As for the limited, but free, version for members of Sony's PlayStation Plus service, the news is much less hopeful. "Until we can ensure that everyone can enjoy the full social connected online experience," Yoshida said, the title is on hold "until further notice."
Server troubles have plagued the social racing game since its release, and reported outages earlier this week for the PlayStation Network have compounded an already troublesome thorn in Sony's side.
Yoshida closed the statement with another apology, adding that the team is "enormously grateful for your patience," and offering thanks for the continued support of fans of both Sony and Driveclub. Seth Macy is a freelance writer who just wants to be your friend. Follow him on Twitter @sethmacy, and MyIGN at sethgmacy.