The primary technical highlight was support for 3dfx Voodoo graphics cards. This enabled advanced visual effects for the time, including car reflections, weather effects (like rain and snow), and improved fog and smoke.
The game centers on racing high-end exotic supercars and concept vehicles across international closed circuits. Unlike the first and later entries, this title lacks police chases. Need For Speed II - 24 Years Later: An LGR Retrospective
The Special Edition introduced several technical and gameplay upgrades over the standard version: