Following yesterday’s revelation of LEGO Unit 2K, the official announcement has been shared with even more details. We also have the first trailer with gameplay preview.
Today, 2K and The LEGO Group announced LEGO 2K Drive, the latest AAA driving adventure game, available worldwide May 19, 2023. Developed by Visual Concepts, LEGO 2K Drive evolves the gaming experience Iconic LEGO 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 LEGO AAA games. With 2K’s proven expertise in creating engaging, high-quality interactive entertainment properties, and the LEGO Group’s unprecedented cultural impact, the partnership will evolve the iconic LEGO play experience fans know and love in new and exciting ways.
A world-class team at Visual Concepts with deep experience in the genre will bring AAA quality, depth of play 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.
Plus, a collaboration with supercar and hypercar company McLaren Automotive will bring the new McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM in a LEGO Speed Champions double pack 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 thrilling, high-octane experience fans can expect from LEGO 2K Drive.
Key features of LEGO 2K Drive include:
- An Expansive Open-World Story – Players will travel across the many unique regions of the Bricklandia biome as they battle an array of charismatic rivals in the hopes of one day winning the coveted Sky Cup trophy. In LEGO 2K Drive, players choose how they want to play, with an open world to explore filled with races, mini-games, challenges, collectibles, things to smash and familiar LEGO-themed vehicles like City, Creator, Speed Champions and more.
- High Octane LEGO Racing – Racing in LEGO 2K Drive is a fast-paced, over-the-top experience where players compete on a wide variety of tracks while taking advantage of unique abilities that can transform a player’s position in the race. at the push of a button.
- Unique Customization – LEGO 2K Drive features a diverse customization system that allows players to build their own vehicles as they see fit, with over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available during their adventure, along with a wealth of designs, decals and colorful styles. , and further.
- Play solo or as 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 fearless racers of similar skill levels.
“Video games have long been an important way for our fans to experience the magic of the LEGO gaming system, and 2K’s strong track record of delivering quality, innovative titles to a wide range of audiences makes them the perfect partner. to create the next iconic AAA LEGO Games,” said Remi Marcelli, Director of LEGO GAME. LEGO fans have come to expect.”
“With the history of the LEGO brand, we were very aware of the responsibility we had both to our partners and to long-time fans of the LEGO game, while thinking about how we can bring something new and unique to a LEGO title. . LEGO,” said Greg Thomas. , President of Visual Concepts. “For LEGO 2K Drive, we assembled a team of top-notch game creators who put their hearts into an unforgettable experience that we look forward to sharing with the 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 around the world” , said David Ismailer, president and CEO of The LEGO 2K Group. “LEGO 2K Drive is an incredible first step in our multi-title commitment to delivering innovative new LEGO games.”
Three editions of LEGO 2K Drive will be available:
- The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on Nintendo Switch in both physical and digital formats.
- The Awesome Edition will be available for $99.99 and includes a new vehicle, a new vehicle style and an in-game LEGO minifigure. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce an all-new biome, as well as four seasons individual pieces of Drive Pass content after launch, each with new vehicles and themes.
- The Awesome Rivals Edition will be available for $119.99 and includes several new vehicles, vehicle styling, and in-game LEGO minifigures. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce an all-new biome, as well as four individual seasons of Drive Pass content after launch, each with new vehicles and themes.
Pre-orders have started on all platforms and players who pre-order before launch day will receive the Aquadirt Racer Bundle (Digital).
Check out the first trailer for LEGO 2K Drive below.
LEGO 2K Drive will launch physically and digitally for Switch on May 19, 2023.