In conjunction with the NFS Most Wanted episode that featured it on the cover, the 2005 BMW M3 GTR is scheduled for a surprise appearance in Need for Speed Unbound through the upcoming Volume 9 update. This content will become available starting December 2nd and will enable players to drive the BMW M3 GTR within the game and use it as a skin for Need For Speed No Limits and Need For Speed Mobile, which are accessible in China. Additionally, the inclusion of the 2019 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle is announced, marking the first motorcycle ever featured in a Need for Speed game. Moreover, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Need for Speed series, the BMW M3 GTR will be on display at BMW Welt, the renowned facility dedicated to the Munich brand, from November 27, 2024, to January 6, 2025. This is sure to inspire some creative commentary about this iconic partnership.
Partnerships with manufacturers such as BMW have been essential in advancing our franchise and providing authentic experiences to our players over the past three decades, said John Stanley, Senior Creative Director of Need for Speed Unbound. “The M3 GTR is one of the most iconic and beloved cars in the history of Need for Speed. For its 30th anniversary, we wanted to do something a little different and offer three versions of the M3 so players could celebrate it fully.”
For visual enjoyment, here are some high-definition photos. The 2005 BMW M3 GTR will reappear in Need for Speed Unbound through Volume 9 update on December 2nd, allowing players to drive it and use its skin for related mobile games. The update also introduces the 2019 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle, marking the first motorcycle in a Need for Speed game. To commemorate the series’ 30th anniversary, the M3 GTR will be exhibited at BMW Welt from November 27, 2024, to January 6, 2025. According to John Stanley, Senior Creative Director of Need for Speed Unbound, partnerships with brands like BMW have contributed significantly to the franchise’s development and player authenticity. Three versions of the M3 GTR will be available in the game as a special anniversary tribute.
