Don’t try to update Gran Turismo Sport. Well, actually, let us clarify: Polyphony Digital’s popular PlayStation 4 simulation racer is a tremendous game that deserves to be played – just know that by purchasing it in 2019 you’re in for a rough ride of updates, patches, and more updates. It’s agonising at the best of times.
A new PlayStation Hits version of the title means you’ll be able to sit through ‘Copy’ screens on the cheap, but if you’d like to expedite the entire process, Sony’s repackaging the release as Gran Turismo Sport: Spec II, which ships on two discs and comes with a bunch of bonuses out of the box. The best news? It’s running v1.39 as standard.
While this code dates back to May – meaning you will have to, unfortunately, endure some patching – it’s going to make the whole process that bit more tolerable. The upcoming edition – due out on 4th October – also includes some extras, spanning a 2.5 million credit boost and ten cars. The full list of vehicles is as follows:
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
- Chevrolet Corvette C7 Gr.3
- Lexus RC F GT3 (Emil Frey Racing)
- Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT3 (AMG-Team HTP-Motorsport)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Gr.3
- Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 N24 Schulze Motorsport
- Porsche 911 RSR (991)
- Renault Sport R.S.01 GT3
- Subaru WRX Gr.3
- Toyota FT-1 Vision Gran Turismo (Gr.3)
It’s worth clarifying that this new edition is different to the aforementioned PlayStation Hits version, which doesn’t ship on two discs and lacks the bonuses detailed above. Nevertheless, it’s good to see Sony’s flagship racing franchise continue to command premium space at retail – are you interested in this repackaged release at all?
[source gtplanet.net, via twitter.com]
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@zazzy That’s all I do in it and I really enjoy the campaign mode. The mission-based stuff is kinda frustrating but the Arcade races are great fun.
Sounds great! There's a VR mode, right? I've been thinking of picking up a racing game ever since I got my PSVR, so this is perfect for me. Any way of telling which version you're buying? Does it have a different cover from the previous PS Hits version?
wow this should be done way more often
@Octane Spec II cover shows two racers instead of one and won't have greatest hits branding. The VR mode is pretty limited. Only a few -or maybe one- tracks are compatible. I don't use VR. The AI 'offline' campaign is now pretty decent but you still can't save unless connected to internet. And if your Internet goes, the game options are limited.
@Octane I got GT Sport in my PSVR bundle. I played it once. Went around the track 1 time with my head on my body backwards - in game not in real life - so all I could see was my headrest. Traded it in for $17, which covered the tax on my $200 bundle.
"continue to command premium space"
But does it command a premium price?
GH games are usually $19.99. So if they are selling this for $39.99 or more is it really worth it so save some download time since you still need to install it anyway? If it's $19.99 why bother releasing a GH version?
Yeah, I know, money doesn't change the game, but it does change some people's buying habits.
i never understand why when they re-release something like this they don't put the current patched version on the bloody disc, it's just plain lazy
I liked all the GT Sport updates each month but the GB was killing my Hard drive space :-/ What the hell is going to happen with bigger next gen games erm next gen? + will 1 basic Blu-ray be enough to hold one game to? Like TLoU 2 will be 2 discs and that is on the PS4.
@Carl-G my guess is they will use BDXL drives that can read quadruple layer or more blu-rays discs (yes they are a thing some even go as high as 300gb) and will start using those, that way they wouldn't need a second disc
it might make the games a bit more expensive though
can you save the game offline?? and is the whole game playable offline now??
@TheBuzz No and no
@FullbringIchigo the gt games are never finished (since gt5) that is why. they did the same thing for the ps3 and released gt5 academy edition in 2012 with everything from the start on disc, but a lot of new patched was released later on. just be aware that gt sport require online for most of its gameplay and game save, and servers will be shutdown when gt7 arrives and gt sport will end up unplayable. so if you jump in now for the two disc version you will not have much time to play it before gt7 arrives and servers shutdown for gt sport
@Cycologist its worthless having this game in the collection then, and no point wasting the time playing it. because servers will be shut down and you cant play it again and get the full game experience.
@Cycologist So same red background, but with two racers instead? Got it! Cheers!
I'll be looking around for a copy then.
@TheBuzz Could change in the future once PS5/GT7 are out... but as yet they haven't
@FullbringIchigo because they still have plenty of the original discs laying around
Project cars 2 solo player 100x better than gt sport. Gt sport takes 2 years to release spa and has few fun tracks.
2 Discs... Now that explains why this game is taking up 100GB on my PS4.
@TheBuzz
Do i need to be connected to the internet only? Or do i need PS+ to acces all single player content?
So basically this is the game we should have got when it launched
Trust people to complain about a game improving with free added content over the years.
@Cycologist all tracks and cars are supported in VR mode.
@Octane Like @Neolit says, if you have a racing setup, it’s difficult to go back to the normal mode after you’ve experienced it in VR.
I’ve got a G29 and Playseat Evolution Alcantara. It blows your mind in VR. Just wish you could race friends in that mode.
@ThaBEN You don’t need PS+ for single player content. Just an online connection.
@jess3a3 yes Project cars 2 is the better game. you have a choice to play offline or online and you can save offline too.
@ThaBEN online is required to play the game and save your game progress, and you need psplus. when servers shutdown you will be left with a useless game disc. dont waste your money on this.
@TheBuzz you don’t need PlayStation Plus to access single player content.
Sounds great, but do the cars still sound like vacuum cleaners??
@EWolf
GTSport has real world engine sounds
I'm definitely interested in buying "spec 2" even though I have the original GTSport.
This is a very good sign. PD did the same with GT5 back in 2013 with the release of "GT5 academy edition". Soon after GT6 appeared. I'm really hoping GT7 gets released on PS4 and I don't think I'm to far out in thinking that could happen.
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