DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is undoubtedly the highlight of October’s massive PlayStation Plus update, but you may be pondering what the free PlayStation 4 download actually includes. As the name indicates, this isn’t the full version of Evolution Studios’ next-gen racer, but a cut down copy designed to give you a taste of the title’s handling model and socially connected gameplay. That doesn’t mean that it’s your average demo, though, as this free download will allow you to earn Trophies, compete online, and much more. So, what do you actually get?
An Indian adventure
You’ll get 11 tracks based upon the one location, so you shouldn’t get bored too fast
There are a total of five locations in DriveClub, but you’ll get access to one as part of the PlayStation Plus download. The idyllic Indian backdrop is packed with power lines, housing settlements, and small lakes – but it’s also host to some twisting country lanes, which you’ll need to master in order to finish in first place. You’ll get 11 tracks based upon the one location, so you shouldn’t get bored too fast. Of course, you’ll need to stump up for the additional four locations included in the full game.
Ready to race
What good is a racing game without any cars to drive? Evolution Studios is being quite generous with DriveClub: PS Plus Edition’s vehicle selection, giving you ten automobiles to try. These all stem from different categories, meaning that you’ll be able to get a feel for various different types of machine. What are the cars, though? Well, we’ve listed them below:
Hot-Hatches
- Mini John Cooper Works GP
- Volkswagen Golf GTI
Sports
- Bentley Continental GT Speed
- Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG
Performance
- BMW M3 GTS
- Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale
Super
- Audi R8 V10 Plus
- BAC Mono
Hyper
- Pagani Zonda R
- RUF CTR3 Clubsport
À la mode
DriveClub: PS Plus Edition will give you the option to upgrade to the full version at a significantly reduced fee
The really neat thing about DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is that it includes all of the modes from the full version, meaning that you’ll be able to join and race in clubs, play online, and even earn the Platinum Trophy. Without all of the content on offer, the latter will be a little more tedious, as the trinkets include driving for 1,000 miles and reaching Level 50. However, as promised, it’s possible. The free download will also receive future updates such as the hotly anticipated weather patch, but any complimentary cars outlined in the company’s content schedule will not be added to the PlayStation Plus version.
Count the pennies
Last but not least: owning DriveClub: PS Plus Edition will give you the option to upgrade to the full version at a significantly reduced fee. Currently, you can unlock everything for £34.99/$49.99, which represents a significant saving against what’s available in the shops. You can pre-order the update right now if you want to, or wait until you’ve given the game a go. Either way, it’s the cheapest place that you’ll find the racer at the moment – and you won’t lose access to the title should your premium membership lapse.
How will you be digesting DriveClub? Will you be trying out the free version and buying the upgrade, or would you prefer to purchase the title on a disc? Are you planning to avoid the release entirely, or will you simply be indulging in the free version until you get bored? Honk your horn in the comments section below.
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I hope this game is good. Off topic, psn is down.
I'm getting this no matter who tells me it's shiz, ima ride till my eyes bleed DO or Die 😂 😚💨💨💨
@wagleton was gona download the Dragonball Xenoverse beta today, then psn goes down. Great!
Driveclub PS Edition sounds great tho, definitely give it a go even tho I suck at racing games
Its back on already
not interested because its first person, but fair play to Sony, that's a decent amount of content
@DualWielding Surely there's an option to switch to 3rd person view?
@DualWielding You can switch to third-person. There are multiple different camera options.
But it's not supported by Morpheus because an old man tried it and felt a bit nauseous, great.
@get2sammyb Really I had heard it was gonna be first person only, if its third person then I'll be downloading once I buy my PS4 in December
@DualWielding Yeah, I've played it third-person — you can definitely choose between which perspective you want.
I want to buy this game, I really do, but in reality I'm not going to buy every game that is awesome that comes out. I'm quite sure this game isn't going to disappoint at all.
Upgrade for 50euro for digital version or buy it new for 60 and have resale value..
This is an awesome glorified demo. I really hope this game does well and this model of giving a chink of the game away for free to entice buyers. I think more games should go this route. Great job Sony.
I decided a while back I'd treat October as an alcohol free month... seeing as I'd normally spend about £35 on the devil's nectar in one week, this seems like a good enough treat as any to reward my discipline and restraint.
I pre-ordered Sleeping Dogs DE instead if this.
It's a demo. A free demo that arrived nearly a year late. Far from what was advertised back when Sony was desperate for people to pump money into their wallets. Well, Sony got your money, did you get your game?
@Bad-MuthaAdebis Morpheus isn't even close to being ready for release. Perhaps in the future when the Morpheus tech is better the old man wont feel so sick and it will get the green light for a patch.
We've got to stop referring to the Plus discount as "significantly reduced".
$49.99 is what the retail version will most likely be three or four weeks after launch. It's not some kind of crazy discount that they're so generously bestowing upon us.
The more I hear of what's included in the free version the worse it sounds.
@glassmusic It's a tricky one because, I agree, the US discount is poor — but it's very good in the UK. Basically knocks £15 off the current Amazon price, which is approximately $24. (Though UK pricing is stupidly expensive in the first place.)
@get2sammyb Yeah, that really IS a good discount!
Here in the States, we're kind of getting shafted with this. And I know this shouldn't upset me at all, but emotions are like that--the Plus discount is kind of silly to begin with since Plus is required to play the game. Can't they just reduce the cost of the digital version? That's the end result anyway.
@rastamadeus Are you kidding me!! A free game you can play to platinum trophy and you don't like it. I for one wish Sony could do this with a couple games every year on Playstation Plus. It's almost the same model as a free to play game. I preordered DriveClub because i want all the content.
I for one am having kittens over this one.cannot wait!! And i dont get why there billing it as ps4's forza killer?? Because forza has always been crap imo.way too arcadey,for eg: reset your car to track if you crash.im sorry but that makes a racing game pathetic to me.hope dc doesnt have this option come to think of it.lol. Anyone knpw if it has or not?
"Currently, you can unlock everything for £34.99/$49.99, which represents a significant saving against what’s available in the shops"
I'm sorry but if you're giving us 1/5th the game - then we should pay 4/5th's the price for full retail - which is $60. We should be paying $48 for the full game and like it was said in the movie Better Off Dead --- "I WANT MY TWO DOLLARS!"
@DualWielding When the game was 1st shown off at E3 - they said it would be 1st person only - but they have since changed their minds.
I heard the €40 upgrade to full retail deal was for a limited time only... So prices might even go up after October, but I'm not sure now. This game seems a bit watered down if i directly compare it to forza horizon, still I have not bought forza yet because of this. I think in the end I won't upgrade anyway, there's just too damn much to play this upcoming months. I'm sure I'll get exactly the same mileage out of the demo as when I purchase the full game.
Shame we don't get more, but I'll definitely take it for a spin. Won't be buying it though.
I think this is a great idea. About time we got something decent on ps plus for the ps4.
Enormous trophy count? He's got like 2000 i got like 6000 lol
@mikey85 No rewind buddy. If people mess up its either re-start or rage quit lol. There is also no car damage either, other than a few scratches, even with a full on collision. But the cars handle very well and its very accessible, but don't worry you can turn off those pesky driving aids that are there for the less hardcore racer fan.
@WARDIE been playing driveclub for a few days now and gotta say i absolutley love it.the graphics and gameplay are insane.the draw distances are magnificent and the game feels alive. however, and i say that with trepidation because i want to love everything about this game,the singleplayer ai is still very lame,but ive found a new gripe DC.the online players who are intent on ruining the experience by ramming you off the road at any given chance!!! i love fair racing,id prefer to finish 2nd neck and neck at the line rather than ramming the guy next to me into a wall! its so much more fun.so,because of this im looking for people to add on my psn friends list that are fair and considerate racers.if you want to race with me add me up anyone who reads this.my psn id is :mikeysmiler:. thanks
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