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Ultimate Driving (formerly Ultimate Driving 2.0 and Ultimate Driving: Westover Islands, originally Ultimate Driving II) is a game in the Ultimate Driving Universe, created by TwentyTwoPilots.

Now in the UD: WI slot is Ultimate Driving, which is the slot to join Westover Islands.

Overview[]

As its name implies, the Westover Islands map is set on the Westover Islands, a fictional archipelago off the eastern coast of the U.S. state of Delaware that consists of Westover Island, Rodanthe Island, and Angler Island. One location outside of Delaware is included named Alan Island in New York, though this area is sparse and limited in nature. Less than a mile after entering Nomtauk, I-76 is supposed to end at an interchange with I-80, meanwhile US 40 will continue north towards Hamptonport.

Westover Islands features the cities of Westover and South Beach; the towns of Kensington and Palm Shores; the small unincorporated community of Rodanthe (formerly known as South Beach), and the hamlet of Nomtauk. These settlements are connected by major roads and highways spanning across the islands, the most major being US 40, Delaware Route 8, Delaware Route 12, I-76, and I-976. Also on the islands are the state parks of Mount Astley, Kensington Dunes, Cape Henlopen, and Angler Island, as well as the small mixed-use South Beach Regional Airstrip.

History[]

UD: Westover Islands was the first (modern) entry in TwentyTwoPilots' UD games, and was by far the most popular, most updated, and oldest active game in the series, with nearly 400 million visits, over 758 thousands likes, and over 1.82 million favorites as of January 2024. It was the flagship game and "hub" of the series, and hosts all of the series' gamepasses. The games link has since been renamed to Ultimate Driving in order to serve as the hub for all the Ultimate Driving maps after the hub update.

UD: Westover Islands has the most game changes out of any game on Ultimate Driving. With an average of three map updates per year, the game has seen its map grow and expand over multiple updates.

UD: Westover Islands was released on June 25, 2011, as Ultimate Driving II, an updated version of the original Ultimate Driving I. The game was remade on January 21, 2015, with a completely new map (while taking elements from Ultimate Driving II 1.0 - 1.6.5.82) and renamed to Ultimate Driving: Westover Islands on May 14, 2015, due to Odessa being created on the same day and being released 2 months later. The map layout has been mostly the same since, with several design changes and additions as technology and development capabilities improved.

Originally, the map was oriented north-south with I-76 as Delaware Route 1, US 40 as Delaware Route 3, Chestnut Street/Road as Delaware Route 2, Delaware Route 8 as Delaware Routes 4 and 5, and Delaware Route 12 as Delaware Route 6. When the map was flipped by 90 degrees, the US and Interstate designations replaced some of the original state route designations. The changes above occurred, though DE 6 became US 17 and DE 4 and 5 had their designations switched. DE 2 was also replaced by a new designation for DE 3.

On September 3, 2015, US 17 was downgraded back to a state route, under the designation DE 12. This also came with massive updates to South Beach, which turned it from a giant urban island city to a small unincorporated community. The traffic lights at the DE 12/I-76 interchange were also removed. Alongside these changes, Cedar Bay was renamed to the Westover Island Sound. The gap between Palm Shores’ island and the main island increased in width, possibly for easier access for boats headed into the Palm Cove from the Westover Island Sound.

On May 20, 2016, the Westover Islands map received massive updates. Delaware Routes 4 and 5 were turned into US 40 BUS (now DE 8), and the southern portion of DE 5 was turned into the port road. Delaware Route 3 was also left unsigned. In South Beach, the portion of DE 12 north of US 40 was removed, turning that intersection into a three-way. The ramps on I-76 near what is now Mount Astley connecting to US 40 and DE 4 were removed and the interchange was moved westwards, which caused an expansion of US 40 and a roundabout between US 40 and the east end of US 40 BUS.

A bus terminal was added on December 22, 2016, which would later be used for the Transit Team spawn on January 13, 2017, making Westover the main hub for public transit in the region.

The causeway on US 40 was redesigned to include a drawbridge on November 18, 2016 near Palm Shores. On April 21, 2017, the US 40/DE 12 intersection was redesigned. It was integrated into the causeway and had its traffic signals removed, making DE 12 the only main road in the area without signals.

On March 24, 2017, this game was renovated to add a new look to the southern part of the main island. This lead to the removal of the Woodbury gas station, and the creation of the Woodbury barn.

On January 26, 2018, the Harriston Bay Bridge and Tunnel was added to the map, completing the Delaware portion of I-76 and adding a large toll plaza. Angler Island Wildlife Refuge and small parts of Alan Island and Nomtauk were also added in this update.

UD: Westover Islands was the launch title for, and only game to include, Victory Road, which was located on its own island, Victory Island. It was added on February 28th, 2020, as a legal track-based alternative to street races. The update also included a special freemium currency. Victory Road, Victory Island, and the freemium currency were removed on November 6th, 2020. Released in the v5.0 Hub Update is the Delancydrome Speed Complex, the successor of Victory Road.

On October 17, 2020, the Mount Astley region was added above the Cape Henlopen Tunnel. This was part of the Off-Roading Update which included multiple vehicles being tuned with a new chassis to replace the older, more rigid chassis used prior. On April Fools Day, there is often an update that is used for an April Fools Joke, often being different every year. On the weekend of the hub update, there was a 5x experience weekend running from the day before the update through the day after the update. Once the update was finished, there would be daily/weekly quests and new guns being added to the game though the daily/weekly quests would eventually be removed.

On May 21, 2022, the new Odessa and Delancydrome Speed Complex maps were added to the Westover experience, which caused the name change to just Ultimate Driving. This change was part of the v5.0.0 Hub Update; the hub allows players to travel between maps inside of one game. This update marked the end of the UD: Westover Islands name, updates since can be found on Westover Islands (Map).

On August 29, 2022, TwentyTwoPilots began improving the circulation of the map. This resulted in changes with the DE-12/US 40 intersection near South Beach which includes US 40 continuing westbound on a ramp with the highway that was previously US 40 turning south to merge into DE 12, and eastbound US 40 having a stop sign to turn right onto DE 12 or turn left to continue onto US 40. The barrier separation for the Westover Sound Bridge was also removed for some unknown reason.

On September 2, 2022, the Westover Islands map was expanded towards the south. Two new highways, DE 508 and CR 3, and two new side roads, Eagle Road and Darley Hill Road, were added for the expansion. Woodbury Point Lighthouse was also moved more to the south-east end of the location near CR-3. Meanwhile, the port and ferry terminal of Kensington were also moved down southward to its new location. With that, the original location for the port has been turned into a small lagoon, known as Darley Lagoon. New dirt roads were added to this new expansion. A bridge for DE-508 was also created to connect the highway of DE 12 and the South Beach Regional Airstrip creating an intersection. The state border of Delaware and Maryland was also changed back its original status resulting in the removal of the once so-called "Maryland Route 12". In addition, it is now said that the map has "doubled" as a result of these changes as of September 3, 2022.

On September 24, 2022, the dealership and gas station in Westover was changed to a vertical angle. In addition, the more curvy roads would end up having barriers on some of the curves to prevent cars from plunging into the water a little later.

In October of 2022, the I-76/US 40 interchange was overhauled, to promote traffic heading along US 40. This included creating a new bridge and ramps. Access to and from the highway is now easier than before for truckers, with shallower curves and no turns.

On December 24, 2022, Westover got significantly bigger. The buildings grew in size and can be seen in rural areas near the city. Woodbury was removed and became a part of Westover. I-976 also got added and had a southern terminus at DE 8 with a portion of highway extending from the intersection that looked to be under construction.

In April 2023, Westover was expanded west with the addition of a new dam near Doe Run Road as well as the extension of Sixth and Seventh Streets towards Doe Run Road.

The map was updated again on December 23, 2023, mainly adding an extension of the map in the south with a new South Beach. The community that used to be South Beach was renamed Rodanthe. I-976 was extended down to South Beach. Westover was expanded to the west. DE 508 became concurrent with DE 8 from its old eastern terminus at DE 8 south of the Port of Kensington to Kensington and replaced DE 8 from Kensington to US 40. DE 5 was added from I-76 / US 40 at Cape Henlopen to I-976 near South Beach, but most of the route is closed due to the route being incomplete. TwentyTwoPilots stated that he is going to be working on finishing the route soon.

Major Roads[]

Designation Name Destinations Notes
I-76 Mid-Atlantic Tollway Odessa
Westover
Cape Henlopen State Park
Angler Island Wildlife Refuge
Nomtauk
Formerly Delaware Route 1.
I-976 South Beach Expressway WestoverSouth Beach Added on December 24, 2022. Expanded in the new expansion update on December 23, 2023.
US 40 Coastal Highway
Westover Sound Bridge
Campbell Highway
Odessa
Palm Shores
Westover
Cape Henlopen State Park
Angler Island Wildlife Refuge
Nomtauk
Formerly Delaware Route 3.
Delaware Route 8 Kensington Road South Beach
Port of Kensington
Kensington
Palm Shores
Formerly Delaware Route 5 and BUS 40.
Delaware Route 508 Airstrip Bridge
Kensington Road
Summit Road
South Beach Regional Airstrip
Port of Kensington
Kensington
Westover
Cape Henlopen State Park
Formerly Delaware Route 4 and BUS 40. Added on September 2, 2022.
Delaware Route 12 Outer Shore Highway South Beach Regional Airstrip
South BeachRodanthe
Formerly US 17, more formerly Delaware Route 6.
Newark County Route 3 Chestnut Street
Chestnut Road
Westover
Port of Kensington
Unsigned prior to September 2, 2022. Formerly Delaware Route 3, before that Delaware Route 2.
N/A Doe Run Road Westover
Palm Shores
N/A Woodbury Station Road Kensington
Westover
Added in February 2021.
N/A Tidewater Street Westover
N/A Third Street Westover Added on December 24, 2022.

Settlements[]

Name Description Roads Services
Westover The "hub" of the Westover Islands and the most developed location in the game. Contains a majority of its map's services and spawns. Formerly a small town before the annexation of Woodbury in the v5.2 Christmas update to become the largest city of Delaware so far. US 40
Chestnut Street
Oceanview Street
Tidewater Street
Doe Run Road
Westover Boulevard
Irving Street
Milford Street
First Street
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
I-976

I-76

Vehicle Dealership
UDOco
Police Station
Transit Depot
Post Office
Locked 'n Loaded
Houses
Kensington Port town. Contains most of the map's services and spawns not located in Westover. DE 8DE 508
Medical Drive
Woodbury Station Road
Pit Stop
Truck Depot
Fire Station
DOT Depot
Hospital
Houses
Palm Shores Vacation town. Contains no accessible services or spawns. Located on its own small island. US 40
DE 8
Apartments
South Beach A large urban city which was once a small unincorporated area located where Rodanthe is now located along Rodanthe Island. It contains a Pit Stop and template cartoonish houses that will be replaced in the next update and it contains residential buildings.
  • DE 12 (Outer Shore Highway)

DE 8 (Kensington Road)

I-976 (South Beach Expressway)

Connecticut Avenue

Delaware Avenue

Georgia Avenue

Maryland Avenue

Massachusetts Avenue

New Jersey Avenue

Pennsylvania Avenue

Philadelphia Street

South Carolina Avenue

Union Street

Pit StopHouses
Nomtauk Small rest stop and hamlet. Contains a Pit Stop only. Only visible settlement on Alan Island. Only settlement in the game outside Delaware. Farthest settlement from the rest of the map. I-76
US 40
UDOco
Rodanthe Formerly known as South Beach. DE 12Amstel Drive UDOco

Trivia[]

  • Owing to its popularity, Ultimate Driving has been part of several official Roblox events, making it the first game in the series to be included in Roblox events. The Westover Islands has been featured in the:
    • Roblox Egg Hunt 2020, named "Agents of E. G. G.". During the event, players could win the Cheggered Flag Egg accessory by acquiring 10 egg race points at Victory Road.
    • Metaverse Champions Event. During the event, players could pick up pink Metaverse Boxes, which gave the player a badge and an avatar accessory.
    • Twenty One Pilots Concert Event. During the event, players could perform tasks for Twenty One Pilots members Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun in Westover, being provided with their Classic TOP Tour Bus. Completing their tasks gave the player a badge, an avatar accessory, and the Classic TOP Tour Bus with a permanent livery.
    • McLaren F1 Racing Experience. During the event, players had to complete a race around the Westover Island to earn the McLaren MCL36.
    • 24kGoldn El Dorado Concert Experience. The second concert experience event that Ultimate Driving has joined currently. Similar to the previous Roblox event, players had to complete a race around Westover Island to earn a badge toward earning exclusive avatar items and the Cadillac Eldorado.
  • Ultimate Driving hosts frequent "milestone" events, typically involving free vehicles at set amounts of likes or favorites. Owing to its popularity, these are achieved relatively quickly compared to other games in the series.

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