Microids and Savage Level are excited to celebrate the release of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC with a launch trailer. This tactical RPG combining exploration, strategic combat and unique visual storytelling will immerse players in the heart of an epic where pirates, mysteries and priceless treasures await them.
About Flint: Treasure of Oblivion:
Prepare to embark alongside Captain Flint, his second-in-command Billy Bones and his crew of old salts in search of a legendary treasure promising freedom and fortune. With its original narrative using traditional comic strips as a narrative medium, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion invites players to immerse themselves in a historically accurate pirate adventure spiced up with fantasy.
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion delivers adventure, but also strategic depth thanks to its turn-based combat mechanics, refreshing the genre’s foundations by drawing on mechanics from role-playing and board games, notably through dice rolls. When players build their crew, each member brings unique skills to use, allowing them to adapt their strategy to their style of gameplay. During the tactical phases, players can use skill and attribute cards to improve their crew members and gain an advantage over their opponents. Hoist the mainsail and set off to discover the secrets buried in the distant lands of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion.
Grove Street Games and publisher Snail Games, in partnership with Studio Wildcard, today launched ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition worldwide on App Store® and Google Play Store™. This new free adaptation of ARK is a massive mobile dino-adventure featuring the full-scale ARK: Survival Evolved experience found on PC’s and consoles, plus all the ARK Expansion Packs – Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, Genesis Parts 1 & 2 the fan-favorite Ragnarok community-created map and more – ensuring thousands of gameplay hours. ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition is also coming soon to the Epic Games Store mobile marketplace.
ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition features gigantic worlds to explore, taming and training of over 150 dinosaurs and primeval creatures, multiplayer tribe dynamics, and, of course, crafting and building – all while setting a new standard for graphical and feature expectations on mobile devices. The App launched today with the original ARK Island Map, Scorched Earth and Aberration expansion maps. All additional expansions will be available by the end of 2025.
ARK Island: In this free experience, ARK players are stranded naked, freezing and starving on a mysterious island, where they must hunt, harvest, craft items, grow crops, and build shelters to survive. They use skill and cunning to kill, tame, breed, and ride the dinosaurs and primeval creatures living in the ARK. From primordial island jungles progressing to the futuristic tek-chambers of an interstellar starship, every sprawling environment is here for you to conquer either online or single player.
ARK PASS SUBSCRIPTION: Players wanting to get the most out of their survival experience can opt into the ARK Pass (available at $4.99/monthly or $49.99 annual subscription) which unlocks every current and future Expansion Pack and monthly bonuses, including:
God Console – console commands in single player
Bonus XP in all game modes
Monthly drops of free ‘Keys’ – ARK’s in-game currency
Exclusive access to servers
Expansion Packs and features can also be purchased individually.
Scorched Earth Expansion Pack: This entirely new land is composed of six unique, desert themed biomes – dunes, high desert, mountains, canyons, badlands and oasis – each with their own aesthetic and ecosystem. Use skills honed on ARK’s faraway Island to kill, tame, breed, and ride the fantastical new creatures that have evolved to survive the Desert’s ultra harsh conditions, including… DRAGONS! Travel back and forth between the Island and the Desert to team up with hundreds of players across both worlds or play in single player mode.
Aberration Expansion Pack: Waking up on ‘Aberration’, a derelict, malfunctioning ARK with an elaborate underground biome system, survivors face exotic new challenges unlike anything before: extreme radioactive sunlight and environmental hazards, ziplines, wingsuits, climbing gear, cave dwellings, charge-batteries, and far more, along with a stable of extraordinary new creatures await within the mysterious depths. But beware the ‘Nameless’: unrelenting, Element-infused humanoids which have evolved into vicious light-hating monstrosities! On Aberration, survivors will uncover the ultimate secrets of the ARKs, and discover what the future holds in store for those strong and clever enough to survive!
The countdown to Christmas is on! This Christmas Day, Disney+ is offering subscribers a robust slate of live programming, new Originals, and holiday favorites, plus an exclusive offer to make the holiday even brighter.
Christmas Day offerings include:
Five live NBA games and an animated Dunk the Halls alt-cast, available to all Disney+ subscribers, marking the first time NBA games have been available to stream on service
New premieres and episodes like the Doctor Who Christmas Special “Joy to the World,” Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 5, and episode 4 of the new season of Marvel Animation’s What If…?
The annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Beloved holiday classics featured in the Happy Holidays Collection include Home Alone and The Santa Clause. Bundle subscribers can enjoy favorites like Elf, The Polar Express, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
Bringing even more festive cheer to fans, beginning today:
Subscribers can unwrap a brand new Disney+ perk from Disney Cruise Line – save 50% on kid fares (under 18 years of age) for third and fourth guests during select cruises on the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Wish. This offer is available for select sailings from January 3, 2025 through June 13, 2025. For more details visit www.disneyplus.com/perks and log in to your MyDisney account using the email associated with your Disney+ subscription to take advantage of this great offer.
A new 30-second Christmas Day spot celebrating the service’s lineup of live and holiday content will run across the service’s social media channels
CHRISTMAS DAY SCHEDULE (times in EST):
All Day:
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Episode 5
“Skeleton Crew” tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy, and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.
Marvel Animation’s What If…? – Season 3, Episode 4
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse. Watch classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters.
Season’s Streamings Stream: Non-Stop Playlist
All day, classic favorites and new holiday obsessions stream non-stop with Season’sStreamings and other Streams only on Disney+.
11:00 a.m.
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Disney’s annual Christmas Day celebration returns beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST with its traditional parade, endearing stories, and magical celebrity performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.
12:00 p.m.
Dunk The Halls Animated NBA Game
Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up to present Dunk the Halls – the first real-time, animated NBA game – on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 12 p.m. EST when the New York Knicks led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns host the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. Dunk the Halls will be presented on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+.
NBA Christmas Special: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
From Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama in what will be the French sensation’s first Christmas game. Spurs vs. Knicks and the special alt-cast mark the first NBA game to stream on Disney+.
12:10 p.m.
Doctor Who Christmas Special Joy to the World
When Joy checks into a London hotel in 2024, she opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel — discovering danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas.
2:30 p.m.
NBA Christmas Special: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks and Luka Dončić host the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards.
5:00 p.m.
NBA Christmas Special: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
The reigning NBA Champion Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum host the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid.
8:00 p.m.
NBA Christmas Special: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors
Icons clash at 8 p.m. as the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry host the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
10:30 p.m.
NBA Christmas Special: Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
ABC’s NBA Christmas coverage culminates as the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant host the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokić.
Insta360 has officially launched Insta360 Connect, the dual-4K camera AI video bar set to revolutionize video conferencing. Originally unveiled and made available for pre-order at Infocomm 2024, where it received the prestigious “Best of Show 2024” award in the AV Technology category, Connect is now ready to upgrade your hybrid meetings.
The all-in-one video bar features dual-4K cameras, a 14-mic array, and the most advanced tracking functionality of any product on the market. Designed for small to medium-sized meeting rooms, Connect seamlessly blends cutting-edge hardware and AI algorithms to provide an immersive and realistic experience for both in-room and remote participants. The simple plug-and-play design works seamlessly with laptops and all major meeting platforms for smooth, efficient BYOD meetings.
Connect is the perfect solution for businesses and professionals demanding uncompromised video quality and clear communication. It’s designed for anyone who has struggled through a remote meeting with poor audio and visuals, thinking things would have been much smoother face-to-face. Connect is the difference maker, mitigating risks and offering remote interactions that feel like the real thing.
While Connect takes a different shape from Insta360’s previous product lines, it builds on the company’s expertise in imaging and audio technology. Years of innovation in the 360°, VR and action camera space preceded its venture into video conferencing with the Insta360 Link webcam series, released in 2022. Now, Insta360’s first-ever video bar aims to redefine the hybrid meeting experience and deliver a groundbreaking, immersive solution for meeting rooms.
Insta360 Connect is available to order today from the Insta360 Official Store and selected retailers, with an MSRP of US$1999.
Advanced Imaging, Unmatched Visuals
Connect boasts first-class imaging hardware with a dual 4K camera. The setup consists of a wide-angle camera with a 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor and a telephoto gimbal camera. The two work seamlessly together to capture 4K group views and individual close-ups for unparalleled meeting visuals. With a wider angle, 48MP telephoto lens, and integrated gimbal, participants across the room are seen as much as those at the front.
Connect’s imaging is made even better by AI Resolution+, an advanced machine-learning algorithm that delivers true-to-life clarity. AI Resolution+ transforms image quality and detail, showing whoever is speaking in double resolution for enhanced communication.
Exceptional Audio for Clearer Communication
Excelling far beyond its competitors is Connect’s audio, with an industry-leading 14-microphone array and 3A audio algorithm working to offer better-quality audio capture. Typically, in large spaces and meeting rooms, in-room participants will experience issues with voice pickup, unclear audio, and inconsistent volumes, and online participants will experience significant echoing and heavy reverb, making it difficult to follow the discussion.
Connect’s 14 omnidirectional microphones pick up voices from every corner of the room with precision. At the same time, the cutting-edge 3A algorithm eliminates unwanted noise and echoes, picking up voices from a much greater distance than other video bars (up to 33ft away) with balanced volume, supreme clarity, and natural, immersive sound. No matter how close or far participants are sitting from Connect, they’ll be heard loud and clear.
For interruption-free meetings, an adaptive audio system eliminates unwanted sounds and effects. The intelligent noise reduction technology analyzes your real-time acoustic environment to remove background noise and reverb, keeping everyone on track with no distractions. What’s more, it recognizes the real-time acoustic environment in the room and configures noise reduction and de-reverberation parameters accordingly. This dynamic adjustment delivers smooth audio throughout the meeting, no matter what changes might occur inside or outside the room.
Intelligent Features for Seamless Collaboration
In multi-person meetings, colleagues sitting further away are often out of sight and may feel excluded from the conversation. Connect has an intelligent solution for fair and equal meetings every time: customized AI framing. Group Framing automatically adjusts the view to accommodate all participants, keeping everyone in the frame. Offering a natural, inclusive view that presents the whole team together provides a realistic experience for those joining a meeting remotely.
Powered by proprietary AI algorithms, 8K Gallery Mode ensures every participant gets an individual window in industry-leading 8K resolution, with a maximum of eight windows at a time. Even if a person accidentally moves out of frame in Gallery Mode, Connect will locate them within three seconds and display them on screen.
Another key advantage of Connect is its tracking capabilities. Regular cameras use traditional sound localization technology that can only identify the general direction of the speaker, making it hard for remote participants to identify exactly who is speaking. Insta360 Connect addresses this issue with Speaker Tracking, a multimodal speaker tracking algorithm that locates and zooms in on the speaker as they are talking. By using sound location detection, intelligent voiceprint, and face, body, and lip recognition technology, Connect precisely tracks the speaker and keeps them center stage with much greater accuracy. Moreover, Multi-Person Tracking monitors all participants simultaneously, enabling quick and accurate transitions between speakers.
In addition, Connect boasts a series of versatile modes for smoother presentations and easier operation:
Whiteboard Mode: A built-in mode that automatically recognizes, squares off, and enhances a whiteboard, giving participants a clearer view and keeping it visible even if someone blocks the camera.
Speakerphone Mode: The classic conference call, now with pro-level audio. Connect easily via Bluetooth for crystal-clear audio.
Privacy Mode: Conceals the lens, mutes the microphone, and tilts the gimbal camera down for instant privacy whenever it’s needed.
Versatile Mounting Options
Insta360 Connect is ready for any space with three versatile mounting options:
Desk Mount (in-the-box) – Compact and easy to install, the Desk Mount provides good stability right out of the box and can be placed anywhere according to your needs.
Wall Mount – A space-efficient mount for productive meetings. Safely mount Connect on a wall with customizable placement to ensure it’s always at the best possible distance. The smooth, built-in swivel allows a complete range of movement for flexible angle adjustments.
TV Mount – A clean setup that presents the whole team together with full room coverage. The TV Mount is compatible with most TV sizes and features an additional hook for flexible placement above or below the screen. The multifunctional arm and VESA support are compatible with wall and stand-mounted displays up to 100 inches, regardless of aspect ratio. The mount also allows for front-to-back adjustments to ensure perfectly framed meetings every time.
Available Now
Insta360 Connect is available to order today from the Insta360 Official Store and trusted retailers such as Amazon. The MSRP of the Standard Bundle is US$1999, including an Insta360 Connect, a Desk Stand, two 1.8 Meter HDMI Cables, a 1.8 Meter USB-C Cable, a Power Adapter and a Remote Control.
Just days ahead of its global launch, Survios has unveiled the latest trailer for Alien: Rogue Incursion! Step into the shoes of Zula Hendricks as she embarks on a mission to the planet Purdan in search of a former squadmate. After a mysterious attack, Zula and her AI companion, Davis 01, must navigate the desolate Castor’s Cradle research facility to uncover its secrets.
Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) and XR Games are proud to announce that Starship Troopers: Continuum is out now for PlayStation VR2 for $19.99 / £14.99 / €17.99.
Featuring Casper Van Dien reprising his role as the legendary ‘Johnny Rico’, Starship Troopers: Continuum is set 25 years after the Battle of Klendathu. The war between the Federation and the Arachnid is deadlocked, but the planet Janus-4 holds a secret that threatens to tip the balance of the war: The Continuum.
Key features:
2-3 player online squad-based combat – team up to survive!
Single-player campaign – take on the bugs alone to earn weapon and trooper upgrades, perks, customisation options, and more!
20+ weapons – aim well and reload quickly if you want to live!
The classic bugs return and bring new friends – all mean, all hungry, all lethal!
Boss battles against Tankers and Plasmas – plus something new!
Immersive weapon reloading with perks – players can choose manual reloading for a faster, more immersive experience, earning a buff with each successful reload, or select automatic reloading for convenience, tailoring gameplay to their preferred pace and style!
Epic missions in both familiar and unexplored terrain – bugs can come from anywhere!
Fathom and Warner Bros. Discovery have partnered to bring back the first four films of the quintessential fan favorite Harry Potter film series to theatres nationwide this February.
The Harry Potter film series will be the first series highlighted in Fathom Fan Favorites, a new theatrical series that will feature films from iconic franchises and be screened in movie theatres nationwide throughout the year.
For more than 20 years, the world has been captivated by the magic of the Harry Potter stories from J.K. Rowling and starting February 13, moviegoers will be able to relive, or experience for the first time, the first four films in the wizarding saga on the big screen across movie theatres nationwide.
Additionally, starting February 27, fans will be able to experience the films from the series in 4DX motion seats to get the feeling they are in attendance at Hogwarts alongside the Golden Trio.
Each screening will also include an exclusive introduction by cinema legend Leonard Maltin, sharing unique insights for each film.
Tickets are available now on the Fathom Events website or at participating theatre box offices. For a complete list of theatre locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theatre locations are subject to change).
The complete schedule for the “Fathom Fan Favorites: Harry Potter” series is as follows:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
February 13, February 20; February 27 (4DX)
Based on the first of J.K. Rowling’s popular children’s novels about Harry Potter, the live-action family adventure film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (UK version) in 3D
February 13, February 20; February 27 (4DX)
Based on the first of J.K. Rowling’s popular children’s novels about Harry Potter, the live-action family adventure film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
February 14, February 21; February 28 (4DX)
Harry Potter’s adventures continue…
After a long summer with the horrid Dursleys, Harry Potter is thwarted in his attempts to board the train to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his second year. Harry’s only transportation option is a magical flying car, but, unfortunately, it crashes into a valuable (and clearly vexed) Whomping Willow.
Still, all this seems like a day in the park compared to what awaits Harry that fall within the haunted halls of Hogwarts. Chilling, malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry, and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him. Soon it’s not just Harry who is worried about survival, as dreadful things begin to happen at the school. The mysteriously gleaming foot-high words on the wall proclaim: “The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware.” But what exactly does it all mean? Harry, Hermione, and Ron do everything that is wizardly possible–including risking their own lives–to solve this 50-year-old, potentially deadly mystery.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
February 15, February 22; March 1 (4DX)
Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban … and he’s coming for Harry Potter!
Harry, Ron, and Hermione return as teenagers for a third term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But Harry’s fate, and that of the entire community of wizards, looks bleak when the infamous Sirius Black–convicted of abetting evil Lord Voldemort by killing 13 people with a single curse–escapes from prison. The only clue to where Sirius is headed: The Azkaban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep “He’s at Hogwarts … He’s at Hogwarts.”
Now, even within the walls of his magical school, Harry may not be safe from a convicted killer in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 20th Anniversary
February 16, February 23; March 2 (4DX)
It’s Harry Potter’s fourth term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
Harry, Ron and Hermione look forward to the international Quidditch finals. Harry dreams of spending time with the alluring Cho Chang. He wants to be a normal 14-year-old wizard . . . But Harry is not normal–even by wizarding standards.
This term, for the first time in hundreds of years, a competition will be held between three schools of wizardry, and contestants will be magically chosen for the very dangerous event. Now, as Harry’s lightning scar burns, indicating the evil presence of Lord Voldemort, the Goblet of Fire makes its final selection for the competition–Harry Potter.
META Publishing and NEXT Studios are thrilled to announce the release of an enhanced version of their award-winning co-op adventure puzzle game, Biped, now available on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, optimized with stunning 2K resolution. Whether you’re revisiting its charming world or diving in for the first time, this updated release delivers a more visually immersive experience than ever before. As a bonus, Biped will be available for free to players with a PlayStation Plus subscription after launch.
Looking ahead, the adventure continues with Biped 2, set to release in 2025 on Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox One and Series X|S. Building on the success of the original, Biped 2 raises the stakes with expanded multiplayer, including four-player co-op for the first time, new robots, missions, and stunning new biomes. Players will encounter even more challenging puzzles as they navigate diverse landscapes, either solo, or with friends in two- or four-player co-op.
After brave bipeds had reactivated all the beacons on Earth, they received a strange signal from a faraway planet. This can mean only one thing – someone is calling out for help! Now, our mechanical friends are determined to prove themselves and help those in need across the Galaxy. Become a hero and save the planet in distress. After all, even the tiniest robots are capable of great deeds!
In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Re-Animator returns, and for the first time ever, in a stunning 4K UHD restoration, approved by producer Brian Yuzna. The restoration brings new life to this horror classic, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s twisted tale. The new 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Re-Animator poster and trailer dropped today! Pre-orders were also launched today on the Ignite Films website, where it will be exclusively available for the entire 40th Anniversary Year, until 2026, announced Jan Willem Bosman Jansen of Ignite Films and Jim Quan of Eagle Rock Pictures, this morning.
“I’m excited about the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Re-Animator — it looks great! Especially if you have a big screen! An excellent restoration, it is like seeing it for the first time again. Stuart Gordon would have been super proud, and so happy that Re-Animator is still connecting with horror audiences and that this restoration is re-animating the movie in all its glorious madness – just as Herbert West intended!” exclaimed Brian Yuzna, Producer.
The film follows Herbert West, a brilliant yet unhinged medical student who creates a serum that reanimates the dead with horrifying consequences. Director Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator shocked audiences with his blend of grotesque horror and dark humor and became an instant cult classic upon its release in 1985. The film stars Jeffrey Combs as “Herbert West,” Bruce Abbott as “Dan Cain,” Barbara Crampton as “Megan Halsey,” David Gale as “Dr. Carl Hill,” and Robert Sampson as “Dean Halsey.”
“Working with Brian Yuzna on this 40th Anniversary 4K UHD release of Re-Animator has been an incredible experience. His passion and dedication to the film made the entire process a real pleasure. Seeing this horror classic look better than ever is so exciting, and we can’t wait for fans to celebrate this milestone with us. It’s a true celebration of a film that continues to captivate audiences 40 years later.” – Jim Quan, Eagle Rock Pictures.
This 40th Anniversary release of Re-Animator from Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures captures every gory detail of West’s obsession in vivid 4K and invites fans, old and new, to experience the film’s boundary-pushing terror like never before.
“People love this film! Over time, Re-Animator has only gained more fans who understand its evergreen appeal of an outrageous story, told with humor and horror in a grand and almost operatic way. To see the beautiful new 4K restoration in all its cult glory is a sight to behold. I know cinephiles will enjoy it for years to come,” said Barbara Crampton.
Fans can choose from four editions, exclusively at Ignite-Films.com, all of which include Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features.
The Ultimate Limited Edition Box Set includes a 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo, Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features, a 150-page hardcover book featuring interviews with Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, writer Dennis Paoli, and composer Richard Band, with essays by Scout Tafoya, Kate Rife, Will Sloan, Alex Kittle, and Ben Sachs, and preface by Brian Yuzna, and collector’s art cards. PLUS A LIMITED-EDITION Dr. Hill Collector’s Bobblehead – A must have for fans! With limited quantities available, this exclusive hand-painted collectible will not be restocked once it is gone.
For those who choose the Ultimate Limited Edition Box Set, some lucky fans will discover green “re-agent” in their order! That means they will receive an exclusive signed poster by Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, and Brian Yuzna, plus a special Re-Animator gift pack from our friends at Middle of Beyond.
The Deluxe Edition Box Set includes a 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo, Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features, a 150-page hardcover book featuring interviews with Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, writer Dennis Paoli, and composer Richard Band, with essays by Scout Tafoya, Kate Rife, Will Sloan, Alex Kittle, and Ben Sachs, and preface by Brian Yuzna, and collector’s art cards.
Welcome to Ibiza! KT Racing and NACON are pleased to announce the launch of the second season of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, marking the return of the iconic location from Test Drive Unlimited 2. Players can now explore the city of Ibiza and its surroundings, unlocking new cars and discovering new activities. They can also enjoy new in-game enhancements, including a rebalancing of difficulty and AI behavior.
The Solar Crown competition takes place in sunny Ibiza, offering players a variety of activities and challenges in and around the city. Renowned for its festive, cosmopolitan and multicultural atmosphere, Ibiza is the ideal destination for a winter getaway behind the wheel of exceptional cars. Players can discover real-life landmarks in the island’s capital, such as Santa Maria Cathedral, Figueretas beach and its marina. To discover this new destination, players need to reach reputation level 12, choose a clan between Sharps and Streets and complete the proposed mission.
Season 2 also brings significant improvements to the gameplay experience, introducing steering wheel rotation up to 1080°, proximity voice chat and a rebalancing of AI difficulty levels. The developers continue to work on optimizing the game, both on consoles and PC, and developing new features eagerly awaited by the community.
Season 2 new features:
Ibiza City and its outskirts reproduced at 1:1 scale, with 6 districts including Dalt Vila, La Marina, Talamanca, Can Bernat, Figueretes and Can Sire.
New cars include the Ferrari California, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago Edition, as well as the “Selene Edition” of the Alpine A110 Berlinette, Chevrolet Corvette C1, Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, Abarth 500 and the W Motors Fenyr SuperSport.
The free Solar Pass includes 25 levels, allowing players to unlock numerous cosmetics and rewards, including the new Lamborghini Diablo VT.
A new Solar Crown competition with new race series and challenges to become Ibiza’s Solar King/Queen and win the prestigious Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+.
An exclusive new social hub in Ibiza, including a brand-new car dealership, offering players a unique place to meet and share their common passion.
Quality of Life enhancements, with the addition of full steering wheel animation in cockpit view, adjustable up to 1080°, proximity voice chat in social hubs and the open world, as well as a rebalancing of AI (bots) difficulty and behavior in races.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is now optimized for the PlayStation 5® Pro, offering enhanced resolution in both graphics’ modes: 1440p / 60 FPS in Performance mode and 2160p TAA Upscaling / 30 FPS in Quality mode.
Gold Edition players who played before the arrival of the first major patch released on October 12, 2024 are eligible to receive the exclusive special edition of the 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, custom-built as an “Adventurer” edition. This item is automatically added to their inventory.
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (or TDUSC) is a massively open online racing game (M.O.O.R) set on Hong Kong Island and Ibiza city, recreated on a scale of 1/1. A true racing, lifestyle and social experience, players can personalize an avatar in their image, become a member of a clan, explore more than 600km of roads, or even participate in the numerous competitions available in-game, at the wheel of more than 100 racing cars.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).
