Update (20:45PM BST): Looks like someone messed up: the DriveClub: PS Plus Edition client has now been removed from the PlayStation Store again. Judging by Shuhei Yoshida's not-so subtle reaction on Twitter, we're guessing that someone goofed up. Just when you thought this whole saga couldn't get any more embarrassing...
Original Story: No, this isn't a joke. Evolution Studios' long-delayed DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is finally available – over six months later than originally planned.
If you head on over to the PlayStation Store, you'll find that the trial edition is available to download and play. So, what do you get? For the grand price of nothing (well, six months of patience) you'll get full access to the online multiplayer suite, 13 tracks from India to nip around on, and 27 trophies to shoot for – one of which is a Platinum. Not bad, eh?
For the time being it's only available for North American PS4 owners, but we expect that it'll probably go live on the European PlayStation Store sometime tomorrow during the weekly update. Once you've given the trial version a good running over, there's the option to upgrade to the full game for the very fair price of $25.
Will you be taking DriveClub: PS Plus Edition for a spin, or has the lengthy delay put you off ever getting behind the wheel? Shift a gear down in the comments below.
[source store.playstation.com]
Comments 34
Better late than never! Seriously, though, this is a great game, make sure y'all give it a go.
And now the full vision has been realised, years later.
@technotaylor98 Niaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaow.
U say 6 month late but this was supposed 2 b a friking lunch title!!!
It's gone. Updating the article now.
@KratosMD I assume it will be, but you're going to need to upgrade to the full game first as you'll be missing cars for some of the Tour Packs. See updated article, though - looks like this released too early.
@KratosMD My guess is that it is ready to go in the system, someone just published it too early. If there's any silver lining it's that this is finally happening. It's really embarrassing, though!
@get2sammyb Is there a date then for a release? If it was accidentally put up then I assume it is ready to go.
I actually got excited for a second and then my hopes were again dashed. I really feel like the Last Guardian will best the ps+ version of drive club out.
lol, saw this article just as I was leaving work, and it was gone by the time I got home 15 minutes later.. Too bad.
it's pathetic for them to release this now, it made sense when the game has just launched but at this stage they should give out the complete game
You can have my full fat disc for a tenner... Anyone?
Im sure it wont be long anyway
The screenshots certainly are beautiful, I'm on the fence about it. I would reeeeaaalllly like to try it before I buy it, especially after Push Square's review of the game.
@DualWielding - "they should give out the complete game"
Yeah, Iv'e been saying that for a few months now. It's 1 1/2 years late as it was supposed to be a PS4 launch title, then the game released 6 months ago, and now they give paying PS+ subscribers what's basically a demo for a 6 month old game?
Full game for PS+ subscribers, everybody who owns a PS4 should get this version. It's practically an insult to PS+ subscribers by now.
@audiobrainiac Actually the first review that Pushsquarer did was when it was launched with all the bugs which by now is corrected. For a better review now that the bugs are fixed, check out this article
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2015/01/opinion_why_you_shouldnt_write_off_ps4_racer_driveclub
@get2sammyb You might wanna change the actual title I read it super happy (I actually clapped out loud) and the clicked in to see the update and be almost enraged lol but seriously....
sidenote: Hopefully it's July's free before my PS+ subscription expries
@Tasuki word, thanks for the tip
To be fair Sammy has been championing this game for ages, and its good (but not great). In fact I'm gonna stick it on now!!!
@audiobrainiac Np from what I have heard it's improved alot and is one of the best looking games on the PS4, I like you have been on the fence for awhile with it right now it's 25 on the PSN store and if it drops to 20 I just might pick it up then.
@Tasuki i noticed that sale too lol, if i had money to pull the trigger I would.
I spoke far too soon.
@get2sammyb
Would it be possible for a full fat re-review of this game?
@Tasuki No date yet.
@blah01 Posssssssssssssibly, yes.
@get2sammyb
Good man, I love the game and the way Evo has fixed it. A new review would convince our fence sitters to give it a go.
Best game on ps4 so far ,if youve yet to buy then can't see why you'd be getting knickers in a twist over a little demo when the full game is about £12 ! Don't see why they should give full game away for free because of a late demo ,lucky to get any demos this generation ? They owe nobody nothing , perhaps biggest personal disapointment was no mention of a driveclub 2 at E3.
A point I made on this a few months ago still stands, I finished first relatively easily earlier, and had a nightmare on the other 2 races I ran. The pacing or weird difficulty spikes on certain tracks is annoying and when you spin out you may as well quit because you wont catch up. Its good fun though, just dont expect crazy 2 lap miracle comebacks or closing a 7 point gap in a championship because its not gonna happen.
I wish I waited instead of buying this, but oh well
@DualWielding When you play it you'll understand. The game is,so full of content. The only radon I stop playing it is because I kinda suck at some racing games modes.Plays like a smooth dream so fun and pretty. Doesn't deserve the flack its getting.
I tried this before on region Asia
And I don't like it, NFS Rivals is way better
I know Nintendo is pretty dumb these days but omg Sony you are taking the crown and beating everyone with it. What a ****show, Sony.
This is pathetic, I have waited patiently for this but now I don't even want to download it for free anymore. Keep your PS+ edition.
It's coming out tomorrow..25/06..so stop moaning people =] although only offline mode at first =x
@themcnoisy
The last time I have played I have noticed the AI will "wait" for you if you spin or stay behind.. Just race and check the AI race times when you drive normally and when you drive slowly.
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