How to Install NFS Underground 2 on Chromebook (PlayOnLinux 4.4 Guide)

 How to Play Need for Speed: Underground 2 on Your Chromebook

Need for Speed: Underground 2 is one of the most iconic street racing games ever made. And yes — you can play it on a Chromebook! This guide will walk you through the installation process using Linux Mode and PlayOnLinux.


What You’ll Need

  • A Chromebook with Linux  support
  • Stable internet connection
  • Around 10GB of free storage
  • NFS Underground 2 Download
  • Some basic terminal knowledge


Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Step 1: Enable Linux Developer Mode

  1. Open Settings on your Chromebook.
  2. Go to About Chrome OS.
  3. Scroll down and enable Linux Developer Mode.
  4. Allocate at least 10GB of disk space.
  5. Once it’s ready, open the Terminal app.


Step 2: Set Up Your System & Install PlayOnLinux

Run the following commands one at a time in the Linux Terminal:

🔹 Update your system:

sudo apt update

🔹 Install Flatpak:

sudo apt install flatpak

🔹 Add the Flathub repository:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

🔹 Install PlayOnLinux:

sudo flatpak install flathub com.playonlinux.PlayOnLinux4

Step 3: Install the Game

  1. Launch PlayOnLinux from your app launcher.
  2. Click “Install a Program”.
  3. If NFS Underground 2 doesn’t appear in the list, click “Install a non-listed program”.
  4. Browse to your setup.exe or game installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. After installation, you can launch the game from PlayOnLinux directly.


Final Notes

  • Lower the graphics settings if you experience lag.
  • Use a mouse and keyboard for a better racing experience.

Tips for Common Issues

If you encounter problems during installation or gameplay on your Chromebook, here are some tips:

  • Update Your Chromebook: Make sure Chrome OS is up to date by going to Settings > About Chrome OS and checking for updates.
  • Check Your Internet Connection: A stable and fast connection is required to download the game files.
  • Restart Your Chromebook: If errors occur during installation, restart your device and try again.
  • Ensure Sufficient Storage: Make sure you have at least 10GB of free storage to run Linux and the game smoothly


Tags: Chromebook, NFS Underground 2, PlayOnLinux, Gaming on Linux, Chrome OS Gaming

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