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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = '''''Test Drive Unlimited''''' is an | + | |introduction = '''''Test Drive Unlimited''''' is an {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:Racing}} game in the [[Series:Test Drive|''Test Drive'' series]], and the first entry in the ''Test Drive Unlimited'' sub-series. The game allows players to drive a variety of sports cars and motorcycles around a recreation of the Hawaiian island of [[Wikipedia:Oahu|Oahu]] that features around 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of roads. |
|release history = | |release history = | ||
|current state = | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} v7.30.0015 | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} v7.30.0015 | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Megapack | No longer available for purchase. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Megapack | No longer available for purchase. | Windows }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
* [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2163-test-drive-unlimited-patch/ 1.66A] is the latest official patch (required for 2.00A, along with Megapack) | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2163-test-drive-unlimited-patch/ 1.66A] is the latest official patch (required for 2.00A, along with Megapack) | ||
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/33842-djey-tdu-community-patch-200a/ 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 |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Compatibility patch for the Polish version available [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3563#p36862 here]. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions| |fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions| |fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Video}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Atari.bik}} and {{file|Bumper_EDEN_TDU.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Graphics Options.png|Video settings}} | {{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Graphics Options.png|Video settings}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/test-drive-unlimited | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/test-drive-unlimited | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. Syncs to a higher number than specified.{{cn|date=December 2017}} |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs.Set | + | |120 fps notes = Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs. Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz to fix; see [[#Weird traffic behavior|Weird traffic behavior]]. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | |hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = false | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Control Settings.png|Control settings with Xbox 360 controller settings}} | {{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Control Settings.png|Control settings with Xbox 360 controller settings}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
| − | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = DInput only. |
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Audio Settings.png|Default audio settings}} | {{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Audio Settings.png|Default audio settings}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 5.0.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TSWZ8yDNVw#t=54|title=Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Language file is in the sound folder, but unselectable during installation or in-game. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-test-drive-unlimited-para-portugues-brasil/ download.] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Localization by Akella |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Adding custom music=== | ===Adding custom music=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} MP3 and WAV ( | + | {{ii}} MP3 and WAV (44100 Hz 16-bit PCM) formats are supported. M3U files can also be used. |
{{ii}} Windows shortcuts can be used for the desired music. | {{ii}} Windows shortcuts can be used for the desired music. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Adding | + | {{Fixbox|description=Adding custom Radio Stations|ref=<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/932277-test-drive-unlimited/41969787#5 Test Drive Unlimited - Importing Your Own Music - Post 5| GameFAQs]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
| − | # Open or create the | + | # Open or create the {{folder|Radio}} folder. |
| − | # Create a new folder within | + | # Create a new folder within {{folder|Radio}}. Its name will be the name of the custom radio station. |
# Add desired music files to this new folder. | # Add desired music files to this new folder. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Up to 4 folders can be created within | + | {{ii}} Up to 4 folders can be created within {{folder|Radio}}, with 32 files in each. Each folder appears in-game as a separate radio station. |
{{ii}} The game will display the file name when playing the track. | {{ii}} The game will display the file name when playing the track. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Add to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add to existing radio stations|ref=<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/932277-test-drive-unlimited/41969787#2 Test Drive Unlimited - Importing Your Own Music - Post 2 | GameFAQs]</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Radio}}. |
# Add music files to the desired radio station folder. | # Add music files to the desired radio station folder. | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Bnk\Sound\Radio}}. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|<NAME OF RADIO STATION>.station}} with any text editor. |
# Add the file name, artist, and track name to the file in the same format as the existing tracks. | # Add the file name, artist, and track name to the file in the same format as the existing tracks. | ||
# Save and close the file. | # Save and close the file. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} The game will display the song artist and track name as defined in the | + | {{ii}} The game will display the song artist and track name as defined in the {{file|<NAME OF RADIO STATION>.station}} file. |
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = [https:// | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down on September 29, 2012 use [https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/30648-test-drive-unlimited-project-paradise-v003a-public-beta-available/ Project Paradise] is required to play online after the shutdown of GameSpy. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher=== | ===Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3 and as administrator.|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/32775-tdu1-failing-to-launch TDU1 failing to launch. | turboduck Forum]</ref>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete the dynamic advertising database| | {{Fixbox|description=Delete the dynamic advertising database| | ||
fix= | fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|programdata}}\Test Drive Unlimited}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|radial.cdb}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|radial.cdb}} is hidden by default. To view it, be sure both hidden files and system files are shown. |
}} | }} | ||
===Crash on Windows 10=== | ===Crash on Windows 10=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Disable display scaling on high DPI settings|display scaling on high DPI settings]] in | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Disable display scaling on high DPI settings|display scaling on high DPI settings]] in {{file|{{p|game}}\TestDriveUnlimited.exe}}|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/33574-tdu-on-windows-10/page2#post586829 TDU on Windows 10 - Page 2 | turboduck Forum]</ref>}} |
===Weird traffic behavior=== | ===Weird traffic behavior=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs: invisible cars, weird spawning, very fast line changes or stopping when | + | {{ii}} Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs: invisible cars, weird spawning, very fast line changes or stopping when the player's car is near. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the frame rate to 90 FPS with the [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|proper tools]]|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/21368-tdu-ai-fix?p=547277#post547277 TDU AI fix? | turboduck Forum]</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the frame rate to 90 FPS with the [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|proper tools]]|ref=<ref name="FPS fix">[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/21368-tdu-ai-fix?p=547277#post547277 TDU AI fix? | turboduck Forum]</ref>}} |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Set | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz|ref=<ref name="FPS fix"/>}} |
===Map event information is not being displayed and is replaced with grey box when using a controller=== | ===Map event information is not being displayed and is replaced with grey box when using a controller=== | ||
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fix= | fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2165-test-drive-unlimited-fixed-install-scripts/ Fixed install scripts]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2165-test-drive-unlimited-fixed-install-scripts/ Fixed install scripts]. | ||
| − | # Extract the archive and launch | + | # Extract the archive and launch {{file|setup.bat}}. |
# Insert the game DVD and press any key. | # Insert the game DVD and press any key. | ||
| − | # Navigate to and select | + | # Navigate to and select the {{file|Test Drive Unlimited.msi}} file on the game disc. |
# Install the game as usual. | # Install the game as usual. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|trackir = true | |trackir = true | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
| − | |tobii eye tracking = | + | |tobii eye tracking = hackable |
| − | |tobii eye tracking notes = | + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Works with [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii.htm Tobii EyeX tracker] or [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii4C.htm Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker] plugins for [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR]. |
|play area seated = true | |play area seated = true | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
| − | |play area standing = | + | |play area standing = unknown |
|play area standing notes = | |play area standing notes = | ||
| − | |play area room-scale = | + | |play area room-scale = unknown |
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = Havok | |physics = Havok | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = Inria Audile<ref> | + | |audio = Inria Audile |
| − | + | |audio notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www-sop.inria.fr/reves/audile/applications.htm|title=Audile Applications|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.8.18.0 |
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
| − | |multiplayer notes= [https:// | + | |multiplayer notes= Shut down in 29 September 2012.<br>[https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/30648-test-drive-unlimited-project-paradise-v003a-public-beta-available/ Project Paradise] is required to play online after the shutdown of GameSpy. |
}} | }} | ||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
====[https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/35843-released-test-drive-unlimited-platinum/ Test Drive Unlimited Platinum]==== | ====[https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/35843-released-test-drive-unlimited-platinum/ Test Drive Unlimited Platinum]==== | ||
| − | + | {{++}} New physics, over 880 vehicles, correct color names, dedicated camera for each vehicle, new weather - HDiR compatible, new map textures and new radio stations. | |
| − | {{++}} New | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
{{++}} Optional Russian language. | {{++}} Optional Russian language. | ||
{{++}} Additional toolkit. | {{++}} Additional toolkit. | ||
| − | {{--}} Incompatible with languages other than English, Russian and Polish ( | + | {{--}} Incompatible with languages other than English, Russian and Polish (for compatibility with the Polish version, download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tr6asHGv1l0FV2yfwer8wyR3TZKUnaB_ this] file). |
====[https://turboduck.net/files/file/107-test-drive-unlimited-ps2-ui-sounds/ Test Drive Unlimited PS2 UI Sounds]==== | ====[https://turboduck.net/files/file/107-test-drive-unlimited-ps2-ui-sounds/ Test Drive Unlimited PS2 UI Sounds]==== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Meant to be used with the [[#Test Drive Unlimited PS2 menu themes|PS2 menu music]]. | |
| − | {{ii}} Meant to be used with the [ | ||
====[https://turboduck.net/files/file/100-test-drive-unlimited-1-ps2-menu-themes/ Test Drive Unlimited PS2 menu themes]==== | ====[https://turboduck.net/files/file/100-test-drive-unlimited-1-ps2-menu-themes/ Test Drive Unlimited PS2 menu themes]==== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Meant to be used with the [[#Test Drive Unlimited PS2 UI Sounds|PS2 UI sounds]]. | |
| − | {{ii}} Meant to be used with the [ | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Custom music]] | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Eden Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Atari | |
| Engines | |
| Twilight 2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 16, 2007 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 79 |
| IGDB | 81 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Open world, Racing |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle, Street racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Oceania, Contemporary |
| Series | Test Drive Unlimited |
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| Test Drive Unlimited | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Test Drive | |
| Test Drive Unlimited | 2006 |
| Test Drive Unlimited 2 | 2011 |
| Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown | 2024 |
Warnings
Test Drive Unlimited is an open world racing game in the Test Drive series, and the first entry in the Test Drive Unlimited sub-series. The game allows players to drive a variety of sports cars and motorcycles around a recreation of the Hawaiian island of Oahu that features around 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of roads.
General information
- Official website
- TDU Mod Shop - Dedicated modding forum
Availability
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Compatibility patch for the Polish version available here.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\<user-id>\ |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\<user-id>\playersave\ |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use the -w command line argument.
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. Syncs to a higher number than specified.[citation needed] | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs. Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz to fix; see Weird traffic behavior. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Input
Control settings with Xbox 360 controller settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Keyboard must be used to initially map the controls. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Tracked motion controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | DInput only. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Default audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 5.0.[1] | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Korean | Language file is in the sound folder, but unselectable during installation or in-game. | |||
| Polish | Polish retail release only, later re-releases only use Polish subtitles with English voiceovers. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
| Russian | Localization by Akella | |||
| Spanish |
Adding custom music
- MP3 and WAV (44100 Hz 16-bit PCM) formats are supported. M3U files can also be used.
- Windows shortcuts can be used for the desired music.
| Adding custom Radio Stations[2] |
|---|
Notes
|
| Add to existing radio stations[3] |
|---|
Notes
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Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down on September 29, 2012 use Project Paradise is required to play online after the shutdown of GameSpy. | ||
Issues unresolved
Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher
| Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 and as administrator.[4] |
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Issues fixed
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 the player's car is near.
| Limit the frame rate to 90 FPS with the proper tools[6] |
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| Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz[6] |
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Map event information is not being displayed and is replaced with grey box when using a controller
| Unbind the map controls for the controller in the controls settings[7] |
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Installer finishes instantly
- The installer in a Polish release of the game fails to launch properly on Windows Vista and newer.
| Launch the installer with a Transform file attached.[8] |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobii Eye Tracking | Works with Tobii EyeX tracker or Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker plugins for FaceTrackNoIR. | ||
| TrackIR | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 2.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Inria Audile | [9] |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.8.18.0 |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy | Shut down in 29 September 2012. Project Paradise is required to play online after the shutdown of GameSpy. |
Mods
Test Drive Unlimited Platinum
- New physics, over 880 vehicles, correct color names, dedicated camera for each vehicle, new weather - HDiR compatible, new map textures and new radio stations.
- Optional Russian language.
- Additional toolkit.
- Incompatible with languages other than English, Russian and Polish (for compatibility with the Polish version, download this file).
Test Drive Unlimited PS2 UI Sounds
- Meant to be used with the PS2 menu music.
- Meant to be used with the PS2 UI sounds.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
- ↑ Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ TDU on Windows 10 - Page 2 | turboduck Forum
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 TDU AI fix? | turboduck Forum
- ↑ Map information not loading - last accessed on 2020-12-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2021-04-04
- ↑ Audile Applications - last accessed on 17 May 2023