NFS Underground 2 is an arcade-style racing game developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts (EA). The game is the sequel to NFS Underground and was released in 2004 for PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. The game's story follows the player's character, who participates in an underground racing tournament in Seattle. The gameplay involves racing, drifting, and customizing cars, with a strong focus on nitrous oxide boosts and high-speed driving.