Test Drive Unlimited 2 Exploration DLC Pack Hits The PC

The PC version of Test Drive Unlimited 2 received a free downloadable content pack this weekend. Eden Games plans to release this Exploration DLC for the consoles soon as well.

Also included in the update are a number of bug fixes. For example, cars will never start flying or go invisible. Both of those bugs sound kind of awesome actually but they probably hurt the game's realism a bit (okay, a lot).

The full patch notes are below. Platform-specific changes are noted where appropriate.

New content

• 20 new events
• 2 new events types: Extreme convoy (one mistake and the mission is over), Timed convoy (a convoy mission...but with a timer!)
• Each completed event gives access to a new wreck
• 20 new wrecks give 2 new cars (10 wrecks = 1 car): Lancia Stratos version Rallye, Dodge charger 1969
• 3 new discovery levels
• 1 new set of clothes (explorer) Male/Female
• 2 new MP Races (Specifically for the Lancia Stratos version Rallye)
• 3D on PC & PS3
• TV Media: Help Channel (to explain new features and content)

Gameplay improvements

• Players can sell their cars in the used car dealer (including cars won in duels)
• Effect of collisions with rocks and trees is now less severe
• Instant challenges have been tweaked to exclude very short or very long races
• Cruising as a passenger now unlocks roads
• Lower car-road impact sounds
• New restrictions on MP races (to stop the prevalence of top end cars in all races)
• Session lost messages are now more descriptive
• Koenigsegg CCXR performance tweaked to be competitive with Bugatti Veyrons
• Y axis inversion option added
• Additional race restrictions added to avoid Bugattis having complete dominance
• Lobby: Club cars are now allowed in multiplayer and solo modes
• We scrutinize savegames for specific hacks and take measures when they are detected
• Nat info text displayed on the Start screen if a potential network configuration problem is detected
• Lobby: « With/Without collisions » info added
• Lobby: « Inner club » & « club vs club » info icons added
• Players can now cancel on the search games loading screen
• [PC] Chat window moved and positioned according to the game mode
• [PS3] Mike & Voice IP options added
• [X360] It is now impossible to join a ranked match once it has started
• [X360] Rich presence is now more descriptive, based upon what players are doing in the game

Bug fixes

• Cars can be launched into the air by glitches in the road
• Cars can end up in the sky if the player goes to the map while their car is falling
• Possible to get through walls/scenery by going in and out of map mode
• Unable to enter sessions with a co-driver
• Cars sometimes turn invisible
• Unable to start a multiplayer race with the Caterham Superlight R500
• Unable to play club races with club cars
• The Final Cup can be repeated to earn the grand prize an unlimited number of times
• Missing car door interior when switching to some low-res models
• Stickers not appearing when in a friend's garage
• Invisible avatars immediately after a club upgrade
• Hawaii - collision problem on the "Hydro House"
• Collisions problems in many sectors
• Infinite loading in sticker shop when no more storage space is available
• Crash when loading a photo in MyTDUHouse
• Crash at the end of chase mode online
• Crash at end of a duel
• Crashes in chase mode & freeride
• Crash when exiting a championship challenge
• Other random crashes
• Sticker shop: Matt paint available twice, replacing metallic as an option
• Mylife Info : Incorrect number for clothes (collector box) & road unlocked (cruising box)
• Pause menu: MyLife and Player info incorrect for levels higher than 60
• Gameplay icons not removed when you press start on the results screen
• Wrecks: Instant Challenge invites still active when opening wrecks popup
• Map : Players sometimes displayed at the top-west corner of the map, in the sea
• News: Not possible to delete news items
• Club member list not updated when the president fires someone (members not notified)
• Disappearing GPS road sections on Hawaii
• Logitech on-wheel LED not accurately representing RPM and engine danger zone
• Unable to sell pre order and DLC cars in game
• [PS3] Logitech wheel issues
• [PS3] Possible to get stuck in an invalid session
• [PS3] The Ranked Matches search results not correct
• [X360] Problems caused by changing devices
• [X360] Players can get kicked out of sessions for no reason
• [X360] Crash when selecting a challenge icon very quickly on the map
• Casino: Rankings not appearing correctly
• Casino: Roulette exploit
• Casino: Crash on slot machines when another player wins a jackpot and leaves the room
• Casino: Crash at level 10 cut-scene
• Casino: Crash when you use back on track at the entrance to the Casino in Hawaii
• Casino: Changing profile when you win a car makes it impossible to win or purchase cars