GDC 10: GT5 Will Release Before 2011
See Full ImageThe saga of the Gran Turismo 5 release date continues, but at least Sony seems confident it will launch this year.
The first official date was March 2010 but as we all know, GT5 isn't scheduled to release this month. The new prediction has put the launch somewhere around the fall or early winter, but we've got a new update from Sony boss Peter Dille, who spoke during their GDC press conference about this subject. He said quite simply that GT5 will indeed be on store shelves before 2011; it's technically an "official announcement" even though it doesn't come with a specific day. Kazunori Yamauchi is one of the industry's most meticulous perfectionists and he won't accept anything less than a revolutionary driving simulator. Polyphony is also working to implement a few nifty new features, like 3D and GPS but really, the fans just want to see the final product arrive in stores. The good news is that Sony could definitely use a AAA PS3 exclusive for the holiday season; we got Heavy Rain and God of War III in the first quarter, but we definitely need another rush of exclusive goodness before the holidays hit. Wouldn't GT5 be a huge help...? Talk about important sales.
Right now, perhaps it'd be safe to assume that the game will release in November. That's a fairly safe bet; it's a strategic time for launch and racing fans everywhere are already drooling.
Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5
3/10/2010 9:25:58 PM John Shepard
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SmokeyPSD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:49:31 PM
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maxpontiac
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:01:36 PM
Let KY do his thing.
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animalmother
Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:03:33 AM
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Highlander
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:50:56 PM
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That's just so very precise...I'm really tired of this now. I know people will argue with this, but come on, how much bloody longer can they drag this out for? It's stupid now. Set a damned date and stick to it, you can update the bloody game after it's release.
....grumble....grumble....grumble...
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:21:26 PM
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Qubex
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:43:28 PM
Q!
"speak to the droid"
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:05:10 AM
Besides there was a date already set for March in Japan. This has to mean that its nearing the end of its production (He also said 90% in January).
We also have to remember how sudden this delay was. AT CES, Kaz literally said it'll release in March for Japan, A DAY before the announcement of the delay. I don't know about you guys, but this tells me Kaz had no idea what was going on at the time. If it were really due to production reasons, Kaz wouldn't have said March, and then change his mind a day later.
What I'm really trying to say is that we have no idea what the real reason behind the delay is, so we can't be too sure of ourselves and should take everything as a grain of salt.
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Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:58:24 PM
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Highlander
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:59:35 PM
GT HD via PSN (was free)
GT5 Prolog (was only $40)
That's two, I played them both. ;)
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:26:35 PM
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Highlander
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:28:24 PM
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Highlander
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:45:09 PM
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:18:11 AM
First plan was to release GTHD with around 650 cars or so and have small transactions for the extra cars and tracks. I think this was meant to combat Forza 2.
Second, after the GTHD idea was scrapped (I guess they thought FM2 wasn't worth to compete with lol - *joke), came along GT5P. Obviously, things didn't work out and perhaps the bar was raised. To meet this "new" standard, Kaz knows that it'll take some time so they release a sample, yes a sample, of GT5 for the public to enjoy in the process.
Third, things changed once again, and GT5 doesn't seem to be anywhere near ready like they wanted to. GT5P was supposed to have a damage update with some more tracks and cars as well. My guess is that this was disturbed by Sony's big mouth telling them to produce GTPSP asap to help PSPGo sales early on. They also had some problems with manufactures and their agreements with damage, or so I heard.
Then, when's all said and done and nearing finish (Kaz said 90% in January), as well as the boxart being officially set and a March release window for Japan, it's suddenly and supposedly delayed "again." Why?.. we don't know for sure, but I bet anything Sony is a big part of it (erhm..*cough* 3-D *cough*).
GT5's development have been one of the biggest and most epic drama that I'd never have thought possible. It's just insane and driving some fans nuts.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:11:11 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:14:23 PM
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migabyte
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:54:04 PM
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Gabriel013
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:17:45 AM
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inkme101
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:16:57 PM
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:23:42 PM
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or rush it and receive mediocrity.
Hasn't GT always been better than forza? Surely this one will make it look like trash, just wait, the anticipation will only make it that much more joyous when it is released.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:27:29 PM
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:02:58 PM
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NoSmokingBandit
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:27:44 PM
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fluffer nutter
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:01:01 PM
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Alienange
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:31:16 PM
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Qubex
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:44:22 PM
Q!
"speak to the droid"
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Hezzron
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:58:00 PM
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Kowhoho
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:27:50 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:34:19 PM
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:23:25 AM
He even said in TGS, that the game is basically complete, but the "GT experience" is yet to be finished.
However, Kaz obviously thinks it's no where near the standard he wants it to be. He wants it to be the best possible obviously.
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:24:06 AM
Sorry, I must've clicked it again when I thought it wasn't loading.
*embarrass*
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wakkaoaka
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:58:46 PM
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migabyte
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:59:29 PM
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:27:44 AM
As for sales, it will sell a lot. I've been following GT for a long time and it's big. It's so big that some are even willing to buy the game just because it looks gorgeous. Can you believe that?
So, not everyone who buys this game will be a driver. Some will probably just buy it for the experience. It really is breathtaking to be honest, to race in its HD glory with a steering wheel set. There is no other game that models the interiors as well as PD do.
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migabyte
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:51:44 AM
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___________
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:42:04 AM
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ill believe it when i see it!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:15:47 AM
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:40:11 AM
All I can say now is that it's possible. If anyone, it'd be PD.
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Deleted User
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:39:09 AM
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daus26
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:48:31 AM
But I'm sure you know that. I'm sure you know that we all know "perfection" doesn't exist.
Also, you can't really be sure of yourself unless you really know what's going on. For all we know, what they're doing would probably take other developers at least just as long. And you really got factor in Sony on this. When the game is release is up to them anyway.
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Machony
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:18:18 AM
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Get yourself a G25 and get ready for bliss!
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ChronowerX_GT
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:14:24 AM
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You know x-box fan boys (not trying to stir up any trouble guys) will pull GT5 apart for any slight flaw. I don't blame Polyphony or Sony for wanting to make it perfect (from a business sense) but if they're waiting to release it just to get more sales then I really don't like it.
I think we (current PS3 owners and GT fans) should get priority. Not some 'might be' customers. In fact I bought my PS3 just for GT5 (although I've been tempted to get a few more games hehe), a couple of years back when prologue was realeased. I figured that GT5 would be along in 6 months or so. I also know someone who won't get a PS3 until GT5 is released. I'm sure there are other people like me and my friend. Personally I think it won't hurt Sony if they released it as soon as it's ready. The game's that big that I doubt the time of the year will make an impact. People will buy it regardless of when it's released. Just like GTA.
Anyway that's my 2 cents. Sorry for going on.
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RadioHeader
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:33:25 AM
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tanner1
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:39:23 AM
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JackC8
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:27:59 AM
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Hope they get that stuff all fixed and I truly hope we get a revolutionary driving simulator. I'm a huge fan of racing games and I would dearly love something I could sink my teeth into for several months. We've sure as hell been waiting long enough for it.
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Natalisrubbish
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:24:09 AM
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RadioHeader
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:08:53 AM
GT5 will be better than GT5P, and Natal is rubbish :)
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JackC8
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:01:17 PM
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maxpontiac
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:07:22 PM
Seriously.
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JackC8
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:28:49 PM
I'm quite happy to express my optimism that the finished product will be a quantum leap beyond anything we've played before - that it will contain a whole lot of things that we didn't see in the videos or experience in the Time Trial. I love racing games and I'd be a fool not to sincerely hope that GT5 will be the best thing I've ever played in my life.
But unlike other people, I'm actually waiting for the game to be released before I declare it a 10/10.
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maxpontiac
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:21:54 PM
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PD and KY can take their time.
Not because Forza 3 is so great, but because Forza 3 is lacking that KY perfection I have come to expect with my racing titles.
F3 sure has some strong points, but I would rather be playing GT5P if I hadn't spent so much time in it the first place.
I drive with assists off (all of them) in Forza 3, and things do not feel right when comparing them to the GT TT demo, and still is lacking the connection Prologue has..
Plus, there is to much emphasis placed on weight in that game. Sure, it's important, but there are plenty of ways around the weight issue, especially when it comes to high speed tracks. The tuning itself is GT4 with a few body kits for certain cars.
Additionaly, the non-realistic tracks are lacking the charm that the GT tracks possess. It makes some of the racing boring.
400 cars may seem like a big number, but when you see some of the cars they have for MS points, I feel ripped off. The Nissan GTR is for sale. That car should have been included, bottom line. I enjoy collecting the cars, regardless of how many are off-shoots of certain types. This game is missing half of what I expect.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:48:27 PM
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animalmother
Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:10:21 AM
Sure the blades of grass are a bit off and things like that but from the very launch of GT5P, Kaz has said that he is, was and still will be improving on the graphics even though they clearly are the best.
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Deleted User
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:53:11 PM
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maxpontiac
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:30:02 PM
The TT was a small 200 mb demo that was used to showcase the physics engine. It was a test device for any virtual racer wanting to make the transition to real world auto racing.
It has been reported that Kaz has driven all 1000 cars that are to be included in the final release of GT5. He also has professional racing experience, and has been very successful. Please, by all means, show me ANYONE from Turn 10 doing the same. Good luck on that quest.
You cannot have expected anything more then that, and if you did, that's your fault for not understanding what was to be delivered. Which brings me to my next point...
Before you posted this, you could have done some research on the matter, and seen the amount of work being put into each 500,000 polygon vehicle. You might have also discovered the painstaking photo shoots involving the tracks and vehicles themselves. Of course, you would have also discovered some footage on the track improvements that has been shown from the 2010 GT Academy.
There is a reason each full release of Gran Turismo sells around 10 million copies worldwide.
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ChronowerX_GT
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:52:54 PM
Have you got a link to the photo shoots for the tracks and cars?
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maxpontiac
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:10:58 PM
Go to GTPlanet. It has nearly everything related GT5 you can find.
The 500K polygon count was taken from the CES 2010 show. KY stated it in one of his interviews.
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animalmother
Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:11:48 AM
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Deleted User
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:11:33 PM
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If you are seriously comparing GT 5 Prologue and the GT TT demo to Forza 3, a FULL game, then you are either a major fanboy or a troll. Which one? Take your pick. GT 5 Prologue is basically a last gen product, along with the TT demo. The TT demo was supposed to showcase the physics engine? What physics engine? I'm telling you right now, GT 5 and PD better improve upon those two last gen products TEN-FOLD or else GT 5 will be a flop. Especially since each full release of Gran Turismo has declined and has received lower critical reception since the original Gran Turismo. And just FYI, part of the reason why PD still hasn't come out with GT 5 is because they had a good portion of the team developing GT PSP, which flopped. There should be no more excuses when it comes to GT 5, and if it flops, you know why.
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maxpontiac
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:52:18 PM
As I stated prior, Prologue was game that offered a taste of what's to come. This has always been PD's mode of operation. As has been the case in previous editions and when the final game arrives, things have drastically changed. It gave the fans of Gran Turismo something to play NOW, and to look to the future.
Yes, the TT demo was a showcase for real-word physics. Hence the "driver" who produced the top lap times ended up in a real world racing academy. It's not that hard to understand really. I provided plenty of information in my previous post, it's obvious that you didn't even bother to read, or better yet, do some research on the matter. You might be surprised on just how good the previous winner of GT Academy 2009 is. That's impossible with GT's crappy physics engine, right?
I am not a proffesional race car driver, and I doubt you, or anyone on this site is. However, when a man who has proved it on the virtual and real world track, he has my respect, and my trust in providing the best simulator on a console. When Turn 10 does this, perhaps their game will improve, and their sales will reach the level of Gran Turismo.
Flops? GT PSP has sold 1.8 million copies worldwide, and GT5P has sold 4.65 million copies worldwide. Hardly "flops" as you so eloquently put it.
Clinging to review scores? Interesting that you do this. Yes, I am aware that GT4 was recieving lower scores then any of the previous 3 versions. Most if not all reviews faulted the game for not offering online and damage. This has been addressed in GT5. You really don't educate yourself prior to posting, do you?
When GT5 arrives, not only do I expect the Meta scores to be 95 and/or above, I honestly see the sales of GT5 in one month surpassing Forza 3's lifetime sales.
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kraygen
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:20:19 AM
Perhaps you should take a look at what last gen racers were like. Go play GT4, no where near the quality of the GT5 demo. And polyphony even claimed the demo was nothing compared to what the full game would have.
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Mornelithe
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:45:24 AM
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As was stated, Kaz is fiendishly meticulous. But, I think, more importantly is that he's never given us a hunk of shit. Sure, some GT games have sold a few million units less than others, but they're all still 9+ million each. And top quality to boot. So, I know they're not dicking around, and I know they're not postponing inevitably.
I just hope that games aren't being pushed back, solely as marketing strategy. You know, strategically place this IP here in this month, and push this one back to that month etc...
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godsman
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:45:16 PM