Gran Turismo 5 Prologue shipping late this year

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.

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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

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So, we can expect the game at hands at the time when whole earth would be shawled under white layer of snow.

Via: Blogdig