UPDATE 01-19-2015: It is live!
There have been so many updates on this thread that it warranted a new one.
Nakasendo
Lake Shoji
Japan AHR
Takahagi Hills
Goshodaira
FAQ:
When is it releasing? Tomorrow, day of the moon, January 19th, worldwide
Is it free for everyone? Yes. Just like all other DLC tracks
Are the cars featured on these tracks releasing tomorrow as well? No, they are part of Apex expansion pack (paid DLC, included in season pass), releasing Jan 27-29th as a store update
Will there be a free car this month? Yes, like every other month. Should be coming with the store update as well
Are the tour events releasing tomorrow as well? No, they will come with the store update, since they are paid DLC (included in season pass)
If the tours are paid DLC, how can I play these tracks for free? You can in single events, challenges and MP (PS+ required for MP)
Are there Japanese cars to go with the tracks? No But they will come, eventually.
Are replays part of this release? No. But they are coming Soony
Who is Sir Price? Not her
Where is my PS+ version, Evo? $@%$!@&%!!!!!!!!!! Go here
No GIFs? Seriously?
Will there be other updates coming along with the tracks Yes. The tracks are releasing as part of a game update, that includes some tweaks
(such as removal of velcro walls/rails on straights, improved AI, fixing drift exploits etc) and... stuff
So, what do you think of the new location? Excited/Disappointed? If ever they release more locations (not this season, for sure), what locations come to mind?
3.33 GB, available now. Evolution just posted this on FB
New Features:
* Adds a new online game mode: Multiplayer Time Trial
* Adds five new tracks in Japan, offering 11 variants in total
Gameplay Improvements:
* Makes changes to AI drafting behaviour, .
* Makes changes to the impact of world collisions whilst driving on a straight, to reduce the amount of drag and speed lost from impact.
* Adds a new option to Event Settings to race without crowd, track infrastructure and corner flags.
* Adds the option to browse and register for Multiplayer events via the Social Hub.
* Windscreen wiper speeds have been changed.
* A bug with AI car wing mirrors not showing a reflecltion has now been fixed.
* Disables overscan compensation when playing via Remote Play.
* Adds a link to the PlayStation®Store to the DRIVECLUB Home menu.
* Also includes a number of minor bug fixes, performance improvements and usability tweaks.
Photomode Improvements:
* Adds the option to reset damage and remove dirt when taking a photo.
* Adds the option to permanently hide camera movement controls when accessing Photo Mode.
* Players can now access Photo Mode while using a steering wheel via R3.
* Players can now move the camera while OSD is disabled in photo mode.
Add-ons (coming January 27-29):
* Adds support for the Icona Vulcano, coming to PlayStation®Store as a free download later in January.
* Adds support for the Apex Expansion Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium download later in January.
This Expansion Pack includes the Apex Car Pack and Apex Tour Pack.
* The Apex Car Pack includes 5 new cars: Enzo Ferrari, Caterham R500 Superlight, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Centennial Edition, McLaren 650S Coupe, and Jaguar C-X75 Prototype Edition.
* The Apex Tour Pack includes 11 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
* Adds support for the Sakura Tour Pack, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium download later in January.
* The Sakura Tour Pack includes 11 new Events and 5 new Trophies.
* Adds support for 2 new livery packs, coming to PlayStation®Store as a premium download later in January. Each Livery Pack contains 5 new livery patterns to customise your cars with.
There have been so many updates on this thread that it warranted a new one.
Nakasendo
Lake Shoji
Japan AHR
Takahagi Hills
Goshodaira
FAQ:
When is it releasing? Tomorrow, day of the moon, January 19th, worldwide
Is it free for everyone? Yes. Just like all other DLC tracks
Are the cars featured on these tracks releasing tomorrow as well? No, they are part of Apex expansion pack (paid DLC, included in season pass), releasing Jan 27-29th as a store update
Will there be a free car this month? Yes, like every other month. Should be coming with the store update as well
Are the tour events releasing tomorrow as well? No, they will come with the store update, since they are paid DLC (included in season pass)
If the tours are paid DLC, how can I play these tracks for free? You can in single events, challenges and MP (PS+ required for MP)
Are there Japanese cars to go with the tracks? No But they will come, eventually.
All I can say is that we'll continue to bring more cars from new manufacturers over the months ahead
Are replays part of this release? No. But they are coming Soony
Replays are looking great and are almost ready, hopefully we'll be able to preview them soon.
Who is Sir Price? Not her
Where is my PS+ version, Evo? $@%$!@&%!!!!!!!!!! Go here
No GIFs? Seriously?
Will there be other updates coming along with the tracks Yes. The tracks are releasing as part of a game update, that includes some tweaks
(such as removal of velcro walls/rails on straights, improved AI, fixing drift exploits etc) and... stuff
So, what do you think of the new location? Excited/Disappointed? If ever they release more locations (not this season, for sure), what locations come to mind?