GT5 patch 1.03 available

Patches, patches, patches, nothing new and I’m not about to rant on about them again as it won’t make a difference. Whether you like them or not, they’re here to stay and even though it sucks that games must be fixed along the way once sold, at least it gets done. For those lucky enough to be experiencing the pleasure that is GT5, you’ll have been prompted to download the latest patch coming in at 149mb if you wish to continue playing online.

What does 1.03 bring to the table in Polyphony Digital’s long line of fixes and additions in future? Mechanical damage to be exact. This can be accessed in the online “My Lounge” options for an online race, a new “Mechanical Damage” setting is available for the event with three settings, as described by the scrolling information bar on the bottom of the screen:

* “None” – No mechanical damage.
* “Light” – Mechanical parts can be damaged, but will “automatically be repaired after a short time has passed.”
* “Heavy” – Mechanical damage will be more severe, and can only be repaired by making a pit stop. Damaged parts will be indicated with on-screen icons.

One must wonder what the point of the second option is, maybe it’s just there to satisfy the arcade type online players who don’t want it to be 100% realistic. Either way, mechanical damage is a very good addition to the online scene and definitely adds to the realism of motor racing. Hopefully it will also make players more aware of driving carefully, and not like a gorilla in racing overalls. Source

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