Functionality Update 2.0

[Akumatron]

Coming this Tuesday 11th October, GT5 will have a major update, and this time, I am sure you will be happy with what is in it! :)

First off, every 'standard' car will now have an interior view, with varying detail depending on which car you are driving.

Secondly, and more importantly, you will now be able to save your progress during endurance races and go back to the game whenever you wish! :)

11 new NASCAR cars are being added, as well as improvements on the weather settings.

Also, additional features:

Photo Travel Mode Updates
New features in the Online Lounge
Improved and enhanced user interface
Shortening of load times and improved menu response
Improved car physics simulation, further evolved AI
Support for the Logitech G25/G27 steering wheels

Now I don't know about you, but I am really looking forward to this!...and my free Red Bull X2010 also :P

[Akumatron]

Ok, so the update is now LIVE!

It seems my post didn't do the update justice as there are far more fixes/additions to this update than I previously wrote about.

Here is the full list of what has changed:

Major Changes and New Features

Standard Cars now given simplified interior views.
New Opening Movie
Addition of the Weather Changeability Menu
Multiple car settings/save feature
11 new NASCAR cars
Nissan GT-R N24 Schulze Motor Sports model added
Avatar now usable in Photo Travel
Replay Fast Forward/Rewind
Improved Online Lounge
Additional features to Remote Racing
New Photo Stage Added
Addition of the Consecutive Login Bonus
DLC Compatibility
Official Support for the G25/G27 Racing Wheels

Other Improvements

Improvement of the User Interface
The Quick Menu can now be accessed while the race is loading.
It is now possible to save and resume endurance races.
Two NASCAR cars selectable in Arcade Mode have been changed from the 2010 models to the 2011 models
In the Arcade Settings of "Options", the AI Car Characteristics settings has been added. You can now change the aggressiveness of the AI against you in Arcade races.
Some effects of Traction Control have been adjusted.
Surface Water and Tyre Load Indicator displays have been added to the race screen.
The option to Create Thumbnails of All Cars has been added to the context menu of the Garage. This will update the thumbnails of all cars in the garage.
Experience gained in online races have been increased by 60%, and rewards have been increased by 66%.
You can now change the Slipstream Strength setting in the Lounge.
In the Lounge and in "Option" - "General" - "Arcade", it is now possible to turn Visible Damage ON or OFF.
A Drivetrain setting has been added to the regulation settings in the Lounge.
A setting to prohibit Tuning of cars has been added to the regulations settings in the Lounge.
Adjusted the driving speed of formula cars in banks, and auto-drive when coming into straights.
Added a button to "Reset Playlist to Original Settings" under the settings menus of "Menu BGM", "Race BGM", and "Slideshow BGM".
User BGM can now also be set in "Slideshow BGM".
A new brand "AMG" has been added to the MUSEUM.

Correction of Known Issues

Corrected an issue where the "Torque Sensing Differential" installed on the Lancer Evolution X was not functioning.
Fixed an issue where you could participate in the Intermediate/Tarmac Rally of the Gran Turismo Rally in a Ferrari F1 by using the power limiter.
Fixed an issue where the Controller Steering Sensitivity was not applied correctly.
Fixed an issue where there was a server connection problem in certain network environments.
Fixed an issue where auto-drive would make braking mistakes.
Fixed an issue where the system would misjudge whether deceleration happens in time when making pit stops in the rain.

[Rocky.]

thanx for the info. also why is it when i update another one appears around the corner lol thanx DP. just need a get a decent wheel now to play the game with cos its no so good without one imo

[Akumatron]

Lol, what else has updated for you then mate?

I can't use the wheels, I am worse with them than I am with the pad! lol

[Rocky.]

just GT5 for now lol. besides killzone 3. bulletstorm and sonic and sega all stars racing updates lol i'll have plenty of updates to do from now till january :) also last time i had a wheel was back in 2002

[Akumatron]

Aha, fair enough.

I just can't get used to them...I don't know why.