Test Drive Unlimited 2's Launch Trailer Is Two-Parts Racing, One-Part Clubbing.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is a strange beast. It's not just about burning rubber and crashing cars, it's about socialising in an enormous open-world too. The game boasts pseudo-MMO components that allow you to get your The Sims on and start creating characters, customising wardrobes and go dancing. It's an unusual marriage, but one that actually piques our interest. We like social gaming, and we think it's something developers should be exploring a little bit more. Hopefully TDU2's MMO aspects extend beyond playing Barbie, mind.

The launch trailer is available after the jump. The game's out this week.