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

- It is now possible to adjust the race BGM and sound effect volume from "Quick Options" during a race.

- A save data backup feature has been added.

- Compatibility for the sequential shift mode of the Guillemot "TH8 RS" gear shifter has been added.

- A "Performance Difference Adjustment" has been added to the rewards for seasonal events. (Applies only to seasonal events held after this update)

- Force feedback for the "Driving Force™GT", "GT FORCE®Pro", "G25 Racing Wheel", " G27 Racing Wheel", and " T500 RS" steering wheel controllers have been improved.

- The categorisation of a car after racing modifications are performed will now change from that of tuned car to racing car.

- The off-track shortcut penalty has been revised.


[Correction of Known Issues]
- Corrected a problem where Karts and Ferrari F1 cars could drive together with other cars in the lounge
- Corrected a rarely occurring issue in which the system freezes when exiting the lounge
- Corrected a problem where you could purchase the tyres of the 125 SPL racing Kart in the tuning parts shop (Tyres purchased previously will now become invalid)
- Corrected a problem in which the straight-line stability of the Lancer Evolution X was decreased when using a steering wheel controller
- Corrected an issue where wrong colour dirt and snow tyre wheels were displayed on some cars when the wheels were changed
- Corrected an issue where starts in electric cars are delayed when accelerator operation is performed with controllers other than a steering wheel controller pedal
- Corrected a rarely occurring issue where the system would freeze at the end of a race
- Corrected an issue where it becomes difficult to hear your own car when driving with other racecars in online races, etc.


[To Check Your Current Version]
To check the version of your software, press the "Manual" button at the bottom of the main menu screen. The version number will be located on the upper left of the index page in this manual.

If the number starts with "Ver. 2.06", you are playing the latest version of the game.
If not, please press the PS button and quit the game. The game will be updated automatically when you restart it with your PS3™ system connected to the internet.