Polyphony Digital hadn’t yet clinched the US launch issue of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the SCEE has come forth with some more GTV detail. Announcing publicly, SCEE has informed that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to Gran Turismo 5, will be available as either Blu-ray or PlayStation Network downloadable content by the end of 2007.
Apart from this, the developers revealed some game features as well. The most remarkable feature that tends to outshine all others is 16-player online mode, which I think is the first ever in history of the megahit franchise.
Moreover, SCEE said that Gran Turismo 5 would be launched in 2008, however declined to give exact launch date. No words were given on the title’s regional availability as well.
Few key features of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue revealed by Sony are given below:
• 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-gen 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 personalized homepage feature with friends, chat and personal game records
• Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tyros, suspension and more
• All in stunning HD at 1080p
So, we can expect the game at hands at the time when whole earth would be shawled under white layer of snow.
Via: Blogdig
