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Major NFS.onl Software Update 2.7 Released by Redhair

After almost six months of development, Redhair has released a massive new update for the NFS.onl software.
This version improves stability, adds powerful new features, and works better with Wine, Lutris, Proton, and similar compatibility layers for Linux users playing Need for Speed Underground.

Released on June 11th, 2025.

Update highlights:

  • Monthly archiving of the full online leaderboard database for Need for Speed Underground
  • Leaderboards now browsable directly in kickStart (under Hot Laps)
  • All records including video links stay accessible even if NFS.onl goes offline
  • Stronger anti-cheat measures
  • Easier visual modding (optical tuning), even with Binary
  • Overlay is now a native .asi plugin (no longer a 3rd-party tool)
  • Improved compatibility with optical mods, TexMod, ReShade, DXVK, dgVoodoo
  • Better functionality when running Need for Speed Underground through Wine, Lutris, Proton, and other Linux compatibility tools

New "Lap Recorder" plugin:

  • More accurate real-time timing (RTA)
  • Optional HUD stats: average speed, distance, and last 5 laps
  • Input overlay now has customizable colors
  • Mouse can now leave the game window (multi-monitor support)
  • Standard gamepads can now act as steering wheels (Double Steering without registry edits)
  • (Works standalone, but leaderboard features require kickStart)

This is the biggest update yet for competitive Need for Speed Underground players - especially those using Linux or visual mods.
Join the Retro Racing Point Discord for help, feedback, and community support: https://discord.gg/JMaypEd

Created: 2025-06-28 09:58 EDT by Ravage
Updated: 2025-06-29 19:27 EDT
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