The latest update 1.008 for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (TDU: SC) introduces Season 3. This update brings a host of new content, gameplay improvements, and bug fixes, addressing various community requests. Notably, it introduces Car Delivery Missions, Solo Mode in Races, AI Difficulty Choices, and License Plate Customization, among other features. The update also expands Live Events to both Ibiza and Hong Kong Island, increasing race variety. Additionally, Season 3 offers a free Solar Pass for all players, though Season 4 will transition to a paid model with a free tier.
This patch also significantly improves vehicle audio, handling, and various gameplay mechanics while fixing crashes, localization issues, and graphical inconsistencies across multiple platforms. Furthermore, the developers have outlined future improvements, including collision refinements, suspension tweaks, clutch optimizations, and KT Engine upgrades, slated for deployment in upcoming updates.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Update 1.008 Patch Notes
Below is the full list of Season 3 Patch Notes:
New Features
- Car Delivery Missions
- Solo Mode for Races
- AI Difficulty Choice
- Gameplay Pause in Solo Mode
- Navigation Mode
- License Plate Customization
- Clan Shops
New Content
New Cars
- DeLorean DMC-12 (Solar Pass)
- Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta (Solar Pass)
- Aston Martin Valour (Ranked)
- Pininfarina Battista (S1 Ranked Reward in Dealership)
Solar Pass – 50 Levels
- Free for all players (must be redeemed in the Solar Pass menu)
- Season 4 will introduce a paid Solar Pass (with a free tier)
- Gold & Silver Edition bonuses will take effect in Season 4
New Live Events
- Now includes 5 races across both Ibiza & Hong Kong Island (previously limited to 3 on Hong Kong Island)
- New Liveries, Clothing, Stickers, and Accessories
General Fixes & Improvements
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Vehicle Audio Enhancements
- New exhaust sound for Porsche 918 Spyder
- Improved exhaust sounds for Porsche 911 R and McLaren 720S
- Ferrari Portofino limiter sound refined
- Overall sound EQ improvements across all vehicles
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Gameplay Adjustments
- Penalty time added when shifting without disengaging the clutch (if enabled)
- Various crashes fixed, including issues related to excessive collisions and game closures
- Localization fixes
- Wheel & rim size corrections for multiple vehicles, including Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi R8, BMW M4, Corvette C8, Lotus Emira, Bugatti Veyron, and Lamborghini Aventador Xago
- Sunroof animation added for Audi Q7
- Road wetness information added to Convoy Mission panels
- Ibiza and Hong Kong Island time zone difference added
- Improved steering wheel animation transitions
- Fixed invisible vehicle bug in virtual garage
- UI feedback added when starting an engine
Vehicle Dynamics & Balancing
- Category Change: McLaren 720S reclassified from Hypercar to Supercar
- Fixed clutch issues on Aston Martin DB11
- Fixed incorrect off-road tires on Cox Baja
- Wall Riding Dynamics adjusted to reduce friction and improve feedback
- Corrected vehicle stats for multiple cars, including Audi R8, Ferrari FXX-K, Ford GT, Koenigsegg Regera, and Jaguar D-Type
- Revised horsepower values for various cars
PC-Specific Fixes
- Fixed a soft lock when pressing pause during Ibiza’s onboarding video
- Fixed missing DLCs issue
- Fixed infinite loading bug when purchasing certain cars in Selene HQ
- Temporarily disabled SARD Anti-Cheat to work on improvements (Leaderboard reset planned)
Console-Specific Fixes
PlayStation 5
- Fixed crash in Champions Parade event
- Fixed save game download error
Xbox Series X|S
- Fixed crash when opening the map after landing in deep water
- Fixed memory-related crashes
- Fixed infinite loading issue when exiting Workshops
- Fixed missing end-of-season rewards issue
Wheels & Steering Wheel Support
- Fixed Thrustmaster FFB bug
- Fixed crashes related to Simagic DS-8X and Logitech G920
- Fixed incorrect gear bindings on Simagic DS-8X
Network Improvements
- Better online stability & performance
Future Fixes & Improvements (Planned)
- Suspension Fixes: Cars launching abnormally after jumps or hitting small objects (Bug solved, in QA phase)
- Collision Improvements: Fixes for unrealistic bounce-back effects when hitting race barriers (Bug solved, in QA phase)
- Road Wetness in Events (Under development, no ETA yet)
- Engine/Clutch Optimization (Under investigation)
- KT Engine Upgrades (Planned for Season 5)
- Rendering, Lighting, Water, Shadows, and Networking Improvements
- Steering Angle Radius Fixes (Under investigation)
- Transmission & Clutch Adjustments (Under investigation)
- Automatic Hazards Removal (Bug fixed, will be deployed in Season 3 Patch 1)
- Automatic Parking Brake Fixes (Under investigation)
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is an open-world racing and lifestyle experience set in a fully recreated Hong Kong Island. Players can explore, race, and live a luxurious automotive lifestyle in a massive online world, with a focus on realistic driving physics and high-end vehicles.
