LEGO 2K Drive release date and details
LEGO 2K Drive, a new AAA driving adventure from Visual Concepts in partnership with 2K and the LEGO Group, is set to launch worldwide on May 19, 2023.
The title expands the LEGO games portfolio into a high-profile open-world racer that will arrive on Nintendo Switch in both physical and digital formats, with pre-orders already available across platforms and a digital pre-order bonus, the Aquadirt Racer Pack.
Overview and development background
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio with deep experience in high-quality sports and competitive game development, LEGO 2K Drive promises to blend open-world exploration with arcade-style racing.
The project marks the first release in a multi-title partnership between 2K and the LEGO Group intended to expand LEGO IP into next-generation AAA games.
Key features
- Open-world story and biomes: Players explore Bricklandia across multiple biome regions, pursuing the Sky Cup Trophy while taking part in races, minigames, collectibles, and destructible set pieces.
- High-octane racing: Fast, off-the-wall races include power-ups and chaotic multiplayer moments designed to emphasize arcade accessibility and spectacle.
- Extensive customization: Over the course of play, more than 1,000 unique LEGO pieces are available to build custom vehicles, supplemented by color schemes, stickers, and flairs.
- Multiplayer and co-op: The game supports two-player local split-screen and online matchmaking for competitive play.
- McLaren collaboration: McLaren Automotive contributes the McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM, featured in a Speed Champions double-pack and represented as high-performance vehicles in Bricklandia.
Editions, pricing and post-launch plans
Three editions were announced for launch on Nintendo Switch: the Standard Edition at $59.99 (physical and digital), the Awesome Edition at $99.99 which includes a new vehicle, flair, an in-game minifigure, and the Year 1 Drive Pass, and the Awesome Rivals Edition at $119.99 which bundles multiple vehicles, minifigures, and the Year 1 Drive Pass.
The Year 1 Drive Pass covers one additional biome plus four seasonal post-launch content drops.
Executive statements, paraphrased
LEGO Games head Remi Marcelli emphasized that video games remain a central way fans interact with the LEGO System-in-Play and called 2K a natural partner to evolve the LEGO games experience into AAA territory, starting with LEGO 2K Drive.
Visual Concepts president Greg Thomas said the studio took its responsibility to the LEGO brand seriously, assembling a best-in-class team to honor LEGO heritage while delivering something new. 2K president and CEO David Ismailer described LEGO 2K Drive as the first step in a multi-title commitment to bring groundbreaking LEGO games to broader audiences.
Trailer and availability
The first gameplay trailer accompanies the announcement, showing open-world driving and customization in action.
LEGO 2K Drive launches worldwide on May 19, 2023, with Nintendo Switch versions available both physically and digitally on day one.
LEGO 2K Drive, a new AAA driving adventure from Visual Concepts in partnership with 2K and the LEGO Group, is set to launch worldwide on May 19, 2023.
The title expands the LEGO games portfolio into a high-profile open-world racer that will arrive on Nintendo Switch in both physical and digital formats, with pre-orders already available across platforms and a digital pre-order bonus, the Aquadirt Racer Pack.
Overview and development background
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio with deep experience in high-quality sports and competitive game development, LEGO 2K Drive promises to blend open-world exploration with arcade-style racing.
The project marks the first release in a multi-title partnership between 2K and the LEGO Group intended to expand LEGO IP into next-generation AAA games.
Key features
- Open-world story and biomes: Players explore Bricklandia across multiple biome regions, pursuing the Sky Cup Trophy while taking part in races, minigames, collectibles, and destructible set pieces.
- High-octane racing: Fast, off-the-wall races include power-ups and chaotic multiplayer moments designed to emphasize arcade accessibility and spectacle.
- Extensive customization: Over the course of play, more than 1,000 unique LEGO pieces are available to build custom vehicles, supplemented by color schemes, stickers, and flairs.
- Multiplayer and co-op: The game supports two-player local split-screen and online matchmaking for competitive play.
- McLaren collaboration: McLaren Automotive contributes the McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM, featured in a Speed Champions double-pack and represented as high-performance vehicles in Bricklandia.
Editions, pricing and post-launch plans
Three editions were announced for launch on Nintendo Switch: the Standard Edition at $59.99 (physical and digital), the Awesome Edition at $99.99 which includes a new vehicle, flair, an in-game minifigure, and the Year 1 Drive Pass, and the Awesome Rivals Edition at $119.99 which bundles multiple vehicles, minifigures, and the Year 1 Drive Pass.
The Year 1 Drive Pass covers one additional biome plus four seasonal post-launch content drops.
Executive statements, paraphrased
LEGO Games head Remi Marcelli emphasized that video games remain a central way fans interact with the LEGO System-in-Play and called 2K a natural partner to evolve the LEGO games experience into AAA territory, starting with LEGO 2K Drive.
Visual Concepts president Greg Thomas said the studio took its responsibility to the LEGO brand seriously, assembling a best-in-class team to honor LEGO heritage while delivering something new. 2K president and CEO David Ismailer described LEGO 2K Drive as the first step in a multi-title commitment to bring groundbreaking LEGO games to broader audiences.
Trailer and availability
The first gameplay trailer accompanies the announcement, showing open-world driving and customization in action.
LEGO 2K Drive launches worldwide on May 19, 2023, with Nintendo Switch versions available both physically and digitally on day one.
