EA sends word that Need for Speed Underground 2 is gold, and the cross-platform illegal racing sequel will cruise into stores on November 15:

This is a quick note to let you know that Need for Speed Underground 2 under the EA GAMES brand has gone gold for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC. The title will ship to retail outlets nationwide on Monday, November 15th.

The sequel to the best-selling EA console game of all time (the original Need for Speed Underground has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide), Need for Speed Underground 2 challenges gamers to uncover the tuner underground in a massive free-roaming city spanning five distinct, interconnected neighborhoods and more than 125 miles of race-ready asphalt.

Featuring dozens of the hottest tuner cars on the market, thousands of aftermarket upgrades and deep under-the-hood performance customization options, Need for Speed Underground 2 gives games a blank canvas for total automotive self-expression.

The game also includes online play for the PS2, Xbox Live and PC, which rounds out an insanely deep single player experience, featuring more than 150 unique events and starring gorgeous, world-famous adrenaline junkie Brooke Burke.