Shift 2: Unleashed is a sequel to Need for Speed: Shift. It was released on March 29, 2011 in North America and on March 31, 2011 in Europe. It is available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Night racing and full FIA GT licences are included, as well as the integration of the Autolog feature, which first appeared in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010). A small preview of the game can be seen.. The critically acclaimed SHIFT franchise returns to the track with SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED. The most immersive racing experience to date brings the True Driver's Experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel and competing in the Driver's Battle.
Shift 2 with the Career Mode mod on PC completely changed my perspective on games like Gran Turismo. The mod basically turned D and C class races into Race Weekend events: They are longer, there's a practice and qualifying race before the actual races as well, which is something that Gran Turismo severely lack imo (Which is funny considering the game has the subtitle of "The Real Driving.. Shift 2: Unleashed is the 17th game in the Need for Speed series. It features more than 145 cars from more than 37 different manufacturers. It features more than 145 cars from more than 37 different manufacturers.