DriveClub breaks free of PS4 limits as patch unlocks 8K resolution, 60 FPS, and uncapped frame rates on PC
A new patch for the ShadPS4 emulator allows the formerly PS4-exclusive game DriveClub to run on PC at 8K resolution and 60 FPS. This community-driven effort revitalizes the title, which was previously locked to 1080p and 30 FPS on consoles.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing role of emulation in preserving and enhancing legacy software that developers have abandoned or delisted.
ⓘ r/DriveClub A screengrab from DriveClub A new ShadPS4 patch brings the PS4-exclusive racer DriveClub to PC at up to 8K resolution, 60 FPS, and uncapped frame rates. The upgrade revitalizes Evolution Studios’ acclaimed visuals, delivering the remaster-like experience Sony never released. Rahim Amir Noorali , Published 08/04/2026 Game Releases Gaming DIY Console Software 4 Reviews exclude selected types exclude selected tags More than a decade after DriveClub launched as a PS4 first-party exclusive, its photorealistic visuals still impress players today. Sony shut down Evolution Studios, the developer behind the game, in March 2016 after technical issues, a rough launch, and costly delays drove up its budget. Now, more than ten years later, players can finally experience DriveClub closer to the way it was meant to be played, though not through Sony.
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