Lego 2K Drive

Lego 2K Drive is an upcoming Lego-based racing game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. It is scheduled to be released on May 19, 2023, for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S.

Lego 2K Drive
Developer(s)Visual Concepts[lower-alpha 1]
Publisher(s)2K
Director(s)Brian Silva
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
ReleaseMay 19, 2023
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player and multiplayer

Gameplay

Lego 2K Drive is a racing game played from a third-person perspective. The game is set in BrickLandia, which consists of a number of regions which can be freely explored by players. The game features destructible environments, as is common in Lego games. In addition to completing the story, players can complete different mini-games and challenges in the game's world. In the game, players can create their vehicles with 1,000 unique LEGO pieces, though more conventional options, such as those from Lego City and Lego Creator are also available. Vehicles can also transform, similar to Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed. For instance, a land-based vehicle can transform into a boat if it is driven into water. The game also includes both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.[1] Two-player split-screen and six-player online play will also be available.[2]

Development

While TT Games developed most Lego games, Lego 2K Drive was developed by Visual Concepts, which is mostly known for creating basketball games. Members of the team had experience working on racing games such as Hydro Thunder and San Francisco Rush. Lego 2K Drive marked the beginning of a multi-game deal between The Lego Group and 2K Games. Development of the game took about five years. According to the team, the game was intended to be a casual and approachable experience. Creative director Brian Silva added that 2K Drive was designed to be more than just a "racing game", as it encourages players to build their vehicles, explore the game's world and complete various side activities.[3][4]

Release

Announced in March 2023, the game is scheduled to be released on May 19, 2023, for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S.[1] Visual Concepts planned to support the game with additional downloadable content upon launch.[5] The game is sold in three editions: a standard edition, an Awesome Edition and an Awesome Rivals Edition. The latter two editions include additional premium content[6] and were released three days ahead of the game's street date.[7] The Nintendo Switch version of the game will not see a true physical release, with all of its digital copies sold either online or as a download code in a collectible physical Switch game case.[8]

Notes
  1. Additional work by Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Torus Games, and Mass Media.

References
  1. Dinsdale, Ryan (March 24, 2023). "LEGO 2K Drive Is an Open World AAA Racing Game Coming This May". IGN. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. McCaffery, Ryan (March 24, 2023). "LEGO 2K Drive Preview: Embracing the Spirit of Imagination". IGN. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  3. Batchelor, James (March 23, 2023). "The building blocks of a AAA partnership: Lego and 2K on their first game together, and beyond". Gameindustry.biz. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  4. Takahashi, Dean (March 23, 2023). "How Visual Concepts tackled Lego 2K Drive - Brian Silva interview". VentureBeat. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  5. Regan, Tom (March 28, 2023). "2K Lego Drive's developer on aiming for IP collaborations and 'years of sequels'". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  6. Lambertsen, Carrie (28 March 2023). "LEGO 2K Drive: All Special Edition Differences & Pre-Order Bonuses". GameRant. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  7. Verbrugge, Kieron. "PHYSICAL COPIES OF LEGO 2K DRIVE'S AWESOME EDITION ARE RELEASING EARLY". Press Start Australia. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  8. Doolan, Liam (15 April 2023). "LEGO 2K Drive's Physical Switch Release Is Just A Download Code". NintendoLife. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
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