If you’ve been griping about the current lack of bigger budget games on PlayStation Plus for a while now, I can’t say that I blame you. While the monthly indie games are treasures that do deserve more eyes and hands on them, as a consumer you’re wanting something that really justifies your purchase of a membership. DriveClub was supposed to be that game that would help sell itself and PS Plus. But it’s been delayed until further notice.
That’s according to Sony Worldwide boss Shuhei Yoshida, who took to Facebook to explain what’s going on with the free version of the game:
I wanted to provide you with the latest update on DriveClub. Unfortunately, the road to launch has been a little rocky, and we are truly sorry that so many of you have not been able to enjoy everything that we had hoped DriveClub would deliver.
We have been listening to your feedback and realize that patience understandably is running out. Evo is working around the clock to close the gap, and we have deployed additional engineering resources to help resolve the remaining issues as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the time frames required to roll out the fully connected experience will be longer than anticipated and we do not have an exact time frame for when they will be resolved.
We are also very conscious that we have disappointed so many of you who were looking forward to playing the promised PS Plus Edition. Our first priority is to provide you with the best possible experience while playing DriveClub. With the high volume of new players and additional server load the PS Plus Edition is anticipated to bring, we are currently not confident that we can guarantee the best online experience.
Until we can ensure that everyone can enjoy the full social connected online experience, we will be postponing the release of the PS Plus Edition until further notice.
DriveClub was originally meant to launch on PS Plus on October 8. But that was put on hold as Sony and developer Evolution Studios put that version of the game on hiatus. And it’s soul-crushingly painful to behold the game in its current state. As a barebones racing title, it’s remarkably solid and bound to attract a following. But it’s built around that entire social factor, which just isn’t taking off at the moment in the way it was envisioned. It’s like ordering a hamburger and getting a delicious bun without the patty inside.
A part of me refuses to believe that Evolution Studios wasn’t prepared for this, as they are more than competent enough to handle such a game and launch. In other words, something ain’t kosher in the state of Sony. Still, you can grab a retail copy of the game, if you’re aching for some driving action on your PlayStation.
Last Updated: October 31, 2014
Captain JJ the pout
October 31, 2014 at 09:37
I would’ve loved to get this on pc.
FoxOneZA
October 31, 2014 at 09:42
Meh….by next February the game will be delayed by a year.
OVG
October 31, 2014 at 09:48
PROJECT CARS 1080P/60FPS will spin donuts around this game. SMOKE included.
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 09:49
Trust me your not missing anything.. Here is your typical day trying play DriveClub the way it was intended and advertised.
http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/uploads/driveclub-android-app-problems.jpg
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 09:50
There’s the problem, they have a server instead of servers.
OVG
October 31, 2014 at 09:50
lol
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 09:50
LOL YOU KNOW IT!
Daniel Milton
October 31, 2014 at 09:53
our best friend’s step-sister gets 60 an hour from home and she’s been out of a job for 3 months, last month her income was 13222 just working on the internet a few hours each day. ,,
check this page ??????? jobs-365????
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 09:53
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Admiral Chief 0
October 31, 2014 at 09:56
What are you laughing at?
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 09:58
Spam, laughing at the spammer. At least I try to before it gets deleted
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:03
It was a girl spammer too, I wanted to suggest that we mate with her. But I was too slow!
Captain JJ the pout
October 31, 2014 at 10:04
I got it. LOL
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 10:05
Damn I missed it again!! ????. Suspiciously you always seem to be right there when the “spammers” post though……Can’t I just send you my banking details directly? ????????????
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 10:08
I think you need the cash more, when you trade in your XBOX One for a PS4 you will need some game 😛
MakeItLegal
October 31, 2014 at 09:59
spotted !
Captain JJ the pout
October 31, 2014 at 09:51
*gets flashes of Neverwinter*
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 09:51
Lord Chaos
October 31, 2014 at 09:56
Maybe they should ask SANRAL to repair the potholes.
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 09:58
Meanwhile at Evolution studios…
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 10:02
Stop blaming servers! The problem is with the coding! EVO Studios be like: it’s the servers (180) it’s the code (180) it’s the servers (180) it’s the code. NO ONE CARES ANYMORE! You’re game failed, better luck next time! One good thing is I hear people are apparently actually getting their money back if they should so choose! Grab your refund and wait for Project Cars! ????
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:08
Thats BS! I went to their FB page and the PSN support forums to bitch like the little girl fangirl for a refund, and guess what? still no reply… They’re a bunch of thiefs! These ouks will never see a penny from me AGAIN!
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 10:10
*Your game failed
FoxOneZA
October 31, 2014 at 10:13
It’s just a lame ploy by Sony to pull the “demo” version to push the sales of physical and bundled copies. Sony have such a large market share that they can do as they please.
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:14
You said it brother, I bought the PS+ model for R500. Why release the retail and digital versions but not the free version???
Isn’t it obvious??? FOR MONEY!!!
FoxOneZA
October 31, 2014 at 10:22
They can’t pull this for long. With the upcoming December Xbox One discount bundles, many will trade their existing PS4 games towards a Xbox One.
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:27
I’m still on the fence for the Xbone, but heck I said the same last year about the PS4 last year too. One thing is for sure with Sunset Overdrive and Halo MCC Xbone is gonna have a GREAT festive season!
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 10:31
Get a Xbox One bundle without Kinect, get XBL Gold of course and EA Vault, all the “free” games will “pay” for the Xbox One!
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 10:02
Wait, is there a slender man in the header???
Lord Chaos
October 31, 2014 at 10:02
Yep, it is Halloween after all.
Captain JJ the pout
October 31, 2014 at 10:03
Well spotted
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 10:08
Nope, that’s just Hocking looking for a tree……..????
Hammersteyn
October 31, 2014 at 10:09
hehe, they do this every so often. Check the prey 2 article and the XBOX gold games one as well.
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 10:12
On the Games with Gold one it looks like that serial killer on GTA V! That creeps me out so much!! I’ll never touch that game again….????
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:16
Your both wrong, its Evolution studios still looking for a F to give.
Ryanza
October 31, 2014 at 10:06
Is it worth making a DRM message. Like a message to all those online DRM games coming up. Let me not bother. The Witcher 3 is coming
Rock789
October 31, 2014 at 10:15
Really sad this game’s main feature – i.e. it’s social aspect – is so broken… I was really keen to try it out. Now, me thinks I’ll just wait for it to either get a lot cheaper (like 70% or more, to be honest) or just move on…
Besides, Project Cars is coming! 🙂
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:17
Project Cars has been delayed to next year mate. So my suggestion is get NFS Rivals preplayed. Its a much better game than this POS.
Rock789
October 31, 2014 at 10:27
Yup – I know about Project Cars delay. But would rather wait for it before spending any money on DriveClub.
Also, gave up on the NFS series years ago – in my opinion, they just lost the plot! I’ve literally tried them all at a friends place and they’re all just meh… Could probably get it cheap cheap, but I really don’t wanna be disappointed again by another mediocre racing experience…
NFS – bring back Underground!!!
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:32
I’ll be honest, here is DriveClub in a nutshell… Take PGR Kudos system with broken physics, awkward handling mechanics, unrealistic AI and coat it with the beauty of Project Cars graphics… Then to finish it of, gently sprinkle it with the newly released PS4 Singstar server problems.
TAAAADAAAA!! DriveClub.
Rock789
October 31, 2014 at 10:34
lol. 🙂 Yeah, I think I’ll just stay away from DriveClub… Wait for Project Cars next year rather and just enjoy the older racing games on my 360 for now (Forza 4 and Horizon) – now those are racing games!
Rock789
October 31, 2014 at 10:36
Oh, and possibly The Crew… Although I ain’t pre-ordering – wanna wait and make sure that it doesn’t collapse under its own weight like DriveClub did.
PsyChoPanthis
October 31, 2014 at 10:27
I was super keen to play the the full full game, then I played it at rAge, then got super keen for the PS Plus edition. Now i dont give a rats arse about Driveclub anymore.
Project cars and The Crew are my racers until GT7 finally arrives
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 10:29
GT7, coming fall 2028……????
WitWolfy
October 31, 2014 at 10:35
So it must be releasing with The Last Guardian then 😉
Pieter Kruger
October 31, 2014 at 10:36
Bhawhahahaha!
FoxOneZA
October 31, 2014 at 10:43
One does not simply get to GT7 without playing GT6: HD Remastered Wasteful Edition followed by GT7: Prologue.
CAE9872
October 31, 2014 at 10:52
Man that is so unfortunate for them. As article says I cannot believe they didn’t do some testing but clearly something went HORRIBLY wrong in that code. It is a shame as little I played was fun.
But to have a “social” game with no social interaction – well that doesn’t work either!!!
CaliburVI
November 1, 2014 at 15:36
Lilz