Criterion has unveiled that the Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 release date is locked for August 16. This brings a new free Speed Pass, events centered on Porsche and more. Check out the trailer and details straight from EA.

Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 Update Overview:

• Celebrate 75 Years of Porsche: Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 celebrates 75 years of Porsche with exciting, new themed events, cosmetics and customizations. Players can head to the Kennedy Test Track to tear it up in a unique Porsche 75th anniversary Playlist and smash stunt-based challenges in Linkups. Plus, finish the Porsche Playlist three times to earn a full electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022).

• Gauntlet Playlists: In new Gauntlet Playlists, players will need to flex their best skills to outrace the most determined cops in Lakeshore. Get busted by the cops and players will lose their shot at rewards, but if they can smash the field and make it to the end of the route they’ll earn big Bank and XP prizes.

• New FREE Speed Pass: Volume 4 features a refreshed 75-level Speed Pass, offering free items for players to stir up the streets. Race through Speed Pass rank 50 to earn the wildest Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) that Lakeshore has seen.

• Even More Ways to Play: Players can now access “Boosted” events in Lakeshore Online. Playlists and Linkups will unexpectedly, and for a limited time, become Boosted, giving players additional rewards when competing. Players can also experience 7 new Linkup locations, including the Kennedy Test Track and Griffith Construction; and are now able to quick-route to Linkups. Volume 4 also introduces a whole new set of 20 Daily Challenges, plus 15 new One Shot Challenges, as well as a refreshed set of 39 Weekly Challenges, to earn XP and Bank.

• In-Game Store: Head to the in-game store to purchase 3 new premium customization and cosmetics content packs*, which include new cars, cosmetics, driving effects and more. Plus, EA Play members can check their garage to find the electric neon 25th Anniversary Legendary Custom Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021) waiting as a reward.

  • Hip Hop Origins Swag Pack: Take to the streets in the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) and celebrate the origins of Hip Hop with the new Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack. This premium pack contains an incredible range of uniquely designed items, including a clothing pack, Doberman mask, a driving effect, an exclusive horn and more for $14.99.

  • Need for Speed™ Unbound –  Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack: Available for $9.99, this pack offers players the Legendary Custom Lotus Exige S (2006) (custom bodykit and livery)  AND a 10 level Speed Pass boost, which will reward players with 10 exciting new cosmetic or customization items.

  • Need for Speed™ Unbound – Vol. 4 Customs Pack: This pack is available for $5.99 and gives players 3 new exclusive Custom Builds: Eddie’s NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·spec (1993) – Need for Speed™ Underground, Rachel’s NISSAN 350Z (2008) – Need for Speed™ Underground 2, and Joe’s Polestar 1 (2020) – Need for Speed™ Heat.

• Need for Speed™ Heat Gift: Players who own Need for Speed™ Heat and purchase Need for Speed™ Unbound will receive an exclusive welcome gift, the McLaren F1 (1994) will be ready and waiting for them in their Garage when they arrive.

That’s about it. Once the patch drops, we’ll let our readers know.