Need for Speed Most Wanted races on to Wii U this Spring

Need for Speed Most Wanted will be released for the Wii U in North America  on March 18th and across Europe on March 21st, EA and Criterion Games have announced.

The Wii U version of Need for Speed Most Wanted will utilise the Wii U GamePad controller in unique ways. Firstly, an all new local co-op mode, Co-Driver, will allow one player to drive using the Wii Remote controller or Wii U Pro Controller, while another player uses the Wii U GamePad to provide control and navigation assistance on a fully interactive real-time map.

"Using just their fingertips, a partner can distract pursuing cops, switch from night to day or activate enhanced performance for any car and even control the amount of traffic on the road." EA explained. "This is the ultimate advantage for gamers who like to stir up trouble for the cops, their friends or just for fun."

For another competitive edge, players can also change their mods, switch into their favorite cars, track milestones and uncover the city’s hidden gems, all on the fly with the Wii U touch screen. Finally, the entire game will also be playable off-screen using the Wii U GamePad.

Need for Speed Most Wanted on Wii U will also include the Ultimate Speed Pack DLC, which includes 5 additional cars: the McLaren’s F1 LM, Aventador J, Pagani Zonda R, Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and the Venom GT Spyder.