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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is set in Hong KongAnd it’s aiming for release next year
And it’s aiming for release next year
The revival of the Test Drive Unlimited series wasannounced last yearwith footage of a developer talking and an unfinished 3D car model. Now we’re one step closer to a game existing: there’s a new CG trailer below, which reveals the game’s setting is Hong Kong.
I’m not normally a fan of CG trailers, but hey, at least this one is directed with some flair:
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown - Welcome to Hong Kong IslandWatch on YouTube
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown - Welcome to Hong Kong Island
The Hong Kong setting is exciting, though. The two previous Test Drive Unlimited games were about zipping around an island and buying properties, cars and clothes, but Hong Kong is a lot more interesting to me than Oahu or Ibiza. A largely dense urban environment also sets it apart substantially fromForza Horizon 5’srecently announced Mexico setting.
It was, frankly, still light on details. TDUSC is an MMO, but I’ve no ideahowMMO-y it is, or how it’ll differ from the first two games, or really any of the finer details. There’s also a question over Hong Kong not exactly being a political neutral destination. I’m guessing TDU isn’t interested in grappling with those issues, but how comfortable are you - am I - going to be when playing a game in this setting that’s about getting rich and engaging with brands.
Questions aside, I suppose this reveal did its job since I’m now interested in the game when I wasn’t at all before. There’s plenty of time to get more info, too, since Solar Crown is not due to release until September 22nd, 2022. In the meantime, you can find a few more scant detailson its Steam page.
