LEGO 2K Drive adds new content, features and bug fixes in Update 5

Race forward

by Liam Doolan 46m ago

Since its debut last May, LEGO 2K Drive has continued to receive multiple game updates. The latest (update 5) comes with new content, features and bug fixes.

These include the Stargaze Summit expansion, new special fairs, Goal Karting: Hockey, Time Trial Mode, and a number of other additional improvements. Here’s a summary (via Steam’s support page):

LEGO 2K Drive Update 5 (March 14, 2024)

NEW CONTENT AND FEATURES
Stargaze Summit Expansion:

Embark on exciting adventures in the newly discovered Stargaze Summit biome inside Bricklandia!
Search for a new friend in Prospecto Valley to open the way there.
Discover seven exciting new races.
Take on three exciting challenges.
Test your skills with nine exciting new On-The-Go events.
Earn exclusive new specials, drivers, vehicles and more as rewards!
Earn tons of XP to level up and earn Drive Pass levels even faster!

We present you special features:

Enhance your gameplay with a variety of special styles, usable in open world and other modes (with active custom rules)!
Additional Camera: Attach to vehicles for alternate camera perspectives.

Collectibles Detector: Alerts you when collectibles are nearby.
Collectibles Magnet: Grab collectibles from afar.
Flamethrower: Unleash fiery mayhem, damaging other vehicles and the environment.
Wreck-O-Power: Get random power-ups after breaking numerous obstacles.
Thruster: Receive a quick targeted speed boost.
Jetpack Turbo: Glide faster when using jetpack pickups.
Crystal Mower: Mower blades allow any vehicle to mow weeds in the open world.
Bumper (available now in the garage!): throw objects upon contact.

Goal-Karts: Hockey:

Take part in intense competitive 3v3 matches on a drivable ice rink!
Strategize and build the ultimate car for offensive or defensive puck maneuvers.
Practice with a friend in 1 on 1 split screen!

Mode of work on time:

Test your skills against time in the newly introduced timed mode!
Access this new mode from the “Play” menu!
Compete to achieve the fastest finish time in each race.
Track your personal bests and aim to dominate the global leaderboard.

Additional improvements:

Expanded Leaderboards: Now with a wide range of in-game activities to compete with runners around the world.
Improved Creator Hub: Creators can now upload modified unlocked/purchased vehicles to the Creator Hub! (Note: You must own the original vehicle to download mods.)
Rival Rewards: Talk to a nearby racing rival after defeating them in all three classes to receive a special reward!
Online Race Variety: In-game races will now feature more variety in obstacles.

BUG AND STABILITY FIXES

Error corrections

Fixed an issue where the player could not continue with the PWE activity
Fixed an issue where the Player would lose functionality when the Player opens the options menu after selecting a time task

Fixed an issue where the player could not restart On-The-Go events and world challenges after opening the social menu
Fixed an issue where the Player would encounter an infinite loading screen while filtering in the Creator Center
Fixed an issue where the Player could not clear the search for shared code in the Creator Center
Fixed an issue where the Player could not rotate the camera in the Creators Hub
Fixed an issue where the Player could not undo or redo after putting the drive in a garage
Fixed an issue where the Player could apply stickers in crafting mode
Fixed an issue where the player could not complete the Chamfered Wagon walkthrough
Fixed an issue where the player could not complete step 11 of the Rocket Car walkthrough
Fixed an issue where the player could not complete step 6 of the Rocket Car walkthrough
Fixed an issue where the player could not complete step 10 of the Big OL’ Tex walkthrough
Fixed an issue where the player could not complete step 11 of the Out For The Count walkthrough