Test Drive Unlimited 2 - DLC -

[Art Blade]

HERE is the link to the topic about TDU2 (vanilla game)

DLC store (PC) : http://www.testdriveunlimited2.com/store

Your eyes are not playing tricks on you, I am indeed talking about DLC  :-() (A friend of mine was so nice and provided me with redeem codes for Atari points he bought for me so I really purchased downloadable content on my own).

There are a couple of DLC for TDU2 available, mostly cars:

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Edition
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Sang Bleu
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Centenaire
Nissan 370Z Optional Parts
Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro – TDU2 Inuit Edition

all of them 80 points = 400 points = 5$US

And more importantly,

TDU2 Casino Online (800 points, 10$US)

The casino is already part of the vanilla game. You can tell when you drive around because you'll see a casino in Ibiza and Hawaii, already there without having purchased it. But if you try to enter you'll get presented with a message that you need to purchase that DLC. If you purchased it:

All in all (after a time of countless bugs and a couple of weeks fixing them) it is a great mod. There are really a lot of players who own this particular DLC. The player level cap is increased from 60 to 70, all categories such as social and collection etc are the same but related to the DLC.

The casino is located on that small isle players who played TDU1 and know about the easter egg Eden Games hid on top of a mountain, a teleporter, will remember, it is near the N/E corner of Hawaii. Now I know why the teleporter has gone.

Entering the casino from either Ibiza or Hawaii initiates a nice little film or scripted animation during which you can see your character walk around on a pier with random AI people and then board a hydroplane. You'll get to see a couple of nice sequences showing landscape and all (beautiful) and how you finally arrive at the isle and then you'll be welcomed to the casino.

The Casino is a massive complex like a hotel perhaps, comprised of several rooms and halls. Each one is dedicated to a specific type of game. You can play various types of poker and participate in a poker tournament against other players. Then there is roulette and a couple of slot machines. A clothes shop and two cars which you can either win or buy complete the set.

It is a lot of fun and I just had to get it because most of my online "friends" used to be unavailable because I wasn't able to join them in the casino without purchasing the DLC first. And the casino is basically the only way to make a LOT of money so you can afford more cars and houses and yachts and all that.

The best bit in my opinion is the poker play.. man, I've spent hours playing poker and tournaments together with other players  :) :-X

[fragger]

Interesting DLC content, Art. Online gambling isn't something I would have associated with a driving game! Luckily there's a clothing shop there - if you lose your shirt playing poker, you can immediately go and buy another one :-()

[Art Blade]

Hehehe  :-()

The poker tournaments are interesting. You can't re-buy which means all 10 players at the tournament table start with an identical amount of credits and if you run out of money you're eliminated from that tournament. There are four tournament stages, ranging from level one to four, if you win or end in the top you'll advance, else you go back one level or may keep it unlocked for another try. At the casino bar you can order "surprise cocktails" - if you have a cherry in your glass after drinking up you won. Depending on the price of a cocktail (50, 200, 500, 1000cr) you may win a free ticket to a corresponding tournament level. That's why you always see people at the bar drinking themselves senseless just to win a free ticket for a tournament. :-D

Buy-in at level 1 is 100,000 and level 4 is 2,000,000 casino credits which by the way are worth twice as much as the game currency outside the dlc, so you will have to change money back and forth to use it in the game).

Well, 2m casino credits to start a lvl4 tournament is something. And players there usually know how to play and don't go "all-in" all the times because one misplaced bet and you're out.

Yesterday I won my first level 4 tournament, yay  >:D

[Art Blade]

There are more cars to download now.

http://www.testdriveunlimited2.com/store

[fragger]

...That's why you always see people at the bar drinking themselves senseless just to win a free ticket for a tournament. :-D

For some reason that struck me as really funny ^+-+ Maybe it's the idea of them boozing themselves stupid for a cherry and then falling on the floor and passing out before they reach the tournament table...

Very nice DL autos there :cool :-X

[Art Blade]

hehe, it is funny of sorts. Imagine the casino is built around a big circle (hall) at one end of which you'll see the main entrance and opposite of that is the bar. Left and right of the bar are stairs leading to the poker halls and other rooms. So when you enter the casino you'll be looking at the bar at the far end of the rotunda and usually there are people standing around there. When you get closer you'll hear gulping sounds of those who are drinking (in one swig) their ordered cocktails. Sometimes you'll hear a "blingblingbling" (someone found a cherry in his cocktail glass which means winning a free ticket to one of the tournament levels) followed by a brief victory dance of the lucky one. Then you'll see people who smack their fists or turn away in disgust -- thankfully you don't hear the bartender go "no luck this time" as that might cause some people to kill themselves as it is really annoying to keep hearing that one line.

Typically during a tournament (can take place at any time given there are enough players at the tournament table, 10 needed) you'll see all those guys and girls who have just been kicked out go straight to the bar and order drinks to get a new entry for another round. :)

Oh, on top of the DLC store across the yellow bar there is a Pagani Zonda Cinque, my favourite car. :)

[fragger]

That one caught my eye too :-X

[Art Blade]

FREE DLC coming up!  :-X

http://www.testdriveunlimited2.com/node/502

The Next Patch is Almost Here!

The first big content update for TDU2 is almost here!

DLC1, also known as "The Exploration Pack" is almost out the door! This update includes some great features that the community has been asking for.

Got a Pink Mustang you'd like to sell? If so, you're in luck, because we're looking to buy. That's right - the next patch includes the ability to sell your reward cars!

How about getting your hands on a classy new ride, or a sleek, off-road beast? Two new cars have been added: The all-terrain Lancia Stratos "Rallye" and the classic 1969 Dodge Charger. Find all 20 new wreck locations in Ibiza and Oahu to unlock these cars!

For those who have been missing Roulette on the consoles, it's coming back! We've resolved the issue that needed to be resolved, and will be ready to start taking your bets again soon!

There's also a wealth of new missions. Twenty of them, but that's not all! Included with these new missions are two brand-new game modes: Extreme Convoy, and Timed Convoy.

As a reminder, this entire update is free! It's a way to say thanks to our loyal members who have shown their dedication and support for the Test Drive Unlimited series. The update should be available soon – keep an eye on our forums for the latest news from the development team!

And what about bikes? They're definitely coming in a separate update further down the road. If you're looking for a teaser, see if you can find the new bike shops on the map. If that doesn't satisfy your curiosity, check your favorite car dealerships for a sneak peek at some of the upcoming DLC cars!

FREE DLC1: The Exploration Pack - Release Notes
Features

    20 new missions
    2 new mission types: Extreme Convoy and Timed Convoy
    20 new wrecks to find which give you access to 2 new exclusive cars: Lancia Stratos version Rallye and Dodge charger 1969
    3 additional Discovery levels
    2 new Multiplayer Races for the Lancia Stratos
    DLC: Help channel in TDU media
    3D display mode (PS3/PC)
    Bikes dealer, Auction hall, clothes shop are in "under construction" mode
    DLC2 Car dealers are present but not activated

Enhancements

    Ability to sell duel cars
    Co-driving unlocks roads for the passenger
    Increased rewards in multi challenges and car restrictions
    PC Chat: Updated colors and position
    Free ride players' names updated: lighter display
    PC : Edit profile (resolves incompatibility Atari.com account changes)

Bug fixes

    Fixes for instant challenges (off-road)
    Impact sound after jump
    Fixes for casino roulette exploits
    Fix for Casino Level 10 cut scene crash
    Properly initialize club cars in lobby list (to play club races with club cars)
    IP Voice menu management on PS3 (enables the player to turn off IP Voice)