The long awaited PlayStation Plus version of DriveClub may be getting ready for release, as a Greek gamer has uploaded footage of what he purports to be an updated edition of the complimentary client. Posting on a popular forum, the user explained that he was able to nab the digital download from the Hong Kong PlayStation Store last October before it was removed, and the flipped button commands – with circle used to select – certainly corroborate that.
The free version looks more or less identical to the main game, though a yellow colour scheme is consistent throughout the menus, contrasting with the red of the core release. It seems like an extra car has been added to each category compared to what was originally revealed in October, with the likes of the Audi A1 Quattro and the Lotus Evora S part of the roster. Any additional cars can be purchased from the PlayStation Store.
Meanwhile, the Indian location remains the only one available in the free version of the game, but, as with the vehicles, you can opt to upgrade to the full experience at any time for a fee. On top of that, the recently added Startline Tour Pack has been integrated, which allows you to sample a few of the game's best events – even if you don't own the required content just yet. This seems like an old shareware-type package to us.
That is, of course, if the video is legitimate. We're not sure why someone would fake something like this – or if such a thing is even possible – but the likelihood is that the clip is real. And if Evolution Studios is updating the client, then it's probably safe to assume that it's shaping up to deploy this overdue content at long last. It's only taken near to a year...
[source ps4forums.gr, via neogaf.com]
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As Ive been moaning about the last couple of days, it sucks that DC doesn't have private lobbies yet, and the only way to race with friends is to do so with 10 other randoms. It should be easy to set up a customised 1on1 race. I read private lobbies are coming, looking forward to it.
It's just surprising as I always thought it had them. Maybe not having them was a way to ensure a large pool of players were always available for matchmaking, in the same way you can't set up private Crucible matches on Destiny.
How long did that take?
I couldn't wait for this any longer and got it from CEX for £12 a couple of months ago. Really glad I did, very enjoyable game now.
@Mrskinner Yeah, it's a great game. Honestly, one of my most played PS4 games so far...
Really surprised that they're still going through with this, instead of just putting the full game up on Plus. They must be very confidant that a large number of people will pay for the upgrade.
@get2sammyb I haven't had chance to sit down and put a lot of time into it just yet, but in the short bursts I have had it is a lot of fun.
No doubt the drop in price of the core game will be the best and cheapest way to get Driveclub and with many more cars, tracks etc too. This is sounding more like an extended Demo crossed with a bit of F2P...
Great game tho a bit too hard for my liking...
@Longaway or reluctant to annoy the people who paid full whack for the game despite the bad publicity.
Personally I like the game and think everyone should just buy it, it's cheap enough!
Honestly I don't see the point of this now, I can pick the game up now for $20 from Gamestop and a few other retailers.
zzz zzz disgrace
@get2sammyb I finally broke down and bought it. It is very fun, too bad the whole ps+ fiasco kept me from playing it sooner. Here in the states it is only $20 new at gamestop now so you really can't beat it. Drive club has a way of turning a half hour play session into a 3 hour play session.
@Tasuki Well, I guess you'd still give it a go if you havn't bought it yet and it was on the store for free, regardless of cost for the full game.
To be honest it's worth giving it a go for the sake of seeing the great graphics even if you're not into racers.
best racing game for ps4 but We do need private lobbies or any kind of local multiplayer.
Very cool.
Driveclub is a phenomenal racer - more nuanced than the majority of critics state.
I'm clueless why certain people maintain this 'too little, too late' mentality though - I've bought every DLC post-release and love the Ferraris and new tracks, awesome weather and now replays - I'll be picking up a TR300 wheel to maximise the experience as the graphics, feel and music is fabulous.
Which means it's reduced price and Plus shareware release should be welcome, and since when did we start lobotomising studios for an evident technical struggle albeit with fantastic free DLC , as opposed to Activisions' bastardisation of 'an economic model' with Destiny...?!
I'm sure that when Project CARS is reduced to twenty quid, I'll pick that up too, for different reasons.
@kyleforrester87 I could've seen Sony making it an E3 special occasion thing. It's more than 6 months after release, and it's not like they didn't already tick off just about every Plus member who ended up buying it, due to lack of the Plus Edition, already. Would've been one less thing for the devs to have to deal with, too.
Im confused.... Is the PS Plus version just a glorified demo? Would you think it would be better to buy before it comes out for the $49.99 PS Plus Discount or the PS Plus Free? or would the Upgrade probably be cheaper than $49.99?
@Alpha Dont see why the upgrade would be cheaper as you wont be paying for the PS+ version. The + version is a lite version of the main game, if it's still the same principal as was suggested previously. I.e 10 cars/a few tracks.
I think you can get the game physical alot cheaper than digital though.
As long as it comes faster than heists.
Maybe I need to spend more time on this but I just can't get the driving physics down and I've played many racers . It handles ok it's just I can't manage the physics like I'd want .... Probably just me ?
I won't be happy if it comes out as the original Plus version. After so long it'll feel a bit insulting. I have another question though, so this is supposed to an updated Plus version right? Why would they update something that they haven't released? I don't get that.
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