Modder GAMETEST has shared a new video showcasing an updated version of its mod, Evolved, created for Need for Speed: Underground 2 and available through Patreon. The update aims to lift the game’s visuals to the level of a true remaster, delivering sharper textures, more dynamic lighting, and enhanced overall clarity that fans have long hoped for. This is a significant step up from the classic look of the base game, offering a glimpse at what a polished, modernized NFS Underground 2 can feel like on contemporary displays.
This is what the original looks like:
And here’s the fan remaster:
The chatter around the update points toward a likely package that includes upgraded textures, refined lighting, and higher-poly car models. In short, players can expect a more faithful representation of the in-game vehicles, with improvements that bring out details that may have been muted in the vanilla version.
You can see how the graphics in Need for Speed: Underground 2 changed after installing this change in the published video.
According to the author, development is ongoing, which suggests there could be further refinements and even more striking visuals as the project evolves. The creator emphasizes that feedback from the community is influencing upcoming tweaks, with the goal of delivering a more complete and satisfying visual overhaul for fans of the classic racer.
Historically, fans have imagined how beloved titles might look with modern enhancements, and the discussion around Underground 2 mirrors that sentiment. In related chatter from 2022, another fan-made project showcased speculative visuals for a highly anticipated remake—an example of how community-driven remaster efforts generate ongoing interest and debate within the modding community. A note on the source of coverage for these developments is VG Times.