Pretty sure the report doesn't say at any point that the game is 'broken'- rather just reminds you that the launch period for Driveclub (much like so many 2014 games) was not a smooth ride. Some have lost faith in the game and need to be drawn back in. Due to Evolution's racing and rally backgrounds, you expect them to nail this update.
That's a bit of a 'damned if you do, damned if you don't' situation though, because if Microsoft did tamper with Minecraft's core elements straight off the bat, there would've been uproar. I'm personally pleased that there hasn't been a real overhaul of the game or its underlying culture, but you're right, content updates have tapered off somewhat. Let's hope this one reignites the interest ahead of the Windows 10 version.