Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Discussion Thread

[Johnny Caisse]

SOLO racing mode AND difficulty selection??? It may not be worth the below video's P rank but... Count me IN.

 

[sirjim73]

I have been trying out Test Drive Solar Crown as its free play this weekend on GamePass.

Got up to level 12 and unlocked the clans and went for the hip Streets 😎

Now made it to level 15 and unlocked the different car settings (off road etc). Tried the "Sport" mode and that just made the handling much WORSE in my Alpine A110!

Playing on Series S, graphics are similar level to Forza Horizon 3.

Car sounds are ace in my starting Alpine A110 and Abarth 500👌

Handling very twitchy even in "Normal" driving mode, needs settings dialed in further I think. I've moved the steering from default sensitivity of -2 to 0 as the car understeers too much otherwise.

Had a very brief trip to Ibiza, but only race I could do which was irritating.

Lots and lots to do in this game, so far. Must admit I'm enjoying it - if I can find the right driving setting, I'll probably buy it 👍

 

[emissary935]

The two chase cameras are really bad in this game.

 

[AEKara38]

The two chase cameras are really bad in this game.

Easy solution, don't use chase cam. I can't remember the last game I played in chase cam. Definitely in the 1990's.

 

[MroczMR]

Easy solution, don't use chase cam. I can't remember the last game I played in chase cam. Definitely in the 1990's.

Yeah, but last time I played Solar Crown if you were using dash cam you had like 25 fps… don’t know if they fixed this.

 

[fwyflyer]

I have been trying out Test Drive Solar Crown as its free play this weekend on GamePass.

Got up to level 12 and unlocked the clans and went for the hip Streets 😎

Now made it to level 15 and unlocked the different car settings (off road etc). Tried the "Sport" mode and that just made the handling much WORSE in my Alpine A110!

Playing on Series S, graphics are similar level to Forza Horizon 3.

Car sounds are ace in my starting Alpine A110 and Abarth 500👌

Handling very twitchy even in "Normal" driving mode, needs settings dialed in further I think. I've moved the steering from default sensitivity of -2 to 0 as the car understeers too much otherwise.

Had a very brief trip to Ibiza, but only race I could do which was irritating.

Lots and lots to do in this game, so far. Must admit I'm enjoying it - if I can find the right driving setting, I'll probably buy it 👍

Alpine A110 is definitely the trickiest of the starter cars. Once you reach level 20, you'll be able to better tune it to match your driving style. That said, you should already have plenty coin with which to purchase another starter car to see if it feels better.

 

[emissary935]

Easy solution, don't use chase cam. I can't remember the last game I played in chase cam. Definitely in the 1990's.

If they had a roof cam i would! The hood is not enough for me.

 

[sirjim73]

I noticed that the base game is 50% off now on the Xbox store. I'm just waiting to see how the new solar pass is set up (have they given a price yet?) next week, before I look to buy the game.

Having said that I've just bought TC Motorfest, so may not have time for TDUSC anyway...

 

[SnakeOfBacon]

I noticed that the base game is 50% off now on the Xbox store. I'm just waiting to see how the new solar pass is set up (have they given a price yet?) next week, before I look to buy the game.

Having said that I've just bought TC Motorfest, so may not have time for TDUSC anyway...

I was going to say the new Solar Pass is free, but checking the trailer again, it only says "offered to all players". I doubt it would be worth any money, unless the clothes and stickers available are really amazing. The main reward is just one or two cars you can buy in the dealership later, right?

 

[sirjim73]

I was going to say the new Solar Pass is free, but checking the trailer again, it only says "offered to all players". I doubt it would be worth any money, unless the clothes and stickers available are really amazing. The main reward is just one or two cars you can buy in the dealership later, right?

Found this thread on reddit which confirms season 3 solar pass is free, but there will be a paid solar pass for season 4 onwards:



Also, apparently there are 30 convoy missions and 25 x navigation mode events at start of season 3 (with more to follow during the season). Don't know if they are replayable, but I think so.
The convoy missions are time limited - my guess is they will appear on the map I'm guessing one or two each day).

I think with the 3rd solar pass being free again that's enough for me to buy the game at half price.

Also, Nacon have just taken on a Community Manager and per his posts they're currently discussing what to add in year 2. Which at least seems to confirm there will be one!

They've a long way to go to get the game to where it needs to be, but they at least seem to be moving in the right direction 👍

 

[Majorlazer]

Contender for worst racing game in the last decade or two, no doubt.

 

[RushingWind1]

I just recently purchased the Gold Edition.

So, what would happen if I wait for the new season to begin and then log into the game? Do I then get the VIP Solar Pass for the next season, or did I just shoot myself in the foot because the tier skips and VIP apply for the current season that's about to end?

 

[sirjim73]

I just recently purchased the Gold Edition.

So, what would happen if I wait for the new season to begin and then log into the game? Do I then get the VIP Solar Pass for the next season, or did I just shoot myself in the foot because the tier skips and VIP apply for the current season that's about to end?

See point 2) in the patch notes below.
The solar pass for season 3 is free to everyone, as was season 2. Your VIP pass will be available for season 4 onwards, so you're not going to lose it.

There was a notification to "redeem" your pass in season 2, however if you DID redeem it, this just used up your free pass, so your VIP pass will still be waiting for season 4.

Again, if you redeem the pass for season 3, this will only redeem the free pass and not the VIP one.

Maintenance has started (for the next EIGHT hours!) and the update is available for download.

The update is 29.29gb on Series S.

Latest post suggests they are targeting optimisation for season 5. Season 4 will be the casino as originally planned.

Patch notes are here...:

 

[tomo 427 S/C]

See point 2) in the patch notes below.
The solar pass for season 3 is free to everyone, as was season 2. Your VIP pass will be available for season 4 onwards, so you're not going to lose it.

There was a notification to "redeem" your pass in season 2, however if you DID redeem it, this just used up your free pass, so your VIP pass will still be waiting for season 4.

Again, if you redeem the pass for season 3, this will only redeem the free pass and not the VIP one.

Maintenance has started (for the next EIGHT hours!) and the update is available for download.

The update is 29.29gb on Series S.

Latest post suggests they are targeting optimisation for season 5. Season 4 will be the casino as originally planned.

Patch notes are here...:

You know what? Fair play.

Annoyingly, pretty nobody releases a full game anymore - and I've deliberately avoided touching this til it's more sorted so it doesn't spoil my love of the franchise - but fair play to them, they're being fairly transparent in what they're doing and fixing.

 

[Fezzik]

 

[sirjim73]

The Ferrari unlocks immediately when you redeem the solar pass but you can't open the roof until you get to level 50...
Also, I now have a licence plate

I have just reached level 19, still working my way through HKI, tracking down the 100s of reward things. I've also travelled 20% of the HKi map and 30+ of Ibiza map.

Top tip for Daily Driver is the Audi TT above which handles great all the way up to 600pp.

I'm going to use the Citroën 2CV for driving around Ibiza Map 😎