DriveClub is revving up to be (yes, I had to) a big and very important release for Sony. Delayed by nearly a year, DriveClub is built around the promise of what the PS4 can offer. The game features partial access for PlayStation Plus members, social aspects that tie expand beyond your PSN friends, and downloadable segments which allow you to play the game while installing. Game Director Paul Rustchynsky has been on a mission lately to reveal more details about the driving simulator as it approaches its October 8th release date.

While the game will be available on Blu-ray, Sony is also pushing big for digital downloads. In fact, PlayStation Plus members will get the game with less tracks and cars for free. Those looking to full download the game will be pleased at the games modest 17GB size. Even better, the game can be played as soon as 3.5GB are installed while additional content is downloaded in the background. Those opting for the Blu-ray version should also note a minor initial install is required though Rustchynsky promises you’ll be in the game in 60 seconds.

 To actually start playing DriveClub you only need to download the first ~3.5GB, so you can play whilst the rest downloads in the background. For those of you installing the game disc, [It] takes about 60 seconds before you can start to play for initial install. 

After the jump, we have more tidbits about anticipated racing sim.

• The myDriveClub app will be available “on or just before release day on both iOS & Android. You can create your club & club badge on it.”
• There won’t be a DriveClub demo to download through the PlayStation Store, but stores like GAME and GameStop should have a playable demo in-store.
• ”No public beta, it’s only a few short weeks until release now.”
• Details about the weather update will be given at launch.
• In case you missed the news previously, “Free vehicles are only for full game owners, but PS+ owners do get free India track(s) and new game features.”
• After reiterating that you can unlock the platinum trophy in the PlayStation Plus Edition, he was asked if there are two trophy lists (one for the full version and one for PS+). He replied, “One main trophy list that is the same across both (with platinum), with an extra trophy set for full game owners.”
• He said, “Maybe…” when asked if there might be hybrid cars in the game.
• DriveClub will be playable offline.
• “We’re hoping to make [pre-loading] available. Like with most games it’ll be a few days before hand.”

Discuss:

Will you be purchasing DriveClub on PS4?

[Via PlayStation Lifestyle]