Driver 2 Timeline ( Real )

game_announcement
May 11, 1999

Announcement of Driver 2

At E3 1999, Reflections Interactive officially announced Driver 2 for the PlayStation, promising new features like two-player mode and new cities.

game_release
October 31, 2000

Release of Driver 2 in North America

Driver 2 was officially released for the PlayStation in North America, expanding on the open-world driving game concepts from the first Driver.

game_release
November 24, 2000

Release of Driver 2 in Europe

Driver 2 was released in Europe, bringing the game to a wider audience shortly after the North American launch.

re_release
December 3, 2018

Driver 2 included in PlayStation Classic

Sony included Driver 2 as part of the lineup of games included with the PlayStation Classic console released in 2018, preserving it for new players.

Driver 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

mission_start
1995-06-01

John Tanner returns to undercover work

Detective John Tanner returns to action for an undercover mission in multiple cities to track down a criminal organization.

intel_gathering
1995-06-05

Tanner and Tobias meet Big Boss Jack

Tanner and his partner Tobias visit Big Boss Jack to gather intel about the Haitian mafia's activities.

conflict
1995-06-10

First confrontation with Haitian gangsters

Tanner and Tobias confront members of the Haitian gang in Chicago, escalating the conflict.

intel_discovery
1995-06-12

Discovery of Haitian gang's plans in Chicago

Tanner uncovers plans of the Haitian gang involving illegal arms trading and expansion of territory.

mission_critical
1995-06-15

Chase and capture of Haitian gang leader in Chicago

A high-speed chase leads to the capture of a prominent Haitian gang leader in Chicago, but deeper threats emerge.

mission_travel
1995-06-18

Flight to Havana for investigation

Tanner follows leads to Havana, Cuba, to investigate links between the Haitian gang and Cuban organized crime.

conflict
1995-06-20

Confrontation with Cuban mafia

Tanner clashes with the Cuban mafia, uncovering further connections to illegal activities affecting multiple cities.

intel_gathering
1995-06-22

Meeting with Havana contact Lucia

Tanner meets Lucia, a Havana-based informant, who provides critical intelligence on the Haitian gang's operations.

mission_critical
1995-06-24

Pursuit of key suspect through Havana streets

High-speed pursuit through the streets of Havana leads Tanner closer to the criminal mastermind behind the organization.

mission_critical
1995-06-27

Return to Chicago to prevent arms shipment

Tanner returns to Chicago upon intercepting information about a major arms shipment destined for the Haitian gang.

climax
1995-06-30

Final showdown with Haitian gang and destruction of arms cache

Tanner leads a coordinated attack on the Haitian gang's arms cache, disrupting their illegal operations significantly.

mission_end
1995-07-01

Wrap-up and aftermath

With the criminal network weakened, Tanner reflects on the mission and the ongoing fight against organized crime.