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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Racing
Publisher: NACON
Developer: KT Racing
Release Date: Sept. 12, 2024

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'Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown' Season 2 Begins In December, Will Add Ibiza Map, New Cars, Levels And More

by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2024 @ 1:25 a.m. PST

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is a new ambitious project leveraging KT Racing's experience making motorsports simulations such as the WRC series, into a new vision of the franchise.

A driving and lifestyle experience unlike any other. The brand new Test Drive Unlimited keeps the DNA from the first games, and revamps it for the modern era. You have the freedom to progress however you like, the classic open championship concept returns too. Live your best life. Race, cruise, and hang out with your friends until the sun goes down and even after!

In a 1:1 scale recreation of Hong Kong Island, take part in an extraordinary competition, the Solar Crown, organized by the influential Radiant.  

At the wheel of exceptional racing cars from prestigious brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Dodge, Apollo and many more, you are free to explore the island’s varied environments, or take part in the most popular races on Hong Kong Island.

Beyond the cars in your stable, a reflection of your inspiration and reward for all your hard work, you can customize your lifestyle any way you see fit: choose your clan, Sharp or Street, and dress to impress, stand out from the crowd and defend your clan. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown retains the  series’ original DNA, while bringing a modern updated vision of the multiplayer racing game to offer players luxury, exceptional cars and competition, reflecting the life that they’ve always dreamt of.

Built on the site of Victoria Park in the heart of Causeway Bay, the Solar Hotel is a 120-floor, 540-metre-high architectural marvel with a unique and futuristic design. Designed as a social hub, this majestic hall is primarily a place to meet, chat and gather with other players. In the large open space, the best drivers are showcased and any activities available are displayed. It's the perfect place to make friends or stoke rivalries! To further enhance the social experience, in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown players can control their customized avatar as soon as they get out of their car. Available in enclosed areas, such as the Solar Hotel, this feature offers a wide variety of interactions and gameplay possibilities.

Located at different ends of the island, the headquarters of the Sharps and the Streets reflect the two clans' lifestyles and opposing views on luxury. The Streets chose to take over a former night club where the dark ambiance is offset by neon lights; while the Sharps opted to revitalize the restaurant of a luxury hotel to give it the calm and dignified atmosphere that characterizes their clan.

KT Racing and NACON are pleased to announce that the second season of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will launch on December 11, 2024, when players will be able to explore the town of Ibiza and its outskirts, recreated in 1:1 scale. 

TDUSC’s second season will offer players a unique and complementary experience of Hong Kong Island including new places to discover, new cars, a new dealership and more.

After inviting players to discover East Asia through Hong Kong Island, Season 2 of TDUSC will take them to the Mediterranean, as they explore the city of Ibiza. This second season will also feature clan progression exclusive to the new map, with 20 new levels, a free Solar Pass including new rewards, and exclusive cars including 5 models reimagined for the occasion.

Players wishing to obtain Season 1 rewards have until December 10 to collect them: from that date, they will be replaced by the Season 2 rewards. To unlock access to Ibiza, players must reach at least reputation level 12 and clan level 10.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown retains the DNA of the original works, while bringing a modern updated vision of the multiplayer racing game, to offer players luxury, exceptional cars and competition, reflecting the life that they’ve always dreamt of.

Dream cars, customization, avatars, competition, open world, casino and style, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will remain faithful to the franchise while adding a wide range of new touches!

The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Physical Collector edition has been released on pre-order from today, exclusively on the NACON Gaming official site. With just 2000 copies available worldwide for all the different versions (PS5 / Xbox / PC), this unique edition comprises 10 unique collectables which will delight devotees of the franchise. The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Collector edition can be yours for €199.99, or €249.99 with the game’s Deluxe edition.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store).


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