Atari have finally announced the long rumoured Test Drive Unlimited 2 officially. Once again Eden Games are developing the open world racer and once again the online component will be key.
"After the highly successful Test Drive Unlimited which redefined the genre with massively open online racing, Test Drive Unlimited 2 will be an innovative evolution in racing games, expanding its unparalleled multiplayer experience and immersing players in a world full of new online content and lifestyle customization." said Jeff Lapin, CEO of Atari, SA. "The game fits squarely into our strategy of moving online and generating new revenue streams while maintaining our current retail business."
More than one million online accounts were created with the original Test Drive Unlimited on PC and Xbox 360 and this time the love expands to include Playstation 3 owners. Check out the first three images of the game below. Test Drive Unlimited 2 will be released in 2010.