DriveClub News
March2020
Feature DriveClub Delisted and Taken Offline - Let's Talk About One of PS4's Best Racers
Evolution indeed
DriveClub has had quite the journey, hasn't it? The ill-fated Evolution Studios produced this equally ill-fated PlayStation 4 exclusive racer, and to say it's had a rough time of it would be an understatement. Its time on the road has almost come to an end, as Sony has delisted the title from the PlayStation Store. More than that,...
Reminder Superb PS4 Racer Driveclub Goes Offline Tomorrow
Last lap
The humble arcade racer has endured a torrid generation on the PlayStation 4, so it’s only fitting that it should conclude with Evolution Studios’ outstanding exclusive DriveClub being taken offline. The title – which was delayed before launching in a dismal state – was resurrected with outstanding post-release support, and still...
September2019
News DriveClub Still Available on US PlayStation Store Days After Delisting Deadline
What's going on?
It's fair to say Sony has handled the delisting of DriveClub from the PlayStation Store about as well as the game's servers handled launch day. The platform holder set a date of 31st August 2019 for the removal of the unfortunate racing game from the PS4's digital storefront. However, it was delisted ear
August2019
News DriveClub Has Already Been Delisted in Multiple Territories, and Fans Aren't Happy
Europe loses out again
DriveClub was supposed to be delisted here in the UK at a minute before midnight on Saturday 31st August, but if you head on over to the PlayStation Store right now, you'll find that it is no longer available for purchase. Sony has pulled the listing for DriveClub early in European territories, leaving fans and potential...
March2019
News DriveClub Servers to Be Shut Down in 2020, Game Gets Delisted This August
Out of gas
DriveClub is nearing the end of the road, it seems. A new notice on PlayStation's official website states that the racing game will be delisted from the 31st August 2019, meaning that it'll no longer be sold on the PlayStation Store. That goes for DriveClub, DriveClub Bikes, DriveClub VR, and all DLC associated with DriveClub. On top of...
January2019
News DriveClub Is PS4's Most-Played Racing Game to Date
How fast do you wanna go?
Let’s be honest: the PlayStation 4 is a pathetic platform for racing games, as our Best PS4 Racing Games guide indicates. Every time we take a moment to update that, we’re continuously flabbergasted by the poor selection of candidates vying for inclusion. To be fair, it’s an indictment of the genre as a whole, which...
October2017
Feature DriveClub Is An Alternative to Gran Turismo Sport Worth Considering
How fast do you wanna go?
Gran Turismo Sport launches this week, and it will snatch the PlayStation 4 racing game baton from DriveClub with little resistance. Evolution Studios’ simcade didn’t enjoy the best start to its short life, being driven out of the PS4’s launch window before releasing in a particularly sorry state. But the British...
October2016
News DriveClub's Urban Tracks Update Bids Fans a Fond Farewell
Road kill
DriveClub VR's urban tracks have been patched into the base game for free – and Evolution Studios has included a message of farewell in the version history. The complimentary update – which augments 15 new circuits – says: "Thanks for your support. Thanks for your commitment. Farewell and enjoy the game!" The patch weighs in at a...
August2016
News DriveClub VR's New Tracks Will Be Added to Base Game for Free
A thank you to fans
There's been something unexpectedly sweet about the closure of Evolution Studios. Don't get us wrong, it's bitterly disappointing to see the developer shut down – but we're used to these kinds of stories ending badly. In the case of the Runcorn-based company, though, the team's been kept together by Codemasters, it's getting a...
July2016
News DriveClub VR Will Send Off Evolution Studios with New Tracks, More
Developed by original team
DriveClub never made the PlayStation 4's launch as intended, but DriveClub VR will be ready in time for the release of PlayStation VR on 13th October. The date was accidentally announced on the Japanese PlayStation Blog today, but the post has since been pulled – presumably because Sony intended to reveal this...
February2016
Gallery DriveClub's New City Track Is Stunning on PS4
Trip to the Old Town
DriveClub's latest update is out now, and it's packing more than just the usual under-the-hood tweaks. This time the PlayStation 4 exclusive's been given some new bodywork, in the form of an urban stage named Old Town. You can find the location in the title's Scotland tab, with six short circuit variants to try. As with other...
News City Racing Arrives in Free DriveClub PS4 Update
Cannae believe it
The gift that keeps on giving is ready to give a little more: DriveClub's teased city track will arrive tomorrow as part of the game's free February update. As we speculated late last year, the urban course is set in Scotland – it always looked like Edinburgh to us. You'll get six brand new circuits based upon this locati
January2016
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Ups the Ante with Hardcore Mode
Evolution, indeed
"What the Dickens!" Push Square boss man Anthony Dickens is sure to exclaim when he reads this article. The big cheese struggles with DriveClub in its default simcade state, so Hardcore mode is sure to have him staring at the luxuriously rendered roadside bumpers with more regularity. Game director Paul Rustchynsky confirmed the...
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub to Get Bigger and Better in February
Expected now, innit?
Push Square big cheese Anthony Dickens [Nice try - Ed] may not be able to keep his Golf GTi on the road, but his sloppy racing chops aren't stopping Evolution Studios from updating DriveClub yet again. The first-party developer has taken to Twitter to tease a slew of upcoming improvements heading to the simcade smash, including...
December2015
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub's Ready to Paint the Town Red
City courses on the way
Evolution Studios ain't ready to pump DriveClub's brakes just yet. The PlayStation 4's perennially underrated racer looks set to get even better in 2016 – with the addition of city tracks. The developer teased the new arrivals in a tantalising Twitter message, showing an image of a bike zipping around a rain-slicked street...
News Free DriveClub Update Adds Easy Mode and Mercedes-AMG Tour Pack
Race for fun
The game that gets bigger every single month, DriveClub, has just unleashed its December update – and it's a humdinger if you've been having some trouble behind the wheel. Weighing in at around 400MB, v1.25 adds a new difficulty setting to the title's Tour Mode, enabling you to earn Silver Stars in order to progress without...
October2015
Paris Games Week 2015 DriveClub Bikes Pulls a Wheelie on PS4 from Today
On your bike
As rumoured earlier in the day, PlayStation 4 exclusive DriveClub is getting motorcycles – and you'll be able to sit in the saddle starting today. Available as both a standalone game or as an expansion for Evolution Studios' popular racer, the add-on will include 12 bikes, a new campaign, and all of
Paris Games Week 2015 DriveClub Bikes Are Probably Getting Announced Today
Wheel-y?
Sony will strut out onto the stage at Paris Games Week later today, presumably to announce a few games, talk PlayStation VR, PlayStation 4, and maybe even a bit of Vita. Erm, actually, scratch the last bit. There have been a fair few rumours surrounding Sony's conference, but even we didn't see this one coming: DriveClub Bikes. The PEGI...
News DriveClub's Going to Get Even More PS4 Trophies
Bllling
DriveClub currently has 122 Trophies, which means that it's one gong short of being the most fruitful PlayStation 4 release for hunters of polished virtual pots. And it'll be overtaking adversary DC Universe Online soon, as director Paul Rustchynsky has revealed that there are "plenty more" trinkets on the way. These, presumably, will all...
September2015
News This EU DriveClub Deal Is An Absolute Steal
Cheap and cheerful
We have no hesitation saying that DriveClub is one of the best games on the PlayStation 4 these days, but if the launch issues put you off then there's never been a better time to pick it up. Sony's currently selling the main game alongside its Season Pass for a mind bogglingly cheap £15.99 on the European PlayStation Store –...
August2015
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Gearing Up for a Big Year
In the fast lane
Evolution Studios is showing no signs of parking up PlayStation 4 exclusive DriveClub, as the Runcorn-based developer has explained on the PlayStation Blog that it's planning another big year for the game – and it wants you to help shape it. Since launch this title has gone from strength-to-strength, and is easily the most...
News DriveClub on PS4 Just Keeps Getting Better and Better
Ready, steady
DriveClub is continuing to expand under the steady stewardship of Evolution Studios. The game, which launched as a disaster and has blossomed into one of the finest titles on the PlayStation 4, got a free update today, adding a ton of extra functionality to the exclusive foray. Available to download now, the headline addition is the...
News Sounds Like PS4 Exclusive DriveClub's Getting New Music
Splash wave
Historically, Evolution Studios has a pretty good track record when it comes to soundtracks. This author was particularly fond of MotorStorm: Apocalypse's music, which employed remixes of an original orchestral theme. DriveClub's a massive disappointment in that department, however – even if its engine sounds make up for the lack of...
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Passes Two Million Sales Milestone
How fast do you wanna go?
A hearty congratulations to DriveClub, which has officially sold two million units to date. Despite being subject to some pretty dark times over the past couple of years, the PlayStation 4 exclusive racer has proven pretty darn successful, achieving the abovementioned milestone prior to the release of its long-awaited...
July2015
News Free DriveClub PS4 Update Adds Elite Driver Levels and More
Always on the move
DriveClub is practically a different game now to the one that released last year on the PlayStation 4, and Evolution Studios is showing no signs of pumping the brakes. Those of you that own the title will be able to download v1.20 for free from today, which adds a ton of requested features and functionality to the high-octane...
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Will Continue to Expand Beyond Season Pass
One more for the road
It's been another turbulent year for developer Evolution Studios, but the Runcorn-based firm has done right by its fans. DriveClub may have suffered some serious server issues at launch, but the studio both rectified those and delivered arguably the best Season Pass on the PlayStation 4 to date. Sadly, it's starting to run out...
News Just How Good Is DriveClub's Lighting on PS4?
Pretty darn good
We've probably long passed the point where we should be praising DriveClub's visuals, but it's an agonisingly slow news day and we figured that this clip was worth a post. Prior to the racer's servers exploding, developer Evolution Studios talked a lot about the title's dynamic lightning and volumetric clouds – but what do these...
News DriveClub Looks So Real, a Car Manufacturer Actually Thought It Was
Blurring the lines
In a story that's sure to have people calling this a slow news day - it is - car manufacturer Nissan thought that one DriveClub player's screenshots were taken in real life. The company used Twitter to reply to @Captcook96, who had posted some downright delicious pictures of the game. "Awesome shots! Did you take these photos?"...
June2015
Guide Getting the Most Out of DriveClub: PS Plus Edition
Tips for taking off your training wheels
Over two years after it was originally promised, DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is finally on the starting grid, waiting for you to give it a spin. The watered down racer comes with all of the features and functionality from the main game for free, but is limited to just 15 cars and 13 tracks from the Indian...
News DriveClub: PS Plus Edition Is Free to Download on PS4 Now
Roll out
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
News DriveClub: PS Plus Edition Begins Slow and Steady Roll Out Tomorrow
Easy does it
DriveClub has been a bit of a car crash for Sony, hasn't it? Don't get us wrong, the game is actually brilliant these days, but a paltry launch offering paired with various server issues has put the Evolution Studios racer right at the rear of the pack. And the biggest failing in its catalogue of errors has been the PlayStation Plus...
News DriveClub: PS Plus Edition Is Finally Rolling Out on PlayStation 4
Update: And it's already gone
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...
News DriveClub's PS4 1.18 Patch Ups the Racer's Level Cap
More to play for
Away from the madness of E3 2015, Evolution Studios has deployed a new update for PlayStation 4 exclusive racer DriveClub. Weighing in at approximately 420MB, the patch – labelled v1.18 for those keeping track – ups the title's level cap to 60, and adds accolades for every location and car in the game. There's lots more for you...
News DriveClub: PS Plus Edition Is on the Final Straight to the Finish Line
Almost done
It's only a few years overdue, but DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is almost ready for primetime. The free version of the first-party racer was set to release alongside the PlayStation 4 at launch, but the game was pushed back 12 months for polish. Then, when the title did finally pull out of the workshop, its servers crashed, cau
Weirdness This DriveClub Razor Needs to Be Seen to Be Believed
Comes with exclusive content
What do men like almost as much as sports cars? A clean shave, of course. With that in mind, this DriveClub branded Philips Norelco Click & Style razor doesn't seem that strange at all... Oh, alright – it's almost as bad as that Assassin's Creed Unity edition of Edge shaving gel. The razor's available from
News DriveClub Server Upgrade Clearing the Road for Free PS4 Version
PlayStation Plus Edition nears
Evolution Studios is currently implementing a "significant" DriveClub server upgrade which should, fingers crossed, pave the way for the long overdue PlayStation Plus version. Writing on the game's official Facebook page, the studio stressed that the systems powering the title's innovative Challenges system are being...
May2015
News DriveClub's Free Level Cap Increasing PS4 Update Is Out Now
How fast do you wanna go now?
Those of you that have already raced through all 50 levels in PlayStation 4 exclusive DriveClub will have a reason to return to the title today, as Evolution Studios has just dropped the high-octane outing's brand new 1.15 patch. Weighing in at around 300MB, the mandatory download ups the game's level cap by five ranks,...
News Free DriveClub PS4 Update Will Increase Level Cap Next Week
Pedal to the metal
If you've already hit Level 50 in PlayStation 4 exclusive DriveClub then you may be pondering what's next for you; fortunately, Evolution Studios has announced that it'll be increasing the level cap by five starting next week. The title's latest update – dubbed v1.15 – will see additional rewards added to the release, and...
Rumour DriveClub: PS Plus Edition Looks to Be on the Home Straight
Free for all
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 pop
April2015
News Evolution Studios Rolls Out DriveClub's Latest PS4 Patch
Scream if you wanna go faster
As promised yesterday, DriveClub's latest PlayStation 4 patch has rolled out. The meaty update weighs in at just short of 3GB – and that's if you're up to date – so it's going to take a little while to pull if you don't have the best connection. Fortunately, you can always whack your system in Rest Mode, and it'll...
News DriveClub's Getting a Free Tour as Part of a New PS4 Update
Tons of other content, too
Evolution Studios may have been close to being shuttered, but that's not stopped the Runcorn-based developer from continuing to support DriveClub with a stupid amount of content. The racer's latest update – dubbed v1.14 for those keeping count – will add in a brand new event named the Startline Tour, which will be free...
News DriveClub's Now Rolling with Much Smoother PS4 Servers
Now where's that PlayStation Plus version?
We open every DriveClub article in exactly the same way: the launch was a disaster, but Evolution Studios really has worked astoundingly hard to regain gamers' trust since then. It's true, too: the DLC has been excellent, the copious new features have been very welcome, and the core game – in this...
News Download MotorStorm's Wombat Buggie for Free in DriveClub Now
Buggie life
It may be April Fools' Day, but the Wombat Buggie is very real – and free to download. Available now in the PlayStation Store, the DriveClub add-on allows you to take control of MotorStorm's iconic off-road automobile, and it handles in much the same way as you may remember. Bouncing about on springy suspension, and with plenty of...
March2015
News MotorStorm's Wombat Wheely Will Be Making a Cameo in DriveClub
Blame it on the buggy
MotorStorm's signature buggy, the Wombat, will be added as a bonus car in DriveClub, a new video appears to have revealed. The extra was rumoured earlier in the month when a couple of screenshots from the Japanese PlayStation Blog hinted at the familiar vehicle – but now a clip has emerged showing off the addition in action...
News DriveClub Developer Evolution Studios to Lose Around Half of Workforce
Dark days
Evolution Studios will lose around 55 team members, sources have told Eurogamer.net. It was announced last week that the Runcorn-based outfit would be struck by layoffs, but now we have an idea of just how hard. The developer, which is currently supporting PlayStation 4 exclusive DriveClub, is roughly 100 staffers strong, so this will...
News DriveClub Developer Waylaid by Layoffs
Studio to focus on Season Pass and PlayStation Plus Edition
As has been rumoured for the past couple of days, DriveClub developer Evolution Studios has been struck by a round of layoffs. The studio best known for the MotorStorm series was purchased by Sony in 2007, but has had to weather some nasty storms in recent years. Long-term readers will...
Rumour PS4 Exclusive DriveClub May Be Channelling Its Inner-MotorStorm
Raid to go
As much as we've enjoyed DriveClub since it's been polished up post-release, we can't help but ponder what a next-gen MotorStorm would be like, complete with the crazy weather effects that Evolution Studios has already concocted. Well, we may be about to find out, as it looks like the Runcorn-based developer is adding, er, buggies to its...
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub's Replay Mode Is Rather Impressive
Committed to memory
You didn't think that DriveClub's anticipated replay mode was going to be half-baked, did you? As you're no doubt tired of us telling you, Evolution Studios' exclusive PlayStation 4 racer has really come into its own in recent months, and replays look like another excellent addition to the high-octane outing. The video clip...
News DriveClub's Visuals Are About to Push Your PS4 Even Further Than Before
Replays, mirages, and more in free patch
We say this every single time that we write about DriveClub, but the post-release support really has been unprecedented. Previously, we thought that Guerrilla Games had set the benchmark with its ongoing commitment to the underrated Killzone: Shadow Fall – but the amount of content that Evolution Studios...
News Lamborghinis Making a Beeline for PS4 Exclusive DriveClub
Italian stallions
DriveClub goes from strength to strength. Evolution Studios promised that it would be dropping a brand new video this week, and it's delivered with a timely clip of four new Lamborghinis set to join the release's virtual garage later this month. The Veneno, Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario, Huracán LP 610-4, and Gallardo LP...
