AdminIt looks like we’re getting a new racing game courtesy of The Lego Company and 2K Games, with full reveal just around the corner.
A short but sweet teaser, announced on Twitter by the official Lego account, tells us that a Lego racing game is coming soon. Don’t get too excited though, as the full reveal won’t be until March 23rd. However, it’s only a few days to think about what this spiritual successor to Lego Racers will look like and play.
The platforms are yet to be announced, but it’s easy to imagine that the game, which is rumored to be called Lego 2K Drive, will make its way to all modern consoles, including PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, as well as last-gen systems and PC ( Thanks, Destructoid (opens in a new tab)).
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I’m all for a promising new kart racing experience to take to space. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe he is endlessly fantastic, but his dominance has left the subgenre a bit barren. In recent years we have had solid competitors Sonic Racing team AND Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, but none have been able to capture the magic quite like Nintendo.
That said, Lego’s pedigree in the genre is noteworthy. 1999 Lego racing is still fondly remembered for his inventive track design, quirky sense of humor, and the ability to build his own Lego go-kart entirely from scratch. The brand retired from the pit stop in 2019 with the Lego Speed ​​Champions DLC for Forza Horizon 4. And while it was excellent entertainment, it certainly left me wanting more.
I sincerely hope that the new Lego racer can regain the spirit of the former Lego racing game. There is still nothing quite like it, and an updated experience on modern hardware can be very successful. It will probably have no problem attracting a younger audience, but hopefully those with fond memories of this turn-of-the-century race will also be well served.
Could the game appear on our list of the best racing games? The potential is there for sure. Let’s just hope it’s not hampered by ancillary business models like battle passes, card packs and the like like the 2K brand has a habit of doing with its sports titles.
