- Primary Subject: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown — Season 7 Mid-Season Update
- Key Update: The Season 7 mid-season update introduces a surprise Initial D collaboration featuring a 1v1 mountain Duel mode, a Eurobeat radio station, Keisuke Takahashi's RX-7 bundle, and two themed Live Events.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 12, 2026
- Quick Answer: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown's Season 7 mid-season update adds an Initial D collaboration on November 12, 2026, bringing Duel mode, Eurobeat music, Keisuke's RX-7, and Live Events.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has announced a collaboration with Initial D, one of the most culturally impactful racing anime in recent memory.
A surprise Season 7 mid-season update themed around Initial D goes live on November 12th at 6 pm CEST.
The update will introduce a new duel game mode, a brand new radio station, a special version of the iconic RX-7 ‘Keisuke Takahashi Spec. V Edition, and two Initial D Live Events.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown X Initial D Collaboration Content
The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown and Initial D collaboration caught the racing community by surprise.
While many fans hoped to see Initial D on the virtual track, they didn't expect it to happen via a collaboration with Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.
The collaboration introduces a brand new game mode called Duel, a 1v1 mode where players race at night on mountain roads, and where keeping the car intact is as important as crossing the finish line in first place.
The developers' goal for this mode was pretty straightforward: to give players an "experience as close as possible to the races in the manga".
To help do so, a Eurobeat playlist was curated specifically for the Duel game mode, and it includes three iconic tracks from the original anime: Déjà Vu, Gas Gas Gas, and Running in the 90’s.
A Eurobeat radio station was also added, allowing players to enjoy dozens of Eurobeat tracks while they drive around.
This collaboration introduces a special Initial D Bundle, which features a unique version of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Series 6 Type-R (FD3S).
The Initial D bundle will be available from November 12, 2026 until March 24, 2027, and includes the following content:
- ɛ̃fini RX-7 Series 6 Type-R (FD3S) ‘Keisuke Takahashi Spec. V Edition’
- ‘Manga Style’ livery for the ‘Keisuke Takahashi Spec. V Edition’
- Keisuke Takahashi ‘Rotary Brother’ outfit
- Keisuke Takahashi signature hairstyle
- ‘Project D’ animated license plate background
- ‘Akagi RedSuns’ animated license plate background
- ‘Akagi RedSuns’ license plate text
- ‘Akagi RedSuns’ sticker
Two Initial D Live Events will also arrive at Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown throughout Season 7. Each one features eight unique challenges and special rewards.
The Initial D Live Event Volume 1 stars on November 12 and ends on November 26, 2026.
It includes the following challenges and rewards:
- Drive 15 km in a Japanese-made vehicle
- Reward: ‘Myogi NightKids’ sticker
- Solar Pass XP: 35,000
- Earn a total of 100,000 Solar Coins while driving in the Victoria Peak district
- Reward: ‘Akina SpeedStars’ sticker
- Solar Pass XP: 35,000
- Complete Keisuke’s Car Delivery contract with a satisfaction rating of 100%
- Reward: ‘Emperor’ sticker
- Solar Pass XP: 75,000
- Complete Keisuke’s Taxi contract with a rating of at least 4 stars
- Reward: 75,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 75,000
- Win the first duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: 75,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 75,000
- Win the second duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: 75,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 75,000
- Win the third duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: 125,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 90,000
- Win the fourth duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: 125,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 90,000
Players who complete all events will earn Keisuke Takahashi’s ‘Hillclimb Ace’ outfit, 250,000 Solar Coins, and 250,000 Solar Pass XP!
As for the Initial D Live Event Volume 2, it's live from November 19 to November 26, 2026.
It includes the following challenges and rewards:
- Earn 100,000 Solar Coins in Tai Tam using Japanese vehicles
- Reward: ‘Fujiwara Tofu Shop’ license plate background (Design A)
- Solar Pass XP: 35,000
- Earn 4 stars on Speed Traps in Tai Tam using Japanese vehicles
- Reward: ‘Fujiwara Tofu Shop’ license plate background (Design B)
- Solar Pass XP: 35,000
- Complete Keisuke’s Taxi contract with a rating of at least 4 stars
- Reward: ‘Fujiwara Tofu Shop’ license plate background (Design C)
- Solar Pass XP: 35,000
- Deliver Keisuke’s car to the parts shop with 100% integrity
- Reward: ‘Fujiwara Tofu Shop’ sticker
- Solar Pass XP: 75,000
- Win the first duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: ‘Project D’ sticker
- Solar Pass XP: 75,000
- Win the second duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: 125,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 75,000
- Win the third duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: 125,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 90,000
- Win the fourth duel against Keisuke with at least 75% integrity
- Reward: 125,000 Solar Coins
- Solar Pass XP: 90,000
Completing all challenges will reward players with a ‘Project D’ license plate background and license plate text and 250,000 Solar Pass XP.
Last but not least, an Initial D graphic filter was added in the update, bringing the visual identity of Initial D to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. Players can choose to turn the filter on or off as they see fit.
This is everything you need to know about the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown X Initial D collaboration that shook the racing community, in a good way.
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