: As of September 1, 2021, EA removed Need for Speed: Carbon , Undercover , Shift , Shift 2 , and The Run from all digital stores.
: The most reliable way to obtain the game legally is by purchasing a physical disc from second-hand retailers like Amazon or eBay.
Since official digital downloads have been discontinued, the "setup.exe" files found on various free download sites are often categorized as .
Official digital versions of are no longer available for purchase or free download from official storefronts like the EA app or Steam, as Electronic Arts (EA) delisted the title in 2021. The decision to retire the game and shut down its online servers was driven by declining player counts and the high cost of maintaining car and music licenses. The Current State of Access
: If you previously purchased a digital copy on Origin (now the EA app), it may still be available in your library for download. Community and Fan Projects
Because the game is no longer supported by EA, a dedicated fan community has created ways to keep it playable on modern systems like Windows 10 and 11.