The original post: /r/piracy by /u/rahulrgd on 2025-03-11 13:44:27.
Patch Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10YI7O6QHA0kCj1oeNrMf1mF7BC4kSGqJ/view?usp=sharing
Hey everyone,
I recently faced a ton of issues while trying to fix Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005) in 2025. A lot of old solutions no longer work, or they need extra tweaking. So, I decided to put together a simple guide to help others fix the game and get it running smoothly.
Common Issues & Fixes
1️⃣ Activation Key Issue
To install the game, use this activation key:
WNSA-RC8E-NUDV-GHTY-PCKT
2️⃣ Game Not Starting
Download the necessary patch files and apply them correctly (see instructions below).
3️⃣ No Widescreen Support
You'll need a widescreen fix mod to make the game work properly on modern displays.
4️⃣ No Xbox Controller Support
By default, the game doesn't support Xbox controllers properly, but there's a fix for that too.
How to Apply the Fixes Correctly
📌 IMPORTANT: Do NOT copy and paste the entire Global and scripts folders directly into your game directory. Instead, follow these steps carefully:
✅ Step 1: Download the required fix files and extract them.
✅ Step 2: Open the extracted GLOBAL folder, copy the files inside it, and paste them into the GLOBAL folder inside your game directory. (Do NOT replace the entire folder, just the files inside.)
✅ Step 3: Do the same for the scripts folder—copy the files inside and paste them into your game directory’s scripts folder.
✅ Step 4: If a scripts folder doesn’t exist in your game directory, create one first, then paste the files inside.
✅ Step 5: Any other files that are not inside folders can be copied directly into the game directory (overwrite when prompted).
That’s it! Your game should now work fine in 2025 with widescreen support and controller compatibility. Hope this helps! Let me know if you face any issues.
🚗💨 Happy racing!
