Driveclub got off to a rocky start, but everything is finally in working order now that the challenge system is back online. Evolution isn’t done adding new features to the game though, and have released patch 1.08 which adds dynamic weather, new tracks and more. The full list of features included in the update are noted below:

New Features:

• Adds weather to the game, for online and offline play.
• Adds two new tracks, both including reverse variants: Atlanterhavsvegen in Norway and Sinclair Pass in Canada.

Improvements:

• Adds the option to configure Throttle/Brake controls onto Up/Down on Right Stick.

• Adds the ability to access Club Cars when offline.

• Adds the ability to access Club Paint Jobs when offline.

• Adds track maps and stats to each track card in Single Event.

• Adds player statistics to various panels within Single Event and Challenges.

• Includes more minor bug fixes, performance improvements and usability tweaks.

The patch weighs in at 1.4GB and is available to download now on PlayStation 4. More free and paid downloadable content will be released for Driveclub later in December; everything included is listed below:

Add-ons (coming later in December)

• Adds support for the Mazzanti Evantra, coming to PlayStation®Store as a free download later in December.

• Adds support for the Redline Expansion Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium download later in December. This Expansion Pack includes the Redline Car Pack and Redline Tour Pack.

• The Redline Car Pack includes 5 new cars: Mercedes SLS AMG E-Drive, McLaren F1 LM, Renault Alpine A110-50, Ferrari 458 Speciale, and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

• The Redline Tour Pack includes 11 new Events and 5 new Trophies.

• Adds support for the Elements Tour Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium download later in December.

• The Elements Tour Pack includes 11 new Events and 5 new Trophies.

My Opinion:

Driveclub’s launch really hurt the game, but hopefully it can attract more players now that the full package is up and running as intended. The dynamic weather effects look amazing and really add a feel of realism to the racing experience. I also appreciate new tracks at no extra cost. Here’s to hoping the PS+ version comes out soon and brings new life to the game. I feel that Evolution really deserves it as you can tell they poured a ton of passion into this project!

Ryan Amirault is an Associate Writer for MONG and has been driving numerous Chevy Cobalt’s for almost a decade now. Not that exciting eh?! Follow him on Twitter.