Gran Turismo 5′s Next Update Coming Tuesday, February 7

Gran Turismo 5 February 4th, 2012 by Jordan

Kazunori Yamauchi has just confirmed, via Twitter, the release date of Gran Turismo 5′s next update, presumably version 2.04.

It launches this Tuesday, February 7, 2012, after the game’s online service maintenance period, currently scheduled between 03:00 and 04:00 GMT. Details about the update’s contents remain scant, though Kazunori has already mentioned one minor bug relating to drift trial replays that will be corrected.

As always, stay tuned for more information as its released!

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  1. February 7th, 2012 at 1:55 am - #
    BLUES40T5

    Just downloaded 2.04 in Sweden :)

  2. February 7th, 2012 at 1:16 am - #
    Quakebass

    These bug fixes all had a large relevance to me, so this was a sizable update in my opinion!

    Does anyone know if the “Improved the performance of online races to provide a better racing experience” includes being able to roll over your car online? The physics are/were different online and you weren’t able to roll the car, even on Wings of the Red Dragon (Custom track) and Trial Mountain’s lump by the start/finish line.

  3. February 7th, 2012 at 1:16 am - #
    marktyper

    Update in now released in CANADA! :)

  4. February 7th, 2012 at 1:05 am - #
    cellss01

    Update is LIVE in the US. :)

  5. February 7th, 2012 at 12:42 am - #
    jrkiwiboy

    Update is now live in Australia

  6. February 7th, 2012 at 12:34 am - #
    eightlives

    They didn’t do anything but make all the cars slower, how is this a good thing?

  7. February 7th, 2012 at 12:06 am - #
    sirjim73

    They have at least fixed the weight on the Beetle so it is now 780 kg not 1260kg or whatever it was. Although it is still showing the incorrect weight in the Dealership description, so they seemingly forgot to change the Dealership description. And yes, the Speed Tests do seem to have changed. I have been running a Testing Regime and am about 20 cars in. This means I have to start again…… I am not going to complain though as perhaps it was wrong before and they have corrected it to better results. If the results are now more accurate I am happy with one change (just as long as they don’t keep “tweaking” the speed test results with future patches).

    By the way, if anyone is interested there are no new OCD or Seasonal Events it appears. I know some people were asking about that before the patch went up.

  8. February 6th, 2012 at 11:58 pm - #
    eightlives

    looks to me like they screwed up the speed tests, I’ve run a few cars and i can’t even get close to the times i ran before the update. Why do they always screw something up.

    • February 7th, 2012 at 1:56 am - #
      PIGBOY

      i am inclined to agree after a 5 minute FGT run.1/4 mile times = .3-4 slower.Before i was running 8.1-2′s.now i run 8.5-6′s.
      1 mile runs are 0.4 slower 20.4 before now 20.8

    • February 7th, 2012 at 2:03 am - #
      AKA I95

      I agree with Eightlives. We the drag racers put a lot of time and hard work making the list of the most important GT5 drag racing Leader Board and when i say a lot i mean it. There were more than a thousand submissions for the great variation of cars that are common on the drag scene of GT5. All i ask its, Please PD just give us a drag strip, a real drag strip and please once you release it don’t change the tire grip ratios for gods sake.

  9. February 6th, 2012 at 11:25 pm - #
    uneaq27

    yeah a few Ferraris wouldn’t be bad at all, a few RM Ferraris and instead of the beetle and Mini, why aren’t we getting the brand New BMW 1M??? Since this game is also meant to boost sales!! Race Mod Aston Martin, btcc, wtcc, Dtm, more rims, mid-field track back… race Mod N s x

  10. February 6th, 2012 at 11:14 pm - #
    lancerevo15262

    Last Updated: Feb 06, 2012
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    A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5.
    The main contents of the update are as follows:

    - Improved the performance of online races to provide a better racing experience. However,
    please note that using voice chat with 12 or more players can reduce screen refresh intervals.

    - Reduced wobbling of the screen when using the Chase view (The Chase view is when the car is viewed from the
    rear during races and replays, selected by using the SELECT button).

    - Electric cars (opponent cars and your cars in B-Spec) will now pit-in automatically to recharge the battery.

    - Reduced the amount of steering pull when using force feedback steering wheel controllers in banks on courses such
    as the Special Stage Route X Oval.

    - When driving formula cars using the Logitech steering wheel controllers, the initial force feedback amount has been
    lessened and adjusted to make it easier to drive in a straight line.
    Applicable controllers: Driving Force™ GT, G25 Racing Wheel、G27 Racing Wheel, GT Force®Pro, GT Force®、Driving Force™,
    GT Force®RX and Driving Force Wireless
    Applicable cars: Red Bull X2011, Red Bull X2010, Ferrari F10, Ferrari F2007, Formula Gran Turismo

    [Correction of Known Issues]
    - Fixed an issue where speedometer, race position and best lap time info are sometimes not displayed on the 2nd player side in 2P Battle Mode.
    - Fixed an issue where exhaust sound is heard even after switching from a combustion engine car to an electric car within the same online race.
    - Fixed an issue where if the game is started without signing in online and then saved, the cars and courses included in the Racing Car Pack
    and Course Pack would become unusable.
    - Fixed an issue where electric cars would not recharge in the pit and become immobile.
    - Fixed an issue where when the oil of the Toyota Prius was changed in GT Auto, the motor ceased to function correctly.
    - Improved the force feedback of the Guillemot Thrustmaster T500 RS, where the 10 level force feedback adjustment (Especially when using
    the X2010 and X2011) was not working effectively.
    Also improved a condition where it was difficult to drive in the intended path.
    - Improved the force feedback for the Logitech Driving Force™ GT, G25 Racing Wheel, G27 Racing Wheel and GT Force®Pro, where the 10 level
    force feedback adjustment (Especially when using
    the X2010 and X2011) was not working effectively.

    [To Check Your Current Version]
    To check the version of your software, press the “Manual” button at the bottom of the main menu screen. The version number will be located
    on the upper left of the index page.

    If the number starts with “Ver. 2.04″, you are playing the latest version of the game.

    If not, please press the PS button and quit the game. The game will be updated automatically when you restart
    it with your PS3™ system connected to the internet.

    • February 6th, 2012 at 11:18 pm - #
      G35US

      well, it was minor.

  11. February 6th, 2012 at 11:04 pm - #
    sirjim73

    I have installed the patch and the Acura is NOT showing in the Dealership. Even without the online it should be there if it was included in the patch? Will let you know more as I find anything…

  12. February 6th, 2012 at 10:14 pm - #
    PIGBOY

    version 2.04 installing now,im in Melbourne,Australia :)…..79MB

    • February 6th, 2012 at 10:54 pm - #
      partyperson

      Could you please tell is, I am dying to find out

    • February 6th, 2012 at 11:02 pm - #
      tpark103

      Installed 2.04 and instantly went back to the server under going maintenance prompt. :(

    • February 7th, 2012 at 1:23 am - #
      PIGBOY

      im will be delighted to tell you,but first you really should tell me what you want me to tell you???????
      the alphabet in reverse?
      6 times tables?

  13. February 6th, 2012 at 10:12 pm - #
    Live_Fr0m_NY

    Looks like server maintenace has begun

  14. February 6th, 2012 at 10:12 pm - #
    Live_Fr0m_NY

    Looks like the server maintenance just started

  15. February 6th, 2012 at 9:50 pm - #
    JIBU-R

    I miss Motegi…

  16. February 6th, 2012 at 9:18 pm - #
    tpark103

    It’s 7:18 GTM has the maintenance started yet?

    • February 6th, 2012 at 10:22 pm - #
      tpark103

      Undergoing maintenance as we speak

  17. February 6th, 2012 at 6:09 pm - #
    marktyper

    Hopefully there are some EXCITING updates like the ability to put GT500 and GT300 Races cars in the same event? :D

    and hopefully next DLC there would be more interesting cars for racing and not for display.. You guys know what I mean.. like Ferrari 360 Modena! or even Porsche IF EVER GT will be licensed.

    • February 6th, 2012 at 10:11 pm - #
      PIGBOY

      @Hopefully there are some EXCITING updates like the ability to put GT500 and GT300 Races cars in the same event? :D
      thats something i want too..and all lmp’s not just selected year models

  18. February 6th, 2012 at 5:54 pm - #
    Koikeeper67

    I dont know if it has been metioned in this comments list but how about a leader board

  19. February 6th, 2012 at 5:52 pm - #
    outlawjon

    The ability to see your cars PP whilst using other search terms (year, weight etc)… also car thumbs when viewing your garage online. That would make me a very happy lad.

  20. February 6th, 2012 at 4:33 pm - #
    BWX

    I wonder more about what these updates will break than what they will fix lately.

    • February 6th, 2012 at 7:06 pm - #
      ohnoitsmeagain

      lol 12 months on & still the same story, they fix 1 thing & break another!

      I just wish ppl would read GTP’s OLR, fed up of getting rammed or brake checked in open lobbys, some of them guys have problems!