Beyond just racing, TDU2 is often described as a "racing version of The Sims " due to its heavy focus on personal progression and luxury.
See the game's opening story and early progression in this walkthrough: test-drive-unlimited-2-game-link
The story begins with a dream sequence where you drive a high-end Ferrari as a birthday gift, only to wake up and realize you are a valet at a luxury hotel in Ibiza. Your big break comes when you meet , the wealthy and somewhat arrogant host of the Solar Crown. After you drive her to a recording session on time, she offers you a chance to enter the competition as a replacement driver. Beyond just racing, TDU2 is often described as
The "long story" of Test Drive Unlimited 2 (TDU2) follows your journey from a humble valet driver to a world-class racing champion in the prestigious, televised tournament . The Plot: From Valet to Champion After you drive her to a recording session
: You start on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza and later unlock Oahu , Hawaii (recreated from the first game).
While the official servers shut down in 2018, the "story" lives on through fan-made projects.