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 swansong in the form of DriveClub VR, and it's even got a parting gift for fans.
For those of you who don't know, the virtual reality version of the dev's PlayStation 4 racer will come with some brand new tracks. Of course, that's left those uninterested in PlayStation VR pondering whether the content will be made available as DLC for the main game. Well, we have even better news than that: it'll be patched in for free as a thank you for fans.
"The new tracks will be added to DriveClub in a free update as a thank you for your continued support," game director Paul Rustchynsky explained on Twitter. Sure, it's a small gesture, but it's a nice one all the same, isn't it? There's no word on when the update will be made available for the base game, but you can probably expect it around the same time as DriveClub VR's release. The virtual reality racer is due later this year.
[source twitter.com]
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Great news, great devs, great game.
Oh bless. Hope they don't make my head explode as a final revenge.
Classy move! Still one of the best racers on PS4, and still gorgeous to boot.
The cynic in me thinks that due to the fact that their was only a measly single city track in the update last year, Sony went ahead and sliced a good portion off of a Driveclub standard expansion to make this VR version (after all, who was working on it after Evolution got the kick?)
But I'll kinda forgive you for making it a year late due to the fact that it's not being entirely tied down to VR.
Surely when this comes out pushsquares parting gift will need to be a rereview, the games changed so much. For anyone new to ps4 content and value is off the chart.
"it's a small gesture" nice one we like this.
You will be in good hands at Codies ..
One of the most generous devs out there, I wish them evey success as they deserve it.
@Neolit Iagree, who's got the energy to stand for a game!! A combination of this and Eve Valkyrie will keep me very happy. Can't wait.
So........does that actually mean Driveclub VR itself (for those like who own the main game and have pre-ordered VR ) will also be a full free patch?
That's my key question wasn't sure if it's been clarified - and a shout to Evolution for not only the sheer enjoyment of Driveclub - but equally the majestic Motorstorm 👌
they werent shut down though...they were sold werent they?
@NomNom
Evolution is shut down / no more, press articles indicate that at least a good portion of the staff were picked up by Codemasters (who claimed they would more or less stay together as a team).
What tracks are they? I love the mix of Japan, India, Scotland and Norway - Chile is a bit pants mind. I wonder where these are set. Maybe Australia, London (like msr and pgr) or even the Czech republic. I'm excited for them either way!
I hope driveclub bikes is converted to vr too.
Great stuff
To be fair, that's brilliant
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