Don’t get confused! There is a 2012 game also called Need for Speed: Most Wanted . While that version is available on Steam and the EA App, it’s a completely different game (made by Criterion). If you want the Blacklist, Razor, and the iconic story, make sure you are looking for the version.
But there’s a problem: Electronic Arts no longer sells the original version on Origin, Steam, or EA Play. So, how do you get it running on a modern PC for free? The Status of "Abandonware"
The base game was built for square monitors and Windows XP. To make it look great on a 1080p or 4K screen, you these two files:
Use WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the files to a folder on your desktop.