Drone racing simulation game DCL: The Game will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on February 18, publisher THQ Nordic and developer Climax Studios announced. It will cost $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 on consoles and $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 on PC.
Here is an overview of the game, via THQ Nordic:
About
DCL: The Game is a (drone) racing sim, where players control authentic and also crazy drones, that maneuver at extremely high velocities through impressive tracks. Racing through the streets of Torino (Italy) or over the Great Wall in China is a tough challenge and a unique experience. Not only the velocity makes the drones special to fly, but also the very small turning circle. Although the flight model of the drones stays very close to reality, the drone models do not. You can fly a fluffy unicorn or even a brick.
Key Features
- Authenticity: DCL: The Game is modeled closely on real-life drone flight behavior—so close that the top performing pilots in the game can compete in the DCL Draft Selection, where pilots will be drafted to real-life racing teams competing in the DCL.
- Four distinct flight modes: select from four different models: Arcade mode is perfect for beginners, thanks to the automated altitude control and simplified controls. GPS Mode flies like your standard camera drone, with stabilization and altitude control. ANGLE MODE, also known as stabilized mode on some models is available on most amateur racing drones. ACRO MODE gives the pilot more control, this is how real drone racing and freestyle pilots control their drones.
- Drone controller support: fly the game with the actual drone remote controller (PC and Mac).
- Game modes: Free flight, time attack and online multiplayer (up to 30 people).
- Choose from 27 different tracks ranging from Torino (Italy), the Great Wall of China (China), Laax (Switzerland), Neom (Saudi Arabia), to many other racing locations.
- Physical presets: choose from three unique physical presets for your drone: lightweight, DC19-Standard, and heavyweight for a very different flight behavior. Highly realistic flight physics in these three set ups keeps competition balanced.
- Leaderboard: Global leaderboard for each platform.
Post-Release Plans
- Make DCL real-life tracks available in-game prior to the actual event – qualifying for real-life races takes place inside the game.
- Track editor which allows creation of individual tracks (PC-only).
Watch a new trailer below.