There’s a rumour floating around that DriveClub could be joining Watch Dogs with a delay into 2014, started by TheSameCoin, who heard from an anonymous source – allegedly a developer within Sony – that DriveClub has been moved from the launch line-up.
TSC say “after yesterdays [sic] announcement about Watch Dog’s [sic] & The Crew slipping into 2014, this rumour was too much not to post” and while there’s no reason given for the delay, it did look “a little unfinished” when shown at events earlier this year. You know, earlier this year, when the game was a little unfinished.
They go on to discuss how “this isn’t the best bit of news” and it is also a hit to the PS+ service, so that means the stripped-down PS+ version has been delayed too, seemingly.
So, it doesn’t really seem as though there’s much to go on with this rumour, other than this bit of info that TSC claim to have been told. We’ve contacted Sony and will update this post accordingly as soon as we find out.
UPDATE 1: Despite initially dismissing this rumour, there has been more fuel added to the fire over on NeoGAF, with reliable poster famousmortimer saying that he’s heard the same from someone he trusts, and that he’s aware that he’ll get banned if he’s wrong, so is very confident in the claims.
If true, Sony are likely looking for another game to replace DriveClub in the first month of PS+, but we could see an official announcement – or a debunking – tomorrow at the earliest.
Furthermore, DriveClub’s design director Paul Rustchynsky can’t comment on the matter either, as his official comment on twitter is that he’s been out of office looking after his newborn baby.
UPDATE 2: Kotaku have now presented some interesting information which makes us even less sceptical of the delay – they’re saying that their own source says the story is true, and point out that DriveClub has been removed from the line-up of a Sony event showing off PS4 games due to a “scheduling conflict”. Uh oh.
KeRaSh
Whaaaaaaaat? D:
Bambo_19
Im devastated if this is true, I really want this game!
Vandix
I wonder if it has something to do with the picture of the Red line of death? As it was Driveclub being shown….
bigchrissyc
Must have jinxed it! I wonder if they folded to the pressure to make the game run at a smooth 60fps.
Stefan L
I wouldn’t take that as much evidence. They have demos which can be played, regardless of when the game is going to be released, so a scheduling conflict sounds more likely.
There’s only a limited number of consoles available for public outings at the moment, and for Driveclub, all they’d be running is the same demo from Gamescom and Eurogamer Expo.
94jdh
Update by Sony confirms delay, PS plus game added is “Contrast”, early 2014 release for Driveclub
cam the man
Away for two days and as soon as I get online load TSA and get the worst news possible (apart PS4 delay). Thinking ‘at least there’s still Watch Dogs’, Start reading second paragraph …….Noooo it gets worse, that’s delayed too.
Ace-Michie
This really sucks, two games I really wanted on launch day are both delayed. Does this mean the ps4 is also delayed?
DJ Judas
No, it simply means that one of the intended launch games is, if it is confirmed that it is delayed of course.
freezebug2
60fps?
PR stunt?
An new announcement that the game will not be delayed and everyone is grateful and happy with 30fps…..naah! too cynical :P
freezebug2
*An…other Otherwise doh!
nukester
it can’t be delayed surely as the plus edition is the 1st free game for ps+ on ps4
Amphlett
I think Resogun is the first free PS4 PS+ game.
The Mysterious Phantom Bear
I’m erring to the side of this being true based on everything I’ve read.
What begs the question of Evolution (if true) and Ubisoft is how on earth less than two months prior to a huge release you only just realise that your title is not going to be ready?
Surely the warning signs come far earlier and you can give the platform holders warning so they can adjust their launch strategy? I mean Sony even got Watchdogs launch boxes advertised!
I’ll still have plenty to play regardless though so this wouldn’t bother me too much.
three_leg_jake
I suspect the warning signs were there but the developers really wanted to try and get them out on time so pushed on anyway. I suspect there was a date they needed to be at a certain stage for and they found they weren’t so delayed the launch.