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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}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 9712
 +
|mobygames    = test-drive-unlimited
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Test Drive Unlimited
 
|wikipedia    = Test Drive Unlimited
 
|winehq      = 4785
 
|winehq      = 4785
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{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 }}
 +
}}
 +
{{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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{{Series|Test Drive}}
 
−
 
−
'''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.
 
−
{{--}} It is no longer possible to purchase the Megapack.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.testdriveunlimited.com/original/ Official website]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.testdriveunlimited.com/original/ Official website]
−
{{mm}} [http://testdrive.wikia.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}} [http://forum.turboduck.net/forums/51-tdu-mod-shop TDU Mod Shop] - Dedicated modding forum
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} v7.30.0015 | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} v7.30.0015 | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
 
  
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Megapack | No longer available for purchase. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Megapack | No longer available for purchase. | Windows }}
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
* [ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/testdriveunlimited/TestDriveUnlimited_USRetailandDigitalDistribution_Patch_Ver1.66A.exe 1.66A] is the latest official patch
+
* [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://forum.turboduck.net/threads/djey-tdu-community-patch-2-00a.33006 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
+
* [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===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions| |fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions| |fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Euro\Video</code>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Video}}.
−
# Delete or rename <code>Atari.bik</code> and <code>Bumper_EDEN_TDU.bik</code>.
+
# Delete or rename {{file|Atari.bik}} and {{file|Bumper_EDEN_TDU.bik}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\{{p|uid}}\}}
+
{{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/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\{{p|uid}}\playersave\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Test Drive Unlimited\savegame\{{p|uid}}\playersave\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Graphics Options.png|Video settings}}
 
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Graphics Options.png|Video settings}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/test-drive-unlimited
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|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            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = True
+
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]].
−
|vsync                      = true
+
|upscaling                  = false
−
|vsync notes                = Syncs to a higher number than specified.{{cn|date=December 2017}}
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|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                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120 fps notes              = Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs. See [[#Weird traffic behavior|Weird traffic behavior]].
+
|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]].
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}.
 
|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                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 +
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==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 settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|xinput controllers notes  =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
−
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
+
|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
−
|other controllers        = unknown
+
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
−
|other button prompts      = unknown
+
|other button prompts      = false
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = generic
 
−
|button prompts notes      = Mouse prompts only.
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
−
|haptic feedback notes    =  
+
|haptic feedback notes    = DInput only.
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Audio Settings.png|Default audio settings}}
 
{{Image|TestDriveUnlimited Audio Settings.png|Default audio settings}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = EAX ADVANCED HD<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TSWZ8yDNVw#t=54 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software - YouTube]</ref>
+
|eax support notes         = EAX 5.0.<ref>{{Refurl|url=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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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Language file is in the sound folder, but unselectable during installation or in-game.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Polish retail release only.
+
  |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
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Localization by Akella
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Adding custom music===
 
===Adding custom music===
−
{{ii}} Only the MP3 format is supported. M3U files can also be used.
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{{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.
 
{{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=
+
{{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]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
−
# Open or create the <code>Radio</code> folder.
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# Open or create the {{folder|Radio}} folder.
−
# Create a new folder within <code>Radio</code>.
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# 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.
 
# Add desired music files to this new folder.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} Up to 4 folders can be created within <code>Radio</code>, with 32 files in each. Each folder appears in-game as a separate radio station.
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{{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.
 
{{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=
+
{{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 <code>{{p|game}}\Euro\Radio\</code>.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Radio}}.
 
# Add music files to the desired radio station folder.
 
# Add music files to the desired radio station folder.
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Euro\Bnk\Sound\Radio</code>.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Euro\Bnk\Sound\Radio}}.
−
# Open <code><NAME OF RADIO STATION>.station</code> with any text editor.
+
# 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.
 
# Add the file name, artist, and track name to the file in the same format as the existing tracks.
 
# Save and close the file.
 
# Save and close the file.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} The game will display the song artist and track name as defined in the <code><NAME OF RADIO STATION>.station</code> file.
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{{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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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|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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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher===
 
===Game failing to launch on Windows 8 and higher===
−
{{Fixbox|description=3 possible fixes|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/32775-tdu1-failing-to-launch TDU1 failing to launch. | turboduck Forum]</ref>|fix=
+
{{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=
−
* Use Windows XP Service Pack 3(SP3) compatibility mode and Run as Administrator.
 
−
* Perform a clean Windows boot.
 
−
* Use a no CD patch.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Starting a race crashes the game===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Add missing files|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/32891-tdu1-cant-do-any-of-the-solo-races?p=567456#post567456 TDU1: Can't do any of the solo races | turboduck Forum]</ref> | fix=
 
−
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/991-tdu-race-crash-fix/ TDU Race Crash Fix].
 
−
# Extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\Euro\Bnk</code>.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
===Game freezes during free roam===
 
===Game freezes during free roam===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Delete the dynamic advertising database|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/8660-proven-solution-to-fix-tdu-freezing?p=161480#post161480 Proven Solution to fix TDU freezing | turboduck Forum]</ref> | fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete the dynamic advertising database|
−
# Go to <code>{{p|programdata}}\Test Drive Unlimited</code>.
+
fix=
−
# Delete or rename <code>radial.cdb</code>.
+
# Go to {{folder|{{p|programdata}}\Test Drive Unlimited}}.
 +
# Delete or rename {{file|radial.cdb}}.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} <code>radial.cdb</code> is hidden by default. To view it, be sure both hidden files and system files are shown.
+
{{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|description=Disable [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Disable display scaling on high DPI settings|display scaling on high DPI settings]] in <code>{{p|game}}\TestDriveUnlimited.exe</code>|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/33574-tdu-on-windows-10/page2#post586829 TDU on Windows 10 - Page 2 | turboduck Forum]</ref>}}
+
{{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===
 
===Weird traffic behavior===
−
{{ii}} Exceeding 90 FPS introduces traffic bugs: invisible cars, weird spawning, very fast line changes or stopping when your car is near.
+
{{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=Limit the frame rate to 90 FPS with the [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|proper tools]]|ref=<ref>[http://forum.turboduck.net/threads/21368-tdu-ai-fix?p=547277#post547277 TDU AI fix? | turboduck Forum]</ref>}}
+
{{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==
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|iz3d                        =  
 
|iz3d                        =  
 
|iz3d notes                  =  
 
|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
 
|vr only                    = false
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
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|trackir                    = true
 
|trackir                    = true
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
−
|tobii eye tracking          =  
+
|tobii eye tracking          = hackable
−
|tobii eye tracking notes    =  
+
|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            = true
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
−
|play area standing          =  
+
|play area standing          = unknown
 
|play area standing notes    =  
 
|play area standing notes    =  
−
|play area room-scale        =  
+
|play area room-scale        = unknown
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|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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|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     = false
+
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            = Inria Audile<ref>[http://www-sop.inria.fr/reves/audile/applications.htm Audile Applications]</ref>
+
|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  =  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|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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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:Custom music]]

Latest revision as of 13:48, 9 February 2024

Test Drive Unlimited
Test Drive Unlimited cover
Developers
Eden Games
Publishers
Atari
Engines
Twilight 2
Release dates
Windows March 16, 2007
Reception
Metacritic 79
IGDB 81
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, Contemporary
Series Test Drive Unlimited
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Test Drive Unlimited on Wikipedia
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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

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

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

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SecuROM DRM v7.30.0015
Windows

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Megapack No longer available for purchase.
Windows

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
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Euro\Video.
  2. Delete or rename Atari.bik and Bumper_EDEN_TDU.bik.

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
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.
Disables HDR and AA.
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
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
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
DInput only.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Default audio settings
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]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open or create the Radio folder.
  3. Create a new folder within Radio. Its name will be the name of the custom radio station.
  4. 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.
Add to existing radio stations[3]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Euro\Radio.
  2. Add music files to the desired radio station folder.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>\Euro\Bnk\Sound\Radio.
  4. Open <NAME OF RADIO STATION>.station with any text editor.
  5. Add the file name, artist, and track name to the file in the same format as the existing tracks.
  6. 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.

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]

Issues fixed

Game freezes during free roam

Delete the dynamic advertising database
  1. Go to %PROGRAMDATA%\Test Drive Unlimited.
  2. 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.

Crash on Windows 10

Disable display scaling on high DPI settings in <path-to-game>\TestDriveUnlimited.exe[5]

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]
Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz[6]

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]
  1. Go to Controls Settings, Map section.
  2. Unbind Up, Down, Left and Right controls for the map.

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]
  1. Download Fixed install scripts.
  2. Extract the archive and launch setup.bat.
  3. Insert the game DVD and press any key.
  4. Navigate to and select the Test Drive Unlimited.msi file on the game disc.
  5. Install the game as usual.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.
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.

Test Drive Unlimited PS2 menu themes

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