Download the latest release of Nucleus Co-Op from its official GitHub repository.
While the PC version of Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) lacks native local multiplayer, you can enable it using the Nucleus Co-Op
Select the game from the Nucleus list. You can assign different controllers or segments of your keyboard to each player instance. Nucleus Co-Op How to Start a Split-Screen Session
To play in split-screen on PC, you must use a third-party tool like Nucleus Co-Op , as the original PC release does not natively support local multiplayer. Essential Mod: Nucleus Co-Op
: If you plan to use texture modifications—such as the Xbox 360 Stuff Pack—verify that your graphics card has adequate VRAM. Running multiple simultaneous instances multiplies texture allocation, meaning high-definition modifications will significantly increase hardware overhead.