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Week 2: Rising Through the Ranks
Need for Speed Unbound

Week 2: Rising Through the Ranks

Master Week 2 of Need for Speed Unbound's story mode. Learn how to earn cash, tackle qualifiers, and progress towards The Grand: Lakeshore's ultimate street racing challenge.

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Week 2: Rising Through the Ranks

Master Week 2 of Need for Speed Unbound's story mode. Learn how to earn cash, tackle qualifiers, and progress towards The Grand: Lakeshore's ultimate street racing challenge.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin Week 2 on Sunday.
  2. 2
    Complete day and night sessions to earn cash. Each session offers opportunities for rewards, challenges, and attracts police attention.
  3. 3
    Track your earned/lost cash against the weekly Qualifier entry requirements.
  4. 4
    Use earned cash to improve your vehicles if any prerequisites exist for the Qualifier.
  5. 5
    On Saturday, enter the Qualifier event using your accumulated cash.
  6. 6
    Successfully completing the Qualifier advances you to the next week.
Tips
  • Balance risk and reward in each session to maximize cash earned while managing police heat.
  • Consider which events offer the best cash-to-time ratio for your current vehicle.
  • Upgrade your car strategically to meet any specific Qualifier requirements.
  • Be mindful of your restarts and health settings based on your chosen difficulty.

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