Available for pre-order now, the new AAA driving adventure game evolves the iconic LEGO® play experience and is the first title in a multi-title partnership
2K and the LEGO Group have just announced the upcoming release of LEGO® 2K Drive, an exciting AAA driving adventure game set to launch on May 19, 2023 worldwide. Developed by Visual Concepts, this game offers an immersive, open world experience where players can build any vehicle and become a LEGO racing legend by driving anywhere they want.
LEGO 2K Drive will be the first of many releases in a multi-title partnership between 2K and the LEGO Group to create AAA LEGO games. The partnership aims to combine the LEGO Group’s cultural impact with 2K’s expertise in creating engaging interactive entertainment properties. The result will be exciting new ways to experience the iconic LEGO games that fans know and love.
Visual Concepts, a world-class team with extensive experience in the genre, is developing LEGO 2K Drive. The game promises AAA quality, depth of gameplay, and stunning visuals. LEGO 2K Drive is set to combine the best elements of open-world driving and fast-paced competitive racing while also introducing a diverse vehicle customization system.
The collaboration with McLaren Automotive is another exciting aspect of the game. Players can expect to see the McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM as the cover cars, which perfectly encapsulate the thrilling, high-octane experience of LEGO 2K Drive. The two cars were just released in a LEGO Speed Champions double-pack set to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of McLaren’s founding by racer and engineer Bruce McLaren.
Overall, LEGO 2K Drive is shaping up to be an exciting and unique addition to the world of LEGO games. Fans of the iconic building blocks can expect to enjoy an immersive driving experience filled with customization options and thrilling races.
Key features of LEGO 2K Driveinclude:
- 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 offersrobust 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.
According to Remi Marcelli, Head of LEGO GAME, video games have been a significant way for fans to experience the LEGO System-in-Play’s magic. He stated that 2K is the perfect partner to create the next iconic AAA LEGO games, given their strong track record of delivering quality and innovative titles for a broad range of audiences. Marcelli added that LEGO 2K Drive would offer a fresh new take that builds on the LEGO humor and fun that fans have come to expect.
Visual Concepts President, Greg Thomas, said that the team was conscious of the responsibility they had to both their partners and longtime fans of LEGO play. They aimed to bring something new and unique to a LEGO title, and for LEGO 2K Drive, they assembled a best-in-class team of game makers who poured their hearts into creating an unforgettable experience.
David Ismailer, President and CEO of 2K, said that the LEGO Group is an iconic brand with decades of innovative consumer experiences. They were thrilled at the opportunity to partner with LEGO as they continued to expand the 2K portfolio to new audiences worldwide. Ismailer added that LEGO 2K Drive was an incredible first step in their multi-title commitment to delivering new, groundbreaking LEGO games.
Three editions of LEGO 2K Drive will be available:
- The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox One, PC and Nintendo SwitchTM and $69.99* on PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and Xbox Series X|S in both physical and digital formats.
- The Awesome Edition will be available for $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.
LEGO 2K Drive Standard Edition will be globally available on May 19, 2023, for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo SwitchTM, and PC through Steam and Epic Games Store. Additionally, Awesome Edition and Awesome Rivals Edition will be available to access digitally starting May 16, 2023, and Awesome Edition (Physical) will also be available for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo SwitchTM while stocks last at select retailers in select territories from May 16, 2023.
Pre-orders have already started on all platforms, and players who pre-order before launch day will receive the Aquadirt Racer Pack (Digital).
LEGO 2K Drive has received an E10+ ESRB rating. For screenshots, key art, and other visual assets, please visit newsroom.2k.com. For more information, please visit https://lego.2k.com/drive and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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