Sony backtracks on DriveClub PS Plus requirements

Sony has confirmed that players won't now need an active PlayStation Plus subscription to access the upgraded version of DriveClub.

Earlier this week it was revealed that if you upgraded from the PS Plus version of the game to the full one, it would only be accessible as long as you had a PS Plus membership.

The news was followed by a fierce backlash from fans, with many signing a petition for Sony to drop the requirements.

"Our priority for DriveClub is to enable you to play and enjoy everything it has to offer and PlayStation recognises that the prior plan for DriveClub entitlement for the upgrade to the PS Plus edition was not appropriate," Sony wrote on the PS Blog.

"As a result, we have adjusted the PlayStation Plus terms for DriveClub."

Now after players make the upgrade they'll have access to the full version of the game forever.

DriveClub is gearing up for a 10 October release.