NEWS
by Dan Lenois
LEGO officially reveals LEGO 2K Drive
As the recent teaser indicated, today the LEGO group, in collaboration with 2K, announced the upcoming LEGO racing game, LEGO 2K Drive. The press release made available to the public reveals several noteworthy nuggets of information, starting with a basic synopsis of what players can expect at launch:
Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO 2K Drive evolves the iconic LEGO play experience with a vast, open world where players can build any vehicle, drive anywhere and become a LEGO racing legend.
Key features players can expect include:
A Story in a Vast Open World: Players will journey across Bricklandia's multiple unique biome regions as they compete against a series of charismatic rivals with hopes of one day winning the coveted Sky Cup Trophy. In LEGO 2K Drive, players choose how they want to play, with a wide open world to explore full of racing, minigames, challenges, collectibles, things to destroy, and well-known vehicles from LEGO themes like City, Creator, Speed Champions and more.
High-Octane LEGO Racing: Racing in LEGO 2K Drive is a fast-paced, off-the-wall experience as players battle across a broad range of tracks while taking advantage of unique power-up abilities that can transform a player’s standing in the race with the touch of a button.
Unique Customization: LEGO 2K Drive introduces a diverse customization system that allows players to build their own vehicles to suit their tastes, with over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available over the course of their adventure, in addition to a wealth of color designs, stickers, flairs, and more.
Play Solo or Together: LEGO 2K Drive offers robust co-op and thrilling competitive multiplayer to enjoy with others. Play with family and friends via local, 2-person split-screen or match online with other intrepid racers of similar skill levels.
LEGO was quick to assure prospective players that brand integrity was, and is, a driving concern for all parties involved, and that players can expect LEGO 2K Drive to adhere to the same, if not higher, quality standards currently observed in LEGO's prior mainstream gaming entries:
A world-class team at Visual Concepts with deep experience in the genre will bring AAA quality, depth of gameplay and stunning visuals to a LEGO driving game for the first time. LEGO 2K Drive will combine the best elements of open-world driving and fast-paced competitive racing, while introducing a diverse vehicle customization system.
Three editions of LEGO 2K Drive will be available for players to pick from:
The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99/£49.99/€59.99* on PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox One, PC and Nintendo SwitchTM and $69.99£59.99/€69.99* on PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and Xbox Series X|S in both physical and digital formats.
As with pretty much any other AAA game these days, you will, of course, have the opportunity to spend more money on more expensive editions. The implicit consume, don't question, would you kindly? goes without saying.
The Awesome Edition will be available for $99.99/£84.99/€99.99** and includes a new vehicle, vehicle flair, and an in-game LEGO minifigure. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass**, which will introduce an all-new biome, in addition to four individual post-launch seasons of Drive Pass content, each with new vehicles and themes.
If you thought it ended there, don't get excited, there's another, more expensive edition, drifting toward your wallet as well.
The Awesome Rivals Edition will be available for $119.99/£99.99/€119.99* and includes multiple new vehicles, a vehicle flair, and in-game LEGO minifigures. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass**, which will introduce an all-new biome, in addition to four individual post-launch seasons of Drive Pass content, each with new vehicles and themes.
LEGO 2K Drive is set to release on May 16th, 2023.