GT6 Update 1.04 Brings Red Bull X Challenges, AMG Vision Racing Series & More

The fourth update for Gran Turismo 6 is now available, and it brings with it the Corvette Stingray Gran Turismo Concept that was first shown at SEMA 2013, the second half of the Red Bull X Challenge events which also adds the “Gran Turismo Red Bull X2014 Standard” and “Gran Turismo Red Bull X2014 Fan Car” to the in-game dealership, as well as the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Racing Series, which is a separate version of the previously released AMG Vision vehicle that is “optimized for the competitive racing scene”.

The update weighs in at 214MB, and the full list of changes are as follows:

  • Red Bull X Challenge – 2nd Part
    The 2nd half of the “Red Bull X Challenge” has been added to the Career Mode. In these new challenges, learn how to drive an authentic Formula car directly from the world champion, Sebastian Vettel.
    *Please note that the International B License is required to enter this challenge. With this update, the “Gran Turismo Red Bull X2014 Standard” and “Gran Turismo Red Bull X2014 Fan Car” have been added to the Dealership in-game.
  • Release of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Racing Series
    An alternative version of the “Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo”, released on December 2013 as the first Vision Gran Turismo car, is now available. It is possible to obtain the car by participating in the new Seasonal Event, available only for a limited time.
  • Release of the Corvette Stingray Gran Turismo Concept
    The “Corvette Stingray Gran Turismo Concept”, a car displayed at the 2013 SEMA show as a part of the collaboration between the Corvette development team and Gran Turismo, is now available in the Dealership in-game. It is also possible to obtain the car by participating in the new Seasonal Event, available only for a limited time.
  • Birthday Login Bonus
    An in-game car from a year near your year of birth will be sent as a gift when you log in to PSN. The gift car will be distributed within 1 week from your birthday.
    *The information is taken from the player’s SEN account used.
  • Remove Ghost Replay feature added
    A Remove Ghost Replay button has been added to the Arcade Mode Time Trial and Free Run Quick Menu. You can display this feature by scrolling the right of the menu. This will allow you to remove ghost data that includes unintentional shortcuts.
  • Prize Information added to Seasonal Events
    It is now possible to see what prizes are awarded in the Seasonal Events. This information is displayed on the right side of the Seasonal Events entry screen.

Unique Seasonal Events are now available featuring the Stingray Gran Turismo Concept and the AMG Vision GT Racing Series, with prizes awarded simply for recording a time and not only when achieving gold.

  • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray GT Concept Super Lap: Daytona Road Course
    Period of Availability: 1/27/2014 23:00 – 2/24/2014 23:00
    Gold: Cr.70,000  Silver: Cr.45,000  Bronze: Cr.25,000
    Gift: GT Military 001-C
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG VGT Racing Series Super Lap: Mount Panorama
    Period of Availability: 1/27/2014 23:00 – 2/24/2014 23:00
    Gold: Cr.80,000  Silver: Cr.40,000  Bronze: Cr.20,000
    Gift: GT Metallic 005-W

Note, in order to enter the Seasonal Events and the Red Bull X Challenge you must first acquire your National B license.

Be sure to stop by the new GT6 Seasonal Events forum for in-depth analysis and discussion, and tips and tricks.

For more analysis and discussion, stop by the 1.04 update thread in our forums!

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