Summary
LEGO 2K DriveUpdate 5 is now available for download across all platforms. This release expands Visual Concepts' arcade racer with quite a few additions, including a new biome, game modes, and a variety of improvements spanning nearly every aspect ofLEGO 2K Drive.
Originally launched in May 2023,LEGO 2K Drivedebuted as the first title from a multi-game partnershipthat 2K and the Danish toy maker had agreed to pursue over the coming years. Much like the 2001 classicLEGO Racers 2, 2K’s title delivers a sizable open world filled with various racing events and collectibles. Although many critics praised its level design and production values, the game launched to mixed feedback, with its live-service elements being a common complaint among reviewers.
That did not dissuade Visual Concepts from churning out regular content updates forLEGO 2K Drive, with the latest such release reaching PC and consoles in mid-March, two months ahead of the racer’s first anniversary. Dubbed Update 5, the highlight of this latest version of the game is the Stargaze Summit, a new biome that can now be found in Bricklandia. This snowy location features seven races, three challenges, and nine On-The-Go events. Aside from the obligatory XPs, the rewards for clearing that content are some novelLEGO 2K Drivevehicles, drivers, and Special Flairs, a new category of items that offer gameplay benefits.
The patch introduces nine Special Flairs in total, all of which can be attached to vehicles in order to extend their functionality. Some of those offer alternate camera angles and collectible detectors that give out cues when in proximity of something worth picking up. Others provide things like flamethrowers, speed boosts, and enhanced jetpack power-ups, thus extendingLEGO 2K Drive’s selection of gameplay featuresand vehicle customizability.
Players wanting to access Stargaze Summit will first need to find a new NPC in Prospecto Valley, according to theLEGO 2K DriveUpdate 5 patch notes. Another pair of novelties introduced in this release are two self-explanatory game modes, Time Trial and Goal Karts Hockey. The latter supports both local split-screen for two players and online multiplayer for two teams of three.
Expanded leaderboards are also part of the package, as is the newly added ability to upload modified vehicles to the Creators Hub. Finally, the changelog that Visual Concepts attached to the latest update lists four specific stability improvements and 18 bug fixes. This massive content influx cementsLEGO 2K Drive’s reputation as one of thehardestLEGOgames to 100% complete.
LEGO 2K Drive
WHERE TO PLAY
Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGO® driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy!In LEGO 2K Drive, your awesome transforming vehicle gives you the freedom to speed seamlessly across riveting racetracks, off-road terrain, and open waters. Explore the vast world of Bricklandia, show off your driving skills, and build vehicles brick-by-brick!THE ULTIMATE LEGO DRIVING EXPERIENCEGet behind the wheel and gear up for tons of open-world exploration and thrilling races! Take on the exciting Story mode, jump into a single race or Cup Series tourneys, and let loose in off-the-wall minigames. Master the art of drifting, boosting, jumping, and using power-ups to defeat opponents!RACE FOR THE SKY TROPHYStory mode follows your journey from rookie racer to famous champion as you compete against a series of charismatic rivals. With each victory, you’ll work your way up the ranks to take on the infamous Shadow Z.OPEN-WORLD EXPLORATIONThe vast and vibrant world of Bricklandia is yours to explore as you see fit, full of colorful characters and kooky quests. Zoom past lush fields on Turbo Acres' pavement, go off-roading in the deserts of Big Butte County, cruise across Prospecto Valley’s picturesque waterways, and more.UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITYBuilding vehicles in the Garage is as easy as snapping bricks together. Construct new cars and boats from scratch, modify any vehicle in your collection, or unwind with guided builds, then take your creation for a drive!
