Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Year 2 Roadmap Revealed
Nacon and KT Racing have officially announced the Year 2 roadmap for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, offering a detailed, forward-looking plan that spans five major seasonal content updates between July 2025 and July 2026. Shared via the game’s Steam News page and a comprehensive one-hour developer video update, the roadmap reflects the team’s commitment to sustained development following the game’s launch in September 2024. The roadmap combines retrospective insights with upcoming features designed to enrich the core gameplay, enhance the community experience, and introduce long-awaited legacy elements from earlier titles in the franchise.
Season 4 – Launching July 23, 2025
Season 4 marks the start of the new annual content cycle with the following highlights:
Introduction of five new cars to expand the vehicle lineup.
Launch of the long-anticipated Casino, offering new social and gameplay layers.
A new in-game currency called Diamonds, which can be earned through gameplay.
Various enhancements and optimizations to improve the user experience.
Perhaps most significantly, the developers are introducing a community voting initiative, inviting players to help decide which new mission type will be added in Season 6. The available options include:
Detective – Investigative missions with mystery-solving gameplay.
Delivery – Timed logistical challenges across the map.
Photography – Creative objectives focused on capturing in-game moments.
Adrenaline – High-octane, high-risk missions with time and precision-based challenges.
Players can vote through August 4, 2025, at this link
Season 5 – October 2025
Season 5 will formally initiate Year 2 of content and bring several significant features:
The return of Taxi Missions, a nostalgic gameplay mechanic from earlier Test Drive Unlimited entries, now modernized for the current generation.
Launch of an all-new online store, introducing streamlined access to exclusive in-game content.
A comprehensive rebalancing of the game’s economic systems, designed to better align progression with player engagement.
Major graphical and performance enhancements, made possible through a substantial upgrade to the internal KT Engine.
Season 6 – January 2026
This season will directly incorporate the community's feedback from the Season 4 poll, implementing the mission type with the highest votes. Other updates include:
Introduction of additional vehicles.
Expansion of mission variety and progression systems.
Continued refinements to user interface, physics tuning, and gameplay balance.
Season 7 – April 2026
Aimed at fostering competitive play and structured events, Season 7 will bring:
The introduction of Official Racing Centers, dedicated venues located in Hong Kong Island and Ibiza City.
A revamped live event system, incorporating more dynamic event scheduling, community challenges, and skill-based matchmaking.
Redesign of the premium Solar Pass, likely adding new tiers, perks, and seasonal rewards to reflect evolving player needs.
Season 8 – July 2026
The final update in the Year 2 roadmap is perhaps the most ambitious and fan-service-oriented, featuring:
The long-awaited return of Housing and Real Estate mechanics, allowing players to purchase, customize, and manage virtual residences an iconic feature from previous TDU entries.
Addition of Extreme Missions, introducing high-stakes gameplay challenges that push both vehicles and drivers to their limits.
Debut of Passenger Mode, where players can experience rides from a different perspective or team up in shared experiences.
Beyond 2026: Future Expansion Plans
While Season 8 concludes the officially outlined Year 2 roadmap, Nacon and KT Racing have confirmed that development will continue beyond July 2026. Among the longer-term ambitions currently under consideration are the integration of motorcycles and yachts, expanding the transportation and lifestyle offerings in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown and reinforcing its identity as a luxury racing MMO.
What legacy feature or mission type are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments and make sure to cast your vote before August 4 to shape the future of Solar Crown.
