German tracks this month? (Nurburgring)

[Jaimz2k]

Didn't the devs say they were still trying to laser scan the Nurburgring when Driveclub released? Since this is the last month that we will be recieving tracks, do you think they'll be German? Do you even want the Nurburgring?

 

[omnibusse]

I don't think we'll get the Nürburgring for DriveClub ever, because the game only contains fictional tracks in real world locations, I would rather assume that we might get something located in the Eifel near the Nürburgring if ever. I would like that idea very much.

But because there has been some early video/screenshot material showing Italy as a location, I think Italy is much more probable. Evo was quoted quite denying that, too.
I would welcome Italy as a location, too.

So, everything's possible and nothing's for sure.

 

[MeanElf]

It would surprise me too if they came out with another new location. I mean, next year that is quite likely, but not before August. There again, I hadn't heard anything about the Italy leak until now...

There are still quite a few track variants possible from some of the P2P and circuits already in the game, so I'm interested in seeing where it all goes over the coming eighteen months.

 

[GordonS]

Sounds good but maybe they offer only fictional tracks.
If we got laserscanned Nordschleife it would be interesting to see the lap times with the DC physics anyway.

 

[FLX1981]

It would surprise me too if they came out with another new location. I mean, next year that is quite likely, but not before August. There again, I hadn't heard anything about the Italy leak until now...

There are still quite a few track variants possible from some of the P2P and circuits already in the game, so I'm interested in seeing where it all goes over the coming eighteen months.

Italy leak? What Italy leak? *imagines driving the Stelvio or coastal roads in DC*

 

[AudiMan2011]

Italy leak? What Italy leak? *imagines driving the Stelvio or coastal roads in DC*

Supposedly from way back when the game was in alpha where it also said to have hinted at Lamborghinis.

Back in January 2014 showing early menu interface:
http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/01...shows-ferrari-and-lamborghini-italian-course/

 

[FLX1981]

Ah that, thanks! Unless I m mistaken, wasnt it later said that those Italy/Lambo pics were just placeholders for the UI mockup though?

 

[Zakspeed_TV]

Would love it if Nordschleife was in this game, really can't see it tho. Nord runs in the Zonda r and Venom GT would be so much fun. I've had some great battles on Nords over the years on many different games, just love it.

I would 100% buy that DLC

 

[chrishagan]

Doesn't have to be the exact nordschleife, close to enough would suit me if it was legal reasons holding them back?

 

[MeanElf]

I think it's more design choices. Unusual locations so far, all countries that haven't been seen in a driving game before, so including the iconic Nordschleife would be counter to that, at least I think so.

 

[BarryB]

Given that its in Project Cars, I hope its NOT in Driveclub. Id rather have something different like the Japan content.

 

[UkHardcore23]

Would really like 4 or 5 cities tbh, Seems to be what the game misses the most.

 

[Zakspeed_TV]

Green Hell should be in every racing game as standard

 

[MeanElf]

Green Hell should be in every racing game as standard

Hmmm, a Wipeout game on the Nordschliefe...now, there's an idea.

 

[Zakspeed_TV]

^ lol possibly in 2100 it may work

 

[2clicks]

There are a number of things wrong with having the Nurburgring in Driveclub:

1. Each location is a country consisting of P2P, road course and racing circuit tracks. The Nurburgring wouldn't fit in unless other fictional German tracks are being developed as well.

2. It's unlikely that any real life tracks will be featured in Driveclub, because of licensing issues, and because of continuity. If they do miraculously get the rights, there are going to be fans (including me) complaining that they couldn't secure the rights to Gilles Villeneuve, Huachalalume, Buddh, Suzuka, Ruudskogen, or Knockhill as well.

3. It's completely unoriginal. All instalments of PGR featured Nurburgring, as well as Shift, Forza, GT, Grid and numerous other racing games. I for one have grown tired of seeing it on the course roster of almost every recent racing sim, thinking that that slot could have been given to another track that has yet to make its video game debut. Evolution will most likely stick to their guns and continue featuring locations that have never been featured before.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

I cannot believe I am saying it but, I hope Nordschleife never makes it to DRIVECLUB. I think having all fictional locations is a breath of fresh air and I am enjoying Evolutions Studios track design.

The UI shown in the developer's showreel I am convinced is pure concept art and never existed as a functional model. Having said that, there is of course a real possibility that we may see certain things arrive in game. We will definitely get Lamborghini and getting Italy as a location would be amazing. The Zenovo ST1 was shown in the image below too and that would fit into the hyper class nicely.