DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition Now Available On PlayStation Store

Update 3:

The DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition officially launches tomorrow, June 25.

As Shuhei Yoshida reveals, the online functions will be rolled out over time to ensure a stable launch.

Update 2:

The official DriveClub Facebook account has revealed that today’s launch was premature and the servers still aren’t ready:

We’re preparing to launch DriveClub PS+ Edition & will have news for you soon.

The Store update today with the DriveClub PS+ Edition was premature. The servers aren’t ready yet, so it’s been removed while we get them ready. Apologies on their behalf for any confusion and inconvenience caused.

No new release date was given.

Update:

The link to the DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition is now invalid and searching for the PS+ Edition returns no results.

We’ll let you know if Sony has anything to say about this accidental release of the PS+ Edition today.

Original Story:

After being delayed away from its original October 7 release date due to server issues, the DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition has now appeared on the PlayStation Store in North America with today’s update.

A 14.7GB download for just the PlayStation Plus Edition, here’s everything you get in this PS+ free version:

Every DriveClub feature: from online multiplayer matches and challenges, to offline solo racing, Tour events, customization, replays, Photo Mode and more.
The option to create your own races with full control over the time of day and the weather.
Access to all 13 tracks in India, one of six locations in DriveClub.
15 cars for your garage.
A full set of 27 PlayStation trophies, including the precious Platinum.

If you spend $24.99 USD/$27.49 CAD to upgrade to the full version of DriveClub, you’ll then receive “an extra 40+ cars, 65 tracks and a vast single player campaign.”

It doesn’t appear the DriveClub PS+ Edition is available in Europe yet, but there’s a chance it will show up with the PlayStation Store update tomorrow.

Will you be downloading and playing the DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition today?

[Source: PlayStation Store]

Essential Reading:

DriveClub - Everything We Know so Far

DriveClub Cars List and Available Cars for the PlayStation Plus Version

Same with other racers, DriveClub will have a ton of cars at release, with more promised via DLC.
With DriveClub being available for "free" for PlayStation Plus members, then you might be curious as to what the non-paid version's car list will be.
PlayStation Plus Edition Car List
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
You can check out the full car list here.
DriveClub DLC Schedule to Have Free and Paid Content

Same as almost every game these days, DriveClub will have a load of DLC fans can look forward to post-launch.
You can read about some of the planned content right here.
DriveClub Install Size Revealed

DriveClub's download and install size is at 17GB. If you're going the PS+ route, however, you won't be able to pre-load the game.
Evolution Doesn't Want Players to use DriveClub's Micro-Transactions

Yes, DriveClub will have micro-transactions, which might turn some people off. But in an odd twist, Game Director Paul Rustchynsky doesn't want people to use it.
DriveClub Won't Take Up a Spot for October's PS+ Free Games

In a rather awesome move by Sony, it's been confirmed that DriveClub will not take up a slot for October's lineup of free PS+ games.
So, clear your hard drive a bit, since it's going to be a good October.
DriveClub Only Requires 3.5GB for You to Start Playing

Like most PS4 games, DriveClub won't require that you download the entire thing before being able to race.
Digital buyers will only have to download 3.5GB before they can play and have the rest of the data download in the background. Retail buyers will only have to wait 60-seconds before being able to play (that's the install time).
DriveClub PS+ Edition Won't Get New Cars, But Will Get New Features

No doubt about it, the PS+ edition of DriveClub won't be the same as the retail version. One of the big differences will be that at post-launch, the free version won't get new cars but new features are planned.
At least you'll be getting something new, right?
DriveClub Will Have Dynamic Weather

DriveClub will have dynamic weather effects and you can thank the delay for its inclusion. If you haven't seen it, go check out this footage to see what it looks like in-game.
Evolution to Do Its Best to Eliminate Rage-Quitting

One of the most annoying things when playing online against real people is some rage-quit when they lose. Evolution hopes to mitigate that with the help of the racer's Challenges.
Tracks Will Take Less Than 15 Seconds to Load

Don't expect any long loading times before racing! Read up on other facts like that here.
Complete Trophy List Revealed, PS+ Edition Has a Plat!

Linked here is the complete set of Trophies one can earn in DriveClub.
What's awesome about Trophies in the game is, the PS+ edition will have a Platinum! Oh, yes!
DriveClub Will be at 30fps

While DriveClub will only be at 30fps, Evolution says it will be "fluid and "responsive."
However, that will be locked in at 30fps and won't have frame rate drops.
Regardless of what you think of it, Evolution says it made the "right choice."
There Will be Female Racers!

In what should be the norm in racing games, Evolution has confirmed that female drivers will be in DriveClub!
Micro-Transactions Will Allow Players to Unlock Cars

Even with that glaring headline, Evolution Studios say micro-transactions can't be abused, and how it won't be possible to use it to get more "FAME," DriveClub's form of currency.
DriveClub Will Have Wheel Support
Evolution Studios has confirmed that DriveClub will have wheel support. For now, the compatible wheels for the game will be:
- Thrustmaster T80
- Thrustmaster T300RS
- Thurstmaster T500 (does not support PS4 Share functionality)
The studio states that they will add more wheel support provided it's compatible with the PS4.
DriveClub Infographic