Released in February 2009, was a major milestone for Criterion Games, serving as the definitive edition of their open-world racer and the franchise's long-awaited debut on the PC. This collection bundles the original high-octane experience with a year’s worth of "Game Changing" updates. What’s Inside the Box?

While the Ultimate Box was available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Europe, it was a PC-exclusive retail release in North America. The PC version offered several technical advantages over its console counterparts:

Critics praised the game for its incredible sense of speed and the freedom of its open-world design. However, some players noted that the lack of fixed race tracks meant they had to constantly monitor the mini-map for navigation, which could occasionally break the flow of the high-speed action. Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box

: A new offline "hot-potato" multiplayer mode where up to eight players compete in quick-fire challenges by passing a single controller.

: Native support for dual and triple monitor setups to increase peripheral vision. The Legacy of Paradise