Development studio Ghost Games confirmed that the BMW M3 E46 car will make a comeback in the upcoming "Need for Speed" game.
Like other cars featured in the series, the developer said that BMW's high-performance 2000 model will be fully customizable.
The BMW M3 E46 first debuted in the popular racing video game series in 2012 with the release of "Need for Speed: Most Wanted."
Now, Ghost Games has announced through the game's official website that the fan-favorite car will return in the latest installment of the franchise.
"When it comes to cars there are many fan favorites spread across the 20 years of NFS history,but one in particular stands out, the BMW M3 E46," Ghost Games wrote.
"Today we are incredible pleased to confirm that not only will this car feature in 'Need for Speed' but you will also be able to customize it, completing the look from the original 'Need for Speed: Most Wanted,'" the studio continued.
The car will be available through the game's Deluxe Edition. But aside from this, those who pre-order this version will also receive additional in-game bonuses such as the Styling Pack and Performance Pack.
The former includes exclusive styling stickers, a spoiler, rims and splitter while the later comes with new exhaust, engine block and high performance turbocharger.
Pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition will also award gamers with discounts for in-game purchases, a customized starter car, special car wraps and a unique sticker.
The standard version, on the other hand, doesn't come with the BMW M3 E46 and other bonuses offered by the Deluxe Edition. However, pre-ordering it will give gamers access to the Styling Pack.
The new "Need for Speed" reboot game is scheduled to come out on November 3 of this year for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.
According to game publisher Electronic Arts, it currently has no plans of creating a follow-up title for 2016. VG247 has learned. Peter Moore, the COO of EA, said that the company will first see how the upcoming game will perform in the market before working on its sequel.
This is almost similar to what game producer Marcus Nilsson said about the possibility of bringing back the series to its traditional annual cycle, according to Gamespot.
From 2002, with the launch of "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2," to 2013's "Need for Speed: Rivals," the developers released installments on a yearly basis.
For the reboot, however, Nilsson said the upcoming game will set the groundwork for the franchise's future. So, like what Moore mentioned, the producer noted that the status of follow-up games will depend on the success of 2015's "Need for Speed."
