InNeed for Speed Unbound, getting a perfect launch off the line is crucial. It gives players their best chance of getting out in front early.Unbound sets itself apart from its predecessorsby changing up some of the usual features; the perfect start is one of them.

In previous games, players press down the accelerator at the right time during the countdown to get a big boost. InNeed for Speed Unbound, players have to be a little more measured to achieve a perfect start, and it doesn’t simply propel them forward suddenly. It’s a unique tweak to a well-known mechanic, and it’s one indication that Need for Speed istrying out a bit of realism.

a view of the speedometer reading when a perfect start is set up

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Getting a Perfect Start

To get a perfect start inNeed for Speed Unbound, players need to press their accelerator just enough to keep the RPM needle within the small white indicator that appears above the speedometer at the start of the race. The indicator turns green when the needle is in the right place. If the player can keep it there when the countdown ends, they’ll get a perfect launch off the line.

A perfect start isn’t simply a boost like in many other racing titles. InUnbound, a perfect launch simply eliminates spin-out, so the tires won’t spin out if the player is over-accelerating. For those few brief seconds, the car gets to enjoy pure, unfettered acceleration. Meanwhile, the player gets to enjoyall the flashy driving effects.

getting a perfect start

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Additional Tips

Getting a perfect start takes practice because that RPM needle is twitchy. Here are a few tips for how to achieve a perfect launch:

Need for Speed Unboundis available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.