Gran Turismo 5 Prologue coming out late this year
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has just announced that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the prequel to Gran Turismo 5, will be available via Blu-ray or PSN download by the end of 2007.
They also revealed some of the game’s features, the most notable of which is the 16-player online mode which is a first in the big-selling franchise’s history. SCEE said that Gran Turismo 5 will launch in 2008 but gave no clue as to when exactly. No word was also given on the title’s regional availability.
The features listed by Sony for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue are as follows:
- The first ever Gran Turismo title with online racing: drive online against up to 16 other Gran Turismo aces
- Race a total of over 40 stunning, high-performance cars
- Race on seriously realistic, real life tracks including the Eiger Nordwand, the London City Track and Suzuka – then race them in reverse and with alternative routes
- All-new physics engine means true next-generation vehicle handling
- All-new and improved opponent AI for a nail-biting race experience
- Access to Gran Turismo TV: a world of great motoring TV programming online
- Online Dealership: Access to car manufacturers online
- My Garage – a personalised homepage feature with friends, chat and personal game records
- Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tyres, suspension and more
- All in stunning High Definition at 1080p (race: 1080p-60fps, replay: 1080p-30fps
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has just announced that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the prequel to Gran Turismo 5, will be available via Blu-ray or PSN download by the end of 2007.
They also revealed some of the game’s features, the most notable of which is the 16-player online mode which is a first in the big-selling franchise’s history. SCEE said that Gran Turismo 5 will launch in 2008 but gave no clue as to when exactly. No word was also given on the title’s regional availability.
The features listed by Sony for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue are as follows:
- The first ever Gran Turismo title with online racing: drive online against up to 16 other Gran Turismo aces
- Race a total of over 40 stunning, high-performance cars
- Race on seriously realistic, real life tracks including the Eiger Nordwand, the London City Track and Suzuka – then race them in reverse and with alternative routes
- All-new physics engine means true next-generation vehicle handling
- All-new and improved opponent AI for a nail-biting race experience
- Access to Gran Turismo TV: a world of great motoring TV programming online
- Online Dealership: Access to car manufacturers online
- My Garage – a personalised homepage feature with friends, chat and personal game records
- Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tyres, suspension and more
- All in stunning High Definition at 1080p (race: 1080p-60fps, replay: 1080p-30fps