OverGround (NFSU2 Time Cycle mod)

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You have probably seen previously existing "garbage" daytime mods for U2, like "The Other Side", <some reshade presets guy>'s daytime mods, etc. They all have 1 common issue, and it's that they are unable to toggle streetlights off. Unlike these mods, OverGround doesn't have that issue.

Installation:
1. Install NFSU2 Shader Loader By Archie
2. Install NFSUG2 Shader materials pack By DpaKc (UG2 PS2 Demo option, optional but recommended)
3. Drop "scripts", "shaders", "TRACKS" folder from this mod to your game folder
4. Run the game, disable Enhanced Contrast and OverBright in the video settings
5. Enjoy.

Features:
Fully working 24 hour time cycle (By default whole timecycle takes 24 minutes irl)
Time control ("<" and ">" keys to adjust current time, "/" to freeze time)
Separate FE (garage) Preset
Headlights and Streetlights are getting toggled
Adjustable brightness

Screenshots







Note: This mod is NOT compatible with Archie's custom shaders.

Q&A
Q: Does this mod have dynamic shadows?
A: No, it doesn't.

Big thanks to
ARCHIE - NFSU2 Shader Loader and Helping with shaders (Thanks for making this possible)
osdever - Beta testing and helping with streetlight flare toggle code
DpaKc - Beta testing, cycle preset and cloudy sky texture
nlgxzef - Headlight toggle code
uzum - Beta testing
BadassBaboon - MW HDRI Skybox texture
SpeedyHeart - NFSU1 Shaders source code
TerminatorVasya (me) - making this whole thing

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Comments

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TerminatorVasya (February 21, 2026 @ 05:40)

@mrvideogame archie's custom shaders for ug2 already have that feature

mrvideogame (February 20, 2026 @ 11:05)

yo, im curious, in the next update, will there be a feature similar to archies sun-set mod for nfsmw where the vinyls dont collide with the paint, for instance the metallic and pearlscent

mrvideogame (February 11, 2026 @ 10:13)

@DriveTH Removed The ID_CAR_FX for now, vasya said that

DriveTH (January 24, 2026 @ 09:41)

When installing this modification, the wheels on Rachel's car disappear. How can I fix this issue?

Vitalmeida (October 10, 2025 @ 18:36)

Being totally honest, this mod looks very, but very weird at daylight lol it's not bad at all but kinda looks worse then NFS undercover from PS2. Anyway i now is a 21 years old game but hey the night mode of this mode looks better than the original game, suits quite well with Carbon shader materials mod tho