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Missing DriveClub PS Plus Edition Explained
DriveClub came out yesterday in America, and the racer isn't having the smoothest of launches. Not only have players had trouble getting online with the title, but the PlayStation Plus Edition hasn't come out as originally announced. Today, developer Evolution Studios has explained the absence of the PS Plus Edition.
According to a post on the game's Facebook page, this is related to the current online troubles:
In order to help all DriveClub players who have the game already, we're temporarily holding back the PS Plus Edition and the My DriveClub app to ease the load and traffic to the servers. This should give players a better chance of connecting to the game servers and, once the servers are operating well, we'll be sure to let you know when the PS Plus Edition and My DriveClub app will be available to download.
To our PS Plus fans, we're sorry you're having to wait longer to play, but we want to ensure that when you come on board, you get the best experience possible. Rest assured, if you've pre-ordered the full game upgrade from the PS Plus Edition, you will still get the full version of DriveClub digitally, and if you can't get online you'll be able to get started offline like everybody else with single player mode as you start your DriveClub tour. You'll still be able to earn fame, unlock cars and get to grips with all of the options for playing and creating your own events and challenges – and everything you do will be synchronized with the servers when you do get connected, so you can set-up a bunch of challenges to send out to your friends as soon as you are able to join each other online.
The PS Plus Edition of the game is a free, scaled-down version of the game for PlayStation Plus members that features all of the modes and features, just not all the locations, tracks, or cars. The PS Plus Edition lets you upgrade to the full version of the game for $49.99 and keep it if you drop your PS Plus membership.
For more on the game experience itself, be sure to check out our review.
[Source: DriveClub on Facebook]
Our Take:
Given how tied to the Internet the entire game is, even if this specific server problem is sorted out, DriveClub is simply not as fun without an online connection.
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