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TDUSC | Year 1 Roadmap reveal

Dear Members,

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is a game designed to last for many years. We’re excited to reveal all the content waiting for you in the first year while sharing our feedback on the most anticipated features from the community.

Watch the full reveal video now:
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[h2]What to Expect in the First Year[/h2]

Return to Ibiza, clan wars, the casino, and many more features and improvements are waiting for you in the first year of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown's launch. Check out the detailed roadmap below to see everything planned and get ready for an incredible year ahead!



  • In Season 1 (September 2024), you’ll explore the vibrant streets of Hong Kong Island and dive into the Solar Crown competition. With 60 levels to climb, you'll have the opportunity to rise through the ranks and acquire some of the world’s most stunning cars. Additionally, a clan progression system with 50 levels will let you become a key figure within your clan.

  • Season 2 (December 2024) brings the exciting return to Ibiza. This faithfully recreated environment scaled 1:1, focuses on the capital, Eivissa, and its surroundings. It will introduce a new character responsible for the Streets and Sharps competition. You’ll find 20 more clan levels, bringing the total to 70, along with new rewards and Streets and Sharps-themed clothing boutiques. Expect to see new cars, including two exclusive models and five Selene Editions, boosted versions of existing cars.

    Additionally, during the first and second seasons, you’ll receive free access to two Solar Passes, each with 25 levels. By reaching the max level, you can earn an exclusive car. Progress through all the in-game activities (races, exploration, quests) to advance in these passes. The rewards will include various upgrades such as an exclusive garage, avatar cosmetics, and other exciting items.

  • In Season 3 (March 2025), get ready for an epic clan war between the Streets and Sharps. Engage in a variety of activities across both Hong Kong Island and Ibiza, with 30 additional levels to unlock. New dedicated cosmetics for each clan will be available, alongside seasonal content, live events, daily events, and continued Solar Crown competition.

  • Finally, Season 4 (June 2025) will conclude the year with the much-anticipated return of the casino. This will feature 50 progression levels, poker, slot machines, and exclusive cosmetics for both avatars and cars, with opportunities to win new vehicles.

We’re committed to keeping Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown fresh and engaging with ongoing updates. While you’ll start with your own hotel room, we’re considering expanding the real estate elements in future updates. Additionally, we’re looking into adding motorcycles in later seasons, drawing from our experience with this type of content. These are long-term projects still in the planning stages and will require significant time to develop.

We’re also addressing feedback on steering wheel handling & animation from the cockpit view to ensure a smooth driving experience. These improvements are expected to be implemented swiftly within the first year.

We look forward to seeing you on September 12, or September 5 for Collector/Gold Edition players. Get ready to experience the ultimate racing & lifestyle experience with Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown!

See you on the streets of Hong Kong Island!

Latest Pre-Launch Development Progress

⚙️ For technical reasons, the console betas are running on a build that's a few weeks old (equivalent to the Steam Next Fest PC Demo).

✅ We did this to focus our resources on fine-tuning the game for the early unlock on September 5th and the official launch on September 12th.

📺Since a video is worth a thousand words, check out some of our recent progress:

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

TDUSC | Collector Edition

[h3]Live the high life with the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Collector Edition[/h3]



Limited to 2000 copies worldwide, the Collector Edition of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown grants you exclusive access to premium and unique collectibles.

It can be purchased as a standalone (Collector items only, without the game included) or together with a Deluxe physical edition (Gold version of the game with all the digital content included and a metal case) of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, for PC (Steam) and consoles.

[h3]THE COLLECTOR EDITION INCLUDES:[/h3]

  • The game Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Deluxe Edition
  • A frame with a miniature Porsche 918 SPYDER 1:36 - 25
  • 20
  • 3cm
  • A numbered metallic Solar Club Platinum Member card (XXXX/2000) – 86
  • 54mm
  • The game map - 80
  • 60cm
  • A 16-page concept art guide - 210
  • 142mm
  • A Collector metal case
  • A luxury Solar Crown leather and metal keychain
  • A genuine Solar Crown ceramic casino token – Diameter: 43mm Thickness: 3.3mm
  • A pair of luxury Solar Crown cufflinks in a faux leather case.
  • Button diameter: 15mm – Case size: 75
  • 38
  • 27mm
  • A Solar Crown cap with 3D embroidery - 260 gr cotton
  • A Solar Crown collector box – 40* 30
  • 20cm
  • A Premium metal case


[h3]Also, the gold edition content:[/h3]
  • Jaguar F-Type SVR Coupe*
  • Audi R8 Spyder V10 RWS**
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR*
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG**
  • Maserati MC20**
  • Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE**
  • Complete skins for Board Committee Member, Baron of the Sharps, and Lord of the Streets for your avatar
  • Solar Crown, Streets, and Sharps sticker packs for car customization, applicable to all cars in your garage
  • A free VIP Solar Pass including access to premium seasonal rewards with 20 levels already unlocked.
*The car will automatically unlock in your garage upon reaching progression level 12.
**The car will automatically unlock in your garage upon reaching progression level 20.


[h3]PRE-ORDER YOUR COLLECTOR EDITION NOW: [/h3]

United States : https://www.nacongaming.com/en-US/test-drive-unlimited-collector-edition

France : https://www.nacongaming.com/test-drive-unlimited-collector-edition

United Kingdom : https://www.nacongaming.com/en-GB/test-drive-unlimited-collector-edition

Germany : https://www.nacongaming.com/de-DE/test-drive-unlimited-sammler-edition

Italia : https://www.nacongaming.com/it-IT/test-drive-unlimited-edizione-collezione

Spain : https://www.nacongaming.com/es-ES/test-drive-unlimited-edicion-coleccionista

Netherlands : https://www.nacongaming.com/nl-NL/test-drive-unlimited-verzamelaar


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See you soon!

The TDU Team.

TDUSC x Ferrari | The Collector Trailer

[h3]Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown let you feel what it's like to be a true collector of exceptional cars.[/h3]

We are pleased to present the full roster of Ferrari cars that will be available at the launch of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown on September 12, 2024 (September 5 for Gold Edition owners).

[h3]Watch our latest trailer now: [/h3]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Pre-order now and get exclusive bonuses![/h3]



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249970/Test_Drive_Unlimited_Solar_Crown/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1065775/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1065776/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1065780/

[h3]Follow TDUSC on our social media![/h3]

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See you soon!

The TDU Team.

Steam Next Fest Demo : Recap & Feedback

Dear members,

From June 6 to June 17, many of you took your first spins on Hong Kong Island. Over 250,000 testers from around the world participated! Our teams feel truly honored by the enthusiasm the community has shown on our social networks (Discord, Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, and now Instagram!), as well as on YouTube and Twitch with numerous first-look commentaries on the game!

Today, we would like to revisit some aspects of the demo in detail, to give you more visibility on what we have observed over the past weeks.



[h3]Thank you for your feedback![/h3]

Two weeks ago, we shared a feedback form that helped us understand, in a structured and condensed manner:

  • Your progress on the demo
  • What you enjoyed and areas for improvement
  • Your expectations for the future of the game
  • Your player profile


The survey provided us with a wealth of information that helps us make the best decisions for the continued development of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. Once again, a big thank you to all respondents!

[h3]The demo in numbers[/h3]



[h3]Optimization and servers[/h3]

The level of optimization in this demo and the stability of the servers did not meet the expectations of some of the community. We can provide several explanations:

The game build used for this demo did not yet include a number of important optimizations. Optimization work being parallelized on different branches from those playable on a large scale, many optimizations and graphical improvements have since been implemented. Guillaume Guinet, Game Director, discussed this in an interview with TraxionGG: https://traxion.gg/test-drive-unlimited-solar-crown-demo-old-version-optimisation-a-priority/

This demo also had technical objectives, notably concerning large-scale server testing worldwide. These were technical tests conducted for the first time, essential to ensure a smooth launch.

We understand that these aspects may have impacted your gaming experience and currently consider these topics as priorities.

To conclude, we are pleased to confirm the following information:

Upon its official release (September 5 for players who pre-ordered the Gold Edition), Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will offer “Performance” modes (1080p/60FPS) and “Quality” modes (1440p/30FPS) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

On PC, as the hardware (graphics card, processor, RAM, hard drive, etc.) and software environment (antivirus and background software, among others) are different for each user, the matter is always more complex. We wish to reiterate that the minimum and recommended configurations for this demo do not correspond to those of the final game. We are currently conducting all technical tests that will allow us to define the final recommendations for the game's release.

[h3]Console betas[/h3]

Many of you have requested information about a demo available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. For now, our efforts have indeed focused on the PC version, with three Closed Playtests and a demo. As mentioned during the release date announcement, beta phases are planned for consoles in August. More details will be communicated in the coming weeks!

[h3]A brand new Instagram account![/h3]



The official Instagram account of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is now available!

In the coming weeks, you will find all the latest news about Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, but also:

  • Exclusive news
  • Behind-the-scenes of TDUSC development
  • Exclusive IRL visuals of TDUSC’s lifestyle ambiance
  • and much more!


To stay updated, follow us! https://www.instagram.com/testdrivesc/

[h3]Pre-order now and get exclusive bonuses![/h3]



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249970/Test_Drive_Unlimited_Solar_Crown/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1065775/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1065776/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1065780/

[h3]Follow TDUSC on our social networks![/h3]

Discord Instagram Twitter/X Facebook Subreddit Website

See you soon!

The TDU Team.