Free Trial Available for All Players on New PS5 Game

A new PS5 game is turning heads with the introduction of a complimentary trial that lets players dive in without limits. Nacon has made quite an exciting announcement: players can enjoy Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown for free, starting from today and continuing until Tuesday, December 31. The only catch? You’ll need a PS Plus membership to take advantage of online gameplay.

Right now, the game trial is exclusive to PS5. You can find it ready and waiting on the PS Store, but if you’re hoping to see it on other platforms, patience will be necessary. Nacon has hinted at potential trials elsewhere; however, they’ve kept details under wraps for the time being.

A post from Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown’s official Twitter account confirmed the dates for this free run. From December 27 to December 31, PS5 players can immerse themselves in thrilling adventures on Hong Kong Island and Ibiza, with some extraordinary cars at their fingertips. It’s an enticing invitation for racing enthusiasts ready to hit the tracks.

When Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown first launched in September 2024, it didn’t quite zoom past expectations. Sporting a Metacritic score of 55/100 for its PS5 edition, the game hasn’t garnered widespread acclaim. Furthermore, only a small 7% of critics on OpenCritic are singing its praises.

The feedback generally centers on the game’s somewhat lackluster presentation and a few rough patches, especially when stacked against its racing game peers. While the PS Store promises a ‘PS5 Pro enhanced’ version, its impact doesn’t appear to alter the experience significantly.

For those intrigued, now’s the moment to form your own impressions by taking the game for a spin on your PS5 or PS5 Pro. A point of uncertainty remains regarding whether your progress during the trial will transition to the full game, as Nacon hasn’t clarified this, and the trial version’s information on the PS Store doesn’t either.