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Unofficial Need for Speed: Underground 2 Android port hits 100-120 FPS on Galaxy S25 Ultra

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An unofficial Android port of Need for Speed: Underground 2 delivers 100- 120 FPS on Galaxy S25 Ultra, though it crashes on Exynos 850 and Dimensity 7020 devices.

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Got an itch to play Need for Speed: Underground 2? You’re in luck. An unofficial port of Need for Speed: Underground 2 for Android is now available.

Community developer codepdbh releases version 0.14.9 based on original PC version

That means that fans of arcade racers of the early 2000s can now play this classic title on a modern phone or tablet. No console or PC is required. The port’s intended audience is those wanting to relive the car customization and street racing experience from the original Need for Speed: Underground 2 game on their current mobile devices.

The unofficial port of Need for Speed: Underground 2 for Android was developed by codepdbh. This port is based on the PC version of the game. As of this writing, the current port is v0.14.9.

You’ll need to own a legal copy of the PC game to make use of this port. The port supports external gamepads. There are also customizable touch controls, including gyroscope-based steering.

Technical details: There are specific requirements to get this application working well on mobile. The device must be running Android 10 or higher. It must also support Vulkan 1.1 graphics API. At the time of this writing, the game runs at a steady 100-120 FPS on a Galaxy S25 Ultra with Android 17.

Details: There are issues with stability on some hardware configurations. There are also performance differences depending on the hardware used. Codepdbh says that the game currently crashes on devices with Exynos 850 or Dimensity 7020. If you’re using those chipsets, expect instability until there’s a fix.

Legacy EA game comes to Android thanks to unofficial port by the community. It’s cool to see how older PC games can be played at high FPS rates on modern smartphones with the right adaptations. If you’re a fan of this particular arcade racer, give the port a try on compatible hardware.

Source: IXBT

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