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New patch & leaderboards reset

Dear community,

A new patch is coming to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, available on Wednesday, January 29th, at 8:30 AM UTC. This update primarily includes bug fixes across all platforms and introduces a new anti-cheat system for PC. Additionally, all race and Time Attack leaderboards will be reset, giving everyone a fresh start with these challenges. A few hours of game maintenance will be required to apply the update and reset the leaderboards.



[h2]Leaderboards reset[/h2]
We believe it’s important to reset the race leaderboards as soon as possible to ensure fairer competition and provide a clearer comparison among the best Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown players. Many race times set during Season 1 have become unbeatable for two main reasons:
  • Several Hong Kong Island race restrictions were reworked at Season 2 launch
  • Some car performances and upgrades were adjusted in Season 2 to improve overall car balance




In addition to the points above, there are also impossible times set by cheaters on both Hong Kong Island and Ibiza races. The introduction of the new anti-cheat system is the perfect opportunity to reset the leaderboards and give everyone a fresh start.
Going forward, leaderboards will be reset periodically. As car balancing and race restrictions may evolve in future seasons, periodic resets will ensure fair competition in the race leaderboards.

[h2]A new anti-cheat system[/h2]
Some cheaters have significantly impacted race leaderboards, negatively affecting other players' experiences, particularly on PC. With the upcoming update, we are introducing the SARD Anti-Cheat system for PC players: a well-known solution that has proven its effectiveness in many games. Over the past few months, we worked closely with the SARD team to adapt their technology to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown and deliver a fairer gameplay experience.

[h2]Coming Next[/h2]
The development team is now focused on the upcoming Season 3, which will introduce new features and significant quality-of-life improvements that you are looking forward to! As we announced in December 2024, the original roadmap has been revised. The Clan War feature, originally planned for Season 3, has been postponed to prioritize gameplay improvements and deliver new features which better embrace the Test Drive Unlimited DNA.

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Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. We are carefully reviewing everything you’ve shared on social media and through our support platform to realign our priorities and better meet your expectations. We’ll share more details soon to introduce the new features and improvements coming with Season 3, launching in March!

In the meantime, the newest patch will be released on Wednesday, January 29th, at 8:30 AM UTC. We will keep you updated on our different socials about the maintenance.

[h2]Community Screenshots[/h2]
We always enjoy discovering your screenshots on Discord, Steam, and other social platforms. Here are a few we would like to highlight!



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Халява: Разработчики Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown приглашают бесплатно сыграть в версию для PlayStation 5

Владельцы PlayStation 5 смогут бесплатно ознакомиться с полной версией Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown в период до 31 декабря. Акция рассчитана исключительно на обладателей консолей Sony, на остальных платформах пробная гонка выйдет чуть позже.

Season 2 is out now!

Dear players,

The server maintenance is now complete, and you can now explore Ibiza and all the new content from Season 2!

To have all information about what’s new with Season 2, you can find everything you need to know through our latest devblog by clicking here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1249970/view/517447479138976490

[h2]Season 2 Recap[/h2]

This new season introduces a variety of fresh content and features, along with numerous bug fixes and improvements to improve your overall experience. For a detailed overview of everything included in this update, check out the full changelog here:

[h2]🆕New Features[/h2]
  • A new Open World Map : Eivissa & surroundings on Ibiza
  • 15 new Clan Race tracks with a rotating restrictions system
  • New offered Solar Pass
  • New Live Events every week on Hong Kong Island
  • New Matching Avatar Animations for Wheels & Gamepad users
  • New Proximity Voice Chat Available in Hubs & Freeroaming
  • 23 New Speed Traps
  • 65 new Collectibles
  • 50 New Clan Exclusive Clothes (25 Sharps + 25 Streets)
  • 2 New Radios on Ibiza
  • New Impostor Lighting
  • Added an Option to deactivate rearview mirrors to gain performances. Disabled on console perf mode.
  • Added left handbrake & shift lever animations for specific vehicles which have the wheel on the right (ex: Jaguar D type)

[h2]🚗 Cars[/h2]
  • 9 New Cars including 5 Special "Selene" Versions of pre-existing cars with their own quest system
    New car: Ferrari California
    New car: Lamborghini Diablo VT
    New car: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
    New car: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago Edition
    New car: Abarth 500 - Selene Edition
    New car: Alpine A110 Berlinette - Selene Edition
    New car: Chevrolet Corvette C1 - Selene Edition
    New car: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider - Selene Edition
    New car: W Motors Fenyr SuperSport - Selene Edition
  • Fixed upgrades for Aston Martin Vulcan
  • Fixed upgrades for Audi R8
  • Fixed Ferrari FXX-K hp from 1051 to 1050
  • Fixed Ford GT 2016 hp
  • Fixed Porsche 918 hp from 888 to 887
  • Fixed Bugatti Veyron Supersport 0 to 100 time
  • Fixed 0 to 100 and 0 to 60 on Koenigsegg Regera
  • Multiple Modeling & texturing fixes on various existing cars
  • Fixed graphical issues in the Lamborghini Centenario windshield when in First Person
  • Fixed Collisions for the Ferrari Portofino
  • Fixed a bug that broke vehicle performances after changing upgrades back and forth
  • New autobox & semi-autobox algorithm - Fixed some gears instability

[h2]🏁 Races & events[/h2]
  • Fixed Multiple mismatching weather and racetrack conditions
  • Fixed Multiple Race Restrictions and parameters (incorrect Performance Ratings, wrong target times in Time Attacks)
  • Reworked Multiple Clan Challenger races : Kaminari (Streets), Arun (Streets), Ameesha (Sharps)
  • Fixed the possibility to change car even after accepting in an Instant Challenge
  • Removed Suggested Tyre feedback in Race Spots
  • Fixed leaderboard player gender bug
  • Fixed a bug related to "Final Selection" race disappearing, players are no longer blocked during the onboarding

[h2]🧠 AIs[/h2]
  • Rework of Higher AI Race Opponents difficulty levels
  • Rework of Player Progression through AI difficulty levels
  • Rework of AI Race Opponents Respawn Time : reduced
  • Rework of AI Race Opponents Aggressivity : avoiding collisions with players
  • Rework of AI Race Opponents Aggressivity : Player Priority when overtaking
  • Rework of AI Race Opponents Collision Prediction : First wave of fixes to help avoid traffic (HKI Clan races)
  • Re-Training of AI Race Opponents on Wet Tarmac and Gravel

[h2]🛠️ Performances/Render[/h2]
  • Fixed a bug with blurry glass surfaces always being a little too blurry
  • Street Clan HQ performances greatly improved
  • Fixed a bug with blurry glass surfaces always being a little too blurry
  • Highly reduced staggering when playing with other players in races and free roaming
  • Fixed Timecycle blend value not reset when forcing a time cycle (leading to rain in virtual garage in some cases)
  • [PC] Deactivated FSR2 by Default when using an Nvidia Card
  • [PS5] Global Performance improvements in free roaming and races when using performance mode, mainly in the north of HKI
  • [PS5] Fixed a crash occurring when changing from Quality Mode to Performance Mode
  • [XS|X] Used advanced memory mode on XSS (allow for more memory to be used)

[h2]🔀 Compatibility[/h2]
  • [PC] Fixed crash when closing game with a TSS handbrake and a TH8A shifter
  • [PC] Fixed Simagic DS-8X shifter bind possibility 6-7 gear
  • [PC] Fixed animations when using Logitech G920
  • [PC] Fixed Thrustmaster FFB stutter (T248)
  • [XS|X] Fixed a Crash that occurred when Connecting a Logitech G923
  • [XS|X] Fix Logitech G920 FFB on XSX

[h2]🐛 Bugfixes[/h2]
  • Fixed a Crash that occurred after signing out the active profile
  • Fixed multiple Softlock cases using Photo Mode in Hubs and in the Photo gallery
  • Fixed Multiple compliance related bugs allowing players to drive through NPC during free roaming
  • Fixed the "recently played with" list, it now updates with previous group members
  • Fixed a bug that gave "Negative money" after a Save
  • Fix Sharp HQ staying hidden when fast travelling outside from private room
  • Fixed a Car duplication bug when buying one
  • "Dress To Impress" Achievement is now unlockable without the need of buying any DLC content
  • Fixed a bug that prevented from gaining reputation after reaching level 60
  • Fixed reception of rewards when leveling in the Solar Pass
  • Fixed a bug that rewarded 1000SC for all FRIM levels
  • Fixed a bug that rewarded no bonus XP upon completing a race withing Driving Aids
  • Fixed a bug that prevented selected races from appearing in the notification during Hot heads or High Stakes Events
  • Fixed Multiple Start Grid Cameras going under the ground
  • Multiple Modeling, skinning & texturing fixes on various existing clothes
  • Fixed notifications warning of the end of Lifestyle Battle Daily Events
  • Fixed multiple placeholder texts in Solar Pass UI
  • Fixed the Visor of Legendary Avatar Skin from Solar Pass blocking the view in First Person
  • Fixed prices of customisations in the Beauty Salon
  • Timer for the automatic respawn when the car is flipped upside down has been reduced
  • Fixed Vivian voicelines during level 60 Bulletin
  • Multiple fixes for NPC Clipping issues in Hubs
  • [PC] Fixed Infinite Loading after starting a race with a group created through Steam invites
  • [PC] Display Screen Option no longer resets upon closing the game
  • [PS5 & XS|X] Fixed Infinite Loading that occurred when entering the garage
  • [PS5 & XS|X] Fixed "Lobby Error Connection Timeout" that prevented from entering a multiplayer lobby
  • [XS|X] Fixed a Crash "Hud list 3 is further from cam" that occurred in the Solar Hotel during Server updates
  • [XS|X] Fixed a Crash that occurred when using in game Voice Chat
  • [XS|X] Fixed a Crash that occurred when playing in-game videos
  • [XS|X] Fixed a Crash that occurred when Fast Travelling From Workshops
  • [XS|X] Fixed a random Crash that occurred when entering spots
  • [XS|X] Fixed a bug that kept showing the player status on "unavailable" after joining a party following a game suspension during a test drive
  • [PS5] Fixed multiple memory Crashes that occurred upon launching multiplayer lobbies in group
  • [PS5] Fixed inability to install week one and subsequent patches
  • [PS5] Fixed Sound Crashes linked to FMOD_DSP_Echo_Process_SSE & FMOD_MultibandEQ_Process_Generic_SSE
  • [PS5] Fixed a bug that reset progression of discovered travel points on restart
  • [PS5] Fixed a bug that displayed "Wrong Way" and continuously respawned players when going off road during onboarding
  • [PS5] "Rising Star" trophy is unlockable even if last race placement was DNF

Enjoy your new trip to Ibiza!

The TDU Team

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Season 2: All you need to know

This season celebrates the return of Ibiza to the game series, with the city of Eivissa and its surroundings recreated at a 1:1 scale. The update includes 20 new clan levels, a brand-new Solar Pass with exclusive free rewards, and new cars! The AI has also been reworked to create a more balanced difficulty and a fairer racing experience.

SUMMARY :
  • Ibiza returns
  • New cars
  • Seasonal content
  • AIs rebalancing & adjustments
  • Steering wheel animation
  • Proximity voice chat
  • Season 2 Dev Diary & next steps

[h2]Ibiza returns[/h2]

The city of Eivissa on Ibiza island is back on Test Drive Unlimited, recreated on a 1:1 scale, offering you a new map to explore. Fans of the license will feel a sense of nostalgia as they navigate through the narrow streets of Ibiza Castle, making their way to the luxurious Talamanca district and passing by the charming marina.

You can expect nostalgic and emotional cruising times around the different Eivissa districts with well known points of interest, but also speed traps, and a variety of collectibles. Many new races are also available on the Spanish island, with a brand-new system of restriction rotation offering new challenges to conquer.


A special heliport on the northern part of Hong Kong Island is available to transport you directly to Ibiza. You must be a Sharps or Streets member (reputation level 12 is needed to join a clan) to fly until Eivissa. Both clans have a lot of influence on the island and their leaders are part of the journey as they are waiting for you inside of the Selene social hub.

This hub can host up to 16 players simultaneously, features a new car dealership with exclusive vehicles, a clothing store with clan-themed items, and a well known NPC for Test Drive Unlimited fans, CEO of the Selene organization.


With 20 additional clan levels, there are now 70 levels to complete whether you're a Streets or Sharps member. Clan races in Ibiza are organized by Selene, without any traffic unlike Hong Kong clan events, and will help you to climb Streets or Sharps ladder which is needed to unlock the new cars available in the Eivissa dealership.

[h2]New cars in the Selene dealership[/h2]
Seven new cars from all classes are available in the brand-new dealership. Leading the lineup are the iconic Ferrari California from TDU2 and the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago Edition. To these two new exclusive cars are added the special Selene edition cars. Discover 5 vehicles with enhanced performance and a unique livery, crafted in the style of renowned automotive tuners.


Here are the seven cars available in the Ibiza dealership:
    Ferrari California
    Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago Edition
  • Fiat 500 Abarth Selene Edition
  • Alfa Romeo 4C Selene Edition
  • Alpine A110 Berlinette Selene Edition
  • Chevrolet Corvette C1 Selene Edition
  • W Motors Fenyr SuperSport Selene Edition



Also, the launch compensation will be available on Wednesday, for all Gold Edition players who have played the game before October 12th. The compensation includes the 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe “Adventurer Edition” aswell as a pack of 5 “Pioneer of the Solar Crown” stickers.

[h2]Solar Pass for free & new live activities[/h2]
A new 25-level Solar Pass will be offered to all players. Reaching level 25 unlocks the Lamborghini Diablo VT from 1993, a stunning addition to your car collection. Until the ultimate Solar Pass rank, you will unlock a new reward at each level reached, such as:
  • Car paints
  • Rims
  • Clothes
  • Emotes
  • Solar Coins

Many new Live Events will continue to be published every Wednesday at 8 AM UTC. We heard your feedback about these weekly challenges and we adjusted their rewards for the upcoming season. Special liveries have been designed to make car skins a new reward type for the weekly completion.


Season 2 also brings a new Solar Crown competition and a new car prize for those reaching the Solar Court or the Solar King/Queen rank. The exclusive reward will be none other than the Bugatti Chiron SuperSport 300+. This top-tier vehicle will be a coveted prize, available at the end of the season for Solar Court players.

We are aware that the ranked matchmaking experience isn’t optimal and the development team is actively working on something new to improve the overall experience for all players.

[h2]AI rebalancing & adjustments[/h2]
As announced in early November, improving the game’s AI has been a top priority for the development team. Guillaume Guinet, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Game Director at KT Racing, explains what has been done about racing AI:

Originally posted by Guinet
We have two topics to work on with the AIs: difficulty and behavior. About difficulty, it will now be harder to reach the Expert level at first, and you will more often switch from one difficulty level to another depending on your race results. The AIs have also become easier to beat, especially at the highest levels of difficulty. The achievement of inhuman times from AI opponents will be resolved in Season 2 and we aimed to make the races more challenging and interesting.

Also, we worked on AI behavior. First of all, they won't “cheat” anymore in Season 2. AI will be subject to the same constraints as you are. If they hit a barrier, or a pole, their speed will drop as yours. On another side, AIs will also behave better on wet roads and adapt better to different surfaces, from asphalt to gravel for example.

We're still working on the AIs, we're going to improve them even further after the launch of Season 2. There's a lot that can be perfected. The subject of AIs is very complex with systems that are correlated to each other with many parameters to adapt and test in depth in order to offer you the best racing experience.
For Season 2, a significant improvement in AIs has been implemented. We continue to work on this to introduce enhancements as the seasons progress.

[h2]Steering wheel animation[/h2]


Another highly requested improvement will be deployed: the steering wheel angle animation rework. From Wednesday, the wheel angle in the cockpit view will no longer be limited and a brand-new animation is coming for all cars with the Season 2 launch, whatever your game controller is. You also will be able to set an angle limit by yourself through the settings menu (now up to 1080°).

[h2]Proximity voice chat[/h2]
Vocal chat has also been improved as it now becomes a proximity chat in the different social hubs (Solar Hotel, Selene Hub, workshops, clans HQ, etc.). It means the volume is evolving with players positioning themselves, conversations becoming louder or quieter depending on proximity. Last but not least, vocal ice chat is now available in freeroaming in both Ibiza and Hong Kong Island. This will allow you to talk directly with other players behind the wheel!

[h2]Season 2 Dev Diary & next steps[/h2]
Alain Jarniou, Creative Director at KT Racing, and Guillaume Guinet, TDUSC Game Director, are back with a new dev diary to give you the exciting new content and features coming your way in Season 2! But that’s not all, they’re also dropping some hints about the new plans for Season 3, inspired by community feedback.

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[h2]Update & servers maintenance[/h2]
The update (~38Go) will be downloadable from 9:00 AM UTC on all platforms, during the game maintenance which will begin at 8:30 AM UTC. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will be inaccessible during the maintenance and the Season 2 with all its content will start right after it.

This is a big maintenance for our network team, with new content and many fixes & improvements included. Servers should be back online in the late afternoon UTC. We will keep you updated on the progress of this maintenance on our different socials.

The whole development team of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is looking forward to meet you on Ibiza’s roads!

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Season 2 advanced to December 11th!

Season 1 will soon come to an end, so you have until December 10 to progress through your current Solar Pass and claim your exclusive rewards, including the Audi RS E-tron GT!



Season 2 brings a major free update for all players. Starting December 11, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Ibiza’s capital and outskirts, faithfully recreated at a 1:1 scale.

TDUSC’s Season 2 offers a unique and complementary experience alongside Hong Kong Island, featuring new locations to discover, new cars, 20 additional clan progression levels, a new Solar Pass, and much more to be revealed!

Stay tuned to our socials in the coming days to learn more about Season 2.

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