Video: LEGO 2K Drive officially unveiled

The latest racer from the LEGO Group and 2K Games, Lego 2K player, hasn’t been one of the biggest secrets in gaming, as news, high-quality screenshots, and logos have been leaking online for the past few weeks. However, today the lid was fully lifted on LEGO 2K Drive with a new trailer and details for the dynamic racing game which will be available on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, on Friday, May 19. Here are all the details straight from the LEGO Group.

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 high-quality, engaging interactive entertainment properties and the LEGO Group’s unprecedented cultural impact, the partnership will evolve the experience of the iconic LEGO games 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 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.

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 to help celebrate 60 years since that McLaren was founded by racing driver and engineer Bruce McLaren – to 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:

A Story in a Vast Open World: Players will travel across the multiple unique biome regions of Bricklandia as they compete against a series of charismatic rivals in the hope 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 full of races, mini-games, 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 where players compete on a wide range of tracks while taking advantage of unique power-up abilities that can transform the position of a a player 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 to their liking, with over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces available during their adventure, in addition to a multitude of color schemes , stickers and flairs. , and more. Play solo or with others: LEGO 2K Drive offers a robust cooperative mode and an exciting competitive multiplayer mode to share with others. Play with family and friends via local 2-person split-screen or race against other fearless racers of similar skill levels online.

“Video games have long been an important way for our fans to experience the magic of the LEGO System-in-Play, and 2K’s strong track record of delivering quality, innovative titles to a wide range of audiences makes it the perfect partner to create the next iconic LEGO AAA games,” said Remi Marcelli, Head of LEGO GAME. and the LEGO fun fans have come to expect.”

“With the history of the LEGO brand, we were very aware of the responsibility we had to our partners and long-time fans of the LEGO game, while 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’ve assembled a team of top-notch game creators who poured their hearts into an unforgettable experience that 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 around the world” , said David Ismailer, president and CEO of 2K. “LEGO 2K Drive is an incredible first step in our multi-title commitment to delivering groundbreaking new LEGO games.”

Source: The LEGO Group