French developer KT Racing announced on May 18th that it is the latest work in the online open world drive series currently under development.Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown』Release,Postponed to 2023I announced that.
Release postponed to 2023. PS4 / Xbox One version is discontinued.
Set in Hong Kong Island, this work was originally scheduled for release in September 2022. It is explained that the reason for the postponement of the release to 2023 is to realize the best game experience while incorporating all the features of the series so far, and to optimize the game by using the time caused by the postponement. I’m going to go.
In addition, we originally planned for compatible models.PS4 and Xbox One canceled.. It will be released on PC / PS5 / Xbox Series X | S. The discontinuation of support for this old-generation console machine is aimed at maximizing the use of the latest game machine technology and improving the quality of the entire game.
About the “clan” in the works
With this announcement, Steam has started the first serialization that introduces the contents of this work and the story behind the development. A part of the game content regarding the “clan” in the works was talked regarding.
In the race competition “Solar Crown Tournament” in which the wealthy people of Hong Kong Island participate, there are two clans, “Street” that embodies street culture and “Sharp” that is luxurious.
Both have their own headquarters, and in addition to the “public” area that can be accessed regardless of the player’s affiliation, there is also a “VIP” area that is limited to clan members. In the “VIP” area, you can participate in meetings to fight opponent clans and check the missions to be completed.
Beta test scheduled
We are planning a closed beta test to solicit opinions from testers and improve game quality. The schedule is currently being adjusted, and it is scheduled to be implemented “well before the release”. This time, the specific implementation time will not be told, and it is expected that it will be announced from the next time onwards.
※UPDATE（2022/5/19 0:25）：Details have been added to the breaking news and republished.