Difference between revisions of "Test Drive Unlimited 2"

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Test Drive Unlimited (series)
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Key points

Online services were shut down in November 2018.^[1]

General information

Official Website

Test Drive Unlimited mod database

TurboDuck modding community

TurboDuck Support forum

Steam Community Discussions

A guide about setting up the unofficial patch.

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM 8 DRM. Some copies might require activation.

This game is no longer available digitally.

DLC and expansion packs

Purchasising DLC is no longer possible.

Name	Notes
TDU2 Casino
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Edition
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Sang Bleu
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Centenaire
Nissan 370Z Optional Parts
Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro – TDU2 Inuit Edition
Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition
Audi RS 5 Coupe
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
Caterham R500
Camaro Synergy Special Edition
Ferrari 612 Sessanta
Ford Shelby GT500
Jaguar XKR Speed Pack and Black Pack
Pagani Zonda Tricolore

Essential improvements

Unofficial Patch

A community patch has been made to fix some of the game issues which left out in the latest patch.

Skip intro videos

Instructions
Go to `<path-to-game>\Euro\Video\` Delete or rename `Bumper_ATARI.mkv` and `Bumper_EDEN_TDU.mkv`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\^{[Note 1]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9930/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Eden Games\Test Drive Unlimited 2\savegame\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9930/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Spanish
Italian
French
German

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play		No longer available since November 2018.

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP	8889

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Missing Text

Instructions
Switch to a language other than desired, then switch back.

Error #03

UAC preventing the game from installing in the default location.
Run Steam as Administrator OR Disable UAC.

Error #04

Windows preventing the game from accessing the default install location
Navigate to the install folder's `Properties` Under the Security tab, click on `Advanced` Change the owner to either your current logged in Windows account or Everyone. Tick `Replace owner on subcontainers and objects` Go to the Permissions tab. Give yourself full control of the object.

Error #05

Outdated launcher database.
Go to <path-to-game> Delete or rename `UpLauncher.localdb`.

Missing CD Key.
Go to <path-to-game> Open `TestDrive2.exe`. Enter CD key when prompted.

RivaTuner Statistics Server causing a conflict with the launcher.
Create an exception in RivaTuner Statistics Server for `TestDrive2.exe` and `UpLauncher.exe`. OR Uninstall RivaTuner Statistics Server.

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Native 3D

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Audio	Inria Audile

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP2, Vista SP2, 7	XP SP2, Vista SP2, 7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4400+	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon X2 4400+
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	14 GB	14 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible	Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 ATI Radeon HD 4870 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (9930) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Online Services Shutting Down Soon - last accessed on [unknown]

[gamedir-2] When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

[Proton_path_note-3] 2.0 ^2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (9930) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[3] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (9930) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] Online Services Shutting Down Soon - last accessed on [unknown]

[1]

[Note 1]

[Note 2]

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+'''Key points'''
+{{--}} Online services were shut down in November 2018.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/9930/announcements/detail/2747653527490928535|title=Online Services Shutting Down Soon}}</ref>
 '''General information'''
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-{{ii}} DLC can only be purchased with "Atari Tokens" which can be acquired from the official website.
+{{--}} Purchasising DLC is no longer possible.
 {{DLC/row| TDU2 Casino |  | Windows }}
 {{DLC/row| Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Edition |  | Windows }}
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 |local play players   =
 |local play modes     =
-|local play notes     = <ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/9930/discussions/0/46476145207803281/ Split screen? :: Test Drive Unlimited 2 General Discussions]</ref>
+|local play notes     =
 |lan play             = false
 |lan play players     =
 |lan play modes       =
 |lan play notes       =
-|online play          = true
+|online play          = false
-|online play players  = 10
+|online play players  =
 |online play modes    =
-|online play notes    =
+|online play notes    = No longer available since November 2018.
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
 }}{{Network/Connections
-|matchmaking        = true
+|matchmaking        = false
-|matchmaking notes  = Seamless instancing; only eight players in an instance at any time.
+|matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                = true
+|p2p                = false
 |p2p notes          =
 |dedicated          = false

Developers

	Eden Games
Publishers
	Atari
Europe	Bandai Namco Entertainment
Engines
	Twilight 2
Release dates
Windows	February 8, 2011