Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown fills up with tofu in Initial D collaboration

The developers of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown have announced a collaboration with Initial D, the manga and anime about street racing in the Japanese mountains. The game's seventh season is dedicated to JDM culture and adds themed content inspired by the franchise.

The main draw is the Initial D — Tribute to Keisuke Takahashi pack, which will be on sale until March 24, 2027. It includes the RX-7 Series 6 Type-R (FD3S) 'Keisuke Takahashi Spec. V Edition', along with cosmetic items and decorations in the style of the character. Keisuke is one of the most beloved drivers in Initial D, Ryosuke's younger brother and a member of the RedSuns team.

For those unfamiliar with Initial D, it's one of those works that left a mark on a whole generation of car enthusiasts. The story of Takumi Fujiwara delivering tofu on mountain roads in his AE86 turned JDM cars into cult objects. And now, all that comes to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.

Duel mode arrives with one-on-one races

Along with the Keisuke pack, the developers have introduced the new Duel mode, inspired by the races in the manga. The idea is to compete one-on-one against a rival on mountain roads, but just crossing the finish line first isn't enough.

As the developers explain, you also have to keep your car intact. Both you and your opponent can lose the duel if your vehicle takes too much damage. In other words, you can't just go wild, like in the downhill battles in the anime, where a hit against the guardrail took you out.

The Keisuke Takahashi pack will be sold until March 24, 2027, so there's plenty of time to get the RX-7 and try out the new Duel mode in Season 7.