Gran Turismo 5 DLC Hands-On, Spa Francorchamps Gameplay Videos, Screenshots
GT series guru Amar212 has managed to unlock Gran Turismo 5‘s upcoming DLC, and has shared the very first hands-on videos of Spa Francorchamps on behalf of GTPlanet and his own Croatian GT community, GTSurgeons. Amar is documenting his discoveries here in our forums, and I’ll continue updating this blog post as he goes over all the new content.
Once again, GT5‘s DLC will be available to everyone next Tuesday, October 18th.
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October 15th, 2011 at 1:07 pm - #rydeen
I’m not even looking forward to DLC’s of GT5 anymore :/ GT5 just isn’t enough of a simulator for me…
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October 15th, 2011 at 9:52 pm - #RACECAR
And yet you continue to hang around and post here…
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October 15th, 2011 at 1:07 pm - #Marcus Akatsuki
Are there more DLC planned apart from this?
I want to see, Pikes Peak, Super Speedway (the original), Test Course, and more classic tracks from another GT’s.
and of course, new premium cars. (Example: Seat Ibiza Bocanegra, Opel Astra GTC, Volkswagen Scirocco R, Porsche 911 998, etc).-
October 17th, 2011 at 1:24 pm - #jah24car
can’t have porsches due to EA’s keeping of the Porsche name. but to see something like the V12 Zogato and maybe the Lamborghini Reventon be very NICE!!!
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October 15th, 2011 at 11:08 am - #jah24car
I hope the next DLC will include a Classic GT tracks or at least some newer tracks like Montreal, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta, and some other great Tracks that have never made it to Gran Turismo. and the next cars pack should be more exotic cars like Reventon, Elemento, Gumpert Apollo, Bugatti Super Sport, or maybe some movie themed cars like Kitt, Dukes of Hazard, Ecto-1, Smokey and The Bandit. be pretty cool hope to see some new cars that recently came out and that new 2013 Ford i saw in a magizne yesterday BE SO WUNDERBAR!!! but I hope PD can punch Forza in the eye and be like WE ARE JUST AS COMPETITIVE AS U!!!!!
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October 15th, 2011 at 12:21 pm - #scottypinthemix
+1 for watkins glen and road atlanta. That would be icing on the cake for me!
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October 15th, 2011 at 10:50 am - #Nurburgthing.
Only 3 more sleeps now.
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October 15th, 2011 at 10:33 am - #jasr73
Stigy is striking a bit of a pose isn’t he! LOL. Seriously, thanks for the vid Amar and for posting Jordan.
The track is looking excellent. The Spa project alone would have been an expensive build to get it to this point given PD would have effectively had to start from scratch. I understand concerns around the value for money equation with the DLC and some have made some important points. On balance, I like to think of it this way…
Like many of us, I’ve probably clocked 100’s of hours playing online on PD’s servers since the GT5 release last November. The amount of enjoyment that’s brought, the friends I’ve made, those late night sessions that stretch on till the early hours of the morning with a room full of mates … beyond the initial purchase of the game, I don’t pay a single cent for this ongoing access. For me, the opt-in cost of the DLC is a small price to pay compared to everything I’ve got out of this amazing game and still continue too.-
October 15th, 2011 at 11:10 am - #jah24car
dude i think its the suit thats making him look weird cause i have some of mine in that pose and it didn’t look so odd but yea its good to see new things I really want the cars, tracks, n suits cause they all look great, hope the next dlc includes more tracks, and a new line of cars maybe new american muscle cars that came out like Cadilac CTS-V, Dodge Charger, Corvette Stingray, and maybe hopefully add at least better NASCARS like idk A DODGE LIKE KURT BUSCH!!!!!!!!
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October 15th, 2011 at 11:25 am - #jasr73
Or is the Stig now taking the feminie form of Sabine Schmitz…Just off topic for moment, something else that caught my eye on Sabine’s website for her racing team, Frikadelli Racing. She’s now sporting a quite prominent GT patch on her racing suit…
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October 15th, 2011 at 9:48 am - #HPUnleashed
So far this is the best looking rendition I’ve seen of the Spa Circuit in a game. Can’t wait to race it in full color on Tuesday!
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October 15th, 2011 at 9:17 am - #Praggia
That Stig pose in one the above pics looks REALLY GAY!!! WTF LOL
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October 15th, 2011 at 7:54 am - #Mangusta36
Video quality is pretty. Always, I’m surprised he had the balls to go flat out through arouge.
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October 15th, 2011 at 7:44 am - #Neenor
I’m also overjoyed at the fact I have to pay for something which should be included in the original release or as a free update. Why do idiots post such comments as “I’d be happy to pay for DLC”. We know that Spa and other tracks such as Midfield Raceway are already there but now we have to pay for them all individually I suppose…
Well done. Next time the community should maybe use their brains a little and request that fixes and new or legacy cars & tracks should be free.
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October 15th, 2011 at 7:53 am - #Snaeper
Except you DON’T have to pay for it.
Nothing in the DLC is essential, it’s all gravy. If you want Spa, wipe away your tears and pony up the FIVE FREAKING DOLLARS to buy it, this money will go to PD so that they can make more things that will either be free or cheap.
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October 15th, 2011 at 8:05 am - #Neenor
It’s the principal. This content was already made, probably at original release date, now we have to pay.
How did you know I was actually crying. Also, I’m not sure I know how to “pony up”. You’ll need better use of words for me to understand that next time.
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October 15th, 2011 at 9:53 am - #HPUnleashed
You really think they had Spa already ready to release at the game’s launch? Kazunori stated before the game’s release that GT5 would be a complete game with no DLC. It wasn’t until after they got a lot of pressure from Sony and the players that they changed their mind.
You would certainly think that if they had it ready at launch they wouldn’t have waited so long when they had players begging for DLC.
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October 16th, 2011 at 3:52 am - #Gallade475
at least it isn’t iRacing where you pay 20 bucks to do a damn race.
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October 15th, 2011 at 6:49 am - #Crasher7
The Stig!!!
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October 15th, 2011 at 5:33 am - #Passeyfier
I hope the avatars can strike multiple poses. I’d love to see the Stig in his typical “arms-crossed” serious pose. He looks a little bit camp in the photo with the Fiat 500!
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October 15th, 2011 at 5:39 am - #Traviizter
No… you can’t, if you’re talking about Photo Travel. That came in Spec 2.0, not the upcoming DLC.
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October 15th, 2011 at 2:35 am - #gothenqcowboys
Is the stig in the dlc? I thought it was only NASCAR and Wrc drivers
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October 15th, 2011 at 9:50 pm - #RACECAR
You get his Helmet in the DLC and a similar suit so in a way, yes.
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October 15th, 2011 at 1:54 am - #Max911
Moar RM’s!
Dunno about you guys, but I’ll be screwing around in kart space quite alot.
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October 15th, 2011 at 1:51 am - #BWX
Poeple are so stupid. No he DIDN’T hack GT5.
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October 15th, 2011 at 1:12 am - #mikeonthebike
I wonder if the 125 kart is automatic (centrifugal) like it is in the arcade mode or if it’s actually a shifter kart when we get the DLC shifter kart would be great!!!!
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October 15th, 2011 at 4:31 am - #supermoto74
Why should it be with change from Arcade to online, etc?
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October 14th, 2011 at 10:59 pm - #JIBU-R
Some say, Stig on that pic is ***
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October 15th, 2011 at 8:50 am - #smilerftm
I wondered how long it would take for someone to mention the fact he looks as camp as anything on that picture :o)
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October 15th, 2011 at 10:07 am - #geoffmallan
“As camp as a row of tents”
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October 15th, 2011 at 10:59 am - #jasr73
…or is that actually Sabine Schmitz ?
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October 14th, 2011 at 9:56 pm - #Paolo101
the person who showed this video is probably the same person who got the first copy of GT5, im GUESSING that its Kazunori himself! :D
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October 14th, 2011 at 9:06 pm - #TakumiFuji01
Man that Roadster NA6C looks sick! JDM
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October 14th, 2011 at 9:02 pm - #LobsterSausage
I find it silly and disheartening that so many complain that the DLC (etc.) are not what they want it to be. It’s as though they feel they are owed something. The game has been purchased, gameplay has been accomplished. They now offer updates for a fee, but it’s not up to your standards? Perhaps a little perspective is needed here. Call me old, or old-fashioned, but it is a marvel that any of this technology works at all! Growing up, I was thrilled with my Atari 2600 and had no concept of DLC (or the internet, for that matter). This game is a childhood fantasy come true! Please, be appreciative of what you do have, and do not lament what you do not. I, for one, look forward with glee to the DLC!
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October 14th, 2011 at 9:30 pm - #algibraic
You are too right, kids these days are turning into entitled little brats. The things i read on this site turn my stomach, the way the users talk about this game and it’s development team really shows that they have no concept of how the real world works, or the fact that this is a albor of love from some very dedicated people. Games aren’t the service industry, their jobs are not to please you, so if you don’t like it either play something else or keep your ignorant mouths shut. I personally couldn’t hold the team at PD closer to my heart, i have grown up playing their games and am thankful for what they have given us. Kids these days really do deserve to be kicked in the mouths.
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October 14th, 2011 at 9:47 pm - #Koios
I agree with both you and Algibraic. The cars aren’t to my personal specs. I think more could have been done. But I am still excited to buy them. I am happy for something new to be added. I do, as well, remember gaming as “you get what you bought.” Deal with it or trade it. Now, games aren’t great (ROLLS EYES) unless I can play online with 40 of my closet friends I have never met. Its not good enough unless they completely change it six weeks to MY exact specifications. Ridiculous. It may be true that I not overly excited about the DLC content, but I am damn sure going to buy it. Just based on the fact is it does add something to game. I never cared if they they came out with DLC or not. But they did, so thank you PD. Haters, keep on hating and see what it gets you.
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October 15th, 2011 at 1:34 am - #Jon64½
You guys couldn’t be more right. I gotta admit I’m still waiting on DLC for Tetris and Mario Brothers 2 though…Anytime now.
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October 15th, 2011 at 5:36 am - #kollosson
I agree completely, no matter what we get it is attacked by vile comments of small minded people, like a bunch of spoilt kids.
I think Polyphony has done a fantastic job with GT5, just look at Forza 4, no weather effects, no night time racing, GT is doing so much and now DLC, we own the best racing sim on the planet people, be thankful for what you got and remember there is more DLC to come, this is just the start. I think the new tracks look incredible, can’t wait to have a taz round Spa. -
October 15th, 2011 at 12:20 pm - #dj-smurph
Pd have a history of releasing unfinished gt’s before mainly gt3 so having updates and dlc means that eventually the game will be more complete by the end if its life. Research the history of gt on ps3 and you will see dlc was a major part of the original concept.
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October 15th, 2011 at 1:27 pm - #iridegravity
Silly and disheartening Lobster? Someone lamenting the words and opinions of others trying to tell us what to appreciate and what not to lament? People having their stomachs turn over opinions? Definitely perspective time. The game industry couldn’t be more closely related to the service industry these days via DLC– and entertaining us or pleasing us is definitely their goal if they want to make money. Seriously Algebra, could YOU be any more ignorant?
We have a right to voice our pleasure or displeasure with the product as much as any Simple minded follower.
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October 16th, 2011 at 2:43 pm - #MuoNiuLa
@iridegravity:
+1
The amount of PD defending on here is mind blowing.
Oh, and I’m no hater either. I love GT5 and play it just about every day and I’m gladly looking forward to buying the DLC. But does that mean I’m going to defend every move PD makes? Heck no.
I’ll personally be satisfied with the DLC, so long it isn’t implemented in a silly way. (We better be able to have more than one of each car and paint chip.) But I understand why people are complaining.
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October 16th, 2011 at 9:00 pm - #TokoTurismo
Then stop complaining and we’ll stop defending. Get the picture? Nope, you don’t. :)
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looking at the track i say kudos to the track designers – the photomode picture of the f10 on there are amazing!!! cant help but think of the bugs in track limits though. ;-) so… what about the x2011???