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[Jason]

DRIVECLUB February Updates and Add-ons

Full details of Update 1.11 (coming next week) follow...

» Adds a new Multiplayer game mode: Team Time Trial.
» Adds a new track offering 2 variants: Kobago in Japan.
» All add-on Tours have new progress requirements: You need 8 Stars (previously 12) to progress to the second stage and 22 Stars (previously 27) to open up the final Championship.
» Adds the ability to choose from a collection of factory Paint Jobs during vehicle selection prior to an Event.
» Adds the option to enable the Rev Counter in cockpit view.
» Decreases the threshold on the manumatic downshift limiter to allow players to downshift earlier.
» Reduces the drying time for rain splatter on the screen when in Chase Cam.
» Implements ghosting under certain conditions in Multiplayer races to prevent track blocking.
» Allows the 'Contender' and 'Unbeatable' Trophies to be unlocked even if the challenges expire when you are not online.
» Includes a number of minor bug fixes, performance improvements and usability tweaks.

Update 1.11 Add-ons (coming to PlayStation®Store Feb 24-26):

» Adds support for the VUHL 05, coming to PlayStation®Store as a free download.
» Adds support for the DOWNFORCE Expansion Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium/Season Pass add-on.
» The Downforce Car Pack includes: Ferrari F50, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition, SRT Viper GTS, Koenigsegg One:1 and Jaguar F-Type R Coupé.
» The Downforce Tour Pack includes 11 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
» Adds support for the Midnight Tour Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium/Season Pass add-on.
» The Midnight Tour Pack includes 11 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
» Adds support for 2 new livery packs, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium/Season Pass add-on. Each Livery Pack contains 5 new livery patterns to customise your cars with.

What else is coming to DRIVECLUB?

» Server upgrades: to improve stability and performance for all current players and to enable the release of the PS+ Edition and DRIVECLUB companion app.
» Private lobbies: Development of Private Lobbies for Multiplayer is ongoing alongside development of server upgrades.
» Replays: are in the final stages of development and testing. It's likely that offline replays will come ahead of Multiplayer replays.
» Changes to drift scoring: to ensure that you are rewarded for momentum, control and staying on the track in drift zones.
» Lots more cars: We can't say what's coming just yet, but many of your most commonly requested cars and manufacturers are coming to DRIVECLUB, along with a few surprises.
» New ranks: because many of you are at Level 50 already.
» Lots more! Please keep sharing your feedback about DRIVECLUB with us to help the game continue to evolve around you.

[Jason]

The 700MB update is now available with the add-ons still scheduled for next week.

[Jason]

More good stuff coming to Driveclub this month - more details coming Monday: Link

[Jason]

Full details of Update 1.12:

» Adds Replays to the game for all Single Events and Tours. You can now save a Replay at the end of any single player event and view it later from the Replays section.
» Photomode can be used from within a Replay at any point.
» Introduces a new Driver Level 50 reward: You can now unlock the Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione for your Garage!
» Refines Drift Mode scoring to increase the points scored for momentum, control and staying on the track.
» Adjusts the drag reduction when veering off road, so that accidentally leaving the track slows you down more gradually.
» Adjusts the drag penalty on world collisions, to remove the possibility of gaining any advantage after colliding with a wall.
» Adds the option to control screen brightness in-game (new Display Option).
» Adds the option to change the volume levels on individual SFX channels (new Audio options in Settings).
» Adds the option to make the AI opponents in a Single Event drive in the same car as the one the player chooses.
» Adds the option to select factory paint jobs for AI opponents (new Display Option).
» Removes the voicechat icon for any player you have chosen to mute in Multiplayer while you are driving.
» Adds new categories for downloaded Livery Packs within the Bonus Designs in Customisation.
» Adds status information about friends playing DRIVECLUBâ,,¢ to the Social Hub.
» Immediately centres the camera view behind the car automatically whenever you reset to the track.
» Adds support for live streaming via Twitch and Ustream while playing Multiplayer.
» Improves the atmospheric visual effects further by improving heathaze and introducing mirages, which are visible on the road when light is refracted by hot air.
» Includes more minor bug fixes, performance improvements and usability tweaks.

Update 1.12 Add-ons (coming to PlayStation®Store March 24-26):

» Adds support for the Peugeot Onyx Concept, coming to PlayStation®Store as a free download.
» Adds support for the Lamborghini Expansion Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium/Season Pass add-on.
» The Lamborghini Car Pack includes: Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario, Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse and Lamborghini Veneno.
» The Lamborghini Tour Pack includes 10 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
» Adds support for the Pacesetter Tour Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium/Season Pass add-on.
» The Pacesetter Tour Pack includes 12 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
» Adds support for 2 new livery packs, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium/Season Pass add-on. Each Livery Pack contains 5 new livery patterns to customise your cars with.

Important developments to be aware of (coming after 1.12):

» Continual server upgrades: to keep improving online stability and performance for all current players and to enable the
release of the PS+ Edition and DRIVECLUB companion app.
» Private lobbies: Development of Private Lobbies for Multiplayer is ongoing alongside development of server improvements.
» Replays for Multiplayer races: these require further development and testing and will come in a future game update.
» Lots more cars: We’re only half way through the Season Pass that runs to July and we have many more commonly requested cars and manufacturers coming to DRIVECLUB!
» New ranks: because many of you are at Level 50 already. In the mean time, please enjoy exclusive access to the Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione as a reward for your dedication and success.
» Additional audio options for cockpit camera.
» Lots more! Please keep sharing your feedback about DRIVECLUB with us to help the game continue to evolve around you.

[Jason]

The patch came out this morning. I love that they added the factory paint jobs in this patch.

[Jason]

I find it funny how Evolution Studios can release such detailed patch notes long before they're even released yet 2K has a hard time releasing the patch notes even after their patches are out.

[Jason]

Looking forward to the new Lamborghini DLC tomorrow!!!

My driving skills have come a long way in this game. I had so much trouble controlling the cars and staying on the track and then it all just came to me. I'm currently a bad-ass in the "Hot Hatchback" class with my little Volkswagen.

DRIVECLUB | Lamborghini Huracan Preview (Gameplay)

DRIVECLUB | Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corse (Gameplay)

[BDSooner72]

Hate to throw in some bad news, as you are enjoying the game so much.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-03-23-driveclub-developer-set-to-lose-55-staff-sources-say

Almost half of the development team is being let go. 

[Jason]

I knew there were layoffs there but I didn't know it was that bad. What a shame as it's one of the best racing games around and definitely has the best post-release support of any game I've seen.

It's a shame Sony couldn't buy them to provide some financial stability and make sure future DC releases remain exclusive to the PS4.

Edit...Apparently Evolution Studios is already part of Sony's developer studios.

[Jason]

I should have just purchased the season pass since I've bought almost every car-pack released including today's Lamborghini pack.

[Brad Company]

This game is currently $20 new at Gamestop. Just picked up a copy.

[Jason]

Nice!!! Great game for a great price.

[Brad Company]

Howzabout a club invite?

[Jason]

Done.

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[BDSooner72]

Driveclub game update 1.14 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, featuring a free new tour, multiplayer replays and the Ferrari LaFerrari.

Check out the full details below.

Full details of Update 1.14 follow:

    Adds the Ferrari LaFerrari to your Garage! Complete Rank 5 of the "Ferrari Owners Club" Driver Accolade to earn access to this car for use in all areas of the game.
    Adds the Startline Tour. All new players will now jump into a brand new Tour when they first play the game called Startline.
    The Startline Tour is available for free and features 11 events and 45 objectives. This Tour mainly serve as a varied and well balanced introduction to DRIVECLUB and is based on some of the most popular and entertaining events from elsewhere in the game.
    Adds Multiplayer Race Replays to the game. You can now save a Replay at the end of any Multiplayer Race and view it later from the Replays menu.
    Adds a new Audio Settings option to change the acoustic settings for all cockpit cameras, so that you can change between internally recorded sound or externally recorded sound.
    » Adds a new Single Event option to set "Time Of Day" for a Single Event to half past every hour as well as on the hour.
    Adds a new Single Event option to change the number of laps in a Race to any number from 1 to 25 laps.
    Adds a new Controller Settings option to allow adjustment of the steering lock rotation angle on all supported steering wheels.
    Includes general improvements to the game for better performance, stability and usability.

Update 1.14 Add-ons (coming to PlayStation®Store April 28-30):

    The Rimac Automobili Concept_One, coming to PlayStation®Store as a free download.
    The Turbocharged Expansion Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a Season Pass add-on (and also available to buy separately).
    The Turbocharged Car Pack includes: Ferrari F40, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Dodge Charger SRT8, Jaguar XKR-S Coupé and Volkswagen Design Vision GTI.
    The Turbocharged Tour Pack includes 11 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
    The Turbocharged Tour Pack includes a special bonus Livery, awarded when you collect 45/45 stars.
    The Evolution Tour Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a Season Pass add-on (and also available to buy separately).
    The Evolution Tour Pack includes 12 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
    The Evolution Tour Pack includes a special bonus Livery, awarded when you collect 45/45 stars.
    2 new livery packs, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium/Season Pass add-on. Each Livery Pack contains 5 new livery patterns to customise your cars with.

Important developments to be aware of (coming after 1.14):

    More server upgrades: We are continuing to make the server changes required to improve online performance and enable the release of the PS+ Edition and the DRIVECLUB companion app. We will have more news on this soon.
    Extra ranks and rewards are coming (beyond Level 50): We are planning to bring more on a monthly basis.
    There's a new SHAREfactoryâ,,¢ Theme for DRIVECLUB which you can download for free from PlayStation®Store. It's out today in Europe and coming on Apr 23rd in Asia & Apr 27th in America.
    More Game Updates! Please keep sharing your feedback about DRIVECLUB with us to help the game continue to evolve around you.