

Patch 1.02 added 5 cars ( Toyota Supra Mk IV, 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T, 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, 1967 Corvette and 1967 Shelby GT-500) and a new online "Team Racing" game mode, where a Blue team of racers runs against a Red Team.
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Patch 1.01 added LAN (Local Area Network) play and mouse support, providing full menu navigation to the game, to the PC version. Patches and downloadable content ĮA released patches with new features in addition to bug fixes. Shift was released as a bundle with the PlayStation 3 Slim 250GB to promote the game in Europe. The Special Edition features numerous bonuses over the standard edition, including exclusive packaging, a poster of the game, and an unlockable car and race which are redeemable online. In addition to the standard edition, a "Special Edition" of the game was released exclusive to Europe. The soundtrack of Shift remains similar to that of Need for Speed: ProStreet, featuring a scored soundtrack rather than a general track list as is seen in previous titles such as Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and Need for Speed: Carbon. The game was unveiled as part of a three-game announcement that included Need for Speed: Nitro and Need for Speed: World.

The PlayStation Portable of the game offers local, ad hoc multiplayer, with no online multiplayer support. There are 19 tracks in total including real world circuits such as Brands Hatch, Nurburgring Nordschleife, Road America, Spa, Silverstone, Willow Springs, Donington Park, Autopolis and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. There are visual customisation options like rims, vinyls and paints. There are body kits which affect the aerodynamics and weight reduction. Nitrous is also an option for tuning, but different from previous Need for Speed titles as it is simulated more realistically. The car customisation options include cosmetics as well as performance mods and is more in depth than previous titles, affecting aspects such as alignment, aerodynamics, tyres, brakes, differential, and gears. Tier 1 refers to entry-level sports and luxury cars like the Audi TT and Infiniti G35, tier 2 refers to mid-level performance cars like the BMW M3, tier 3 refers to supercars like the Lamborghini Gallardo and tier 4 refers to hypercars like the Bugatti Veyron, or Pagani Zonda R. There are 60+ cars which are divided into 4 tiers.
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The sound aspects have detailed car crash sound, as well as a sharp gasp of breath from the driver before a collision. While crashing, there is a temporary blur on screen. The in-car view is highly detailed, and it is possible to see the driver changing gears and moving his head to get a better view of the mirror. The in-car view also returns, making its first appearance in a Need for Speed game since Porsche Unleashed. G-force plays an important role in the game, as it affects both the player and the AI. Once completed, the player is welcomed to the 'NFS Live World Series', and must earn stars in races to earn money, and unlock new races and tiers. Upon starting the career mode, the player performs two laps around the Brands Hatch racecourse to determine their skill.

Although the gameplay of these two titles are similar, Shift recreates car handling much more realistically than its predecessor, and does not contain a story.

Aimed at a hardcore gamer-style audience, Shift reverts to the touring-car simulation style of its 2007 predecessor, Need for Speed: ProStreet.
