Kazunori Yamauchi on Gran Turismo 5 Updates and DLC
While responding to a question on Twitter, Kazunori Yamauchi has thankfully shared some brief yet interesting information on the future plans for Gran Turismo 5. Here’s a human translation of his comments, kindly offered by GTPlanet community member Shirakawa Akira:
Updates are in preparation. First [there will be] bug fixes, then feature updates and DLC will probably follow. The decentralization of our studios and framework is a greater burden than I thought….
This confirms suspicions that Polyphony Digital’s move to Fukuoka has resulted in a recent slowing of GT5 software updates and Seasonal Events. Also, despite Yamauchi’s typically careful choice of words (“probably”), this is the strongest evidence we’ve had of plans to release additional downloadable content (“DLC”) for Gran Turismo 5 since Sony PR staff mentioned it last month.
UPDATE: Kazunori has since posted another tweet in response to the flurry of reactions following his previous post above. Once again, thanks to Shirakawa Akira for the translation!
We’ll make sure to live up to the expectations… It’s quite an effort. Besides, servers aren’t working completely yet. Well, we have to do nothing but our best.
GT5 Photomode image by NBDESIGNZ.
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July 30th, 2011 at 10:10 pm - #GTi_16v
Butters, seriously I wasnt complaining, if you call what i said a complaint then some of the people on here must be in a HULK style rage! I just stated that GT5 is an amazing game but Kaz has all of you hanging on his every word and its quite unreal how people so easily get brainwashed and will stick by his side no matter how big or small the update/DLC is. Kaz wants to learn how to walk before he can run with his huge ideas on what the game in his head is and what the game on the disc in our ps3′s is, which we all payed lots of money for, expecting great things (after what he said) and then feeling slightly dissappointed.
And to rub it in KAz has pretty much confirmed GT6 will be what we all wanted GT5 to be, the only catch is we will probably all have to purchase a PS4 and 3D TV.-
July 31st, 2011 at 5:22 am - #Jess
For your next trick you might has well try to convince the entire christian population that God is really just a super intelligent little white rodent that created the world for eperimental scientific testing. You’d probably have better luck with that one……
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July 31st, 2011 at 9:39 am - #Butters
“GTi_16v was one of them, but then he explained himself and he was completely rational with the one comment where he actually had something useful to say.”
I made that comment a few comments up there.
Sorry if you thought I was bashing you, man. You’re strsight as an arrow.
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July 31st, 2011 at 9:40 am - #Butters
Jess, bug off. lol
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July 30th, 2011 at 9:30 pm - #gogatrs
I need a gogatrs stamp of approval smilie…
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July 30th, 2011 at 9:29 pm - #BWX
Butters – WTF is wrong with you? Get a life and quit wrecking Jordan’s blog. No one cares what you think anymore because you’ve worn out you’re welcome. GTFO
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July 30th, 2011 at 9:17 pm - #Powellx234
I would love long beach and some japanese tracks, ie. Ebisu, nikko etc. !!!
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July 30th, 2011 at 8:08 pm - #need2sleep
Now leave Butters alone, hes the reason why i check this forum daily ! Always up for some good comments :D
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July 30th, 2011 at 7:50 pm - #Grand Prix
The DLC might be a water track for Schwimmwagen races. You heard it here first.
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July 31st, 2011 at 10:01 am - #Butters
lol better than the Top Gear Special Event with Schwimmwagens.
The word swim is in Schwimmwagen. Coincidence? Even though it’s German?
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August 1st, 2011 at 1:01 am - #Grand Prix
Not a coincidence. Called the “Swimming Car” LOL
Its inclusion has always made me wonder if that is what Kaz had in mind for it, hehe
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July 30th, 2011 at 6:28 pm - #Mazerati
And Butters, stop disagreeing/arguing with/about every post. You’re acting like some sort of smart-mouth.
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July 30th, 2011 at 7:20 pm - #Butters
If you read all of my comments, not all of them are arguments. The complainers feel the need to continue with their bitter opinions, I just want to get to the bottom of it. I only choose the comments that are blatantly trying to show offence toward Kaz mostly. Just because I have the time to go on a rampage as 1 person going against multiple complainers and “jokesters”, doesn’t mean I should be targeted for being a smart-mouth. I can see what you’re saying but I’m not trying to be a smart mouth. I’m just trying to get people to understand that their constant bitter, partly offensive comments and opinions aren’t to be ignored. By complainers, I’m talking about the people that have nothing positive to say at all. GTi_16v was one of them, but then he explained himself and he was completely rational with the one comment where he actually had something useful to say.
For example,
“Wow! Ya’ll are so excited and he didn’t say no more than the sony guy did awhile back…lol “DLC will probably follow” I will probably win a million bucks…yea right! lol”Useful comment? I think not.
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July 30th, 2011 at 7:24 pm - #Butters
I’m not smart-mouthing anyone that didn’t ask for it. The people that just can’t get on with their lives and away from GTPlanet because of their dislike for how GT5 turned out. We all have different opinions, but some opinions should be toned down to actually have some kind of courtesy or etiquette (Again, this is a GT Fan Site, not a flame Kaz and his hard work site).
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July 30th, 2011 at 7:25 pm - #Butters
Seriously, look at the other comments I’ve made. I reply with actual input on the topic of whatever someone’s speaking about.
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July 30th, 2011 at 7:48 pm - #C-Germ
Butters isn’t disagreeing/arguing with/about every post. He admits to having too much free time and sticks up for one of his favorite games. A vocal GTP fan. He’s at the right place.
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July 31st, 2011 at 9:40 am - #Butters
Thank you, sir.
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July 30th, 2011 at 6:23 pm - #go to bed butters
have you slept? its really quite scary what you doing..
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July 30th, 2011 at 7:26 pm - #Butters
I don’t have any responsibility at the moment, so I sleep whenever I’m really tired. I hate lying in bed for hours, not being able to sleep. Lately, I’ve been staying up for as long as I can until I actually feel like I can sleep. lol it isn’t scary. I just have a lot of free time.
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July 30th, 2011 at 6:20 pm - #Mazerati
Hopefully the latter list will show you how greedy and unrealistic you are being. Expecting, practically, another game to be shoved into this one.
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July 30th, 2011 at 7:28 pm - #Butters
The double post doesn’t make sense. Did someone use your name? Con-fusing.
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July 30th, 2011 at 6:17 pm - #Mazerati
The only things i want put in this game are:
Maserati GT (preferably premium)
Trial Mountain & El Capitan circuits
The ability to continuosly freely paint your cars body.
3/4 ain’t bad, and no, i don’t expect C-Spec, More premium cars, more standards upgraded to premium, more tracks, leaderboards, YouTube video uploading, the ability to change standard cars’ rims and more races and (alot more) seasonals to be crammed into an already fantastic game.
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July 30th, 2011 at 6:10 pm - #Craigles
Match making please
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July 30th, 2011 at 5:57 pm - #mardiearse
leaderboards PLEASE
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July 30th, 2011 at 3:11 pm - #gerard o hara
if its dlc for purchase i think pd will provide the goods as they are good that way..
if its another free update i reckon we will see a few new premiuims ( nothing to do with updated standards) bug fixes, and new features (drivers club)
just a guess
gt6 should be looming behind the scenes with the forza four build up starting
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July 30th, 2011 at 4:17 pm - #Butters
Ever since the Half price, no mileage OCD started, I’ve been thinking that Kaz means to update those cars to premium because when he first mentioned the update of standards to premium, he said there were some classics that he wanted to be premium. We’ve been getting nothing but classics in the OCD. Besides the Veyron, which will become premium almost certainly. I don’t see the Veyron staying standard is all.
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July 31st, 2011 at 7:49 am - #Aron
@ Butters
I completely agree, the Bugatti will probably go premium. In its description it said it remains at the pinnacle of all supercars. They will get one and model it up I’m sure. I don’t think there were even going to be standards, they just put the PSP cars in because they had to get the game out. They crossed their fingers hoping people would appreciate they put in those cars, no matter what people would’ve complained with 200 premiums and no standards. Butters what is your PSN ID? Add me, mine is aronh17.
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July 30th, 2011 at 2:19 pm - #Butters
I don’t need to play it all the time. I like to look up things about GT5 all the time. Photo Mode shots for example. And like Oh be nice said (hahaha), it’s not like I’m saying, Forza sucks, or anything like that. I’m actually contributing to this page. Just because you’re not a Fanboy doesn’t mean I should back off from doing my duty. And I say, this is GTPlanet, a fan site for Gran Turismo. So why don’t the people who have nothing but bad things to say about Kaz, PD, or GT leave this site and never come back? It’s ok, PD has enough feedback already, you can go home.
This isn’t MyPlanet. MyPlanet would be me talking about myself and how I’m so great. I’m not conceited. Or “insecure” about how much I’ve enjoyed GT5 these past 8 months. And I back up what I say, I don’t just spew lies and hatred to innocent bystanders.
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July 30th, 2011 at 2:08 pm - #BWX
Well, thanks for the update, but as always with news from Kaz or PD I will believe it when I see it. It is good that he gave the community some kind of update though, as they need to work on that department for sure.
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July 31st, 2011 at 7:43 am - #Aron
Believe it when you see it? Do you know a lot of companies don’t even patch their games? When Forza Motorsport 3 launched when you would shift there would be no animation. Took them a month to patch. We have it way better on GT5.
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August 8th, 2011 at 1:11 am - #BWX
Yeah, I will believe it when I see it. To be less polite, Kaz and PD have a problem with the truth, they prove it over and over.
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July 30th, 2011 at 1:48 pm - #Aron
Lol what? Whatever guy said if Sony was head of them they’d charge for race suits and stuff? I’m pretty sure Sony has a contract right with PD. Sony is loose with their terms and such. Obviously you’re thinking of Microsoft, with the month early DLC and bs… A lot of companies favor Sony for being so easy on companies. Other than that, even if there is no DLC, if you’re getting bored with the game you haven’t captured the beauty of it yet. No other game has quite a detailed Nurburgring on it. That alone will keep me addicted for a few years. Standards bad? Boohoo, the level of detail in premiums make up for standards. The complainers are not true GT fans, that’s what I go by. If you’re looking for a less realistic, play for fun racer I’d recommend Forza Motorsport 3 or NFS: Shift or Shift 2. Expecting too much, just enjoy the game :)
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July 30th, 2011 at 6:08 pm - #C-Germ
Thank you!
There is so much to do, and the replay value is the best on the market. Even if you just include the GT500 cars some would consider that a full game. But they added go carts, nascar, rally, night racing, rain, lights/horns, suits, photomode, seasonals, etc.
Seeing the brake lights in trailing mist, the sun setting through the trees at Nurburgring, or the midnight stadium lights in the distance at La Sarthe make this game special imo.
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July 30th, 2011 at 10:53 pm - #Yeah..
I don’t agree with your “true fans” bit. Some of those complaineds have been playing GT since the beginning and got GT5 first day, plus have dished extra cash for the CE or SE. If those aren’t “true fans” I don’t know what is. Granted, some people have complained about ridiculous things but it’s understandable why some may feel let down by GT5 in certain areas.
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July 31st, 2011 at 7:41 am - #Aron
@Yeah..
Yes, but you’re misinterpreting my thoughts on that. They may be true fans in terms of following the series, but in the same sense these people that are complaining a few of them were probably some complaining for the game to come out. He wanted TWO more years it isn’t even a complete game! I bet there wasn’t even going to be standards! He had to finish up as much as he could because Sony needed them to get this done in fear of losing sales. It’s not Sony being ignorant as some people think. They just needed them to get it done. When this is one of your biggest exclusives on your console, you need it to get out so you can make money to keep things going. Look at it from a business standpoint. But yes, they are fans, but the true fans of any game will appreciate what the game has. There’s not even that many problems with this game.
@ C-Germ
Thanks for understanding my point and yes Le Mans is absolutely amazing at night, it was the first track I raced on in my McLaren F1 Stealth model. People joke about racing suits, I see them as a new dynamic thing games lack. Nothing is perfect, this is the best racing experience I’ve ever had. I do like when brake lights light up mist from rain. so many things and people put the game down before experiencing any of this. Again this game isn’t even finished at the same time! He said “feature updates” which may mean that C-Spec or anything… On an end note, go karts are superb and good for practice, like real life and no other driving game will touch these physics.
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July 30th, 2011 at 1:28 pm - #Denz
“We’ll make sure to live up to the expectations”
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July 30th, 2011 at 11:25 am - #XxStanTheManxX
With the bug fixes, is the “PERSONAL BGM” settings going to be fixed?
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July 30th, 2011 at 10:18 am - #sumbrownkid
A Premium Dacia Sandero will make GT5 the best game off all time.
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Looks like im going to have to buy this game again, assuming the DLC is substantial.