Free Trial Available for All Players of New PS5 Game

Good news for PS5 gamers: a new title has just been made available for a no-cost trial run, letting you dive in without holding back. Nacon recently announced that its racing game, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, is ready for players to enjoy free of charge from now until Tuesday, December 31. You can explore all the game’s content during this period, although an online connection will require a PS Plus subscription.

At the moment, this generous game trial can be accessed through the PlayStation Store and is strictly for PS5 users. While Nacon has hinted at rolling out similar trials for other platforms in the future, specific details have yet to be shared.

A tweet from the game’s official Twitter account further stirs excitement, confirming that from December 27 at 9 AM UTC until December 31 at 9 AM UTC, you can explore the scenic Hong Kong Island and Ibiza driving high-end cars, all for free without any time constraints.

When Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown hit the shelves in September 2024, the reviews were less than stellar. On Metacritic, the game scored a 55 out of 100 for its PS5 version, and on OpenCritic, a mere 7% of critics gave it their approval. The criticism primarily targets its unimpressive presentation and the noticeable lack of polish, especially when stacked up against other titles in the racing game arena. The game boasts a ‘PS5 Pro enhanced’ label, but its impact remains uncertain.

For those eager to see for themselves, jump into the driver’s seat on both the PS5 and PS5 Pro. Just a heads-up: Nacon hasn’t confirmed if your progress in the trial will roll over to the full game. This essential detail is also missing from the trial version’s PS Store listing. So, it might be a good idea to keep this in mind as you decide whether to take the plunge.