Update Notice v2.08 (227MB)

A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5.

The main contents of the update are as follows:

 - It is now possible to select "Disable collisions" in the [Event Settings] of online races.
- ID’s are now shown above cars when watching online races.
- The response of the clutch pedal when using the steering wheel controllers "G25 Racing Wheel", "G27 Racing Wheel", "T500RS and TH8RS" have been adjusted.
- The rate of tire wear in endurance races has been slowed. (Excluding formula cars)
- The amount of air resistance change when altering aerodynamic wing settings has been increased.
- The autopilot has been adjusted to prevent colliding with the wall when exiting the pit lane on the Tsukuba circuit.
- Adjusted the changes in control characteristic when altering vehicle height from standard height. (Vehicle height can be changed by adjusting ride height, either by installing a suspension kit or adjusting a full customizable suspension kit.)

[Correction of Known Issues]
- Corrected an issue where experience and rewards were not awarded when racing online on the Twin Ring Motegi.
- Corrected an issue where the tires become changed when resuming an interrupted endurance race.
- Corrected an issue where when switching from a setting sheet with dirt/snow tires to a sheet with normal tires, the dirt/snow tires remain displayed.
- Lessened an issue where the tires and car would jump violently when going over angled bumps on road surfaces or sharp cornerstones.
- Corrected an issue where there was a problem with the Twin Ring Motegi Course name displayed when searching in the Open Lobby.
- Improved an issue where it was difficult to hear your own car when driving with other cars in online races, etc.

http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d6604.html

Update Notice v2.09 (102MB)

A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5.

The main contents of the update are as follows:

 - The [Tire/Fuel Consumption] settings under [Event Settings] of the Online Lounge can now be set in four levels; "None", "Normal", "Fast", and "Very Fast".
- The view during 3D display has been improved.
- The speed of tire wear varied too greatly depending on the vehicle in some cases, and this has been balanced.
- Improved the scoring method in drift trials to prevent cheating
- The maximum RPM of the Honda Weider HSV-010 (SUPER GT) '11 has been changed to 10300rpm. The engine sound has also been improved.

[Correction of Known Issues]
- Fixed an issue where enemy cars were hitting the pit entrance wall when pitting in at the Twin Ring Motegi Road Course East.
- Fixed an issue where fuel was not being consumed when entering an endurance race with a Prius, or when setting tires and fuel to be consumed in the online lounge. Affected cars: Toyota Prius G '02, Toyota Prius G '09, Toyota Prius G Touring Selection '03, Toyota Prius Touring Car.
- Fixed an issue where the online control characteristics differed from the offline characteristics.

http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d6665.html

GT5 Academy Edition Bonus Competition Announced

When Sony announced the GT5 Academy Edition at the end of July, they advised us that “there is more news yet to come on this title”. True to their word, a surprising suite of bonus content has been announced in the last few minutes.

Firstly, those who purchase the Academy Edition will receive a 25% discount voucher for the online “Gran Turismo Boutique” store – selling a range of Gran Turismo branded clothing.

More significantly, there is an exclusive competition available to Academy Edition buyers. An in-game challenge to be run through January 2013 gives the six fastest gamers from eligible territories (see the official site for details) the chance to meet up at Silverstone in March 2013 for a range “of GT Academy-inspired challenges”.

If you’re not a resident of those territories, or are unable to buy a copy of the game, there is an additional “wild card” GT5 Academy challenge at the Nissan stand of the Paris Motorshow (29th September – 14th October 2012).

The winner of the Silverstone event – and a friend – will receive a spectacular prize of an all-expenses paid trip to the 2013 24 Heures du Mans on the 22nd and 23rd of June.

These bonuses come in addition to up-to-date game software and the DLC tracks and cars (and paint and racing gear!) released to date.

GT5 Academy Edition will be released in PAL territories on 26th September 2012, at an RRP of €29.99/£19.99.

http://www.gtplanet.net/gt-academy-edition-bonus-competition-announced/ 

The best game EVER made!!!

Update Notice v2.10 (55MB)

A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5.
The main contents of the update are as follows:

- Adjusted performance point calculations to correct an issue where the speed of cars in races with PP (Performance Point) restrictions would be matched unfairly.
- Adjusted the engine sound of the Honda Weider HSV-010(Super GT) '11.
- Improved the force feedback control of the Thrustmaster TS500RS Steering wheel controller to improve steering feel. This improvement will allow more precise countersteer on dirt and while drifting.

http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d6720.html

Update Notice v2.11 (45MB)

A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5.A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5.
The main contents of the update are as follows:

- The performance point (PP) adjustments that were made in the 2.10 update has been cancelled, and returned to the calculation method in 2.09.
- The automatically selected rain tire type has been adjusted. Please note that this may change the normally recommended tire when entering the pit, and the pit timings of opponent cars during races.
- Adjusted the autopilot during changing road moisture conditions. 

[Correction of Known Issues]
- Corrected an issue where the game would not boot after the 2.10 update in some cases.

http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d6833.html

I think all the updates are updated (lol) now... I need to do the same with the Seasonal Events and DLCs... soon.

Do new discs of this game come fully patched?

I might get GT5 someday but I'd like to skip downloading a week worth of patches. :D

In the Game Editon section in OP I listed all the edition and the patch version included.

The latest edition is the Academy for Europe with the 2.07 patch included... so you need to download the patches after until 2.11.

Oh God... is that really true? Now know Sony will show a big thing tomorrow but GT is too BIG for that.

EPIC!!!