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Second Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown closed playtest starts 27th October

It follows the first in July and media hands-on during Gamescom, as further features are explained and screenshots released.

Second Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown closed playtest starts 27th October

While it likely won’t be in large quantities, registration is open to the public for a second closed playtest within Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.

The ambitious project has recreated the entirety of Hong Kong Island and will be an always-online MMO with time of day, weather and even radio stations synched globally and simultaneously.

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It’s not clear how long this second playtest will last – the first was a scant three days – but those who were lucky enough to play back in July will not have to re-register. Everyone else, with a gaming PC, can register via the newsletter sign-up on the title’s website.

The news follows a fifth Solar Club Letter that revealed new in-game images and runs through the previously discussed – during our hands-on preview – music, physics and game cameras.

KT Racing’s modern interpretation of the Free Ride Instant Money (F.R.I.M.) has also been detailed. While driving, cash is earned through the following activities, plus more:

  • High speed
  • Overtaking in extremis
  • Wrong way
  • Drift
  • Good driving

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is now set for an ‘early’ 2024 release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S while a Nintendo Switch version is still being evaluated.