A newly launched game for the PS5 is giving players a special treat: a chance to dive in for free. Nacon, the company behind the wheel-spinning action of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, has rolled out a complimentary trial for everyone eager to take a test drive. This offer is on the table from today until Tuesday, December 31, letting players enjoy the game without any content restrictions. However, bear in mind that an active PS Plus membership is required to jump into online play.
Currently, this trial is exclusively available for PS5 users, accessible via the PS Store. Although there’s talk from Nacon about extending free trials to other platforms, details on that are still under wraps.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown took its position on store shelves in September 2024, but not to widespread fanfare. With a Metacritic score of 55 out of 100 for the PS5 version and just 7% of critics on OpenCritic giving it their nod, the reception has been mixed to say the least. Critics pointed out that the game’s visuals and overall polish fall short when stacked up against other titles in the racing world. Despite the ‘PS5 Pro enhanced’ tag noted in the PS Store, it’s unclear how much of an edge this actually gives.
This free trial offers players a wonderful opportunity to jump behind the wheel and explore in both the PS5 and PS5 Pro environments. However, it remains a mystery whether progress from the trial will transfer to the full game, as Nacon hasn’t offered any insight into this, and it’s not mentioned on the PS Store page either. So, for those who like to live life in the fast lane, now’s your chance to try out this racing adventure and decide for yourself.
