Redacted Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 BETA SOON TO OPEN, APPLY BY CLICKING HERE---- PRE-ORDER THE GAME BY CLICKING HERE Developers: Eden Games Publishers: Atari Platforms PC / Xbox 360 / PS3 Release Dates North America: September 21st, 2010* Europe: September 24th, 2010* * Subject to change PC Specs Minimum Requirements: Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Vista SP2, Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 4400+ RAM: 2GB Video: Nvidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 3870 Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible Hard Disk: 14 GB Peripherals: 10-button controller such as Xbox 360 or Logitech Dual-Action Other: Internet Broadband Connection, Microsoft .NET 3.5 required Recommended Requirements: Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Vista SP2, Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 4400+ RAM: 2GB Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible Hard Disk: 14 GB Peripherals: 10-button controller such as Xbox 360 or Logitech Dual-Action Other: Internet Broadband Connection, Microsoft .NET 3.5 required Game Description Test Drive Unlimited 2 transforms the driving genre, adding the persistence, progression and customization of the latest multiplayer games to the critically acclaimed racing of the Test Drive franchise. Test Drive Unlimited 2 integrates a new generation of online and multiplayer features, creating a dynamic world of evolving content and challenges. CONNECT: Test Drive Unlimited 2 is "always live" with automatic content updates and seamless online/offline integration. New content, challenges and features will integrate dynamically into the gameplay as the world evolves over time. CUSTOMIZE: Tailor your car with custom paint jobs, decals and trims. Customize every aspect of your avatar - hair, clothes, physique and attitude. Buy your dream house (or showroom; or yacht), decorate, furnish and invite your friends. RACE: Test Drive Unlimited 2 puts the world's most desirable vehicles in the player's hands. These ultra-limited edition masterpieces are flawlessly replicated with Eden's finely tuned driving technology. Unlock vehicles from elite manufacturers such as Gumpert, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin, Audi and more. EXPERIENCE: An all-new single player story mode with compelling character progression. A dramatic narrative, unforgettable characters, and immersive cut scenes to draw you in to the vibrant world of Test Drive Unlimited 2. Single player mode can be experienced offline or as part of the multiplayer experience. Create your custom avatar and build your fortune. EXPLORE: Hit the streets on a whole new island: IBIZA. New terrain types, architecture and beautiful vistas bring this legendary location to life. Take on thousands of unique missions as you explore over two-thousand miles of back roads and black top in this Mediterranean paradise. Additionally, you can head to the Ibiza airport and take a flight to Oahu and experience the Hawaiian island as you never have before: with more than 600km of new asphalt and off-road network added as well as completely new missions and challenges. M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing is back! Level up your character based on your style of play, enjoy all co-op and competitive racing modes, and take on other racers that you encounter in our high-speed sandbox. SOCIALIZE: A whole new out-of-car mode, where you can walk around shared spaces and interact with other players. All new driving clubs (guilds) now a huge part of the game. EVOLVE: Dozens of new enhancements, features and modes: dynamic weather, day/night, motion blur, car damage, a completely new handling model and more. New core driving modes and game-play: Championship, racing school, duels, cups. Off-road is now featured, with a whole new class of vehicle and hundreds of miles of off road tracks now in the game. Pre-Order Bonuses Announced! Test Drive Unlimited 2 pre-orders are available at retailers in North America on May 28, 2010. Details on pre-order content for Test Drive Unlimited 2 include: GameStop GameStop pre-order customers receive TDU2: Casino Online – a complete standalone bonus game! With the TDU2: Casino Online you can play games of chance including Poker, Roulette, and Slots, unlock two bonus cars in-game. Meet up with your friends, customize your avatar, and get access to the VIP area - reserved for only the top players. Amazon Amazon.com shoppers will receive the exclusive iconic Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black special edition, exclusive avatar apparel and an additional bonus of Amazon Video Games Credit. The carbon edition features a bespoke Carbon Black color scheme, and distinctive carbon fibre details, black mesh components, and high polish black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grill and front parking sensors complete the exterior detailing of this hand crafted masterpiece. Walmart Pre-orders at Walmart come with the super exclusive Inuit Audi Q7 V12 TDI Quattro, avatar apparel, and a Walmart.com gift card. This Audi Q7 has the breathtaking power of a six-liter twelve-cylinder V12 TDI engine with 500 hp. Already one of the most rare super-SUV models, this Audi Q7 comes in Inuit, a special white that creates a pearl effect reminiscent of the glistening luminance of the polar region. Use your Audi Q7 to play in our all new off road tracks. Best Buy Best Buy consumers will be rewarded with the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black special edition – Aston Martin's ultimate sports car. Featuring bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint complimented with gloss black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and the iconic Aston Martin side strake fashioned from carbon fibre. Best Buy Reward Zone members also receive reward zone points with their TDU2 pre-order. Atari.com Atari fans that pre-order on the Atari website will receive an exclusive and unique yellow Nissan 370Z (known as the Fairlady Z in Japan). Inspired by the European GT4 race car, the Nissan 370Z includes 19-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels, black leather and suede interior upholstery and of course the Ultimate Yellow body. European pre-orders will be available soon. Screenshots Ibiza Map? Case design? || || || || || || Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11fSrp7ge_0 || Video List Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Exclusive Cars & Locations Trailer - GameTrailers First Look Interview _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I loved TDU, and by the looks of things this is going to be much better than the first. I really can't wait to cruise and chill online, having the freedom to go wherever I want on the two (TWO!?) islands, while building up my garage of exotic cars. Only thing I am hoping for is more customization options on the cars, so I will be keeping an eye out for any mention of that. THIS THREAD WAS LAST UPDATED: Thursday 8th July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell-In-A-Handbasket Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I got the first one, don't play it anymore as my brother traded it in long time ago, only thong i would do with it was cruze around the island with him hanging out. But i liked it, just didn't care for the hanging out in one spot over and over and over. I'll be keeping my eye on this though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted May 20, 2010 Veteran Share Posted May 20, 2010 Somewhat yes but mostly no... The first one looked pretty and had a pretty damn big world. But the cars handled like a cow in a shopping cart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maeby Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ^ haha yeah, especially after they did some update, the handling got even worse. I think tdu was a pretty underrated game though, the world was huge the graphics were damn good for the time, and there was a lot to do. while sometimes repetitive, i got a decent amount of playtime out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtheory Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I`m really looking forward to playing this. I still play TDU 1, it`s one of those games that never gets old or boring for me. TDU 1 was the very first game I bought for 360 back in `06. Great memories. Has anyone heard about a possible beta launching soon? I heard it from another forum that I visit, but wasn`t sure if that info was legitimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Has anyone heard about a possible beta launching soon? I heard it from another forum that I visit, but wasn`t sure if that info was legitimate. Well I just found this TDU2 will have a closed beta, not an open one. There is still no release date for it, but we shouldn't expect it before a couple of weeks.His sources also claimed that forum members will be an important part in beta players selection. - from an admin on tdu2.fr That and the guys on the "Sent you a message" video series on Xbox 360 said that they will be reviewing (or something) about TDU2 soon. I don't know what it is about games like TDU and soon TDU2, but I just love cruising on them (not the pointless hanging around for hours some people do, that makes no sense...) But there is a fun feeling when you have 8 people, in various cars, flooring it around highways you've never seen before, getting lost, whatever. I just hope for the sake of Eden Games that they don't rush anything or put too little effort into it, from what I have seen so far it looks promising, even though it is coming off a bit more "sims" like. They've held tight to the content though, really can't wait to find out more :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtheory Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Thanks Christian for answering my question about the TDU 2 beta. Much appreciated. And it`s good to know there will or may be a closed beta soon. Now I`m curious as to which region and platform it will be for. Hopefully they will have a closed beta sign up or something. And I totally agree with you about just cruising around with friends. That was a big selling point for me. And TDU, for me, delivered on that premise perfectly. Now that I`m thinking about it, I feel like cruising right now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I beta tested the first one and it was very well made. Graphics were great, and overall game play was fun. This one looks like it will be great also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 This is coming out for PS3? The poll confuses me...if it is I will snap it up on day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin in a box Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 This is coming out for PS3? The poll confuses me...if it is I will snap it up on day 1. Yes it's coming out on PS3, as well as Xbox 360 and PC. What's confusing about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Update: Links for applying to the Beta and Pre-Ordering the game now added + Image of possible case design added (From their website) ------------------- The case design seems interesting. As you can see, there is a couple on the front embracing each other... Kind of makes me wonder what that it going to mean for the game, aha :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Applied for the beta :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Applied for the beta :) Likewise, Best of luck to you getting it! :D ----- About the case cover picture from their website. I am still really confused as to what the two people embracing each other has to do with the game. I mean, I know that they are putting a lot more focus on having a better social experience, but does this suggest that they think gamers will have relationships over it or what? Frankly I think this might end up having more of a "life sim" feeling than I had initially thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Its probably more of a story plot in the game like Need For Speed does all the time. Maybe there is an actual story in the game now, focused on saving the girl or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Update: +Improved "About the game" section added +PC Specs (obtained from their Pre-order website) +Europe Release Date (From their Pre-order website) +Pre-order Bonus List added +Another Interview Video, +Another Interview Video +Map of Ibiza Preview ------ Its probably more of a story plot in the game like Need For Speed does all the time. Maybe there is an actual story in the game now, focused on saving the girl or something. Would be interesting to see an open game such as this contain a story I suppose, Hopefully it wont just be a "Drive from A to B, keep off the grass" situation as with those little challenges in the first TDU. Oh and I was just looking to pre-order the game and noticed that North America will have 5 different "exclusive item" options available to them, while Europe so far only has one... Anyway, here is a quick list of what you can choose when pre-ordering. Bonus standalone game TDU2: CASINO ONLINE Audi Q7 Coastline Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Special Edition Nissan 370Z (The only one available to EU buyers) Now then... which one should I get? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Update: + NEW Trailer, See it on the first page or below. - Poll Question (Made it way too big - Your input was cool to see though, thanks) ----- New trailer, showing the full extent of the customization options (YAY, Rims) and a first look at the old island Oahu, Police Cars, and large group racing/driving. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11fSrp7ge_0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Just some cool pictures, not first post worthy but if you're following the status/development of this game then you might be interested in this :) Car at E3 (Apparently) - Rims leave much to be desired though... :p TDU2 vs TDU (Image comparisons taken from the latest trailer) - By Attila. Full Set More pictures found posted on their forum || || || || Gamespot will also be checking them out Live at E3 on Thursday (17th June) at 12:00pm PST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Click to view better quality (From Gamespot) What this video is effectively telling us about the game: (List credits to thatrip from the official TDU site) Caravans in it (don't know what we can do with this but ok) Find 10 wrecks you obtain a free car. Radio in car is more advanced then in TDU1 and TV in your house work. TV and radio broadcast even weather forecasts. Roughly same amount of cars as TDU1. Customization cars. Getting a Yacht at higher level. Explore even more in TDU2 with this yacht Minor damage on cars Missions on both islands Can walk around outside your car. Talk to other persons, even challenge other clubs More then 3000km of roads total (1600KM on Oahu, offroad tracks not included) 600 Challenges, TDU1 had only 300 Challenges Access Ibiza Airport at Level 10 in the paintshop, you can do duel tune painting, adding stickers cops are in the new TDU2, and improved improved car handling (build from scratch, cars are better balanced out) offroad not confined to the road 1/3 of tracks are offroad, 2/3 are road Some of the challenges are like a TV show, where you have to go back and forth between both the islands / or the racing is based around a TV Show. (need more info about it) Release date is confirmed: NA September 21st 2010, EU and the rest of the world September 24th 2010 There will be some similar challenges as from TDU1 (like the island tour) Rain will also effect the cars handling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 any idea if the pc version supports trackir? 3 monitors plus trackir would be great just applied for the beta, while i was at it i looked in the forum for info about trackir aparantly TDU supported 2DOF so hopefully they will support 6DOF on TDU2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redacted Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 any idea if the pc version supports trackir? 3 monitors plus trackir would be great just applied for the beta, while i was at it i looked in the forum for info about trackir aparantly TDU supported 2DOF so hopefully they will support 6DOF on TDU2 Just had a look around the web and I can't find any information about that (Other than people asking a similar question to yourself) Sorry! :( First time I have ever heard of such thing, I've just been checking out the example videos on their website and it looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san.W10 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Test Drive Unlimited 2 now on STEAM Available: September, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unimatrix Xero Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 w00t w00t, me deffo buying this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadishTM Veteran Posted June 23, 2010 Veteran Share Posted June 23, 2010 Some sweet racing games coming out this year, getting this one as well (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minifig Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Applied for the beta, kinda worried as they've asked if you've bought microtransaction items before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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