Gran Turismo 5 Stalls On The Grid - March Release in Japan Delayed

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Richard Walker

Seems a shame to start the day with bad news, but in an official release, Gran Turismo 5's launch date has been delayed, shifting from March in Japan, to TBA.

According to SCE, the new release date will be announced at a later time. They also issued an apology for any trouble caused by the delay.

GT5 was originally announced at E3 back in 2006 and has cost $60 million to make according to series creator, Kazunori Yamauchi. Not surprising considering the game features 20 exotic racing locations and over 1000 impeccably rendered cars. It's not exactly what you'd call a small undertaking.

How the delay will effect the proposed Summer 2010 release in the West is not yet known.

[Via Kotaku]

[Update] SCEE has since followed up news of the Japanese delay, stating that it is, "only applicable for the Japanese market."

They went on to say that, "SCEE will announce the launch date for this game in the PAL territories in due course."

So there you go. That Summer 2010 release might not be so far fetched after all. Fingers crossed.

[Via VG247]

Comments
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  • This blows!
  • Personally, I can't say I'm too bothered by the news. I've waited a long time for this game, I can wait that bit extra, if it means it's being polished to perfection.
  • Wow...it's cost $60 Million to make? Hmm...I hope it being put back and put back doesn't seriously hurt the sales for it. I think people might eventually not buy it through just not caring anymore. Although I can't wait ^-^
  • Maybe if they didn't waste time making stupid things like prologue they'd have been further ahead with things.
  • Good, now I dont have to worry if I have money for this or not :O
  • Hmmm... This reminds me of how the release went for other Gran Turismo games. I'm gonna be patient on this one from now on. It will come when it comes.
  • Ye... gives me time to save up :L
  • Gamefly had a release date of Feb 2nd last week, then on monday it changed back to TBD again. It feels like this game is imaginary and will be realeased in 2030.
  • I still think that we'll get it late Autumn here in the UK. I can't wait for it, but I'm not too disappointed by the delay, as I was expecting it.
  • Fall/Winter seems to be the most likely release window for the US and EU. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is what happens when a guy with OCD produces a game.
  • This game......grrrr! How many delays?!
  • When this game comes out, whenever that is everyone will finally be happy! i can't wait.
  • and with all the recent press releases I thought it was close :-) @12 your right!!!!
  • if delays mean getting a close to perfection as posibble, then keep delaying
  • This game and blu-ray was the reason I bought the system. No problem waiting for me, I will keep playing other games until it comes out...
  • GT fans around the world should and most likely do know the drill when it comes to new iterations of our beloved racing sim when there is to be an upcoming release. Just especially for all of those not GT freaks here comes a qiuck lesson. GT = Massive Delays followed by Perfection Incarnate. GT IS MASTER OF ALL!
  • God damnit another Delay this game better be worth the wait
  • What a surprise huh. I never seen that coming.
  • Pretty soon we'll see "Gran Turismo 5 Now A PS4 Launch Title"
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