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LEGO 2K Drive Announced
New York, NY – March 23, in the year of our Lord 2023
–Today, 2K and the LEGO Group announced LEGO® 2K Drive, the
ultimate AAA driving adventure game, available worldwide on May
19, 2023. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO 2K Drive
grows
the iconic LEGO play 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 and engaging
interactive entertainment properties and the LEGO Group’s
unprecedented cultural impact, the partnership will develop the
iconic LEGO games experience fans know and love in exciting new
ways.
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. Additionally, a collaboration with
supercar and hypercar company McLaren Automotive will bring the
McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM–just released in a LEGO Speed
Champions double-pack set tohelp celebrate 60 years since
McLaren was founded by racer and engineer Bruce McLaren–to the
world of Bricklandia, as the cover cars perfectly encapsulate
the thrilling, high -octane experience fans can expect in LEGO
2K Drive.
Key features of LEGO 2K Drive include:
● A Story in a Vast Open World: Players will journey across
Bricklandia's multiple unique biome
regions as they compete against a series of charismatic rivals
with hopes of one day winning the
coveted Sky Cup Trophy. In LEGO 2K Drive, players choose how
they want to play, with a wide
open world to explore 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: Racing in LEGO 2K Drive is a fast-
paced, off-the-wall experience as players battle across a broad
range of tracks while taking advantage of unique power-up
abilities that can transform a player’s standing in the race
with the touch of a button.
● Unique Customization: LEGO 2K Drive introduces a diverse
customization system that allows players to build their own
vehicles to suit their tastes, with over 1,000 unique LEGO
pieces available over the course of their adventure, in addition
to a wealth of color designs, stickers, flairs, and more.
● Play Solo or Together: LEGO 2K Drive offers robust co-op and
thrilling competitive multiplayer to enjoy with others. Play
with family and friends via local, 2-person split-screen or
match online
with other intrepid racers of similar skill levels.
“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,” said Remi Marcelli, Head of LEGO
GAME. “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.”
“With the history the LEGO brand holds, we were very conscious
of the responsibility we had to both our partners and longtime
fans of LEGO play, while still thinking about how we can bring
something new and unique to a LEGO title,” said Greg Thomas,
President of Visual Concepts. “For LEGO 2K Drive, we assembled a
best-in-class team of game makers who poured their hearts into
an unforgettable experience we can’t wait to share with fans.”
“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,” said
David Ismailer, President and CEO of 2K. “LEGO 2K Drive is an
incredible first step in our multi-title commitment to
delivering new, groundbreaking LEGO games.”
Three editions of LEGO 2K Drive will be available:
● The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99* on
PlayStation®4 (PS4), Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch and
$69.99* on PlayStation®5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X|S in both
physical and digital formats.
● The Awesome Edition will be available for $99.99* and includes
a new vehicle, vehicle flair, and
an in-game LEGO minifigure. Players will also receive the Year 1
Drive Pass**, which will introduce an all-new biome, in addition
to four individual post-launch seasons of Drive Pass content,
each with new
vehicles and themes.
● The Awesome Rivals Edition will be available for $119.99* and
includes multiple new vehicles,
a vehicle flair, and in-game LEGO minifigures. Players will also
receive the Year 1 Drive Pass**, which will introduce an all new
biome, in addition to 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 (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 from May 16, 2023*** and Awesome
Edition (Physical) will also be available for
PlayStation®5 (PS5), PlayStation®4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox
One and
Nintendo Switch while stocks last at select retailers in select
territories from May 16, 2023.****
Pre-orders have begun on all platforms , and players who
pre-order before launch day will receive the Aquadirt Racer Pack
(Digital).*****
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