While searching for "remastered" or "highly compressed" versions, be aware that no official remaster exists; instead, what you often find are or fan projects. How to Get and Play NFS:U2 Today
For enhanced graphics and modern features, players often install the Real Remaster v2.0 Lite or Redux mod packs, which include high-resolution textures, widescreen support, and updated UI. which include high-resolution textures
To make the game run smoothly on Windows 10/11, you will likely need the NFSU2 Widescreen Fix to support modern resolutions and a FOOBAR fix (creating an empty file named FOOBAR in the game directory) to bypass common "Insert CD2" errors. Installation Tips which include high-resolution textures