It’s been 10 years since gamers first feasted their eyes on the one true racing simulation experience, Grand Turismo for the PlayStation.
Announced today, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue will finally hit North American soil on April 17, 2008. The game will be available for purchase in two forms. There’s digital download from the PSN, which will run you $40 dollars, and gamers will also have the choice of picking up a hard copy for the same price. The hard copy will feature a behind the scenes hi-def video entitled “Beyond the Apex.”
It’s important to keep in mind that this version of the game is exactly what it says in the title: a prologue. While it is indeed just a prequel to the final version, the game itself comes packed tightly with enough features to keep any racer content until final release. Featuring 60 vehicles, a 16 player online race mode, and an all new feature entitled “Gran Turismo TV,” the game will also offer full Dual Shock capabilities, an inside the cock-pit view, and a multitude of online racing events.
Looking to repeat itself time and time again, Gran Turismo 5 aims to “once again set the standard for racing games.” For those of you who have not tried the game yet, a demo is available on the PSN to download at your leisure.
Screenshots and full press release: Kotaku: Gran Turismo 5
