Lesquin, 29 October 2025 – KT Racing and NACON are pleased to announce the launch of the fifth season of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. This free update, available to all players, adds new content such as Taxi Missions, Casino Poker, an upgrade of the KT Engine, and major rebalancing of the in-game economy. Season 5 also marks the beginning of Year 2.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown | Season 5 Launch Trailer (UK) | ESRB | FR | GER
Beloved by fans of the original Test Drive Unlimited, Taxi Missions make their long-awaited return. The goal is to transport a passenger to a specific point on the map within a set time limit, maintaining smooth driving to provide the best possible experience for the client and earn Solar Coins. This season also introduces Poker, available in the Casino, where players can bet their virtual currency to win special rewards, including an exclusive car and various cosmetics for both their avatar and vehicles.
On the technical side, the game’s engine (KT Engine) has received a major update on consoles and PC, bringing numerous improvements in both visuals and performance. The update enhances graphical rendering, with special attention given to shadows and shaders. This engine evolution is the culmination of nearly a year of work by the dedicated development team. Additional performance optimizations, particularly regarding framerate, will be rolled out in future seasons.
In terms of player progression, a complete rebalancing of the in-game economy has been implemented, allowing players to earn more Solar Coins in all races. The FRIM system (performing continuous stunts without stopping) has been completely redesigned—it now grants reputation points and Solar Pass XP, with unlimited redeemable rewards. Finally, a new car resale feature has been introduced: resale prices depend on mileage, upgrades, and options installed via the dealership or workshop.
Season 5 marks the beginning of Year 2. The developers continue to work on new content, features, and improvements for the upcoming seasons.
Season 5 new features:
- Taxi Missions, where players must drive passengers to specific destinations on the map.
- Poker at the Casino, allowing players to wager virtual currency for special rewards.
- New prestigious cars, including the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, Lamborghini Urus Graphite Capsule, De Tomaso P72, and Aston Martin Vantage GT3.
- An upgraded KT Engine, improving graphical rendering and overall performance through new rendering techniques.
- A complete rebalancing of the in-game economy, with increased race rewards, a revamped FRIM system, and the ability to sell cars based on mileage and specifications.
- A new Solar Pass offering free and premium content, accessible through the game’s new currency, Diamonds, which unlocks new cars, cosmetics, and accessories.
- A new in-game store (available mid-season), allowing players to use Diamonds to purchase exclusive content and weekly rewards.
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (or TDUSC) is a massively open online racing game (M.O.O.R) set on Hong Kong Island and Ibiza city, recreated on a scale of 1/1. A true racing, lifestyle and social experience, players can personalize an avatar in their image, become a member of a clan, explore more than 600km of roads, or even participate in the numerous competitions available in-game, at the wheel of more than 100 racing cars.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series, X|S PC (Steam) and nacongaming.com.
Visit the official website:
www.testdriveunlimited.com
Press Contacts:
Dead Good PR – nacon@deadgoodmedia.com
NACON – Vianney Jouve, vjouve@nacon.fr
NACON – Marjorie Roy, mroy@nacon.fr
About NACON
A company within the BIGBEN group, NACON was created in 2019 to optimize its expertise and leverage synergies in the video game market. Comprising 16 development studios, AA game publishing, and the design and distribution of premium gaming peripherals, NACON brings 40 years of experience to benefit the world's gaming community. This unified center of excellence strengthens NACON's position in the market and creates unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. www.corporate.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 www.kylotonn.com.