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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' Unveils Year 1 Roadmap, Details of Post-Launch Content - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2024 @ 2:40 p.m. PDT

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.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will benefit from extensive follow-up and regular updates, with numerous additional contents and game modes added to the initial experience. Based on a season system, players will be able to enjoy new activities, vehicles, rewards and themes every 3 months. In seasons 1 & 2, Solar Pass will be offered to all players.

In a new video, Guillaume Guinet, Game Director & Alain Jarniou, Creative Director (and former Game Director of Test Drive Unlimited 2) at KT Racing present all the content planned for the launch and post-launch of the game's first year (Year 1). In this ten-minute video, the developers also provide more information on key community requests: Real Estate/Housing, motorcycles, and improved steering wheel rotation angle in-game.

Season 1 - Launch content from September 12, 2024

The Solar Crown competition opens its doors! Once the game is released, the most competitive players will be able to embark on a series of races and frantic challenges to climb the ranks, collect Solar Points and climb to the top of the leaderboard in the hope of becoming the next Solar King/Queen. This first season also includes 60 player levels, 50 Sharps/Streets clan progression levels and a free 25-level Solar Pass featuring various rewards, including cosmetics and an exclusive car.

Season 2 – Ibiza city makes its comeback

This second season marks the return of a familiar location that TDU2 fans have known for 13 years: Ibiza (Eivissa in Catalan) is back in TDUSC, more splendid than ever. Players will be able to discover the city and its outskirts, recreated at 1:1 scale in the KT Engine, offering players a different and complementary experience to Hong Kong Island, 3 months after the game's release. The season will be accompanied by an island-exclusive clan progression with 20 new levels, a Solar Pass, new rewards and exclusive cars, including 5 car models revisited for the occasion.

Season 3 - Clan War, a constantly evolving game mode

This third season revolves around a clash between the Sharps (whose members consider themselves the elite of sophistication and luxury) and the Streets (provocative and sometimes extreme, seeking to make their mark) across Hong Kong Island and Ibiza/Eivissa, with the arrival of the clan war. This season will also feature 30 new clan progression levels and seasonal content additions.

Season 4 – The Casino, an iconic location in the Unlimited series

The fourth and final season of Year 1 marks the grand return of the Casino, a favorite of Test Drive Unlimited 2 fans. This new Solar Crown version of the Casino will offer players the chance to wager their virtual currency through a variety of activities, including poker and slot machines. In addition to bringing 50 player levels, the Casino will allow players to win exclusive new cars, cosmetics and rewards.

In addition to the 4 seasons, Year 1 will benefit from updates designed to enhance the gameplay experience, including ongoing work on cameras and steering wheel animations in first-person view. The TDUSC team is committed to keeping the game active for many years to come, and to continuing to consider players' feedback and requests. Features and content requested by fans, such as Real Estate and motorcycles, are currently being considered.

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 coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) on September 12, 2024.


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