2K and the LEGO Group announced LEGO 2K Drive, a AAA driving adventure game, will be available worldwide on May 19, 2023. The game evolves the iconic LEGO play experience with a vast, open world where you can build any vehicle, drive anywhere, and become a LEGO racing legend.
“Video games have long been an important way our fans experience the magic of the LEGO System-in-Play, and 2K’s strong track record of delivering quality, innovative titles for a broad range of audiences makes them the perfect partner to create the next iconic AAA LEGO games. Beginning with LEGO 2K Drive, we’re excited for fans to experience a fresh new take that builds on the LEGO humor and fun fans have come to expect.”
Remi Marcelli, LEGO Game Head
LEGO 2K Drive
LEGO 2K Drive will be the first release in a multi-title partnership between 2K and the LEGO Group to develop AAA LEGO games. It will be combining the best elements of open-world driving and fast-paced competitive racing while introducing a diverse vehicle customization system.
Additionally, a collaboration with McLaren Automotive will bring the McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM to the world of Bricklandia.
Here are some key features of the game:
- A Story in a Vast Open World – You will journey across Bricklandia’s multiple unique biome regions as you compete against a series of charismatic rivals with the hopes of one day winning the Sky Cup Trophy. You can choose how to play and explore the open world 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 – The racing is fast-paced as you battle across a broad range of tracks while taking advantage of unique power-up abilities
- Unique Customization – LEGO 2K Drive introduces a diverse customization system allowing you to build your vehicles to suit your taste. This includes over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available over the course of the adventure as well as color designs, stickers, flairs, and more.
- Play Solo or Together – you can play alone, play with your family and friends via a local 2-person split-screen, or match online with other racers of similar skill levels.
“The LEGO Group is an iconic brand with decades of innovative consumer experiences, and we were thrilled at the opportunity to partner with them as we continue to expand the 2K portfolio to new audiences worldwide. LEGO 2K Drive is an incredible first step in our multi-title commitment to delivering new, groundbreaking LEGO games.”
David Ismailer, 2K President and CEO
Three editions of the game will be available namely:
- Standard Edition – USD 59.99 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch and USD 69.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in both physical and digital formats
- Awesome Edition – USD 99.99 and includes a new vehicle, vehicle flair, and an in-game LEGO Minifigure. Additionally, you will receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce a new biome and four individual post-launch seasons of Drive Pass content, each with new vehicles and themes.
- Awesome Rivals Edition – USD 119.99 and includes multiple new vehicles, a vehicle flair, and in-game LEGO minifigures. You will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce a new biome and four individual post-launch seasons of 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, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam and Epic Games Store.
Awesome Edition and Awesome Rivals Edition will be available to access digitally from May 16, 2022. Meanwhile, the Physical copy of Awesome Edition will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X\S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch while stocks last at select retail in select territories from May 16, 2023.
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