Open-World Lego Driving Game Lego 2K Drive Announced, And It Sounds Incredible

Lego and 2K are working on a driving game called Lego 2K Drive, and the “AAA driving adventure game” is set for release on May 19, 2023. It even includes a car called the Hamburghini. Really.

Developed by NBA 2K studio Visual Concepts, Lego 2K Drive is in development for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Described as an open-world driving game, Lego 2K Drive has single-player and multiplayer, and it allows players to make their own cars out of Lego pieces with more than 1,000 options (via IGN).

Lego 2K Drive will have different biomes, a number of race types to compete in, minigames, collectibles, and a story that weaves everything together. In multiplayer, players can race with and against friends, and there is a co-op mode for up to six players. The game also supports two-player split-screen and online multiplayer.

In addition to the $70 standard edition (or $60 on last-gen systems), there will be a $100 Awesome Edition that comes with an extra vehicle, a vehicle cosmetic, an in-game minifigure, and the Year 1 Drive Pass. A $120 Awesome Rivals Edition has even more in-game content and the Year 1 Drive Pass, which includes a new biome and four post-launch batches of content. Each will contain more vehicles and themes.

Finally, everyone who preorders the game gets the Aquadirt Racer Pack, which comes with a water-themed vehicles. For more, check out GameSpot’s hands-on preview of Lego 2K Drive.

2K and Lego have been rumored to be working together for some time as part of a multi-game partnership. Titles included in the deal are said to be a driving game and a soccer game. NBA 2K developer Visual Concepts is said to be the developer of the reported driving game, while Sumo Digital will reportedly make the supposed soccer game.