10 Video Games That Survived Embarrassing Launches

10. DriveClub

This is a bit of a bittersweet inclusion, as after riding high after an initial stumble, Driveclub has had its ticket punched. Sony have stated that online support for this realistic racing sim will be turned off on March 2020, but thankfully, offline play will remain available.

Driveclub has actually been going strong for six years, but it wasn't always the case when it launched. Terrible connection issues, choppy framerates and a schizophrenic AI that would offer either no challenge or run you off the road, it just wasn't fun.

But, Sony persevered, and relaunched Driveclub with a free, base version to PS Plus subscribers, helping ease its way back into the mainstream. Several updates later, and Driveclub offered a visual treat to rival Gran Turismo, as well as online services like managing and racing with your own club of friends.

Still, there's most of a year left if you want to give it a go before the online plug gets pulled.