Publisher Nacon said on May 18th, “Test Drive Unlimited Solar CrownAnnounced that the release will be postponed from September 22, 2022 to 2023. At the same time, it was announced that the release of the PS4 / Xbox One version of the same work will be cancelled.
“Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown” is the latest work of the “Test Drive Unlimited” series that adopted the open world in the racing game “Test Drive” series. Deployed in Hong Kong Island, China. This is an MMO racing game in which many players play together, and each player belongs to one of two factions called Sharps and Streets and competes with each other. Throughout the race, there are also elements that raise the rank within the faction. Luxury cars from many real manufacturers such as Lamborghini and Ferrari will appear in the recorded models. In addition to the races, there will be other elements to enjoy the island, such as casinos and nightclubs.
This work was originally scheduled to be released on September 22, 2022 for PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) / PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X | S / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch. However, according to the development team, it has decided to postpone it to take more time to develop and make Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown the most sophisticated gaming experience in the franchise. The development team said Test Drive Unlimited is more than just a racing game, it’s a game that expresses the joy and lifestyle of driving a car. He wants to be serious about the franchise’s DNA by expressing details such as buying a car at a dealer shop, listening to the radio while driving, or simply opening and closing windows.
In addition, it was also revealed that the release of “Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown” on the old generation PS4 / Xbox One will be cancelled. The purpose is to maximize the quality of the entire game by making the best use of the latest console technology. The development team is also currently adjusting the closed beta schedule. He wants to use the postponed development period to optimize the game and involve more players. Throughout the closed beta stage, he wants to collect feedback, continue to improve the quality of the game until release, and stay in close contact with players.
The series of announcements raises concerns about the rollout of the Nintendo Switch version. As mentioned above, the discontinuation of the old generation version is to make the best use of the latest console technology. Inevitably, the question “What will happen to the Nintendo Switch version?” The official Twitter account of overseas media Gematsu is worried about “Is the Switch version also discontinued?”, And in the thread of the overseas bulletin board Reddit, “Is there a dedicated version with a lower graphic level?” “Cloud It may be a response in gaming. ” Everyone seems to be worried about the future of the Nintendo Switch version. The official website of this work still has the Nintendo Switch logo at the time of writing the article. But in any case, the only way to know the future is to wait for the official announcement in the future.
Not only the postponement and discontinuation, but also the game information was newly revealed. As mentioned earlier, in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown players belong to one of two factions called Sharps and Streets. Sharps is made up of traditionalists who identify themselves as an elite class. He likes an elegant and contemporary style. Streets, on the other hand, dislike tradition and conservative style. A faction that embodies underground street culture.
Each faction has its own home. It will be a base for gatherings, celebrating victory together, and finding missions. The headquarters of Streets is located in Wan Chai Industrial District, located in the North Central District of Hong Kong Island. The old building won in the Solar Crown competition will be the Nejoh. Sharps, on the other hand, has privatized the top floors and balconies of luxury buildings in the western part of the city, creating a calm and sophisticated atmosphere. There is a public area at the base, and both Streets and Sharps members can enter. On the other hand, in the VIP area where only each clan member can enter, missions aimed at the opponent clan are assigned to the members.
“Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown” will be released in 2023 for PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) / PS5 / Xbox Series X | S / Nintendo Switch.
