Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Key points
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio stations.
- GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to GameSpy services being shut down.
(See Project Paradise - races doesn't work, but Instant Challenges)
- It is no longer possible to purchase the Megapack.
General information
- Official website
- Test Drive Wiki - A wiki for the series
- TDU Mod Shop - Dedicated modding forum
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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SecuROM DRM v7.30.0015 |
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- This game is not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Megapack |
No longer available for purchase. |
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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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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Euro\Video
- Delete or rename
Atari.bik and Bumper_EDEN_TDU.bik .
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Control settings with Xbox 360 controller settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Polish |
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Polish retail release only. |
Spanish |
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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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- Go to the configuration file location.
- Open or create the
Radio folder.
- Create a new folder within
Radio .
- Add desired music files to this new folder.
Notes
- Up to 4 folders can be created within
Radio , with 32 files in each. Each folder appears in-game as a separate radio station.
- The game will display the file name when playing the track.
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Add to Existing Radio Stations[2]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Euro\Radio\ .
- Add music files to the desired radio station folder.
- Go to
<path-to-game>\Euro\Bnk\Sound\Radio .
- Open
<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.
- Save and close the file.
Notes
- The game will display the song artist and track name as defined in the
<NAME OF RADIO STATION>.station file.
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Network
Multiplayer types
Issues unresolved
Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher
3 possible fixes[4]
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- Use Windows XP Service Pack 3(SP3) compatibility mode and Run as Administrator.
- Perform a clean Windows boot.
- Use a no CD patch.
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Issues fixed
Starting a race crashes the game
Game freezes during free roam
Delete the dynamic advertising database[6]
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- Go to
%PROGRAMDATA%\Test Drive Unlimited .
- Delete or rename
radial.cdb .
Notes
-
radial.cdb is hidden by default. To view it, be sure both hidden files and system files are shown.
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Crash on Windows 10
Weird traffic behavior
- Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs: invisible cars, weird spawning, very fast line changes or stopping when your car is near.
VR support
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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