Shift 2: Unleashed (also known as Need for Speed: Shift 2 – Unleashed) is a , the seventeenth installment of the  series. It was developed by  and published by . The game serves as a direct sequel to  and expands on many aspects that were introduced in the original. Shift 2: Unleashed was released worldwide during March and April 2011.

Shift 2: Unleashed features over 145 cars from more than 37 manufacturers and over 36 different tracks, which players can compete in several types of races. Players can also compete online. The game also features three new main additions: an in-helmet camera, night-time racing and the Autolog feature introduced with .

On May 31, 2021, EA announced that download versions of the game would no longer be available for purchase in any online stores, and that online play will shutdown on September 1, 2021. The non-download boxed EA DVD versions of the game can still be purchased from some online stores until supply 

On May 31, 2021, EA announced that download versions of the game would no longer be available for purchase in any online stores, and that online play will shutdown on September 1, 2021. The non-download boxed EA DVD versions of the game can still be purchased from some online stores until supply runs out