Jarniou has worked on the first two Test Drive Unlimited titles, which should speak volumes about his experience regarding the racing simulator genre. The first Test Drive Unlimited is a great example of this, with its exceptional usage of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, plus the added extra activities scattered around the map. Over the past few years or so, we’ve seen the evolution of racing games from being restricted to race tracks whether in career or multiplayer modes, to a much more free, open-world experiences that let the players soak in the game’s graphics, scenery, driving mechanics, and progress through the game at their own pace.

This move is expected to be more in line with the modern standards of today’s racing games and what players are more likely to find fun. Jarniou expanded on it further by saying, “We wanted to reuse this name and the championship’s concept, which is not a closed championship where the player is restricted to doing certain things.” Jarniou started off by explaining the origins of the name “Solar Crown,” which came from the name of a competition which was in the previous Test Drive Unlimited game. KT Racing creative director Alain Jarniou provided a glimpse into the game in an overview.

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