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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."

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is having some engine problems since the open world driving game was released earlier this week. The game from developer Eden Studios and publisher Atari has been plagued with online connection problems and other bugs that are causing lots of players to flood the game's official message board.

In a post on those forums the game's producer David Nadal stated on Friday, "We are aware of the issues that some of our players are encountering. The development team is working around the clock to rectify the situation and provide players with the ultimate Test Drive Unlimited 2 experience. We appreciate your patience and your continued passion and will be updating you on the progress." The forums have launched a section dedicated to the issues found specifically for the PC version along with updates on when they will be fixed. At the time of this post the online multiplayer servers are up but are being monitored. Other game features such as the casino access and clubs are offline.

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.

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.

With only a few weeks to go before its planned September 21 release date, Atari has announced that its big 2010 game release, Test Drive Unlimited 2, won't make that date after all. In a note on the game's official web site it was announced that the title has been pushed back to sometime in the first quarter of 2011.

The note announcing the delay stated that while the open world racing game "is fun and could be launched shortly" Atari and developer Eden Studios felt "with a few extra months of polish it could be even better." Last May Atari started taking beta sign ups for the game. Today note stated, " We will be announcing the new Beta dates shortly, as well as revealing exclusive Beta tester rewards, as a thank you for their patience and continuing support."

This week Atari announced some pre-order bonuses and the release date for the upcoming open world driving game Test Drive Unlimited 2. But if you thought that would be all the news about the game from developer Eden Studios, think again. Today the game's official web site started taking sign-ups for the game's upcoming beta test.

You do need to be a member of Atari.com in order to register for the beta and there's also no word on when it will begin or what content will be included. However it looks like the beta will only have a limited amount of slots open so if you want in on this, you had better move fast. As fast as a Ferrari (Get it?).

[Via VG247.com]

The game was just announced a few weeks ago but today Atari revealed that their open world driving game sequel Test Drive Unlimited 2 already has a firm release date.The title from developer Eden Studios will be driving its way to stores on September 21.

Atari has also announced pre-order bonuses for the game. If you put down your money early at GameStop you will get access to a complete new game mode, TDU2: Casino Online. With this mode you can gamble in games like Poker, Roulette, and Slots and also unlock two extra cards. Pre-orders at Amazon.com get access to a Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black in the game along with some extra video game credit points that can be used on the Amazon.com site.

Best Buy pre-orders get access to the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black car and some Best Buy reward zone points. Walmart pre-orders will be able to drive the in-game Inuit Audi Q7 V12 TDI Quattro car along with a Walmart eCard. Finally pre-orders on the Atari.com web site will have special access for a "ultimate yellow" Nissan 370Z.

The upcoming release of Test Drive Unlimited 2 was first announced earlier this year and we actually are looking forward to seeing how this open world-based driving game both looks and plays. Now the first trailer for the Eden Studios-developed game has been released and so far it doesn't look too shabby at all.

That's all well and good, but wow; that music that's been put into the trailer is horrible. Seriously; it's like the worst techno track merged with the second worst techno track we have ever heard. But we still want to play this game when it comes out sometime this fall.

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