: You start on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza and later unlock Oahu , Hawaii (recreated from the first game).
: Your global level is tied to four pillars: Competition (winning races), Discovery (exploring the map), Collection (buying cars/houses), and Social (interacting with others). Playing Today test-drive-unlimited-2-game-link
See the game's opening story and early progression in this walkthrough: : You start on the Mediterranean island of