LEGO 2K Drive has just rolled out Update 5, now ready for download on all platforms. This update brings a wave of fresh content to Visual Concepts' arcade racing game, including a brand-new biome, additional game modes, and a host of enhancements across the board.
First launched in May 2023, LEGO 2K Drive marked the beginning of a multi-game collaboration between 2K and the renowned Danish toy manufacturer. Drawing inspiration from the beloved LEGO Racers 2 from 2001, this title offers an expansive open world packed with various racing challenges and collectibles. While praised for its design and production quality, the game faced criticism at launch for its live-service aspects.
Despite initial feedback, Visual Concepts continued to deliver regular updates for LEGO 2K Drive, with the latest, Update 5, hitting PCs and consoles in mid-March, ahead of the game's first anniversary. The standout feature of this update is the Stargaze Summit, a new snowy biome located in Bricklandia. This area includes seven races, three challenges, and nine On-The-Go events. Completing these tasks rewards players with unique vehicles, drivers, and a new item category called Special Flairs, which provide in-game advantages.
The update introduces nine Special Flairs that can be attached to vehicles, enhancing their capabilities. These include features like alternate camera views and collectible detectors. Some even offer abilities such as flamethrowers, speed boosts, and improved jetpack power-ups, enriching the game's variety and customization options.
Players seeking access to Stargaze Summit must first locate a new NPC in Prospecto Valley, as stated in the Update 5 patch notes. Additionally, two new game modes, Time Trial and Goal Karts Hockey, have been added. The latter supports local split-screen for two players and online multiplayer for two teams of three.
Other notable additions in this update include expanded leaderboards, the ability to upload modified vehicles to the Creators Hub, and various stability improvements and bug fixes. With these fresh features, LEGO 2K Drive solidifies its position as one of the most engaging LEGO games to fully experience.
LEGO 2K Drive Update 5 Patch Notes
Stargaze Summit Expansion
- Embark on thrilling adventures in the newly unveiled Stargaze Summit biome within Bricklandia!
- Look for a new friend in Prospecto Valley to open the way there.
- Discover seven exhilarating new Races.
- Tackle three exciting Challenges.
- Test your skills with nine new thrilling On-The-Go Events.
- Earn exclusive new Special Flairs, Drivers, Vehicles, and more as rewards!
- Get tons of XP to raise your level and earn Drive Pass tiers even faster!
Introducing Special Flairs
- Enhance your gameplay with a range of Special Flairs, usable in the open world and other modes (with Custom Rules active)!
- Extra Camera: Attach to vehicles for alternative camera perspectives.
- Collectable Detector: Alerts you when Collectables are nearby.
- Collectable Magnet: Grab Collectables from further away.
- Flamethrower: Unleash fiery mayhem, damaging other vehicles and the environment.
- Wreck-O-Power: Gain random power-ups after smashing numerous obstacles.
- Thruster: Receive a quick directional speed boost.
- Jetpack Turbo: Glide faster when using jetpack pickups.
- Crystal Mower: Mower blades allow any vehicle to mow weeds in the open world.
- Bumper (Available immediately in the Garage!): Launch objects away upon contact.
Goal-Karts Hockey
- Engage in intense 3v3 competitive matches in a drivable ice rink!
- Strategize and craft the ultimate car for offensive or defensive puck maneuvers.
- Practice with a friend in 1v1 split-screen!
Time Trial Mode
- Test your skills against the clock in the newly introduced Time Trial mode!
- Access this new mode from the "Play" menu!
- Compete to achieve the shortest completion times in each race.
- Track your personal bests and strive to dominate the global leaderboard.
Additional Improvements
- Expanded Leaderboards: Now featuring an extensive range of in-game activities to compete with racers across the globe.
- Enhanced Creators Hub: Creators can now upload modified unlocked/purchased vehicles to the Creators Hub! (Note: You must own the original vehicle to download modified versions.)
- Rival Rewards: Talk to a race's nearby rival after beating it at all three classes to get a special reward!
- Online Race Variety: Races in Play with Everyone will now feature more variety in obstacles.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to proceed in PWE activity
- Fixed an issue where the Player loses functionality when the Player opens the option menu after selecting a timed task
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to restart On-The-Go Events and World Challenges after opening the social menu
- Fixed an issue where the Player encounters an infinite loading screen while filtering in the Creators Hub
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to clear share code search in the Creators Hub
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to rotate the camera in Creators Hub
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to undo or redo after placing a drive in the Garage
- Fixed an issue where the Player can apply stickers in build mode
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to complete Chamfered Wagon instructions
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to complete step 11 of Rocket Car instructions
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to complete step 6 of Rocket Car instructions
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to complete step 10 of Big OL' Tex instructions
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to complete step 11 of Out For The Count instructions
- Fixed an issue where the Player is unable to complete Shadow Z-Ray instructions
- Fixed an issue where Part 32828 is unable to be placed in Vintage Car Instructions
- Fixed an issue where there are 50 duplicate wheels in Surplus
- Fixed multiple issues where players get stuck during gameplay
- Fixed an issue where biome/level completion fails to count
Stability Fixes
- Fixed a crash when players race in Flytrap
- Fixed a crash when backfilling Brickbrawl
- Fixed an issue where the Player experienced low framerates in PWE
- Fixed stability when the Creators Hub filter is used