Welp. Installing all these updates is like a little patience game. Think it took around 4 hours for me, haha.
Oh well, back to racing I go!
GTPlanet user “sorg” has been dissecting Gran Turismo 5‘s code base over the past few days and has shared some of his discoveries in our forums.
First, he’s found a hidden version of the X2010, named the “Red Bull X2010 JP Flag Color”. As you can see from the car’s description in the screenshot above, it is a “special colour model imbued with hopes of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011.”
He’s also unlocked the Red Bull X2010 5G model, which was used in the recent 5G competition. Over 20 different colors can be applied to it in the dealership, leading Sorg to suspect it may be released to a wider audience of players at a later date.
More discoveries include:
- 46 hidden car tickets, including a “Level 40″ ticket
- Standard cars which have been upgraded to Premium models, such as the Jaguar XJR9, are differentiated with a “_std” prefix in their file name. He has noted that two cars, the Nissan R92CP and Bentley Speed 8 Race Car, include this prefix, suggesting they are or were scheduled to be updated in the game.
- Over 39 Premium cars in the game also have “hidden” Standard counterparts, a full list of which Sorg has compiled here.
- Sorg has calculated that 300km appears to be the constant value at which all new cars achieve maximum engine power output during the “break-in” period.
Surprisingly, he has also discovered records of a broad selection of engine tuning upgrades and even new tires, though it remains unclear if or how such parts are actually implemented in the game:
- 2 additional engine tunes (5 in total)
- 2 additional turbo stages (5 in total)
- Triple-plate clutch
- Racing flywheel
- AYC Controller
- Brake Upgrades: Large Diameter Rotors + 4(6,8) Piston Calipers
- Ceramic Carbon Brakes, Brake Balance Controller
- Sport Super Soft and Racing Super Soft tire compounds (see here for more new tire details)
- Nitro upgrades
- Additional power improvements (5%,10%,20%)
For more details and future updates on his discoveries, be sure to read over this full topic here in our forums.
I have an old Driving Force Pro that's not worth selling, you're welcome to its adapter if it suits. 200–240V AS/NZS 3112/Type I Plug)
EDIT: 60fps GT5 trailer. Goddamn.
http://cdn2.gran-turismo.com/jp/local/hk-zh/data2/movie/20101225/gt5_ags2010_pv.mov
Thanks for your offer sir but I'm not sure it'll work here in Denmark. I'm buying a used Driving Force Pro tomorrow but I still want to find an AC adapter for my own.I have an old Driving Force Pro that's not worth selling, you're welcome to its adapter if it suits. 200240V AS/NZS 3112/Type I Plug)
EDIT: 60fps GT5 trailer. Goddamn.
http://cdn2.gran-turismo.com/jp/local/hk-zh/data2/movie/20101225/gt5_ags2010_pv.mov
60fps GT5 trailer. Goddamn.
http://cdn2.gran-turismo.com/jp/local/hk-zh/data2/movie/20101225/gt5_ags2010_pv.mov
Hoping PC sim modders get in on this - new physics, sounds, tracks and cars before GT6 Prologue would be amazing.
So I just bought that new NSX and got the new prototype Corvette and the game gets stuck on the opening loading screen. I haven't played the game in some months and don't know what to do. halp
http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-series-tops-68-million-copies-sold/
Sales numbers updated since november, series at 68M and GT5 at 9.19 million.
Hello everyone. For those gamers enjoying the bumper version of Gran Turismo known as the GT5: Academy Edition, the next few weeks will get even more interesting. The special seasonal event included with GT5: AE the GT Academy Challenge is about to kick off.
The event runs from 00.01am GMT on 1st January 2013 until 11.59pm GMT on 31st January, and includes an exclusive new track and car challenge for Gran Turismo fans to master.
Additionally, the top six gamers from the following countries Austria, Czech Rep., Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rep. of Ireland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and UK have the chance to win an exciting driving day at Silverstone in March. The six online winners will be joined by one additional lucky winner from a special live challenge held earlier this year at Paris Motor Show.
Kaz just tweeted about GT 15 year anniversary on Dec 23rd,
http://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/news/d19746.html
I cant wait!
GTPlanet said:Polyphony Digital’s official Japanese website has just been updated with information on how the company will be celebrating Gran Turismo’s 15th anniversary, taking place on December 23, 2012.
As of writing, the information has only been posted in Japanese, and it is unclear if or how these special promotions will extend to the rest of the world.
First is “Gran Turismo Apex 2012 Magazine”, an updated and digitized version of the Apex Book which was originally included in the Gran Turismo 5 Collector’s Edition set. The book will be available in the PlayStation “PlayView” format and can be downloaded for free in the PSN Store today through August 1, 2013.
Second is a commemorative GT5 Seasonal Event Time Trial, taking place on the Nurburgring with Kazunori Yamauchi’s Nissan GT-R N24. The top in-game prize for the event will include a golden Mercedes SLS AMG.
As for real-world prizes, Polyphony Digital will be giving away over 60 die-cast AutoArt models of vehicles in Gran Turismo 5 to those who enter the contest on their website, including the Red Bull X2010, Mazda 787B Stealth, Nissan GT-R GT500 Stealth, McLaren F1 Stealth, and Nissan GT-R Spec V.
More information is also available in the announcement which details a special Gran Turismo booth at the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Thanks to all of you who sent this in!
Perfect time to announce Gran Turismo Vita.
Perfect time to announce Gran Turismo Vita.
Perfect time to announce Gran Turismo Vita.
I wonder if any other division of Sony will acknowledge GT 15th anniversary? I'm gonna guess no.
Kaz just tweeted about GT 15 year anniversary on Dec 23rd,
http://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/news/d19746.html
I cant wait!
Amar, do you know anything about the series future? We could use some winds once again.
I wonder if any other division of Sony will acknowledge GT 15th anniversary? I'm gonna guess no.
I smell spec III.
This reminds me that 15 years ago me and a real good friend of mine spent all new year party playing our just arrived japanese import copies of Gran Turismo while our girlfriends were literally mad at us. Good memories.
I remember impulse buying gt1 and metal gear solid at the same time, not bad choices it turned out.
the last seasonal event is awesome (best track, changing weather, tyres wear ...) want moar
damn that"s why it was so easy to drive in the rain
Just saw Amar's article. Great read. It's scary how long GT has been around for. I still remember when me and my brother rented the original GT and him destroying me on High Speed Ring. Since then I've bought every Gran Turismo on console. Nostalgia sure is a bitch lol.
Just saw Amar's article. Great read. It's scary how long GT has been around for. I still remember when me and my brother rented the original GT and him destroying me on High Speed Ring. Since then I've bought every Gran Turismo on console. Nostalgia sure is a bitch lol.