The Last Guardian, Shenmue III, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and now DriveClub: PS Plus Edition – Sony's sure making the impossible possible right now. As promised, the free version of Evolution Studios' first-party racer is now finally available on the European and North American PlayStation Store – just the eight or so months late.
The complimentary racer comes with all of the features and functionality of the retail release, but only includes a single location (India) and 15 cars. It's also lacking the full online multiplayer suite for the time being, as the developer has opted to roll things out gradually, rather than invite millions of new players into the action all at once.
If you're a PlayStation Plus member, you'll be able to upgrade to the full version of the game for a discounted fee. You'll also have the option to stump up for the Season Pass in order to significantly extend the amount of content in the game. Will you be putting your pedal to the metal with this generous freebie? Finish first in the comments section below.
[source store.playstation.com, via store.playstation.com]
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What a stupid version.
It's free...so I'll be picking it up and playing it.
Obviously people aren't happy that it's taken so long or that it's not as complete as first suggest, but I'm personally not too bothered.
Considering number of DLCs, they should make normal version free. Give this stupid version now, wothout additional content is just not right =).
Its showing as £19.99 when i search for it on ps store! So how do you access it for free ???
Downloading now could someone link to the so called promise for drive club during PS4 launch. I'm just curious to see what it was.
@milero91 free? Doesn't one have to purchase 1 months PS plus to play this watered down version? 1 month PS plus in the UK is £5.99, that gets you 1 month of watered down driveclub, or, pick up a second hand copy of the full game on Amazon for £10, play until end of time, offline of course.
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi I pay my Ps Plus subscription (£35 a year, £3 a month) to play online and obtain the 6 free games a month.
As a PS Plus subscriber, this is free for me. If I decide I like it, I will buy the full game and continue my Ps Plus subscription.
@milero91
I pay my PS Plus subscription (£40 a year) to download a few good games a month and to sometimes (rarely I might add) play for free online. So for me, the games aren't free.
WRT driveclub I bought the digital copy the game a while ago (I think for £20) as I got tired of waiting for the plus edition and this site's reviews were so glowing. But I have to say I just wasn't impressed with the game (IMO it's lacking in the fun department). Shame I can't sell it on as it's a digital copy (lesson learned - always buy physical).
I tend to buy physical to be honest, like you say you can't sell on digital (although I was confident I'd like the Witcher I did DL that)
It is difficult to define whether games obtained whilst in PS+ are free. We pay for a subscription to Ps Plus subscription. As a result of that we can obtain certain games for "free" (without cost or payment). Some will argue that they are included in your subscription and are consequently not free.
Either way, I find it's good value for money.
How are the servers holding up? I've heard some complaints about Planetside and a mate of mine who got a downloadcode for Arkham Knight has literally been downloading the game for over 2 days now and still has 10gb to (120mb/s, with cable in case you're wondering). Probably the downloadservers are different from the servers you play on, but with all those people trying to download Batman, DC and Planetside it's evident Sony needs to invest big time in their online service. The downtime we experience every now and then is annoying, but going into the digital era, pushing digital gaming more than anyone, they can't keep on relying on their old servers made of sticks, mud and feces (that's how I picture them anyway).
Where did you find it on store?
This is not the Full Game Trial button right?
@divinelite Yeah, it's this link (if you're in the UK): https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/driveclub-playstationplus-edition/cid=EP9000-CUSA00003_00-XXXXDRIVECLUBPSE
US link is in the article, too.
@get2sammyb thanks for the help
Well better late then never I suppose.
Downloading it now and will check it out tonight after work.
Lmfao...its finally on ps+ and people are STILL complaining... Pathetic
It really should have been the full version to make up for how long it has been. However, I personally feel like their promise was at least fulfilled, so I will take what they give me. I'm not a huge racer fan so I don't expect to be really into it, but it will be a nice game to try on the side with the Witcher.
I have been looking to get a racing game for a while i had the crew for a bit but it didnt hit the spot so i am looking forward to playing this to see how it plays i might buy the full version on payday.....oh and can people stop complaining its an extra perk and they said they will be adding to it gradually i live in the UK and paid for the yearly ps+ but i would have paid for it free games or not just for the online capabilities. Something for nothing just enjoy it....unless its more sidescrollers lol
Hopefully it will attract some of the idiots who can't play Project Cars and so sit on the track trying to ruin the game for everyone else who put the effort in.
I cant find the free version on the uk store wtf? It says driveclub full game for ps + but thats £20 wheres the free one???
@Shadowdillon92
it's in the demo section
Thanks
@Eldritch haha! I feel your pain!
@Shadowdillon92 Go ProjectCARS, if you want a real racing game.
Thanks i will do when my wifi is sorted its taken 2 days to download driveclub lol
@Fenriswolf- I was in a race where three of us were well out in front and having a great race, each treating the other with respect. No ramming, no nudging. Then some idiot takes out the lead guy. I managed to get past and win but it didn't feel like a win. The other guy was robbed. Sad.
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