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Press release:
Lesquin, 6 June 2024.
Following the announcement of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown’s long-awaited release date of September 12, 2024, NACON and KT Racing are pleased to announce that a demo of the game is now available on Steam.

It will be accessible until June 17, 2024 at 10am Pacific Time as part of the Steam Next Fest.

Long-awaited, players can now test the game with no time limit. A The demo contains carefully curated content that allows players to enjoy the full experience offered in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown:

9 out of 14 districts on Hong Kong Island accessible

The first 15 levels of progression

16 cars available for purchase (Daily Drivers & Cross Country)

22 additional cars available for Test Drive in 6 car dealerships (GT & Supercars)

27 different races

Streets and Sharps clan HQs

To get the most out of this demo, we recommend the following minimum, recommended & high-end system requirements:

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS (Low 720p @ 30FPS)

RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS
(Medium 1080p @ 60FPS)

HIGH SPECIFICATIONS
(High 1440 @ 60 FPS)

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10

PROCESSOR: Intel Core i7-6700k or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X

MEMORY: 12 GB RAM

GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8 GB

NETWORK : Connexion internet haut débit

DIRECTX: 12

DISK SPACE : 50 GB

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10

PROCESSOR: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800x

MEMORY: 12 GB RAM

GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700, 10GB

NETWORK : Connexion internet haut débit

DIRECTX: 12

DISK SPACE : 50 GB

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10

PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

MEMORY: 16 GB RAM

GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 12GB or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, 16GB

NETWORK : Connexion internet haut débit

DIRECTX: 12

DISK SPACE : 50 GB

This demo marks a further stage in the development team’s large-scale technical testing process. The aim is to test the stability of the game servers, gather key information and gather player feedback, with a view to the game’s launch on September 5, 2024.

Players can also pre-order the game now, with access available from September 5 for those who have purchased the Gold Edition, from September 10 for those who have purchased the Silver Sharp/Streets Edition (consoles), and from September 12, 2024, for all others.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (or TDUSC) is a massively open online racing game (MOOR) set on Hong Kong Island and recreated at 1:1 scale. Take part in an extraordinary competition, Solar Crown, organised by the influential organisation Radiant. Behind the wheel of exceptional speedsters, by prestigious brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Dodge, Apollo and many others, you can freely explore the island with its wide variety of environments or take part in the highest-profile competitions on Hong Kong Island.

Beyond your cars, which reflect your inspirations and rewards for your progress in the game, you can customise your game experience in your own image: choose your clan, Sharp or Street, and cultivate your style to impress others, stand out from the crowd and defend your clan. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has retained the DNA of the earlier editions, bringing a contemporary, updated look to the multiplayer racing game, offering the players luxury, exceptional cars and competition.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown experience from September 12, 2024 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, from September 10, 2024 for those who pre-order the Silver/Sharp Edition on consoles, and from September 5 for those who pre-order the Gold Edition (all platforms).

About NACON
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. www.nacongaming.com

About Kylotonn
Created in 2006, Kylotonn is one the most important French video game development studios, also known under KT Racing label. Specialized in motorsports and official developer of the WRC FIA World Rally Championship series and Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, the company is internationally recognized for its know-how and for the passion of its teams. With more than 170 employees as of today in Paris and Lyon, Kylotonn has developed more than 30 titles distributed by major publishers. Kylotonn has forged itself a strong technological expertise thanks to the real-time 3D engine KT Engine that the company owns. At the forefront of the video game industry, this technology is also used within R&D partnerships on autonomous vehicle projects in the automotive industry. Since 2018, NACON, one of Europe’s leading video game publishers, holds a 100% stake in the company. Kylotonn is member of the French National Developers Federation (Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo) and Capital Games. The company is supported by BPI, IFCIC and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. For more information, visit https://kylotonn.com/.