A fan’s solo sprint to bring back Need for Speed Underground 2 resulted in this Unreal Engine 5 remake

A single developer named Apfelbaum is recreating the beloved 2004 racing game Need for Speed Underground 2 using Unreal Engine 5, capturing the original's street racing thrills with modern graphics. The solo project, which began last year, has produced playable builds available through Discord featuring updated visuals, improved lighting, and day/night cycles while maintaining the classic driving feel. Currently missing rival racers and traffic, Apfelbaum is working on AI systems and plans to open up the full Bayview city map with complete career mode functionality, potentially finishing by year's end.