2K and the LEGO Group announced LEGO 2K Drive, a new AAA driving adventure game, available worldwide on May 19, 2023. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO 2K Drive evolves the iconic LEGO gaming experience with a vast open world. where players can build any vehicle, drive anywhere, and become a LEGO racing legend.
LEGO 2K Drive will be the first release in a multi-title partnership between 2K and the LEGO Group to develop AAA LEGO games. With 2K’s proven expertise in creating high-quality, engaging, interactive entertainment properties, and the unprecedented cultural impact of the LEGO Group, the partnership will evolve the iconic LEGO gaming experience fans know and love in new ways. new and exciting.
A world-class team at Visual Concepts with deep experience in the genre will bring AAA quality, depth of gameplay, and stunning visuals to a LEGO driving game for the first time. LEGO 2K Drive will combine the best elements of open-world driving and fast-paced competitive racing, while introducing a diverse vehicle customization system.
In addition, a collaboration with supercar and hypercar company McLaren Automotive will bring the newly released McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM in a LEGO Speed Champions double pack set to help celebrate 60 years since the racer and engineer Bruce McLaren founded McLaren, for the world of Bricklandia, as the cover cars perfectly encapsulate the high-octane thrilling experience fans can expect in LEGO 2K Drive.
Key features of LEGO 2K Drive include:
- A story in a vast open world: players will travel through the many unique regions of the Bricklandia biome as they compete against a series of charismatic rivals in the hope of one day winning the coveted Sky Cup trophy. In LEGO 2K Drive, players choose how they want to play, with a world open to explore packed with races, mini-games, challenges, collectibles, things to destroy and familiar vehicles from LEGO themes like City, Creator, Speed Champions and more.
- High Octane LEGO Racing: Racing in LEGO 2K Drive is a fast-paced and outlandish experience where players battle it out on a wide range of tracks while taking advantage of unique abilities that can transform a player’s position in the race at the touch of a button.
- Unique customization: LEGO 2K Drive features a diverse customization system that allows players to build their own vehicles to their liking, with over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available over the course of their adventure, plus a host of color schemes, decals and styles. . , and more.
- Play alone or in a team: LEGO 2K Drive offers robust co-op and exciting competitive multiplayer to enjoy with others. Play with family and friends via local 2-person split screen or play online with other intrepid racers of similar skill levels.
Three editions of LEGO 2K Drive will be available:
- The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch and $69.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in physical and digital formats.
- La Awesome Edition it will be available for $99.99 and includes a new vehicle, a vehicle style and a LEGO minifigure in the game. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce an all-new biome, plus four individual seasons of post-launch Drive Pass content, each with new vehicles and themes.
- Awesome Rivals Edition it will be available for $119.99 and includes several new vehicles, a vehicle style and LEGO minifigures in the game. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce an all-new biome, plus four individual seasons of post-launch Drive Pass content, each with new vehicles and themes.
LEGO 2K Drive Standard Edition will be available worldwide on May 19, 2023 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. Store. Awesome Edition and Awesome Rivals Edition will be available to access digitally starting on May 16 2023 and Awesome Edition (in physical) will also be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X |S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch while supplies last at select retailers in select territories starting May 16, 2023.