Gran Turismo head honcho Kazunori Yamauchi has dropped a couple of tidbits regarding the upcoming fifth instalment in the popular racing simulation franchise.
Speaking during a mini-interview concerning the relationship between the Audi R8 and Gran Turismo 5, Yamauchi confirmed that the sequel will feature improved visual effects, including weather changes and night time racing.
“We are also working flat out on a realistic graphic representation for rain and night,” he noted. More importantly, however, Yamauchi also reiterated that car damage will be present: “And damage to racing cars, we will soon be able to simulate.”
Gran Turismo 5 has yet to attract a solid release date, with recent reports pointing to a late 2009/early 2010 launch. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available to us.