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Test Drive Unlimited 2 has had some launch pains as the open world driving game from developer Eden Games and publisher Atari has been dealing with a number of issues since it was first released earlier this month. Today a post on the game's official message board reveals that players of the game will be getting some compensation for all of the game's launch issues.

Specifically, the post states that the first premimum DLC pack for Test Drive Unlimited 2 will now be provided to its players for free. The post states,"The Exploration Pack contains new wrecks to be discovered that unlock the Lancia Stratos version Rallye and 1969 Dodge Charger." There's no word on when the DLC pack will be released. The post also contains a list of all of the issues in the game that have been fixed. You can check out the list after the jump:

Saturday we posted up word on various online connection issues that player of Test Drive Unlimited 2 were experienced following the open world driving game's release earlier this week. Now the game's official message boards have a new update that states progress is being made on correcting the connectivity and DLC problems.

According to the note from developer Eden Studios, the development team is " ... working around the clock to continue optimizing the game. As with many large multiplayer and MMO launches, the initial rush of new players into the game revealed a variety of issues that are now mostly addressed." While adding that the team will continue to address any more problems that come up, " ... most of you should be able to play the game without issues."

More Test Drive Unlimited 2 trailers! This one in particular shows the player housing, which makes a return from the first game. it's nothing too fancy, being mostly decoration and such. The houses are very pretty by driving game standards, but not all that great to us. After all, many other games have done a better job of portraying player housing. Granted, such games revolved around actual on-foot mechanics, so it's understandable. In short, there's nothing really on show in this trailer. Just another place to sink your hard-earned cash into as you win race after race in Test Drive Unlimited 2.

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As far as trailer go, you can't really get much more standard than this Test Drive Unlimited 2 video. It acts mostly as a way to hype up the world, and it does a fairly effective job. After all, those are some pretty stunning car models, textures, and landscapes. Still, it's completely devoid of gameplay content, and the main draw is how the music (by Deadmau5) fits into the cinematography. If you want something to bedazzle your eyes and ears, this s a good trailer, but for something a little more meaty and interesting, you're better off watching previous trailers.

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Test Drive Unlimited 2, after being pushed back from a previously announced September 21 release date to the first quarter of 2011, now has a more specific release date. The open world racing game from developer Eden Games and publisher Atari is now set to ship out on February 8, 2011.

Along with the new release date, Atari has sent over all of the pre-order specials that various retailers are offering for people who purchase Test Drive Unlimited 2 from those outlets. All pre-order specials include unique cars and other items. Retailers include Atari.com as well as Kmart, WalMart, Best Buy, Amazon.com, GameStop and digital download retailers Steam and Direct2Drive. You can check out the pre-order details after the jump:

[Via email press release]

If you want to get an exclusive car for driving in the upcoming open world racing game Test Drive Unlimited 2, you will get such a chance if you pre-order the Atari-published game via Steam. The PC game download web site is offering Steam users a chance to drive a very sweet ride.

It's the limited edition Italian-built Pagani Zonda Tricolore (shown above in its real world version). It was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Italy's Frecce Tricolore aerobatic training squadron. Steam users will also get an exclusive in-game pullover for your driver avatar to wear while driving the vehicle. The game is currently scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2011.

Last weekend, publisher Atari held a beta stress test for its upcoming open world racing game Test Drive Unlimited 2. Today the publisher announced that they will be letting beta testers in on yet another test that will begin on Friday at 8 am Eastern time and will conclude on Monday at 11 am. People who already have their beta keys can join in this test which will be the last time outsiders will be able to play the game before the final version is released in the first quarter of 2011.

Big Download still has some beta keys to give away. All you have to do is sent an email to contests@bigdownload.com with the Subject line "Test Drive Unlimited 2 Beta". We will send out beta keys until we run out. The beta client can be downloaded here at Big Download.

If you get a beta key from us you have to register it at the game's official web site. You will also need to register at the game's official web site in order to participate in the game's beta forums. You can check out the beta's system requirements after the jump:
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The development team at Eden Games and publisher Atari are hard at work on the upcoming open world driving game sequel Test Drive Unlimited 2. This weekend the game will be getting a closed beta stress test and Big Download has both the beta client and 500 beta keys to give away to our readers.

The stress test itself will be held this Saturday from 3 pm to 7 pm Eastern time (noon to 4 pm Pacific time). All you have to do is sent an email to contests@bigdownload.com with the Subject line "Test Drive Unlimited 2 Beta". We will send out beta keys until we run out. The beta client can be downloaded here at Big Download.

If you get a beta key from us you have to register it at the game's official web site. You will also need to register at the game's official web site in order to participate in the game's beta forums. You can check out the beta's system requirements after the jump:

Download the Test Drive Unlimited 2 Beta Client at Big Download

If you have signed up to beta test Test Drive Unlimited 2 for the PC, you may soon be getting an email that will be your way to try out the upcoming open world driving game sequel. Publisher Atari has announced that the beta test for the Eden Games-developed title has begun, at least in Europe.

This is a closed beta test so at first there will only be a few people invited but Atari is "still reviewing and confirming users' eligibility and will invite more testers" in the future. Originally set for release this month Atari announced in August that Test Drive Unlimited 2 will now be released in the first quarter of 2011.

It's completely coincidental that this Test Drive Unlimited 2 trailer featuring the Aston Martin One-77 car released the same day as a new James Bond game trailer, but they go extremely well together. Ready to take a virtual spin in the ultimate sports car? Players well get their chance when the game releases this fall.

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