dodge Challenger SRT8

1965 Ford Mustang

Honda Civic Type-R

Lotus Exige S

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volvo 242

Music
Music has always held a special place in the Need for Speed series, and we're glad to have the opportunity to add new tracks to the game. Longtime fans of the series will be especially happy — see for yourself:
- Aquila 303 – The Need for Speed (1994)
- Overheated – The Need for Speed (1994)
- Scud – The Need for Speed (1994)
- Toxic Exhaust – The Need for Speed (1994)
- Menu – NFS II (1997)
- Romulus 3 – NFS II (1997)
- Sirius 909 – NFS III Hot Pursuit (1998)
- Callista - NFS Road Challenge / High Stakes (1999)
- Quantum Singularity – NFS 4 Road Challenge / High Stakes (1999)
- The Good, The Bad, The Eddie – NFS Underground (2003)
- Intro Song – NFS Underground 2 (2004)
- The Baddest – NFS Underground 2 (2004)
- I Am Rock – NFS Most Wanted (2005)
- Belt – NFS Carbon (2006)
- Hard Drivers – NFS Carbon (2006)
- Induction Kit - NFS Carbon (2006)
- Decalomania – NFS Pro Street (2007)
- Dampener Rod – NFS Pro Street (2007)
- Bezel – NFS Pro Street (2007)

Wraps
We loved the wraps you create, so in this update we're adding a whole bunch of ready-made wraps that you may recognize from past games in the series. That way everyone will have access to the most famous designs in NFS history.

Underground
Chad – Toyota Supra SZ-R
Samantha – Honda Civic Type-R

Underground 2
Rachel – Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec 1999
Caleb – Ford Mustang 1965

Most Wanted
Big Lou - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
J.V. – Dodge Viper SRT
Sonny – Volkswagen Golf GTI
Kira – Mercedes-AMG GT
Taz - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
Webster – Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Victor – Toyota Supra SZ-R
Baron – Porsche Cayman GT4
Ronnie – Mercedes-AMG GT
Ming – Lamborghini Aventador
Jade – Ford Mustang GT
Izzy – Mazda RX7 Spirit R
Razor – Ford Mustang GT
Earl - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Carbon
Angie – Dodge Charger SRT8

Pro Street
Carol Monroe – Ford Mustang GT
Nate Denver – Ford Mustang Boss 302
Ray Krieger – BMW M3 E92
Ryo – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Decals
Love creating your own decals? You may be wondering: will we add new decals to the game? We're happy to report that we're adding several new decals with which you can make your already one-of-a-kind ride even more unique. The game will have 200-plus more decals, so there will be decorations for any car.

Reputation cap increase
In the Icons update we raised the REP cap from 50 to 60. The Legends update won't be left out either. The maximum reputation level will be raised to 70. You'll have a reason to return to the streets, earn new reputation, and with it — new decals.
For each new reputation level from 61 to 70 you'll unlock a new decal. The Speedhunters heart, the Drift Punk logo — everyone will find something to add to their wrap. Personally, we really like the fish you get at level 67. We recommend taking a closer look!

Hidden items
Among other things, we've also expanded the list of hidden items. First, let's mention an entirely new type of item introduced to the game.
City spots are located all over Ventura Bay. These include graffiti, statues and other interesting elements of the urban landscape that are easy to miss when you're racing along at 300 km/h. There are ten such spots in total, and they're all waiting for you to discover them.
We're also adding 12 new donor cars to the game. Finding these cars will give you access to new customization elements introduced in the update. Seek out donor cars and take their parts for yourself.

Achievements and awards
Three new achievements/awards will be added to the game. Collect them all!
- Heroic Launch – win a race in Eddie's car
- Eddie's Back – win in Eddie's progression
- Ceiling of Possibilities – reach reputation level 70

Brake discs and calipers

Those who have been following our news since the game was first announced will probably remember — we talked about being able to adjust calipers and brake discs. We've polished things up, fixed minor issues, and can now confirm that both of these features will also be included in our Legends update.

Daily challenges
New daily challenges will be added to the game, and with them new ways to build up your monthly ranking.

General bug fixes, minor issue fixes and other improvements
We've fixed several bugs and made fixes in various areas, including the AI.

Full list of fixes
- At reputation level 25, a new progression line opens. Eddie and Melissa are back and ready for new challenges in Ventura Bay. 15 new events with a generous reward at the end
- Unlock Eddie's car - Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (1999)
- 12 new donor cars hidden throughout Ventura Bay
- 10 city spots - look for landmarks in Ventura Bay
- 113 new items for modding various cars
- New menus in "My NFS" - to track new hidden items and progress
- Maximum reputation level raised to 70, each level unlocks new decals in the wrap editor
- 3 new achievements/awards
- New daily challenges and rewards
- Hundreds of new decals to decorate your favorite cars
- 20+ ready-made wraps in the style of Most Wanted, Underground and Pro Street
- A selection of new music tracks that will remind you of the old days
- Ability to disable phone calls
- Improved phone calls
- You can modify brake discs and calipers!
- Improved AI
- Fixed various bugs, improved stability

The "Legends" update comes out this week, on December 9th. Follow our YouTube channel to see Eddie in action. If you're planning to get Need for Speed on PC in spring 2016, all this content will be available to you from day one.