Need for Speed Underground 2 is a racing-genre video game for Sony PlayStation 2. Developed by EA Black Box and published by EA Games in 2004, it's a direct sequel to Need for Speed: Underground. The game offers an immersive experience of the tuner culture, with a vastly expanded open-world environment set in a metropolitan city. Players can modify and customize their cars' performance and looks to suit their preferences. The game incorporates different game modes including Circuit Race, Drag Race, Street X, and Underground Racing League. Additional features include the Explore mode, day-night cycle, and dynamic weather conditions.