Gran Turismo has received a new patch which includes bug fixes, updates and new features.

Updates and New Features

• 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.
• A car with racing modifications applied are now categorized as a Racing Car (previously Tuned Car).
• The off-track shortcut penalty has been tweaked.
• The GT5 Photo Stream service has just been launched for all players worldwide. To view the latest images taken and shared in the game are now available here.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a problem where Karts and Ferrari F1 cars could drive together with other cars in the Lounge
• Fixed a rarely occurring issue in which the system freezes when exiting the lounge
• Fixed a problem where you could purchase tires for the 125 SPL racing Kart in the tuning parts shop (Tires purchased previously will now become invalid)
• Fixed a problem in which the straight-line stability of the Lancer Evolution X was decreased when using a steering wheel controller
• Fixed an issue where wrong color dirt and snow tire wheels were displayed on some cars when the wheels were changed
• Fixed delay when launching electric cars using controllers other than a steering wheel controller pedal
• Fixed a rarely occurring issue where the system would freeze at the end of a race
• Fixed an issue where it becomes difficult to hear your own car when driving with other race cars in online races, etc.

Thanks to GTPlanet.