If a remastered version of Need for Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo Switch were to be announced, here's what we could expect:
This is the biggest hurdle. The original soundtrack featured Snoop Dogg, The Doors, Queens of the Stone Age, and Killing Joke. Music licensing is a nightmare. But without "Riders on the Storm (Fredwreck Remix)," it isn't Underground 2 . EA would have to pay the piper. For a Switch port to succeed, the vibe must remain intact.
Underground 2 was famous for "Link Cable" racing on the PS2. The Switch has built-in local wireless. We need 4-player LAN support for drag racing and circuit battles. No internet required. Just four friends in a living room, trash-talking over who has the ugliest (most beautiful) vinyl wrap.
But hope is not lost. The vocal minority has become a majority. Every time a racing game drops on the eShop without a vinyl editor, the comment section floods with one request: "Just remaster Underground 2."
There is currently of Need for Speed: Underground 2 for the Nintendo Switch or any other platform . Electronic Arts has not announced plans for a remake, and development on new titles was reportedly paused in 2025.
The legacy of Underground 2 is built on its peerless customization and the atmosphere of Bayview. From neon underglow and scissor doors to the intricate engine tuning and sound system upgrades, the game allowed players to express their identity through their rides. On the Nintendo Switch, these features would shine. Imagine fine-tuning your Nissan Skyline GT-R using the touchscreen in handheld mode or feeling the roar of the turbo through HD Rumble. The Switch hardware is more than capable of handling the neon-soaked streets and rain-slicked asphalt of Bayview with modern lighting effects and improved textures.
Underground Legacy: A Technical and Commercial Viability Study for Need for Speed Underground 2 Remastered on Nintendo Switch
For a decade, EA largely ignored Nintendo. But the tide is turning. With releases like EA Sports FC and the excellent Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered (2020) selling steadily on the eShop, EA has realized that the Switch audience is hungry for arcade racing.
