GT5 Rumors: Release Date, Number Of Cars And Tracks
See Full ImageCryptic updates are always good discussion facilitators, and this one is bound to pique your interest if you're a racing fan.
It's actually an assembly of cryptic messages, all posted up over at the GTPlanet forums. As you can see, that poetic mini-mess has already been translated by other forumites - to some extent - and it seems the rumors are big: not only can we expect over 600 cars and a whopping 96 different tracks, but it seems the game will either launch on December 1 or in March of 2010. There's further mention of user-created tracks (using existing portions of the courses included) and the possibility that we'll select Basic or Professional mode at the start of the game. Professional may be tougher, but it'll boast more options. Now, there's no way of knowing where the information came from, so we certainly can't say any of this is official, but it certainly sounds plausible...and that's enough to ignite a full-blown debate. We've already said the PlayStation 3 could really use Gran Turismo 5 in 2009, so if it came in December, that would pretty much cinch the holiday battle for Sony. Combine it with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and it's win-effing-win.
If it drops in March, however, it'll likely compete with God of War III, and it seems like a bizarre time for two giant blockbuster exclusives to launch. As for the rest, we love the idea of 96 tracks; that represents a whole lot of practicing!
Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5
4/16/2009 Ben Dutka
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MirrorSoul
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 3:18:33 PM
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MirrorSoul
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 3:20:25 PM
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xnonsuchx
Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 12:03:45 AM
It's utter BS when PS3 slamboys say GT5P sucks because it doesn't even have damage. Those are probably the same babies who hate K2 because it doesn't control exactly like CoD4.
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Scarecrow
Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 12:28:22 AM
If I could hug you to death, I would....
*nods in complete agreement*
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Mornelithe
Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 11:45:37 AM
Either way, I concur with you, damage isn't needed, because the game is about driving...not about crashing. If you want to crash, play Burnout or some other ridiculous cartoony game. Leave my GT5 alone, or I may just have to track you down and put you in the ground.
Morne
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N a S a H
Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 12:56:18 PM
I personally can't wait :D I play GT:5P a lot using my G25 and I absolutly love it. You can practically learn to drive a car by using my current set-up.
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YesterdysRising
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 12:55:15 PM
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Now if I could just find a legal way to get enough money to buy an awesome racing setup.....
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englishgolfer
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 2:37:19 PM
you could try working ;)
(might not be too easy in this economic climate though...)
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YesterdysRising
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 3:28:14 PM
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Orvisman
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:01:25 PM
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I'm sure sure Sony wants one of those games to be its final game for 2009 with the other one being the first big PS3 game for 2010.
So, maybe their fates are intertwined.
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Scarecrow
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:05:38 PM
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96 tracks? That would be amazing! The more tracks the better!
The "make your track" part is not believable though.
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HOODGE
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:08:23 PM
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So much arsenal under Sony's belt with the exclusive roundup we are going to be blessed with this year and the next. Microsoft has really nothing for this year. Oh I forgot< Halo Wars and MAYBE Alan Wake. Not sure about Forza 3. Microsofts Well is drying up big time for 2009.
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TheHighlander
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:23:05 PM
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Could it just as easily be 24 unique courses with an alternate version of each and a reverse version of the original and alternate?
600 cars sounds right though, when you consider how many GT4 came with.
Not sure what to make of the 'make your own course' bit. I don't see that, you can't possibly take a corner or straight from one course and add it to bits of others and come up with a coherent design that plays well. The only way this could work is if you could design your course and select an environment type and have the game pre-generate a course model from that. But it wouldn't even be close on the level of detail offered by the real courses. If they *did* do it though, it would be an amazing addition to online play.
Last edited by TheHighlander on 4/16/2009 1:25:49 PM
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ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:23:43 PM
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BikerSaint
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 10:41:34 PM
Bone Jerke! LMAO
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Mornelithe
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:26:53 PM
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Morne
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OPHIDIAN
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:38:50 PM
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Mornelithe
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 2:13:19 PM
As I said though, if they do decide to drop prices this year, then I'm betting it'll be when GT5 launches, and just before the holidays. Imo, there's nothing in the world that would stop Sony from steam-rolling the competition then.
Morne
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jor_anbu
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 1:49:13 PM
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December 2009 ohh! my december!
Please PD hurry!
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Arvis
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 2:10:55 PM
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-Arvis
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Kurenai
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 3:37:52 PM
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www
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 2:12:08 PM
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Gogaku
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 2:41:59 PM
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Powershifter
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 2:56:18 PM
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it's alright though - you're allowed one every so often ;)
96 tracks and a track editor? It just seems too good to be true. I'm not getting my hopes up.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 3:14:41 PM
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Sir Shak
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 3:35:29 PM
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Kurenai
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 3:45:38 PM
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Qwarktast1c
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 4:08:28 PM
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i hate how they make it mandatory to have in game XMB, but u can't play music!!!
granted it isnt necessary in some games, but its nice to have the option
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Scarecrow
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 4:24:41 PM
Seriously, racing game with great music is the best thing one can ask for
Really hope they add this
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TheHighlander
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 4:58:01 PM
Leaving this optional allows game designers to include it if they think it's worth including - in other words they get to make the artistic decision regarding the sound in their game.
No doubt most sports and racing titles in future will allow custom sound.
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Jian2069
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 4:59:13 PM
the fact that nobody includes being able to play music from in-game XMB is really starting to aggravate me... even if they include this though, dont expect to be able to have a crappy soundtrack and then say "well just go put on some music from your hdd"
the music on my HDD isnt meant to race to.
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Qwarktast1c
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 8:50:54 PM
i didn't say that is was necessary for ALL games
but it would still be cool to listen to have the ability to, say for instance listen to some cool rock music while playin FF 13
and if a cutscene comes up, you can hit the PS button and just turn off the music thats playing
(but if the game allows, then just pause it first then turn off the music)
it would just be a nice feature that i'm sure alot of people would like to have
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Oyashiro
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 4:54:05 PM
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crawdaddy
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 5:11:39 PM
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Banky A
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 5:15:35 PM
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Sweeeet nonetheless.
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godsman
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 5:39:49 PM
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GT5 on the other hand, i think it has a better chance of selling PS3. It appeals to hardcore/casual gamers, because it can be played with an accessory. Let's hope Sony lower the price at the right time to give these casual gamers even more incentive to purchase one.
I don't really care what system sells more, but i only care about the sales because more sales = more exclusives = better games.
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The X Factor 9
Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 7:41:49 PM
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BIG_E
Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 12:25:58 AM
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G25 wheel.The six speed leather shifter
along with clutch peddle is very cool.
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NoSmokingBandit
Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 7:19:15 AM
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I read somewhere once that car damage will be released after the game in a download form or something. They wanted to get teh game out as quickly as possible, but they are also perfectionists and want the damage to be as realistic as possible.
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JackieBoy
Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 11:09:09 AM
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The release date? As soon as it wil be ready. I want it PERFECT! :)
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___________
Sunday, April 19, 2009 @ 5:08:59 AM
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and they hinted at a 2010 release and the guy started laughing saying it hasent been in development for that long thinking IGN was complaining.
than said no it will be released in 2009.
so im thinking october arround then.
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Nynja
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 12:47:03 PM
Man, the game just looks amazing. I cannot wait to see the full working title.
Any idea what happened with car damage? Will it be included or was it scrapped?