BadAss2961
Member
Evolution must be snake bit or something. Wasn't the MotorStorm: Apocalypse launch delayed because of the disaster in Japan, AND released in NA during the PSN outage?
Driveclub PS Plus Edition Delayed by Server Issues
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Kssio_Aug
Member
Youre not alone.
IAmRandom31
Banned
And in todays episode of " Tales from My Ass "
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
I'm surprised so many people waiting on the free version are so enraged. I mean, it's unavoidable for me not to picture a little kid having a temper tantrum with some of the responses (especially following the official FB post).
I'm more sympathetic to those who bought the full version, but can't access the social features at launch.
I'm more sympathetic to those who bought the full version, but can't access the social features at launch.
off duty ninja
Member
Hit the nail on the head. I love my Playstation but when there are issues Sony is ALWAYS silent on them. It is worse than poor customer service; it's a complete lack of customer service.
RedAssedApe
Banned
interesting isnt the eu launch just gonna make it worse?
Hawk269
Member
Problem is that most people that paid $59.99 for the game have not been able to play on-line as well. It is one thing to not allow PS+ members not to play it, but for the people that shelled out $60+ on it they cant even play the game with what it's most touted feature and that is it's on-line component.
It just seems like a complete cluster fuck. At least have your servers ready for the people that paid for the game.
Ken Masters
Banned
Wait, people actually believe these "server" issues after a one year delay of a game, review embargo and poor reviews?
Yikes
Yikes
FunnyBunny
Member
Solid points across the boardand I believe PS Plus is a tremendous value when working properly.
My disappointment stems from not being able to play DriveClub despite the fact that it's been released and that PS Plus (and PSN) have quality control issuesserver crashes, slow downloads, etc.
Omnipunctual Godot
Member
Is the server operating properly for standard edition owners?
They're completely down.
BigDumbRocket
Neo Member
That's exactly what they have said on their Facebook page:
"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."
https://www.facebook.com/driveclubofficial
Sad, that they are willing to distribute digital copies for money, but want to not release the PS+ version which they promised more then a year ago.
I had ordered it on disc despite the PS+ version, but I probably will return the disc unless the G27 works on it, which at this point is unlikely
GT7 where art thou..
Which is exactly why they aren't bringing the PS-plus players into the fold. They want to ensure those who shelled out $60 are able to experience the full online mode before the much larger tide of plus players jump online.
To be honest, this is not the first game that has had server issues on launch, and it probably won't be the last. Should Sony/Evolution do a better job of ensuring enough resources for launch, of course, and hopefully moving forward driveclub players will have a smooth experience.
Graphics Horse
Member
Probably on a different set of servers with problems of their own instead.
Hawk269
Member
Not at all. I have a few friends that bought it at midnight on release and as of this morning have yet to be able to connect to the servers. I did hear from one friend that did, but he got his copy a day or two before it officially launched, but basically since launch no one seems to be able to connect.
It is like the servers are not turned on or something. I know people are saying that due to this release, NBA2k15 and Aliens that the servers are being hammered, but usually some people or a good percentage are able to connect. In DC's case, I have yet to hear any of my friends or someone from Gaf that has been able to do all the on-line stuff since launch.
It seems like there is something more to it than "servers are hammered". Destiny, while we can argue it's merits so long after launch, had an outstanding 1st week and the servers did not buckle then, I would wager that Destiny on PS4 1st few days of sales would be more than Alien, DC and NBA combined. If the servers did not buckle with Destiny, then something is really jacked up.
MrChowderClams
Member
Is the assumption that by not releasing the product that they will reduce demand? Seems odd to actively try to have less people use s product at a company whose business performance depends highly on the number of people using their product...
nero2082
Member
when did it become free?
Most companies don't release a product which essentially DDoS's their servers.
Hawk269
Member
I agree with you 100%, but the real issue is that people that paid for the game already have not been able to play on-line at all. When you say they want to ensure that those who shelled out $60 are able to experience the full online mode, well as to my knowledge none of those people have been able to do play on-line as well.
I just hope they resolve this quickly. I want to experience the game as intended.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
1) I admit I'm ignorant when it comes to pretty much anything online like servers and stress testing and whatnot, but I'm not stupid. Aren't their services and people that do exactly this type of testing? And if it had a beta, what happened? Was it not tested during that? Why can a game like Destiny launch with relatively few issues, but somehow this game does have issues? It's certainly not because more people are trying to play this.
2) Yes really. It's just a thought. It's something they could do to show goodwill/that they're attempting to make things right.
3) I don't care about this game in particular. I certainly care about the issues in general. As I said if it were a game I cared more about I'd be pretty pissed about it.
RyanPierre
Member
What does this post even mean? What are you suggesting?
orthodoxy1095
Banned
That's honestly pathetic. How could they not have realized their own limitations?
Neuromancer
Member
Even more people would be angry if they paid for and preordered the game and couldn't play it.
I meant specifically how it's still up for sale (and promoted in tabs) on the US Playstation store. Clearly existing customers should be catered to.
IAmRandom31
Banned
The full game was already on the store.
The free edition was going to get added along with the other free games for the month and the store update which occured that afternoon. But they scrapped that idea due to the server issues already occuring with DriveClub.
Pretty easy to explain really.
Omnipunctual Godot
Member
I know. I'm pointing out how ridiculous this "DriveClub flopped/quick, kill the servers" conspiracy theory is.
i just died.
Black Republican
Member
i was legit excited to play the free plus demo when it was announced, shame i have to wait a little longer ugh
Neuromancer
Member
Yeah I see your point now. It would be safer to take the paid game off the store too until they can get this resolved.
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Yet you could still play the game and download it. Clearly a few people not being able to join a club means it's similar to a game with a launch like this.
FunnyBunny
Member
I've paid for the full price game and they've taken the money from my account.
I've downloaded the game and it's sitting on my PS4.
I can watch other people from across the world play the game.
I'm notified that my online friends are playing the game.
I'm in the UK so I have to wait until Friday before I can play the game
Because PSN has had issues (on and off) for several weeks and it is ridiculous. Messages wouldn't arrive til 20 minutes later yesterday.
On topic, I can wait for DriveClub but I hope Sony can do something about the server issues because November is going to be a fun month.
What the fuck? What an asshole move. Let us play it offline for fuck's sake. Even when Destiny made PSN wonky (and was an online only game) they didn't remove it from the store.
From my understanding Driveclub PS+ doesn't have an online mode anyways. Your servers are bad? Understandable, but give us the game.
"We screwed up by not having enough servers, so to screw you over even more you can't ger our game."
"We decided this the day AFTER release and we will choose when we want the game to come out and will leave our loyal subscribing fans in the dark."
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Sony can enjoy the PR shitstorm.
From my understanding Driveclub PS+ doesn't have an online mode anyways. Your servers are bad? Understandable, but give us the game.
"We screwed up by not having enough servers, so to screw you over even more you can't ger our game."
"We decided this the day AFTER release and we will choose when we want the game to come out and will leave our loyal subscribing fans in the dark."
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Sony can enjoy the PR shitstorm.
Please expand on your conspiracy theory...my tinfoil hat is on...i cant wait to hear it...i mean the game is out..we have it.
30 of 46 reviews were 7.5 or higher , that 4 and those few 5s.really hurt the average (far more than warranted IMO )
Neuromancer
Member
Not sure where you heard that but its completely wrong.
When the servers are down, you can't form a club, play with other people in MP, or send challenges to other people. If the servers were up you'd be able to do all that with the PS+ version.
You can. The only thing the Plus edition was holding back was content. You would receive updates, patches like weather and so forth. It only takes a few minutes to stop yourself from spreading false info.
Skyfireblaze
Member
And EU PSN just updated and no sign of PS+ Driveclub either, I could sigh
Time to deploy that dynamic weather patch and utilize the power of the clouds!
But seriously, hope they'll be able to fix this soon.
And EU PSN just updated and no sign of PS+ Driveclub either, I could sigh
They just said on twitter that it isn't coming today and there is no announced ETA - which makes me thinks it's at least a few days off.
IISANDERII
Member
And the game isn't even that hyped and the reviews are mixed so I can't understand how their limits could be reached just from the full version of the game.
They need to snag as many purchases as they can, deplorable practice
tell that to sony.