Test Drive Unlimited 2

McLaren · Feb 17, 2009

It's been rumored, and it's been "confirmed". Today, one of our very good sources of info spied what could be a teaser image.

BADNED
On the eden games website you can actually spot a first but small and not much showing image from Test Drive Unlimited 2. The image is integrated in the header image of the news section where they wish the best for the new year.
It shows a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, which I can tell you is part of the TDU2 vehicle roster.

Steeda · Feb 17, 2009

Oh. Hell. Yes. I played the first one so much. Truly a great driving game. Most of my time was just spent cruising without a purpose in sight, very relaxing.

Boffin · Feb 17, 2009

yeah...I didn't have it but two of my friends did and it's awesome to just cruise.
Hope to hell that they put it on PS3 and not just ps2

Turbo Lag · Feb 17, 2009

I really, really do hope it'll show up on PS this time, and not a half assed version. Will try and buy ASAP when this comes out.

Jay · Feb 17, 2009

What a coinicidence I was just looking up for any info for TDU2 just yesterday, nice to see something happening.

I assume it will be on PC from day one (I hope!)

80Y 2C2
yeah...I didn't have it but two of my friends did and it's awesome to just cruise.

Thats what I enjoyed, doing some races getting money but the most enjoyable part was cruising for me and taking my modified Z06 through the windy roads opening her up to wheel spin was a blast.

amar212 · Feb 17, 2009

I just want it on PS3, because of the G25 support - first TDU was such a brilliant game, shame fthat X360 wheel is such a crap.

Mark T · Feb 17, 2009

Hopefully the Fanatec Carrera wheel should be in good supply before this is released.

Rue · Feb 17, 2009

Hopefully there'll be an option to turn off the ridiculously irritating police!

Speedster502 · Feb 17, 2009

Please let it be on PS3 as well as Xbox! This game should, if the original was anything to go by, be awesome.

MinoltaMan89 · Feb 18, 2009

I've been waiting for this! Hopefully they'll make a PS3 version that's the same as the X360. In the last version, they bragged that the PS2 had better graphics to make up for the lack of motorcycles and some cars. I don't care about realistic graphics (as long as it's as good as TDU), I just want to drive.

ND4SPD · Feb 19, 2009

Awesome, can't wait. I wonder what city this will be in.

Moglet · Feb 19, 2009

MinoltaMan89
I've been waiting for this! Hopefully they'll make a PS3 version that's the same as the X360. In the last version, they bragged that the PS2 had better graphics to make up for the lack of motorcycles and some cars. I don't care about realistic graphics (as long as it's as good as TDU), I just want to drive.

It didn't, I can assure you. The sounds were better on the PS2 though, bizarrely. I can't wait for TDU2 though, me and my mate loved just blasting around the map in the original. I just hope they get the sounds right this time round.

BTW has anyone tried playing the original online lately? I can no longer find any players cruising around!

Speedster502 · Feb 19, 2009

MinoltaMan89
In the last version, they bragged that the PS2 had better graphics to make up for the lack of motorcycles and some cars.

They never made any comment about the PS2 edition having better graphics. Pretty much from the moment it was confirmed it was obvious that it would seem like that.

Xbox 360

PS2 Version

As you can see, the 360 one definately had better graphics.

CAMAROBOY69 · Feb 19, 2009

Like I have said before, I will buy 2 copies of TDU2 when it comes out as long as it is as good as TDU. TDU is still the best racing/cruising game I have ever played and I still play it every chance I get. 👍 All my TDU images. http://www.forzacentral.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227297&postcount=1

MinoltaMan89 · Feb 19, 2009

Speedster502
They never made any comment about the PS2 edition having better graphics. Pretty much from the moment it was confirmed it was obvious that it would seem like that.

Xbox 360

PS2 Version

As you can see, the 360 one definately had better graphics.

I thought they said somewhere that the PS2 had a better graphic quality engine or something, whatever that is. I guess that was supposed to make up for the fact that the PS2 had less cars and no motorcycles.

CAMAROBOY69 · Feb 19, 2009

MinoltaMan89
I thought they said somewhere that the PS2 had a better graphic quality engine or something, whatever that is. I guess that was supposed to make up for the fact that the PS2 had less cars and no motorcycles.

You heard wrong. No way the PS2 had better graphics in TDU.

Jay · Feb 20, 2009

It's obvious PC had the best graphics and will in again with TDU2 :sly:

CAMAROBOY69 · Feb 23, 2009

This amazing info was posted by Badned from the Forzacentral site.

Test Drive Unlimited 2, sequel to the award winning Test Drive Unlimited, will see probably its official unveiling sometime later this year and I'm going to share with you guys already now a look at some early media. From concept art to some early ingame material with some game related info thrown in between, so you can get an idea of what to expect from the sequel.

But keep in mind that all the media is at least one to two years old, in case of ingame material showing an very early build, and it is possible that in the end not everything will be in the final game.

Will update the thread in the next two or three days with some more stuff.8)

Lets start with some early concept art. The biggest new thing in TDU2 will be off-road racing, featuring various new classes of vehicles including SUV's, Buggy's, Motocross and ATV's.

Concept Art: SUV's driving through wetlands

Concept Art: Ducati vs. Hummer

It is planned to have at least one new location besides Hawaii.

Concept Art: A buggy race

The following concept art was originally done for TDU but now updated showing the other new element in TDU2, rain!
Yes, this time it won't be only sunshine, the weather will change dynamically to cloudy/foggy, rain up to heavy tropical thunder storms, all which will influence both your maneuverability as well as your visibility.

That's it for now. Come back tomorrow for more.

Ram-Rod · Feb 23, 2009

Yes! I was a huge fan of the original and glad to see there's now (supposedly) dynamic weather. Defiantly keeping an eye on this one 👍

McLaren · Feb 24, 2009

Here's Part 2 of BADNED's sneak peak at TDU2.

[UPDATE#1]Part 2
Sorry that I'm a bit late but now let's continue with part #2.

Lets start with an artwork that shows the new theme of TDU2. It is possible that this art will be used for promotional stuff and even in some form find its way on the cover.

TDU2 Artwork: A New Direction

TDU2 Concept Art: A Tough Battle

It is planned to actually have a story this time around told through cutscenes and dialoges. The player will meet both friends and foes throughout the career while starting with nothing somewhere in nowhere. Your ingame avatar will have more tuning options then before, more clothes, more accessories, tattoos and body pircing. There will be hairstylists and barber shops where you can get a cut or a completely new hairstyle. You have problems with the police or some enemies and you don't want that they recognize you anymore, no problem, go to the clinic and undertake a plastic surgery on your face or anyother cosmetical treatment.
Here is an early ingame look on the updated avatar.

TDU2: InGame Avatar

The following is an early ingame shader test image but you might notice something new in there, exactly, a fuel gauge. This time you will have to keep an eye on it while cruising and fill it up at the nearest gas station or you will strand on the street.

TDU2: InGame Shader Test

That's it for today. Come back tomorrow for even more.8)

Jay · Feb 24, 2009

Sounds like TDU2 is becoming even more immersive 👍

Whats the story behind BADNED, He work in the game industry?

CAMAROBOY69 · Feb 24, 2009

The news just keeps getting better and better. I love how you will have to watch your gas gauge now and fill up at the local gas stations. I wonder if the car washes will actually be functional now too.

McLaren · Feb 24, 2009

VIPERGTSR01
Sounds like TDU2 is becoming even more immersive 👍

Whats the story behind BADNED, He work in the game industry?

We're not sure if he works in the gaming industry, but he seems to be ahead of everyone else when it comes to racing games & some automobiles.

Pepsi0 · Feb 24, 2009

The map might be bigger...that would seriously be something incredible if it is. Even the map in the first game would take you hours to drive across, just imagine it in the second game!

CyborgGT · Feb 24, 2009

Awesome, Test Drive: Offroad mixed into the 'normal' game? I must admit there was a bit of a craving for that in TDU1, what with the ability to offroad anyway. I can hardly wait.

Moglet · Feb 25, 2009

The artwork looks promising, they've definitely got the right idea about the offroading. Some of the scenes remind me of Pacific Rift!

CAMAROBOY69 · Feb 25, 2009

It will be interresting to see what they do with the offroad. I will assume they will have a separate island where everyone can bring offroad vehicles. And on that island you will only be able to have certain vehicles to pick from. Because lets face it, it doesnt make sense having a Lamborghini offroad in deep mud or water holes.

The island would have to be pretty big too otherwise it would get congetsted and make it very difficult to join friends. Something like the hidden Mana island in TDU but obviously much much bigger.

Could end up being something like Test Drive Off Road Wide Open. That was a great game that I played on the PS2.

Update #2 part 3 from Badned

[UPDATE#2]Part 3
Let's continue with some more exclusive teasing. As always keep in mind, these are early concepts, ideas or stuff in development and might in that form not be featured in the final game.

In case you wondered what happened to all the normal cars and bikes after you heard all that off-road stuff, don't worry, nearly all, if not all your favorite makes from TDU will be back including some new ones. But since this is something where licenses are involved, nothing can be confirmed nor denied at the moment until the deals are fix, and as you may know from the past, licensing issues like to appear at the very last moment.

In case of cars, you will have this time a bit more control, not just the windows or the radio, this time you will be able to turn on, turn off the windshield wipers, thanks to the rain, or in case you are driving an convertibel, open/close the roof, just to name a few.

The world is planned to be more richer in detail, to have more life, thanks to that that the people in the game will actually talk this time around, there will be a story, you will have to fight your way up to the top, not just switching from one task to another like in TDU.

An early ingame look at the expanded world, new ways, new places, new adventures.

Come back tomorrow for the final update.8)

CAMAROBOY69 · Feb 26, 2009

And now the final sneak preview from Badned including functional car wash this time around and racing schools. :sly:

[FINAL UPDATE]Part 4
Here we go with the final bit of teasing.

Races and tournaments on actual closed racing circuits are planned to play a bigger role this time. Also a full 24 hour night and day cycle is planned to finally find its way into the game. Will be of importance cause some missions and races will be only accessible at a certain time.

TDU2: An early look at the Main Menu

Following is an early look at the map screen, you may notice the clock at the top in the middle, below it the display for the current weather and below that a graph going from dawn till dusk, all of importance for the player.

TDU2: An early look at the Map

Another new thing which you probably noticed in the screen before will be racing schools respectively driving schools. Those will be necessary for the player not only to learn to drive all the vehicle classes in the game but also mastering a license will open up the vehicles from the corresponding vehicle class for the player at the various dealers and also give him access to new missions, races and tournaments which were previously closed.

TDU2: An early look at a Racing School

TDU2: An early look at the Car Dealers

TDU2: An early look at a Checkpoint Race

Ohh and before I forget it the team from Pink Whale's CAR WASH service is more then happy to serve their customers this time around.

That's it. Hope you all enjoyed that little teasing, now it's up to eden to finally finish it. An official unveiling of the game at this years E3 is possible but not fix at the moment so fingers crossed for the best.

Over and out:stealth:

CyborgGT · Feb 26, 2009

The increased focus on closed-circuit racing and driving schools is exciting news!

ND4SPD · Feb 27, 2009

There's so much win! Can't wait!

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