Tesla v9.0 software update released on October 5th, 2018 brought the world Tesla Arcade. Originally featuring a suite of classic Atari games, the in-car gaming system now includes Beach Buggy Racing 2.
Developed by Vector Unit, Beach Buggy Racing 2 is a cartoonish racing adventure game which could be described as Mario Kart-like. The game, only available while a Tesla is parked, is controlled with the car’s steering wheel, pedals and is viewed on its infotainment screen.
Tesla Arcade is a Great Way to Pass Time while Charging
Beach Buggy Racing 2 joins the classic Atari games Asteroid, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Missile Command, 2048, and Breakout. It replaces the previously available game Pole Position which was pulled from Tesla Arcade due to copyright issues. Additional games are set to be released through Tesla v9.0 and future software updates.
In the next few months, Tesla plans to release another game to Tesla Arcade. Called, Cuphead, the game was originally released for Xbox One and Windows in 2017. Cuphead has been described as a “run and gun action game”. Studio MDHR is the designer responsible for producing the game.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently described Cuphead as “a cool game” while also adding, “It’s insanely difficult … it’s sadistically difficult. It’s a twisted plot. It’s dark. It looks like some cute little Disney thing and you’re like, ‘This plot is very dark.’”
To celebrate Tesla Arcade, the company’s showrooms around the world have been transformed into arcades. The promotion will run until June 30th of 2019. Until then, interested members of the public are encouraged to visit their local Tesla dealership to check out the in-car gaming suite.
The main reason why Tesla moved forward with Tesla Arcade is to provide its drivers with fun ways to pass the time while their car’s are plugged into charging stations.
Source: Tesla