While North American gamers would have to wait till October 25 for the Gran Turismo 5 DLC packs to be made available to them, PSN users in Europe can now download the newly released content for the popular title. This DLC comes subsequent to the Functionality Update 2.0 which introduced ‘significant’ tweaks to the game’s cars, tracks, special paint and racing gear.
A new Racing Car Pack is on sale currently which adds a new version of the Red Bull X2011 along with 11 new cars from Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and Dodge and three bespoke karts. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps which is the venue for both the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours can be acquired by purchasing the Course Pack. This DLC also includes a new indoor karting arena.
Kazunori Yamauchi, Creator of the game, explained, “This new DLC, combined with the recent Spec 2.0 functionality update, will enhance the GT5 experience for our hard-core fans as well as those new to the game. In the same way that many of the changes in Spec 2.0 were driven by feedback from our community, much of the new content was also created as a result of their suggestions. I am particularly pleased to see the wonderful Spa-Francorchamps circuit make its full debut on Gran Turismo. It will be a lot of fun.”
Furthermore, a new 100-color set of paints that comprises matte, chrome and polarized colors will be launched as part of the Special Paint Pack. The Racing Gear Pack on the other hand, will add to the game, racing equipment with 25 new Gran Turismo design helmets and 15 race suits as well as Simpson helmets and Alpinestars GP1 race suits.
It was announced through this week’s PS Store update that the same DLC packs will reach North America only on October 25. Till then gamers can download the free update for Gran Turismo 5.
A complete version of all the above mentioned Gran Turismo 5 DLC packs now retails on European PSN at 11.99 Euros (approx. Rs. 824) and 8.99 Euros (approx. Rs. 618) for PS Plus members. Individually, the Racing Car Pack can be purchased for 7.99 Euros (approx. Rs. 549) while the Course Pack can be downloaded at 3.99 Euros (approx. Rs. 274). The Racing Gear Pack and the Special Paint Pack now sell on PSN at 1.99 Euros (approx. Rs. 136) each.