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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' Offers In-Game Items As Compensation For Rocky Launch, 2nd Update Patch Coming Tomorrow

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2024 @ 10:44 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.

Released on September 12, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown took players from all over the world to Hong Kong Island to compete in the Solar Crown competition. However, many players found their experience marred by technical and server difficulties.

Aware of their dissatisfaction and wishing to thank them for their patience, NACON and studio KT Racing have decided to offer them two unique items: an exclusive special edition of the 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe custom-built as an “Adventurer” edition, fully equipped for the island's off-road roads, as well as a pack of 5 exclusive stickers for customizing their cars.

This compensation will be offered to all players who played Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown before the arrival of the first major patch, which was released on September 30. These items will be automatically added to players' inventories in December, for the opening of Season 2.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown also welcomes its second major patch on Tuesday, November 5th at 9:00 AM UTC, primarily focusing on graphical enhancements for PlayStation®5. The patch also optimizes game performance on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Additionally, it includes network upgrades, improved peripheral compatibility, and numerous bug fixes.

KT Racing continue to work tirelessly to improve the gameplay experience to set Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown as a new benchmark for open-world racing.

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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