- Season 7 Patch 1 - Patch Notes - 10 September 2026
The first patch for Season 7 arrives today and it brings many important fixes to the players such as fixes for infinite loading screens, Detective Missions, Solar Pass XP increase and more!🆕 New ContentQuality of Life ImprovementsImproved Solar Pass XP Earnings for ALL events outside of the Live TabValues based on race timing, difficulty, etc.Mazda RX7 moves to Daily DriverAdded Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series to the German Performance Dealership12,500,000 Solar Coins; Supercar class, must be level 30 to buy🛠️ General Fixes & ImprovementsFixed multiple localization issuesFixed Detective MissionsRemoved "Equip Clothing" Daily ChallengeChanged the quest location name of HKI STADIUM to better represent its locationFixed the thumbnails for the BMW x Puma Taxi contractFixed worldmap contract information not being visibleFixed thumbnails not being the correct ratioFixed item names overlapping…
- Season 7 - Hotfix & Compensation - 4 September 2026
We want to apologise for the issues encountered at the release of the season. Errors ranging from small to critical have affected the player experience, and your trust in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.Here's what we're working on next and what you can expect.Hotfix in progressIn developmentWe are working on a hotfix targeting the largest issues affecting play. We will communicate early next week on the release date. Solar Pass XPAt least 3x earn rateWe are looking to increase the Solar Pass XP earned outside of the 'Live Tab' challenges at least 3 times the current rate, while still having meaningful progression. CompensationDiamonds for all playersWe are preparing a compensation for every player, granted in the form of Diamonds. Casino CarIn this hotfixWe will be adding the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series to the German Performance dealership in this hotfix. Please report it at my.nacon…
- Season 7 Patch Notes - 2 September 2026
Season 7 arrives today! From enhanced live features to make your progression and earning much better, new missions and events through live events, a JDM themed Solar Pass and vehicles, various fixes and more!You can find the specific seasonal details as well as information on the mid-season update and Season 8 in yesterday's Solar Club Letter linked below:SOLAR CLUB LETTER #15Maintenance Confirmation: We will be starting the server maintenance at 9:00am CET and the maintenance will last up to 8:00pm CET. We will keep you updated on our progress during the day so stay tuned to our socials!🆕 New ContentNew FeaturesLive EnhancementImproved Daily ChallengesImproved Live EventsNew Weekly ChallengesQuality of Life ImprovementsWorld EnhancementsUpdated construction sitesAdded physical speed cameras on HKI and IbizaSolar Arena (formerly ORC) now in world with updated track layout with pitsAdde…
- Solar Club Letter: September 2026 - 1 September 2026
Season 7 arrives tomorrow, and with the Nacon Racing News From the Pits showcase that happened on August 21st, you should have all the details, but if you don’t we’ll recap everything in this letter!See the Patch Notes below! You can also choose to watch the showcase provided with the link below!Now, let’s get started!What’s In the Letter?Season 7 InformationCar ListEnhanced Live TabDaily ChallengesLive EventsWeekly ChallengesSpoiler RemovalHypercar Tire ModelSolar PassOnline StoreWorld EnhancementsNew TasksKnown Issues & FixesSeason 7 Mid-Season UpdateNew Camera8 Player GroupsRim Size OptionsNew Gamemode/CollaborationAddition Bug FixesOctober Solar Club LetterHousesCommunity SpotlightWinnersSeptember Theme ⏭️ Season 7 InformationLet’s discuss everything arriving on day one of Season 7!Maintenance Confirmation: We will be starting the server maintenance at 7:00am CET and the maintenance…
- Solar Club Letter: June 2026 - 25 June 2026
We are getting closer to the release of Season 7! In today’s letter we’ll have some details on a new Season 7 vehicle, and more importantly some changes and improvements to the Online Store and the release dates regarding Season 7 in general and the ORC. Let’s discuss this in more detail.What’s In the Letter?Mercedes-Benz Anniversary Live EventSeason 7 InformationCar RevealOnline Store ChangesCamera Update8 Player GroupsTargeted DateORC DelayOther ImprovementsOfflineCommunity SpotlightWinnersHow To EnterMay ThemeFan Created Stuff📅 Mercedes-Benz Anniversary Live EventAn exclusive Mercedes-Benz style livery is up for grabs in this week's live event which will be ending on July 1, 2026 at 11am CET. Win 100,000 Solar Coins and the ‘No Matter What – Dark’ livery for the vehicle which features the unique start design that the Mercedes-Benz AMG’s feature. Don’t miss this one! ⏭️ Season 7 Info…
- Solar Club Letter: May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Season 6’s mid-season update released earlier this month. This update brought more Detective Missions with a difficulty improvement to all of them, a new vehicle and bug fixes. Next is Season 7, which brings new vehicles with majority of them belonging to JDM culture, and a massive improvement to the game's ‘live’ gameplay structure with new daily challenges, enhanced live events, and an enhanced solar pass. We won’t be able to share the release month of Season 7 yet, but we will have better visibility on this topic within the next 2 Solar Club Letters, giving a 30 day heads up on the next update release.Now, let’s discuss what’s happening behind the scenes with the games development! Oh, before that, keep note of the pictures you see in this letter. Some, if not many, have quite a lot of fixes and improvements in them, and some might even reveal some cool stuff too! What’s In the Lette…
- Season 6 Update 1 Patch Notes - 6 May 2026
Season 6’s Update 1 is out now! Here is a list of all the confirmed fixes and improvements, including the details on the improvements of Detective Missions and the new vehicle! Check out the letter below to find out those details below.Maintenance Confirmation: We will be starting the server maintenance at 9:30am CET and the maintenance will last up to 7:00pm CET. We will keep you updated on our progress during the day.🛠️ General Fixes & ImprovementsFixed infinite loading after a test drive of any permanent store car from the Selen HQ or any Hong Kong WorkshopFixed crash when enabling DLCs while in car customization at a workshopFixed crash when players from different versions of the game are in the same lobbyFixed sudden frame drop when visiting the "friends" tab with 50+ friends listedFixed car rotation of the Solar Hotel not updatingFixed April Fools event rewards not being givenFix…
- Solar Club Letter: April 2026 - 30 April 2026
Season 6’s mid-season update is scheduled for May 6! This update brings more Detective Missions with a difficulty improvement to all of them, a new vehicle, bug fixes, and more! Patch Notes are now available below.We also want to discuss the two biggest pain points of TDUSC, that being optimisation and networking. We’ll detail our next steps, what we are working on, and other topics related to both. That said, let’s talk about the update! What’s In the Letter?Season 6 Update 1Release DateDetective Mission ImprovementsDodge Viper SRT Coupe Freedom Rush EditionUpcoming FixesNetworkCurrent WorkWhat’s NextOptimisationWhat’s NextImproving Live EventsCommunity SpotlightWinnersHow To EnterMay Theme⏭️ Season 6 Update 1Season 6’s mid-season update arrives early next month with more content, features, quality of life improvements, and more! Let’s take a look at this in more detail.Release DateThe…
- Season 6 Patch Notes - 25 March 2026
Season 6 arrives today! You can find a lot of fixes, optimisation, improvements and more arriving with this Season’s release. This season, we were able to tackle over 350 bugs, ranging from the QA on our Season 6 game modes/features/vehicles and previous Season bugs, especially those reported by the community. We have also made a big improvement on our ratio of bugs created vs. bugs fixed, which is extremely important to achieving an improved standard. This proves the extra time has proved to be worthwhile, and we are confident that the next updates will bring even further fixes from the community and improved optimisation on all platforms.If you missed it already, we released the largest Solar Club Letter this past weekend. You can see all the details at the link below.You can also find out more details regarding the Season and the QnA that was present from the recent Season 6 showcase…
- Solar Club Letter: March.4 - Season 6 & Future Outlook - 21 March 2026
Season 6 releases next week, but we want to discuss the future too! Season 6 releases on March 25, 2026, and it will bring a wide array of bug fixes and improvements! To help showcase this, you can also expect a Season 6 Feature Showcase livestream where Guillaume, Alain, and Alex will show you everything going on in TDUSC’s Season 6 while answering questions about the next updates too!Of course, some of the things mentioned in this letter you’ll also find more details on in that showcase, so don’t miss it! For now, let’s talk about everything TDU!You can also find the Patch Notes here!What’s In the Letter?Season 6Release DateMain FeaturesDetective MissionsClothing StoresHKI ReworkCar ListPagani Huayra RoadsterAlpine A110 R UltimeLamborghini TemerarioPininfarina B95Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black SeriesBentley Continental GTC Speed Edition12Dodge Viper SRT Coupe VR KitQuality of Life Improv…
- Solar Club Letter: March.3 - Michelin Collaboration - 20 March 2026
Michelin arrives in Season 6 which releases on March 25 and brings some exciting accessories within Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown! Michelin is a brand that every car enthusiast knows about, especially their mascot, which is known as Bibendum. With that, the team at KT Racing has integrated many Michelin apparel, liveries, and even live event rewards into Season 6. We have a lot to discuss about this collaboration, so let’s get started!What’s In the Letter?Michelin Collaboration TrailerMichelin Collaboration VehiclesMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black SeriesPorsche 911 RMichelin Collaboration Clothing & AccessoriesRace SuitsOther Clothing & AccessoriesMichelin Collaboration Live EventsRelease DateEventsRewardsMichelin Collaboration Gameplay📺 Michelin Collaboration TrailerMichelin branded apparel, liveries for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series and Porsche 911 R, and much more! Here’s the…
- Solar Club Letter: March.2 - Full Car List Reveal - 14 March 2026
Bet you didn’t expect this one. Making its racing game debut, the Alpine A110 R Ultime arrives in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown’s Season 6! We’ll also take the time to recap all of the vehicles arriving day one of Season 6.So, are you ready? Let’s get started! What’s In the Letter?Alpine A110 R UltimeHow To GetExterior OptionsInterior OptionsGameplayLamborghini TemerarioHow To GetExterior OptionsInterior OptionsGameplayPininfarina B95How To GetExterior OptionsInterior OptionsGameplayPagani Huayra RoadsterReveal RecapSound ImprovementGameplayBentley Continental GTC Speed EditionHow To GetGameplayMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black SeriesDetails🆕 Alpine A110 R UltimeThe Alpine A110 was already one of the GOAT’s, but what happens when Alpine spices it up further? This. This vehicle lapped 20 seconds faster than the foregoing Alpine A110 R, and features extra power too!How To GetThe Alpine A110…
- Solar Club Letter: March Issue 1 - Pagani Huayra Roadster Reveal - 7 March 2026
Pagani has been a signature brand through the Test Drive Unlimited franchise. Starting with the first opus, Test Drive Unlimited, which brought the Pagani Zonda C12S and the Pagani Zonda C12S Roadster, and then Test Drive Unlimited 2, which brought the Pagani C12 S Roadster, Pagani Zonda F, Pagani Zonda F Roadster, Pagani Zonda Cinque, and the Pagani Zonda Tricolore. All staples of the Pagani brand. Happily, Pagani finally returns to the TDU franchise with the Pagani Huayra Roadster, first to arrive in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown!So, are you ready? Let’s get started! What’s In the Letter?Pagani Huayra RoadsterWhere To BuyExterior OptionsInterior OptionsActive AeroGameplayMore Pagani In Year 2🔑 Pagani Huayra RoadsterIt’s time to learn everything you need to know about the Pagani Huayra Roadster!Where To BuyThe Pagani Huayra Roadster will be available in the Italian Dealership locat…
- Solar Club Letter: February 2026 - 28 February 2026
Every week up until launch, we’ll be showing gameplay of what is to come in Season 6! That isn’t all though, we don’t want to spoil everything yet but in the coming weeks you can expect Season 7 and 8 work in progress screenshots in a 'Future Outlook' showcase, Season 6 gameplay of the upcoming missions and vehicles, and a Season 6 Feature Showcase livestream where Guillaume and Alex will show you everything going on in TDUSC’s Season 6 while answering questions about the next updates too!So, are you ready? Let’s get started!What’s In the Letter?Season 6Release DateHong Kong Island Rework (Northern Districts)Community Live Event WeekSide Skirts, Diffusers, Front Splitters & MoreConfirmed Features & Content So FarConfirmed & Upcoming FixesNetwork ImprovementsCommunity Spotlight Winner - FebruaryWinnersHow To SubmitUpcoming CommunicationsMarch Solar Club LetterGameplayFuture OutlookSeason…
- Styx Blades of Greed publishers Nacon file for insolvency, will "assess all possible solutions" to "protect employees and "preserve jobs" - 25 February 2026
Nacon - publishers of Styx: Blades of Greed , RoboCop: Rogue City , and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown - have announced that they've filed for insolvency. The French company say they've asked for "judicial reorganisation proceedings" to kick off, with the goal of finding ways to keep the business going, "protect employees, and preserve jobs" while renegotiating with creditors. Read more
- Developer Interview & Exclusive Gameplay With Alain Jarniou - 13 February 2026
In the recent Nacon Racing News From the Pits showcase, we revealed some big news about TDUSC and even showcased some exclusive Season 6, Season 7, and Season 8 gameplay! if you missed it, check out the video below!We can't wait to share more about TDUSC's Year 2 roadmap next month, so make sure you're following us on all socials to not miss a thing! Let's also quickly recap what's coming this year.
- Season 5 Update 2 Patch Notes - 10 February 2026
Season 5’s Update 2 arrives with further optimisation efforts and bug fixes releasing on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.Maintenance Confirmation: We will be starting the server maintenance at 9:30am CET and the maintenance will last up to 6:00pm CET. We will keep you updated on our progress during the day.If you missed it already, our January letter goes over many fixes arriving in in this update, and in Season 6 too! If you haven't seen the letter already, check it out below. Now let's get into the bug fixes!🛠️ General Fixes & ImprovementsOptimised vegetation cullingOptimised cost of traffic spawnOptimised vehicle shadow LODsOptimised memory usageFixed onboarding restarting on save with several hundred hoursFixed performance issue with Logitech wheelsFixed multiplayer crash in workshop and race lobbyFixed game crash when leaving the lobbyFixed crash when browsing in the online store w…
- Solar Club Letter: January 2026 - 30 January 2026
It’s time we improved the communication and transparency in our letters by discussing more bug reports, more developer quotes, and letting you know what we’re working on in detail! Season 5 introduces a one time 5 month length Season as we wanted time to improve the game with various game performance stabilisation improvements, bug fixes on the current Season 5 features, and more. Update 1 was the first result of this, as we tackled many fixes on Poker, map issues, and more from community reports, and we aren’t stopping there. In this letter, we’ll discuss the details of Update 2, Season 6, and give you some transparency on what we are working on. Let’s get into it!What’s In the Letter?Season 5 Update 2Release DateBug Fixes & ImprovementsStabilisation, Performance & OptimisationSeason 6 DetailsConfirmed Features So FarWhat Are We Working On?Network ImprovementsVisual Steering Animation…
- Important Season 5 Update 1 Details - 14 January 2026
The update is live, and we wanted to give you some very important details on the online store and the current Diamond packs, so let’s talk about it!Before we do though, don’t forget to take a look at the patch notes, which you can find linked below. If you already have seen these, let’s get right into it!🆕 Letter ContentsOnline StoreDiamond PacksPricingLive Event🏪 The StoreThe online store is one of the key additions to TDUSC in this update along with the vast bug fixes and the ability to interact with furniture. However, there are some important things to know about the store launch and its features that we want to be transparent about and explain.Important Note: All premium vehicles from places such as Solar Pass or Online Store have no level lock requirement, meaning you can drive and race the car as you please at any level in-game!Diamond PacksThe currency used in the store is cal…
- Season 5 Update 1 - Patch Notes - 13 January 2026
Here’s all the fixes coming to Season 5’s first content update!Season 5 launched a few months ago and we’re here for the Update 1 content. Here’s all of the fixes and new features arriving on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.Maintenance Confirmation: We will be starting the server maintenance at 9:30am CET and the maintenance will last up to 6:00pm CET. We will keep you updated on our progress during the day.🆕 New Features & ContentOnline StorePurchase new vehiclesPurchase previous Solar Pass rewardsPurchase previous Live Event rewardsPurchase licenced clothingNew FeaturesFurniture can now be interacted withNew Cars (added in online store rotation bundle)Nissan GT-R (R35) - The TygerBMW M4 Competition - Puma Go WildFord F-150 - Adventurer Edition🛠️ General Fixes & ImprovementsUpdated the world generation system for improved performancesFixed performance issue when going to the Social menu…
