Today, Electronic Arts detailed the Drift mode for its upcoming title, Need For Speed: Shift, in which players are required to toggle the brakes while constantly adjusting the steering to maintain drifts through the corner – exactly like the drifters in real life. Details are as follow:
Need for Speed: Shift delivers the most authentic drift experience ever seen in a video game
World champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. put in over 100 hours with SMS to ensure accuracy and realism
Players will be required to toggle the throttle and brakes while constantly adjusting the steering to maintain drifts through the corner – exactly like drifters in real life
Real world physics ensue the car behaves exactly as it should
Vehicle set-up (horsepower, suspension etc.) dramatically impacts a player’s technique and overall style
Driver profile extends to drift
As in all racing, setting the right line is critical. Clipping points are set on the track to ensure the player achieves the perfect line and maximizes profile points
Drift related badges
Accessibility is key
Entry level players can use the amateur setting to help them learn the basics of drifting and ramp up the difficulty as they progress
Conversely, experienced drivers can use the pro setting and experience the most realistic drift experience ever in a video game.
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