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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Test Drive Unlimited Coverart.png | |cover = Test Drive Unlimited Coverart.png | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2007}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|test-drive-unlimited|79}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|test-drive-unlimited|81}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{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, contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Test Drive Unlimited }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |hltb = 9712 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 26898 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Test Drive Unlimited | |wikipedia = Test Drive Unlimited | ||
|winehq = 4785 | |winehq = 4785 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.testdriveunlimited.com/original/ Official website] | {{mm}} [http://www.testdriveunlimited.com/original/ Official website] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://turboduck.net/files/ TDU Mod Shop] - Dedicated modding forum |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} v7.30.0015 | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Megapack | No longer available for purchase. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===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://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}} Compatibility patch for the Polish version available [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3563#p36862 here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions| |fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Video}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|Atari.bik}} and {{file|Bumper_EDEN_TDU.bik}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\{{p|uid}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\{{p|uid}}\playersave\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Graphics Options.png|Video settings}} | {{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Graphics Options.png|Video settings}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/test-drive-unlimited |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use the <code>-w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<br>{{ii}} Disables HDR and AA. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| − | |vsync notes = Syncs to a higher number than specified | + | |upscaling tech = |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. Syncs to a higher number than specified.{{cn|date=December 2017}} | ||
| + | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |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]]. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
| + | |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 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 = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Keyboard must be used to initially map the controls. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |button prompts | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = false | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
| − | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = DInput only. |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | | | + | |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 = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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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://web.archive.org/web/20170128114353/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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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Korean |
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Language file is in the sound folder, but unselectable during installation or in-game. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Polish retail release only, later re-releases only use Polish subtitles with English voiceovers. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |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 | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ===Adding custom music=== | ||
| + | {{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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{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]]. | ||
| + | # Open or create the {{folder|Radio}} folder. | ||
| + | # 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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{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 {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Radio}}. | ||
| + | # Add music files to the desired radio station folder. | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Bnk\Sound\Radio}}. | ||
| + | # 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. | ||
| + | # Save and close the file. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{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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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |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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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher=== | ||
| + | {{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= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game freezes during free roam=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete the dynamic advertising database| | ||
| + | fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|programdata}}\Test Drive Unlimited}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|radial.cdb}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{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| | + | {{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=== | ||
| + | {{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 name="FPS fix">[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/21368-tdu-ai-fix?p=547277#post547277 TDU AI fix? | turboduck Forum]</ref>}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{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=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Unbind the map controls for the controller in the controls settings<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/33583-map-information-not-loading/?do=findComment&comment=552224|title=Map information not loading|date=2020-12-07}}</ref>| | ||
| + | fix= | ||
| + | # Go to Controls Settings, Map section. | ||
| + | # Unbind Up, Down, Left and Right controls for the map. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Installer finishes instantly=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The installer in a Polish release of the game fails to launch properly on Windows Vista and newer. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the installer with a Transform file attached.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2021-04-04}}</ref>| | ||
| + | fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2165-test-drive-unlimited-fixed-install-scripts/ Fixed install scripts]. | ||
| + | # Extract the archive and launch {{file|setup.bat}}. | ||
| + | # Insert the game DVD and press any key. | ||
| + | # Navigate to and select the {{file|Test Drive Unlimited.msi}} file on the game disc. | ||
| + | # Install the game as usual. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Test_Drive_Unlimited%20/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |vr only = false | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = true | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = true | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = hackable | ||
| + | |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 notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = unknown | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = unknown | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |wing = | ||
| + | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = Havok |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Inria Audile |
| − | |audio notes = | + | |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 = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 1.8.18.0 |
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
| − | |multiplayer notes= | + | |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=== | ||
| + | ====[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. | ||
| + | {{++}} Optional Russian language. | ||
| + | {{++}} Additional toolkit. | ||
| + | {{--}} 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]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Meant to be used with the [[#Test Drive Unlimited PS2 menu themes|PS2 menu music]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[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]]. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 2000 | + | |minOS = 2000 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2800+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2800+ | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP, Vista |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz | ||
| − | |||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7600 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7600 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1600 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1600 | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{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 | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| 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 |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Tracked motion controllers |
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| 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] |
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Notes
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| Add to existing radio stations[3] |
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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