Polyphony Digital have released details of what the first downloadable content packs for GT5 will contain:
Course Pack (2 tracks, 5 layouts)
This DLC adds the new tracks to Gran Turismo 5. It contains SPA-Francorchamps (with weather effects) and Kart Space I/II (Normal and Reverse for each).
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £3.19
Racing Car Pack (15 Cars)
This DLC adds new cars to Gran Turismo 5. Includes the evolution model of the X2010 ultimate racing machine, the Red Bull X2011. There is also a lineup of specially tuned touring cars.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £6.29
Racing Gear Pack (90 items)
This DLC adds outfit items to Gran Turismo 5. Contains helmets and suits of 8 famous WRC and NASCAR drivers, a set of 12helmets and suits. In addition there is the Gran Turismo Official helmet, and new items from Alpinestars and Simpson.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £1.59
Paint Pack (100 colours)
This DLC adds paint items to Gran Turismo 5. From chic subdued tones to bright shining colours, there are 100 new colours according to 10 different themes. Find a unique colour for your favourite cars.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £1.59
Complete Pack
This DLC contains the Racing Car Pack, Racing Gear Pack, Paint Pack, and Course Pack for Gran Turismo 5 with a special price.
For details on each content, please see the introduction page for each.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £9.49
DLC Released - Important Info
The DLC is out now but there are a few things that people should be aware of:
1. You can buy the DLC via the PS Store but you will not get the the option to download immediately. You download it via GT5s new DLC menu. (Some people have accidentally bought it twice thinking the PS Store transaction failed.)
2. The DLC will only work for the account that purchased it. In other words, if you have a family all using the same PS3 on their own accounts, each person will have to buy the DLC individually.
3. You can only get the DLC cars once as they are not available through the dealership. If you apply permanent upgrades to them then you can never go back to stock.
4. As with all paint items, those in the DLC are one time use only.
An update from Kaz on multiple accounts and the car pack:
I have to be honest here... I'm not impressed. A year on and just two new tracks, and few cars, and more worthless pixel crack? Most of the cars are already in the game in some form, and do we really need any more Skylines?! I will probably buy the track pack simply because it contains Spa. The rest... no chance.
Course Pack (2 tracks, 5 layouts)
This DLC adds the new tracks to Gran Turismo 5. It contains SPA-Francorchamps (with weather effects) and Kart Space I/II (Normal and Reverse for each).
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £3.19
Racing Car Pack (15 Cars)
This DLC adds new cars to Gran Turismo 5. Includes the evolution model of the X2010 ultimate racing machine, the Red Bull X2011. There is also a lineup of specially tuned touring cars.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £6.29
Racing Gear Pack (90 items)
This DLC adds outfit items to Gran Turismo 5. Contains helmets and suits of 8 famous WRC and NASCAR drivers, a set of 12helmets and suits. In addition there is the Gran Turismo Official helmet, and new items from Alpinestars and Simpson.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £1.59
Paint Pack (100 colours)
This DLC adds paint items to Gran Turismo 5. From chic subdued tones to bright shining colours, there are 100 new colours according to 10 different themes. Find a unique colour for your favourite cars.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £1.59
Complete Pack
This DLC contains the Racing Car Pack, Racing Gear Pack, Paint Pack, and Course Pack for Gran Turismo 5 with a special price.
For details on each content, please see the introduction page for each.
Release date: 18/10/2011
Price: £9.49
DLC Released - Important Info
The DLC is out now but there are a few things that people should be aware of:
1. You can buy the DLC via the PS Store but you will not get the the option to download immediately. You download it via GT5s new DLC menu. (Some people have accidentally bought it twice thinking the PS Store transaction failed.)
2. The DLC will only work for the account that purchased it. In other words, if you have a family all using the same PS3 on their own accounts, each person will have to buy the DLC individually.
3. You can only get the DLC cars once as they are not available through the dealership. If you apply permanent upgrades to them then you can never go back to stock.
4. As with all paint items, those in the DLC are one time use only.
An update from Kaz on multiple accounts and the car pack:
Kaz Yamauchi said:Regarding the DLC usage for multiple accounts, we’re planning an another update for GT5 in December. In that update users who purchased cars and tracks from the DLC already can receive a free “family upgrade” in the PS Store which will let all users in the same PS console use the DLC. People who bought the DLC cars will have those cars added to the dealers in the December update. After this December update you can purchase a second car and so on from the dealer.
I have to be honest here... I'm not impressed. A year on and just two new tracks, and few cars, and more worthless pixel crack? Most of the cars are already in the game in some form, and do we really need any more Skylines?! I will probably buy the track pack simply because it contains Spa. The rest... no chance.