In 2012, Need For Speed was pushing its "Autolog" platform hard—a social network for racing. The 1.4 Patch was vital for stabilizing the multiplayer component. It addressed frequent disconnection issues that plagued the launch window. By optimizing the netcode, Criterion ensured that the 8-player free-for-all lobbies remained stable, allowing players to challenge each other in Speedlists without fear of the host crashing.

: The "Turbulence" event has been stabilized; specifically, a bug that caused crashes when racing the event backwards has been squashed. Framerate Improvements

Released in late 2012 and early 2013 across PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, the (often referred to as the "Ultimate Speed Pack" on consoles, though the numbering differs slightly on PC) is one of the most significant updates for Criterion Games’ open-world racer, Need for Speed: Most Wanted .

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