Hyper's Progression Overhaul by hypeeerspeed

Category: Miscellaneous | Game: Need for Speed: Underground 2


Hyper's Progression Overhaul





Description



Hi! This mod aims to overhaul some of the grindy aspects of the game that didn't age well today with some QoL improvements.

Latest Changelog




-Fixed an issue with 4th and 5th sponsor not showing up in contract selection menu related to rep. No need to but clench to unlock all available sponsor contracts.
-Changed layouts for some unique part performance selections.
-Removed repetitive races from all stages much as possible and balanced event count for each stage.
-Increased race per stage count so progression doesn't feel too short.
-For some sponsor's choices and all URL events, players and other racers now have to use sponsor vehicles that is stated in contract.
-Adjusted aftermarket part rep to give room for players for more customization options for low level parts.
-Adjusted all levels of bumpers, skirts and spoilers to give the player same amount of downforce boost when applied together to unlimit the taste in custimization.
-Added a notification for race related contract term completion. Rachel will now alert you when you have completed threshold amount of regular races for each stage stated in contract.
-Added rival/friend messages. Occasionally some people will message the player after beating certain events.
-Added an optional endscript for controlling global traffic density.
-Added an optional endscript for controlling global circuit race lap count.(Except Caleb's Race.)
-Added an optional endscript for harder opponents.
-Added an optional endscript for sensible sound upgrades.
-Updated visuals/text in mod site.

Features



  • Most of the events are optimized for originality of the tracks between stages, races that repeat the same track layouts are removed. Early stage progression is tweaked to be smoother by pushing long event types to endgame.

  • Amount of event types are distrubuted mostly even in all stages.

  • Removed repetitive URL events.

  • Players can now fully control their gear ratio in earlygame by installing stage 1 parts instead of waiting for endgame.

  • Tweaked star rating points for more tasteful vehicle customization while keeping certain visual upgrades relevant.

  • Added rival/friend SMS messages to keep the game less dull.

  • Added sponsor vehicles that players might encounter according to what contract they choose.

  • Rachel will now alert the player when open world race win threshold reaches the amount stated in contract.

  • Tweaked sponsor contracts to be less dull and fixed 4th and 5th contracts being buggy to unlock.

  • Decreased the amount of outrun victories needed to unlock unique parts.

  • Part unlocks now depend on finding shops even more than in vanilla game to have a smoother experience in stages. You will still receive SMS messages about part unlocks occasionally after doing certain races.

    -Mandatory Event Count To Finish-

    Vanilla/Overhaul

    -URL Event(Race) Count: 24(51)/8(20)
    -Regular Race Count: 100/69 + Final Boss
    -Sponsor Race Count: 12/12
    -DVD Count: 10/10
    -Total: 146(173)/99(111) + 1

    IMPORTANT

    -Read the text when you enter a location for the first time carefully. Otherwise you will miss what has been unlocked.
    -If you forget how many races you need to complete in a stage, check under View Rewards > View Signed Sponsors in the garage menu.
    -You can check what's changed in the update under Documentation > Patch Notes.

    (Optional)Global Traffic Density

    -Players now can choose how crowded the city can be in all races that traffic is available in career mode. (Sprint and Circuit only.)

    (Optional)Global Circuit Lap Count

    -Players now have the freedom to control all lap counts related to circuit races.

    (Optional)Hide Magazine Events

    -For people who want to skip them and just focus on DVD covers to progress stages.

    (Optional)Harder Opponents

    -Adjusts performance calculation matching to enable harder AI.

    (Optional)Balanced Handling Tweak

    -Balances all cars' downforce, tyre grip, weight reduction according to their unlock relation. Worst car to best car difference in hotlap time is under 5 seconds with maximum performance.
    -Fixes FWD car's weird grip balance that caused them to spin even more than RWD vehicles when turning inside curbs or offroad.
    -Adjusts all dowforce parts to reach maximum level automatically when either a bodykit is installed or bumpers, skirts and spoiler are installed together.
    -Fixes soft and stiff suspension tuning, maximum stiffness no longer causes huge understeer while maximum softness no longer grants insane grip boost.

    (Optional)Sensible Sound Upgrades

    -Tweaks engine sound data to avoid mismatched/repetitive sounds set by developers for certain vehicles. Only applies to player's car. (All credits to nlgxzef for CarSoundTuner.)

    Install/Uninstall



    • Open Binary and select user mode. (All credits go to Maxhwoy, main developer of Binary tool. Also 2.8.3 is ideal version, 2.9.0 isn't tested with this mod.)
    • Select "ScriptRunner(Vanilla).end" for vanilla game modding or "ScriptRunner(ug2.net).end" if you want to use this mod on top of ug2.net
    • Select your UG2 directory from your computer.
    • Select your options.
    • Save when asked.
    • Profit!

    F.A.Q.



    Q: Is new profile required?
    A: Yes.

    Q: Career Status (F4) shows I still need to complete X amount of races in stage A but sponsor contract says complete Y amount of races. Which one is true?
    A: Rachel will alert you through SMS once you have completed certain amount of open world races, Career Status Bar seems to be hardcoded. You can also check the amount needed inside garage through sponsor contract menu.

    Q: Is this compatible with X, Y or Z?
    A: Mods that don't touch URL races should be compatible. A slight heads up for addon car mods, you might need to tweak the GCarUnlocks yourself since some URL events are removed.

    Q: Some upgrades seem to decrease handling according to handling slider, is this a bug?
    A: There is an artificial slider logic that gets affected by many factors, like turbo or NOS increasing handling stat for no reason sometimes. So yes it's a bug but it won't actually decrease the car's handling.

    Screenshots



    • Stage 2 contract shown within sponsor selection.



    • Some of the sponsored races with supplied vehicles and AI opponents.




    • Message from Rachel after completing the threshold amount of open world races in Stage 3.



    • Hero's Skyline replica with 10 star rating.



    • Gear Tuning Kit in the performance menu.











Comments


KNDJoshStrix (June 03, 2026 @ 17:59)
So, I don't know if it counts but it would be something great I guess, it would add more variety and they would be special events

KNDJoshStrix (June 03, 2026 @ 17:59)
I've already tried it and honestly it's great, I'm only halfway through it and I already liked it a lot. A suggestion, I don't know if it's difficult to program it, but with the messages from rivals saying that they would take revenge for losing I came up with an id

What if it were possible to get all the unique performance parts of the outrun in special but difficult events where you get that piece you didn't pick before? For example, if you choose an engine then you can choose transmission and wheels.

KNDJoshStrix (June 02, 2026 @ 23:14)
Thanks for answering, it's a great mod has convinced me for everything it brings, I'm going to try it, keep up the great work. You're the goat!

hypeeerspeed (June 02, 2026 @ 12:58)
@KNDJoshStrix As far as I'm aware rep points only affect sponsor amount you get and discount in shops. Sponsor's not showing up is already fixed, you get 5 contracts no matter the rep.

KNDJoshStrix (June 02, 2026 @ 11:29)
It would be great if you made a separate mod or as a complement to this one that improves the reputation points earned per race, sometimes in circuit, URL and sprint races it is impossible to get 300 reputation despite having a margin of difference of 8 or 10 seconds. It would be good to have a mod that fixes that aspect, because if you are not a tryhard you don't get the best sponsors.


Uploaded on January 08, 2024 at 01:02:36.
Last updated on June 02, 2026 at 13:03:17.

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