Driveclub PS Plus Edition delayed due to connection issues

Connection issues plaguing the full retail release of Driveclub have, unfortunately, caused a delay in the release of free PS Plus Edition. Originally supposed to release tomorrow alongside the retail version, the PS Plus Edition was no where to be seen on the PlayStation Store.

Turns out, Evolution Studios and Sony are temporarily holding back the PS Plus Edition and the My Driveclub app to "ease the load and traffic on the servers." According to game director Paul Rustchynsky, "This should give players a better chance of connecting to game servers." Once the servers are operating soundly, Evolution Studios will presumably release the PS Plus Edition.

In a post addressing all of the launch issues, Rustchynsky had this to say to PlayStation Plus members.

To our PS Plus fans, we're sorry you're having to wait longer to play, but we want to ensure that when you come on board, you get the best experience possible. Rest assured, if you've pre-ordered the full game upgrade from the PS Plus Edition, you will still get the full version of DRIVECLUB digitally, and if you can't get online you'll be able to get started offline like everybody else with single player mode as you start your DRIVECLUB tour. You’ll still be able to earn fame, unlock cars and get to grips with all of the options for playing and creating your own events and challenges – and everything you do will be synchronised with the servers when you do get connected, so you can set-up a bunch of challenges to send out to your friends as soon as you are able to join each other online.

We fully appreciate how frustrating this is for everyone. We want you to get online with your club because racing, challenging and having fun together is what the game is all about. We know that racing with your friends online is what you’ve been waiting for and we are doing everything we can to deliver that experience to you as soon as possible.

Driveclub PS Plus Edition is a free, stripped-down version of the retail game, giving PlayStation Plus members access to one location (India), 11 tracks, 5 tour events, and 10 cars to race with. Plus members can also look forward to the free dynamic weather update.