DRIVECLUB™
DRIVECLUB brings to life the heart and soul of car culture. An incredible, authentic and immersive PS4 driving experience, DRIVECLUB makes you feel the exhilaration of driving the most powerful and beautifully designed cars in the world; all rendered in staggering detail, inside and out as you race them in richly detailed real-world locations alongside your Club.
Overview of the platinum guide
No missable trophies · 6 online trophies
Playtime
Platinum Requirement Profile (Difficulty & Effort)
Challenging arcade racer with a huge Fame grind, whose Platinum is unobtainable since the 2020 server shutdown.
- Mechanics & Peak: 5/10 – Hypercars and drift events demand precise vehicle control and fast reflexes.
- Guide Reliance: 2/10 – Linear progression without missable trophies; accolades are clearly structured.
- Grind & Collectibles: 8/10 – Level 50, 1M drift points, and 1,610 club km require immense endurance.
- RNG & Luck: 2/10 – Face-offs appear dynamically in races; otherwise fully deterministic.
- Punishment Severity: 4/10 – Gold star goals are tough, but doable via unlimited retries.
- Co-op / MP Dependency: 9/10 – Several club and challenge trophies (unobtainable since 2020 server shutdown).
100% DLC Note: Numerous Tour DLCs demand 100% stars with brutal time limits (e.g. Venom Hot Lap) and heavy weather.
Trophies
Main game
#UniteInSpeed
Collect all of the other trophies.
Unlock all other trophies to earn the Platinum trophy.
You Only Get One First Time
Complete your first Event.
Simply complete any event in Tour mode or Single Player mode.
Clubman [Online trophy]
Join a Club, or have someone join a Club that you have created.
Requires an online club connection. Following the server shutdown on March 31, 2020, this trophy is permanently unobtainable.
First Of Many
Beat your first Face-Off.
Face-offs appear on the track during races. Beat the target score or time.
This One Is Mine
Customize a vehicle.
From the main menu, go to Garage, select any vehicle, and customize its livery, paint colors, or club badge.
Contender [Online trophy]
When the timer expires on a Driver Challenge, be at the top of the leaderboard.
Requires online challenge servers. This trophy is permanently unobtainable due to the March 31, 2020 server shutdown.
And So It Begins! [Online trophy]
Send a Challenge to another player.
Requires online challenge servers. This trophy is permanently unobtainable due to the March 31, 2020 server shutdown.
Level Up!
Reach Driver Level 2.
Earned very quickly as you progress through the game by gaining Fame.
5 and Counting
Reach Driver Level 5.
Drive in races and complete challenges to quickly reach Driver Level 5.
Progress
Reach Level 2 with one Accolade.
Accolades are earned for drifting, drafting, or wins. Raise one of them to Level 2.
Tonnage [Hidden]
Complete a point to point Event with an average speed of 100mph or 161 km/h.
Pick a relatively straight point-to-point route, such as Fraser Valley in Canada, using a high-end Hypercar like the Koenigsegg Agera R or Pagani Zonda R. Avoid heavy braking and barrier impacts to keep your average speed well above 100 mph (161 km/h).
Face-Off
Complete 50 Face-Offs.
Successfully complete a total of 50 randomly displayed Face-Offs during your races.
On The Podium
Place in any of the top 3 positions during a 12 player race.
This can be done offline in a custom Single Event Race against 11 AI opponents. Lower the AI difficulty or pick a wide, familiar circuit to secure a podium finish easily.
Nose To Tail
Draft another vehicle for at least 2187 yards (2000 metres) in a single event.
Set up a custom Single Event Race with 10 to 15 laps or select a long point-to-point track. Stick closely behind the rear bumper of an AI vehicle down long straights without overtaking to rack up drafting distance in a single race.
Team Work [Online trophy] [Hidden]
Be a member of a Club that is Club Level 10 or above.
Requires an active online club connection. Because the official DRIVECLUB servers shut down on March 31, 2020, this trophy is no longer obtainable unless previously unlocked.
Rack 'em Up, Knock 'em Down
Beat 3 Target Times in a Single Time Trial event.
Launch a Time Trial on a short track and set an intentionally slow initial lap. Shave a few seconds off your ghost on each of the following three laps to register three target improvements in the same session.
Long Distance
Drive for at least 300 miles (483 km).
This trophy will unlock naturally on your path to Level 50 and the other distance-related trophies.
Making Waves
Reach Driver Level 15
Continue earning Fame through clean driving, overtakes, and victories to reach Level 15.
Life Begins
Reach Driver Level 30
Play events regularly and complete accolades to reach Driver Level 30.
Full House
Win a Race in each class of vehicle: Hot Hatch, Performance, Sports, Super and Hyper.
Win one race in each class: Hot Hatch, Performance, Sports, Super, and Hyper. You can speed this up in Single Event mode by setting 1-lap races against beginner AI.
Unbeatable [Online trophy]
Win 5 of your own Solo Challenges after sending them to at least one other player.
Requires online challenge servers. This trophy is permanently unobtainable due to the March 31, 2020 server shutdown.
Mastery
Reach Level 6 with one Accolade.
Focus on natural gameplay accolades such as Overtakes or Clean Sectors, or rack up mileage using vehicles from a single manufacturer to hit Level 6 quickly.
Hoon-a-tic
Rack up 1 million drift points in total.
Pick technical tracks with sharp corners like Nilgiri Hills or Tamil Nadu in Single Event Drift mode. Choose an oversteer-heavy rear-wheel-drive car such as the Ruf RGT-8 and sustain smooth slides through drift zones.
Cleanup
In a 12 player race, finish on the podium without losing any Fame due to collisions with other competitors.
Create a custom 12-car race on easy difficulty using a wide track like Cayoosh Point. Break away cleanly from the pack early or hang back until turn one traffic clears, ensuring zero car-to-car contact before taking a top 3 spot.
Lifer [Online trophy]
Drive at least 1000 miles (1610 km) as a Club Member.
Online. Requires driving as an active club member. Since club features were disabled with the server shutdown on March 31, 2020, this trophy can only be obtained if you were already a member of an existing club before the closure.
Welcome To The Limit
Reach Driver Level 50
Reaching Driver Level 50 requires substantial Fame. Maximize high-tier Accolades across gameplay and vehicles, or replay short high-speed circuits while stringing together clean sectors and drafting bonuses.
Credit Where It's Due
Reach Level 6 with one of each Gameplay, Game Mode, Vehicle and Event Accolades.
Track your progress under Driver Profile > Accolades. Easiest Level 6 candidates include Overtakes (Gameplay), Race (Game Mode), your favorite car manufacturer (Vehicle), and Tour or Single Events (Event).
DRIVECLUB™ Tour
The Rookie Trophy
Win 'The Rookie Trophy' event in Tour on gold star difficulty.
Win the corresponding event in the Ignition Tour on Gold Star difficulty.
The Amateur Trophy
Win 'The Amateur Trophy' event in Tour on gold star difficulty.
Successfully complete the Amateur event in the Ignition Tour on Gold Star difficulty.
The Semi-Pro Trophy
Win 'The Semi-Pro Trophy' event in Tour on gold star difficulty.
Win the Semi-Pro event in the Ignition Tour on Gold Star difficulty.
The Professional Trophy
Win 'The Professional Trophy' event in Tour on gold star difficulty.
Successfully complete the Professional event in the Ignition Tour on Gold Star difficulty.
The Legend Trophy
Win 'The Legend Trophy' event in Tour on gold star difficulty.
Win the final Legend event in the Ignition Tour on Gold Star difficulty.
Ignition
Ignition Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Ignition'
Complete any event in the Ignition Tour and earn at least one star. This can easily be done in the very first event.
Ignition Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Ignition'
Accumulate 8 stars across the opening events to unlock the second tier of the tour.
Ignition Contender
Unlock the 'Ignition' Trophy event
Earn a cumulative total of 22 stars across the tour to gain entry into the final championship event.
Ignition Champion
Win the 'Ignition' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the overall championship by finishing with the highest cumulative points across all stages while fulfilling each race's individual gold star criteria.
Ignition Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Ignition'
Requires earning all 45 stars across all 11 events. For drift challenges, initiate slides early with a quick tap of the handbrake and feather the throttle to maximize corner score multipliers.
Photo-Finish
Photo-Finish Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Photo-Finish'
Simply complete the first event successfully to secure your first star.
Photo-Finish Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Photo-Finish'
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events.
Photo-Finish Contender
Unlock the 'Photo-Finish' Trophy event
Continuously earn stars in the available events until the final Trophy event is unlocked.
Photo-Finish Champion
Win the 'Photo-Finish' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Prioritize a car with high handling and traction over pure top speed to navigate the tighter corners smoothly. Running clean, defensive lines prevents AI overtakes without wasting momentum on aggressive slides.
Photo-Finish Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Photo-Finish'
Individual event stars do not have to be earned in a single run, so tackle secondary objectives like sector times or drift zones on separate attempts. Use quick restarts on Time Trial and Drift events as soon as you fall behind target milestones.
Redline
Redline Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Redline'
Successfully complete any event in the Redline Tour and earn at least one star. This can easily be done in the very first race.
Redline Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Redline'
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events in the Redline Tour.
Redline Contender
Unlock the 'Redline' Trophy event
Earn the required total number of stars in the previous events to unlock the final Trophy event.
Redline Champion
Win the 'Redline' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Ensure the difficulty setting is set to Gold Star rather than Silver Star before entering the event, and finish first overall in the championship standings.
Redline Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Redline'
Stars do not have to be earned in a single race. You can focus on individual objectives across multiple attempts to clean up the tour's 45 total stars.
Elements
Elements Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Elements'.
Successfully complete any event in the Elements Tour to earn your first star. This can easily be done in the very first race.
Elements Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Elements'.
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events in the Elements Tour.
Elements Contender
Unlock the 'Elements' Trophy event.
Accumulate 22 stars across the earlier tour events to unlock the championship.
Elements Champion
Win the 'Elements' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Brake earlier and modulate throttle carefully out of corners, as torrential rain and heavy snow drastically reduce tire grip throughout this championship.
Elements Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Elements'.
Earn all 45 stars across the tour. Smooth steering inputs and consistent racing lines are crucial to meeting the strict target times and drift thresholds in adverse weather.
Apex
Apex Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Apex'.
Simply complete any event in the Apex DLC and earn at least one star.
Apex Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Apex'.
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events in the Apex Tour.
Apex Contender
Unlock the 'Apex' Trophy event.
Earn a cumulative total of 22 stars across the preceding tour events to unlock the final championship.
Apex Champion
Win the 'Apex' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Finish first overall across the multi-race championship on Gold Star difficulty. You do not need to win every individual race as long as you secure the highest overall points standing.
Apex Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Apex'
Earn all 45 stars across the tour. Secondary objectives do not need to be completed in a single attempt; you can replay events to clean up any remaining stars individually.
Sakura
Sakura Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Sakura'.
Successfully complete the first event. A single star is enough to unlock this trophy.
Sakura Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Sakura'.
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events in the tour.
Sakura Contender
Unlock the 'Sakura' Trophy event.
Keep earning stars in the preceding events to unlock the final championship event.
Sakura Champion
Win the 'Sakura' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final championship on Gold Star difficulty. Precise driving and track knowledge are essential for this.
Sakura Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Sakura'.
You must earn all stars in this expansion. Perfect your drift and racing lines for the demanding time targets.
Downforce
Downforce Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Downforce'.
Simply complete the first event and fulfill one of the easy star conditions. This can easily be done right at the start of the DLC.
Downforce Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Downforce'.
Earn enough stars in the early events to unlock subsequent race events. The requirements for this are fairly moderate.
Downforce Contender
Unlock the 'Downforce' Trophy event.
Earn at least 27 stars across the preceding tour events to unlock the final championship.
Downforce Champion
Win the 'Downforce' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
You need to finish 1st overall in the championship standings on Gold Star difficulty. Break away from the pack early to avoid aggressive AI collisions, and feather the throttle through high-speed sweeps to maintain downforce without breaking traction.
Downforce Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Downforce'.
Requires earning all 45 stars in the pack. Individual event objectives do not have to be completed in a single attempt; you can focus on lap times and drift/sector face-offs in separate runs.
Midnight
Midnight Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Midnight'.
Earn your first star in any event of the Midnight Tour. This can easily be done in the very first race.
Midnight Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Midnight'.
Earn stars in the early events to unlock further races. Focus on easy objectives like clean sectors.
Midnight Contender
Unlock the 'Midnight' Trophy event.
You must earn enough stars in the Tour to unlock the final Championship event. Complete the previous races successfully to do so.
Midnight Champion
Win the 'Midnight' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Choose a car with high handling and traction to maintain control in low-visibility night conditions. Memorize track braking markers early to avoid speed penalties and collisions in tight corners.
Midnight Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Midnight'.
To get this, you must earn every single star in all events of the Midnight Tour. This requires flawless driving and mastering all event objectives.
Lamborghini
Lamborghini Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Lamborghini'.
Simply complete the first event of the Lamborghini Tour and earn at least one star.
Lamborghini Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Lamborghini'.
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events in the Tour.
Lamborghini Contender
Unlock the 'Lamborghini' Trophy event.
Requires 27 stars accumulated across prior events in the Lamborghini Tour to unlock the final championship.
Lamborghini Champion
Win the 'Lamborghini' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Ensure the difficulty is set to Gold Star. If a race goes poorly during the multi-round championship, restart that specific race from the pause menu instead of restarting the entire tournament.
Lamborghini Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Lamborghini'.
Requires all 45 stars across the tour. For tight time trials, maximize corner exit speed and mind braking distances, especially during night and wet-weather stages.
Pacesetter
Pacesetter Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Pacesetter'.
Simply complete the first event successfully and earn at least one star.
Pacesetter Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Pacesetter'.
Earn enough stars in the early events to unlock the subsequent race events.
Pacesetter Contender
Unlock the 'Pacesetter' Trophy event.
Earn the required number of stars in the DLC tour to unlock the final championship event.
Pacesetter Champion
Win the 'Pacesetter' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final event of the tour on 'Gold Star' difficulty by completing all primary objectives.
Pacesetter Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Pacesetter'.
For this, you must earn all available stars in every single event of the Pacesetter Tour.
Turbocharged
Turbocharged Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Turbocharged'.
Simply complete any event in the Turbocharged Tour and secure at least one star.
Turbocharged Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Turbocharged'.
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events in the Tour.
Turbocharged Contender
Unlock the 'Turbocharged' Trophy event.
Earn the required total number of stars in the tour to unlock the final championship event.
Turbocharged Champion
Win the 'Turbocharged' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final championship event. You must successfully complete all primary objectives on Gold Star difficulty.
Turbocharged Completionist
Gain all the stars in 'Turbocharged'.
Earn absolutely every available star across all events in this DLC tour. This requires flawless driving and perfect lap times.
Evolution
Evolution Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Evolution'.
Simply complete the first event and earn at least one star.
Evolution Rising Star
Unlock additional event in 'Evolution'.
Earn enough stars in the early events to unlock the next stage.
Evolution Contender
Unlock the 'Evolution' Trophy event.
Earn the required number of stars to unlock the final championship event.
Evolution Champion
Win the 'Evolution' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the championship on the highest difficulty level to secure this trophy.
Evolution Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Evolution'.
Master all events in the Evolution Tour and earn all stars in every single race.
Lamborghini Icons
Lamborghini Icons Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Lamborghini Icons'.
Simply earn your first star in any event in this expansion.
Lamborghini Icons Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Lamborghini Icons'.
Earn enough stars in the early events to unlock the next stage.
Lamborghini Icons Contender
Unlock the 'Lamborghini Icons' Trophy event.
Unlock the final championship event by reaching the required number of stars.
Lamborghini Icons Champion
Win the 'Lamborghini Icons' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final championship event and earn all Gold Stars while doing so.
Lamborghini Icons Completionist
Gain all the stars in 'Lamborghini Icons'.
Complete all events in the expansion with the maximum number of stars.
Torque
Torque Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Torque'.
Simply complete any event in the Torque Tour and earn at least one star.
Torque Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Torque'.
Earn enough stars in the early events to unlock subsequent events in the tour.
Torque Contender
Unlock the 'Torque' Trophy event.
Earn the required total number of stars in the Torque Tour to unlock the final Trophy Event.
Torque Champion
Win the 'Torque' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final Championship event. Ensure the difficulty is set to Gold Star.
Torque Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Torque'.
Earn all stars across every event in the Torque Tour. This requires clean driving and mastering all optional objectives.
RPM
RPM Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'RPM'.
Simply complete the first event of the RPM Tour and meet one of the minimum requirements for a star.
RPM Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'RPM'.
Earn enough stars in the initial events to unlock the subsequent race events in the Tour.
RPM Contender
Unlock the 'RPM' Trophy event.
Collect the required number of stars in the RPM Tour to unlock the final Championship Event.
RPM Champion
Win the 'RPM' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Ensure the difficulty is set to Gold Star rather than Silver Star before starting. You must finish first overall in the championship standings across all rounds of the final event.
RPM Completionist
Gain all stars in 'RPM'.
Requires earning all 45 stars across every event in the RPM Tour pack. Strict corner-cutting penalties invalidate lap times in time trials, so focus on disciplined braking points and smooth racing lines.
Velocity
Velocity Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Velocity'.
Simply complete the first event successfully and earn at least one star.
Velocity Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Velocity'.
Collect enough stars in the early events to unlock the subsequent races.
Velocity Contender
Unlock the 'Velocity' Trophy event.
Collect the required number of stars in the Velocity Tour to unlock the final Championship Event.
Velocity Champion
Win the 'Velocity' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final event on Gold Star difficulty. Use a fast, controllable vehicle.
Velocity Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Velocity'.
Requires completing all primary and secondary objectives in every event. Perfect your racing line and braking points.
Horsepower
Horsepower Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Horsepower'.
Simply complete the first event and earn at least one star.
Horsepower Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Horsepower'.
Collect enough stars in the early events to unlock the subsequent race events.
Horsepower Contender
Unlock the 'Horsepower' Trophy event.
Collect the total required number of stars in the DLC campaign to unlock the final Championship Event.
Horsepower Champion
Win the 'Horsepower' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final Trophy Event on the highest difficulty. Use a well-controlled vehicle and learn the racing line.
Horsepower Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Horsepower'.
You must earn all available Gold Stars in every single event of this DLC. This requires flawless driving and perfect lap times.
Unite In Speed
Unite In Speed Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'Unite In Speed'.
Simply complete the first event successfully and earn at least one star. This is the easiest entry into the tour.
Unite In Speed Rising Star
Unlock additional events in 'Unite In Speed'.
Continuously earn stars in the initial races to unlock the subsequent events. Focus on the easy objectives.
Unite In Speed Contender
Unlock the 'Unite In Speed' Trophy event.
You need to collect enough stars in previous events to unlock the grand finale. Expect to make multiple attempts for difficult events.
Unite In Speed Champion
Win the 'Unite In Speed' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final Trophy Event on Gold Star difficulty. Follow the racing line and avoid collisions to save valuable seconds.
Unite In Speed Completionist
Gain all stars in 'Unite In Speed'.
Event objectives do not need to be completed in a single run. You can tackle overall placement, clean lap requirements, and face-off targets across separate attempts, as earned stars are saved permanently.
All Stars
All Stars Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'All Stars'.
Simply complete the first event and earn at least one star.
All Stars Champion
Win the 'All Stars' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
You do not need to win every individual race in the championship as long as you accumulate enough points to finish first overall. Prioritize high-handling vehicles over raw top speed to maintain consistent lap times through tight corners.
All Stars Completionist
Gain all stars in 'All Stars'.
Collect all stars across all events in the DLC. Perfect your racing line and replay events where you are missing stars.
AMG
AMG Beginner
Gain a star in any event of 'AMG'.
Simply complete the first event of the AMG Tour and earn at least one star. This can easily be done in the very first race.
AMG Champion
Win the 'AMG' Trophy event on gold star difficulty.
Win the final Trophy event on the highest difficulty level. Use the racing line and avoid driving errors to beat the challenging Gold Star times.
AMG Completionist
Gain all stars in 'AMG'.
Earn all stars in the AMG Tour. To do this, you must perfectly master all specified objectives and times in every event.