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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open world, racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, motorcycle, street racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Oceania }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Test Drive Unlimited }} | ||
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+ | |introduction = '''''Test Drive Unlimited''''' is an [[:Category:Open world|open world]] [[:Category:Racing|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. | ||
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− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://testdrive.fandom.com/wiki/Test_Drive_Wiki Test Drive Wiki] - A wiki for the series |
{{mm}} [https://turboduck.net/files/ TDU Mod Shop] - Dedicated modding forum | {{mm}} [https://turboduck.net/files/ TDU Mod Shop] - Dedicated modding forum | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 11 July 2020
Developers | |
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Eden Games | |
Publishers | |
Atari | |
Engines | |
Twilight 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 16, 2007 |
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 |
Series | Test Drive Unlimited |
Test Drive Unlimited | |
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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.
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, later re-releases only use Polish subtitles with English voiceovers. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Localization by Akella |
Adding custom music
- MP3 and WAV formats are 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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Set hz monitor on 60 hz[7] |
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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 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Inria Audile[8] | |
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
- ↑ | turboduck Forum]
- ↑ Audile Applications