Underplayed Gems

Gran Turismo 5 Spec 2.0 (2011)

Gran Turismo 5 Spec 2.0 cover
Developer
Polyphony Digital
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 3
Genres
Racing, Simulator
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A meticulous racing-sim update layering in new cars, weather, and endurance tweaks for dedicated drivers.

polishedtechnicalmethodicalsimulation-heavycompetitive

About

A new update for Gran Turismo 5, called Spec 2.0 was released on October 11, 2011, featuring 11 new NASCAR vehicles, a new downloadable opening movie (no longer available after the server shutdown in 2014), the ability to save during endurance races, weather intensity control and AI improvements. Along with the release of Spec 2.0, Yamauchi also announced that four DLC packs would be available on October 18. These packs featured 15 new vehicles, two new tracks, 20 new driver costumes and 100 new paint colors. The packs were released on October 18, while the North American release was delayed until October 25. PD stated that all following DLC packs would be released in a two-month time frame. As of today, all downloadable content has been permanently removed from PlayStation Store.

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