Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown release window and beta date revealed

Take a look at Drive Limitless Photo voltaic Crown gameplay is revealed for the primary time, as Nacon and KT Racing additionally share the discharge window and closed beta dates for the return of the basic racing game, forward of its launch on Steam. The primary Take a look at Drive sport since 2012, and following within the footsteps (or quite, tire tracks) of the unique TDU, in addition to Forza Horizon, Want for Velocity, and The Crew, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is drop-in-drop-out multiplayer racer, going down throughout a 1:1 recreation of Hong Kong Island. We see the open-world exploration, the social hub, and naturally the aggressive racing itself. We’ve additionally acquired particulars on how to enroll in the primary playtest.

Directed by Alain Jarniou, co-creator of the unique Take a look at Drive Limitless video games, Photo voltaic Crown focuses on the eponymous, in-universe racing match, and sees gamers compete throughout a huge, open-world map based mostly straight on the actual Hong Kong Island. Initially teased all the way in which again in 2020, although we’ve seen glimpses of Take a look at Drive Limitless Photo voltaic Crown in motion, that is the primary dwell gameplay footage ever.

It begins with all of the gamers assembly in an expensive, very well-appointed resort. The social hub in Take a look at Drive Limitless could be accessed on foot, as you exit your automobiles to discover among the glamorous interiors dotted round Hong Kong. Racers are broadly divided into two clans: ‘streets’ and ‘sharps,’ with every proudly owning and gathering at their respective social venues. As soon as everybody has teamed up, they hit the street for some open-ended driving and exploration.

It’s quick. It’s vibrant. And there’s definitely a watch for environmental element. The sooner you go, the extra you overtake, and the nearer you skirt to different vehicles, the extra you accumulate combo factors, a la Forza Horizon.

The precise driving seems bodily and plausible, with Take a look at Drive Limitless Photo voltaic Crown aiming for a extra believable simulation than a few of its distant predecessors. Likewise, there are a variety of real-world branded vehicles on show, together with Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, and the occasional Dodge.

Vehicles do take harm, however based mostly on this primary footage, it seems to be purely beauty and never in step with the precise collisions – a head-on crash would possibly depart a dent or two, however it appears nearer to the Gran Turismo model, whereby you’ll be able to discover a bit of impression or scuffing, however efficiency isn’t affected. You’ll be able to take a look at the total presentation, full with the primary Take a look at Drive Limitless Photo voltaic Crown gameplay, under:

As for the Take a look at Drive Limitless Photo voltaic Crown launch, whereas we don’t have a particular date, KT Racing and writer Nacon affirm it’s arriving in “early 2024.” For those who’re desperate to strive it out, nevertheless, you gained’t want to attend wherever close to that lengthy, because the closed beta is ready to start on Monday, July 24, and final till Thursday, July 27. It’s going to solely be out there to pick gamers, however if you wish to join, you’ll be able to head to the official Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown website.

In any other case, check out among the different finest multiplayer games out there proper now, or control all of the upcoming games as a result of arrive on PC within the close to future.