Test Drive Unlimited
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Developers | |
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Eden Games | |
Publishers | |
Atari | |
Engines | |
Twilight 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 16, 2007 |
Warnings
⤏ Go to series page | |
Test Drive | 1987 |
The Duel: Test Drive II | 1989 |
Test Drive III: The Passion | 1990 |
Test Drive: Off-Road (series) | |
Test Drive 4 | 1997 |
Test Drive 5 | 1998 |
Test Drive 6 | 1999 |
Test Drive Le Mans | 2000 |
Le Mans 24 Hours | 2001 |
TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed | 2002 |
Test Drive Unlimited (series) | |
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends | 2012 |
Key points
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio stations.
General information
- Official website
- Test Drive Wiki - A wiki for the series
- TDU Mod Shop - Dedicated modding forum
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Megapack | No longer available for purchase. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- 1.66A is the latest official patch (required for 2.00A, along with Megapack)
- 2.00A (fan-made) is the latest unofficial patch to fix some of the game issues that were not addressed by the last official patch
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\<user-id>\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\<user-id>\playersave\ |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail release only. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Localization by Akella |
Adding custom music
- Only the MP3 format is supported. M3U files can also be used.
- Windows shortcuts can be used for the desired music.
Adding Custom Radio Stations[1] |
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Notes
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Add to Existing Radio Stations[2] |
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Notes
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Project Paradise is required to play online after the shutdown of GameSpy. |
Issues unresolved
Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher
3 possible fixes[3] |
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Issues fixed
Starting a race crashes the game
Add missing files[4] |
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Game freezes during free roam
Delete the dynamic advertising database |
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Notes
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Crash on Windows 10
Disable display scaling on high DPI settings in <path-to-game>\TestDriveUnlimited.exe [5]
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Weird traffic behavior
- Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs: invisible cars, weird spawning, very fast line changes or stopping when your car is near.
Limit the frame rate to 90 FPS with the proper tools[6] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
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TrackIR |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Inria Audile[7] | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Project Paradise is required to play online after the shutdown of GameSpy. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2800+ |
Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT ATI Radeon 9800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon X1600 512 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Test Drive Unlimited - Importing Your Own Music - Post 5| GameFAQs
- ↑ Test Drive Unlimited - Importing Your Own Music - Post 2 | GameFAQs
- ↑ TDU1 failing to launch. | turboduck Forum
- ↑ TDU1: Can't do any of the solo races | turboduck Forum
- ↑ TDU on Windows 10 - Page 2 | turboduck Forum
- ↑ TDU AI fix? | turboduck Forum
- ↑ Audile Applications