Is Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown on Xbox Game Pass?

Only a few days are left before racing enthusiasts can finally get their hands on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. This will be the 21st entry in the series and will be released for the current-gen consoles and PC. However, some gamers might not want to purchase it at launch and are wondering if the title will be available on the Xbox Game Pass come September 12, 2024. Unfortunately, we have bad news since Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will not enjoy a day-one release on the game pass.

Not having a day-one release on the Xbox Game Pass implies that people will have to purchase the game separately once it launches on September 12. However, you will still need a subscription if you want to race against your friends or other players online. On top of it, there is always a possibility of the title coming to the Xbox Game Pass at a future date.

This article will highlight everything you need to know about the new Test Drive Unlimited title's availability on the Xbox Game Pass.

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Does Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown require an Xbox Game Pass for Online Multiplayer?

Game Pass is needed to access online multiplayer (Image via Nacon)

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is a racing game that requires you to stay online at all times. The title also features online multiplayer which will require you to stay subscribed to Game Pass if you wish to play with players from around the world. The Game Pass subscription is only needed to access the online multiplayer component of the game as the title needs to be purchased separately.

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Why will Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown not be on the Xbox Game Pass?

The game has been highly anticipated for years (Image via Nacon)

Most new releases often end up on the Xbox Game Pass as a day-one release and can be accessed by players if they are subscribed to the service. However Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will be skipping its inclusion to the Game Pass subscription. So, why is Xbox not including it in its service, despite the evident hype?

The reason can be that Xbox simply never approached Nacon, the publisher of the game for a deal to put the racing title on Game Pass. The other reason could be a lack of interest from Microsoft's side and they might have never felt the need to include the game on their subscription. The official reason has not been revealed yet, and even if the title is not available on day one, it might get added a few months down the road.