Ataris Test Drive Unlimited 2 går online i stor stil

Atari har i dag bekræftet, at er på vej med Test Drive Unlimited 2. Forgængeren var en moderat succes (sagt meget pænt), men Atari har langt større ambitioner med toeren. De har til lejligheden "coined" et nyt begreb, som vi skal huske fremover. Massively Open Online Racing, eller MOOR, lover at give de multiplayer-elskende gamere masser af god underholdning og Test Drive Unlimited 2 vil give dig masser af "open world" oplevelser i realistiske biler. Atari har endnu ikke oplyst, hvornår vi kan forvente at se spillet materialisere sig, men mon ikke vi taler om en efterårsudgivelse. Vi har modtaget de to første screenshots, som akkompagnerer dagens ganske omfattende pressemeddelelse herunder.

New York, NY (February 3rd, 2010) – Atari, SA, one of the world’s most recognized videogame publishers, and much-acclaimed developer Eden Games, are proud to announce the newest installment in the legendary racing franchise with Test Drive® Unlimited 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.®: Massively Open Online Racing®; immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online. Unlike any other driving game, TDU2 blends the open world experience with realistic vehicles and performance dynamics and for the first time, TDU2 features vehicle damage, weather effects, day and night cycles, and a brand new island to explore.

The first Test Drive® Unlimited innovated the racing genre with an immersive online and offline experience - over 1 million players created online accounts. Test Drive Unlimited 2 blends the single player and multiplayer experiences seamlessly, creating a dynamic world of unique content and challenges. Test Drive Unlimited 2 is “always live,” with automatic updates and seamless online/offline integration. A revamped single player narrative mode can be played offline or as part of the multiplayer experience.

“After the highly successful Test Drive Unlimited which redefined the genre with massively open online racing, Test Drive Unlimited 2 will be an innovative evolution in racing games, expanding its unparalleled multiplayer experience and immersing players in a world full of new online content and lifestyle customization.” said Jeff Lapin, CEO of Atari, SA. “The game fits squarely into our strategy of moving online and generating new revenue streams while maintaining our current retail business.”

For more information please visit www.testdriveunlimited2.com.