Gran Turismo News
April2022
News Mini Gran Turismo 7 Patch Sends Out Invites to Buy World Class Cars
From Bugatti, Ferrari, and more
After downloading today's PlayStation 5 firmware update, you are likely to also pull a small Gran Turismo 7 patch if you own the game. Weighing in at just 312.5MB, it makes only two fixes: one to make sure music plays at the start and end of races, and the other is all about Brand Central. Invitations to buy cars at...
News Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.11 Available Now, Increases Rewards and Credit Cap
Here are the full patch notes
Towards the end of March, Polyphony Digital promised some major changes to Gran Turismo 7's in-game economy to better balance out rewards. The first of these updates was promised for April, and the latest patch — version 1.11 — is now available for PlayStation 5 and PS4. So, what's changed? Well, looking through...
March2022
News Gran Turismo 7 Currency Rewards to Be Increased Following Player Backlash
All players gifted 1 million
Gran Turismo 7 is undeniably a fantastic racing game, and the best the series has been in a long time. However, some fans feel that the game's payout of Credits — the in-game currency — is rather stingy, especially after a recent patch that cut back some of the higher paying events. When you also consider the online...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Gran Turismo 7?
Podium place?
Gran Turismo 7's been out for a good couple of weeks now, and you know what that means! Sony's latest driving simulator was met with glowing reviews just before launch, but it's fair to say that the PlayStation exclusive has had to endure a rough road since. We gave the game a hugely positive 9/10 in our Gran Turismo 7 PS5 review,...
News Gran Turismo 7 Fans Fight Controversial Currency Nerfs with PS5, PS4 Farming Exploits
Car crash
This is getting a bit ridiculous now, and Polyphony Digital is going to have to act fast. Gran Turismo 7’s reputation is in the gutter following an extended outage last week and alterations to the racer’s economy which some fans feel is pushing them towards microtransactions. It currentl
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 User Score the Lowest in PlayStation Exclusive History
Road block
Update: Gran Turismo 7 has achieved the unfortunate accolade of having the lowest Metacritic user score in Sony exclusive history. The score of 2.2 – which is still falling – puts it below the likes of Cool Boarders 2001 on PS1. It’s a sharp message from fans (and, presumably, some trolls) that Polyphony Digital has work to do.
Currency adjustments convey value and rarity of real-world vehicles
Gran Turismo 7’s servers have been restored after an unexpected and unprecedented 24 hours of downtime. Due to the PlayStation 5 and PS4 exclusive requiring an Internet connection in order to save gameplay progress, the entire experience was largely unplayable over the past day...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Offline and Unplayable for Over 24 Hours
Still no word from Polyphony Digital
Update #2: An enormous 24 hours have passed and Gran Turismo 7's servers remain offline on the PlayStation 5 and PS4, rendering the simulation racer largely unplayable. There's been no update from developer Polyphony Digital about what's happened or when it will be resolved. Rival racing game franchises are, at...
News New Gran Turismo 7 Patch Lowers Currency Rewards, Fuelling More Microtransaction Criticism
Some events have rewards cut in half
A new update for Gran Turismo 7 went live today, patching the PlayStation 5, PS4 title to version 1.07 and making many minor adjustments along with the introduction of Broadcast Mode. However, one certain patch note is already causing controversy within the racing simulator's community as it's become apparent a...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.07 Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Broadcast Mode added and lots of issues fixed
Polyphony Digital pushed out patch 1.06 for Gran Turismo 7 only a week ago, but it's now moved things forward with another update. Version 1.07 is available to download and install right now on PlayStation 5 and PS4, and it makes a whole host of fixes and improvements. This patch appears to be mostly...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.06 Is Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Beep beep
Gran Turismo 7's first major update since launch has just arrived for both PlayStation 5 and PS4, and it seems like a doozy. Wasting no time to improve the driving sim, Polyphony Digital has made patch 1.06 available today, adding more content and making a bunch of fixes. The headline addition here appears to be an expansion to Music...
News Sony Music's Latest Collaboration with PlayStation Features a Fire Verse from Idris Elba
Vroom vroom vroom vroom vroom
After years of lip-service, Sony’s various divisions are finally working in unison. But while the collaborations between PlayStation and Sony Pictures have been obvious – The Last of Us is shooting in Canada right now, and Uncharted has been a big hit at the Box Office – we’ve seen less crossover with Sony...
News Gran Turismo 7's Prestige Cars to Be Dynamically Priced by Real-World Valuation Company
But why?
Okay, we could get behind the Elvis Presley song and even the moon landing footage, but this is just weird. Gran Turismo 7’s prestige vehicles, Legend Cars, will have their in-game prices dynamically altered by real-world insurance and valuation specialists, Hagerty. This means, as the price of a specific model changes in real-life, those...
News Gran Turismo 7 Meets Ghost of Tsushima in the PlayStation Crossover Art No One Saw Coming
The race is on
We've come to expect PlayStation Studios congratulating one another on social media whenever a new game hits store shelves, but we honestly didn't see this particular artwork coming. Posted on Twitter by Ghost of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch, this crossover drawing features Jin racing against a slick looking sports car from the...
News Gran Turismo 7's New Approach to Microtransactions Isn't Going Down Well
Taking all the credit
During the long-term, post-launch support of Gran Turismo Sport, Polyphony Digital added countless new cars to the game, making them all available for purchase individually at varying prices. For Gran Turismo 7, the approach to microtransactions has shifted, and some are taking issue with it. Basically, the in-game purchases...
News Gran Turismo 7 Seemingly Suspended from Release in Russia
Sony withholds Russian release of driving sim
As of right now, Gran Turismo 7 is unavailable to purchase in Russia. Spotted by Eurogamer, the Russian PlayStation website has no fixed release date for the just-released sim racer. It's currently available worldwide everywhere on PS5 and PS4, with the exception of Russia, where the release date is...
Guide Where to Buy Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4
Update: Out now!
The wait for the next instalment in the Gran Turismo franchise is finally over, with Gran Turismo 7 now available on both PlayStation 5 and PS4. We've been busy keeping track of all the best deals you'll find for the game; below, you'll find the cheapest prices for Gran Turismo 7, as well as details on the game's glorious...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Updates to Add Cars, Courses, and So Much More
"Look forward to the ever-evolving GT7"
As is so often the case with games these days, when Gran Turismo 7 hits the starting line tomorrow, the content included will merely reflect the release’s first lap. We’ve already pointed out in our Gran Turismo 7 PS5 review that this is the biggest, most personal simulation racer from Polyphony Digital to...
News Gran Turismo 7's Eight-Minute Opening Movie Charts the Long History of Cars
One more sleep
Gran Turismo 7 releases tomorrow, 4th March, for PlayStation 5 and PS4, and the one-word descriptor for the game is "passion". As noted in our Gran Turismo 7 review, Polyphony Digital's love of automobiles and the culture surrounding them is palpable throughout the experience, and it all kicks off with an opening movie of epic...
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5, PS4 Launch Collab Is Way Too Trendy for You
Stylish social club
PlayStation has always been at the cutting-edge of pop culture, so it’s strange we don’t see more collaborations from the company with fashion brands, to be honest. Here’s one, though: Polyphony Digital has teamed up with streetwear label Anti Social Social Club on a custom GT500-spec Toyota Supra livery, which will be...
News Gran Turismo 7 Load Times are Dramatically Different Between PS5 and PS4
Need for speed
As we've come to expect — especially from first-party titles — Gran Turismo 7 has significantly shorter load times on PlayStation 5, compared to what you'll find in the PS4 version of the game. Thanks to the current-gen console's super fast SSD and obviously much improved specs, we're talking differences of over half a minute. Not...
February2022
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5, PS4 Platinum Will Be Time Consuming But Attainable
Fast and not-so furious
According to Sony’s own statistics, just 0.1 per cent of GT Sport owners managed to unlock the Platinum Trophy. That’s because Polyphony Digital included some absolute slog gongs, requiring 91 online wins and a ludicrous amount of XP to reach Level 50. It looks like the Japanese developer has learned its lesson, as Gran...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Shipping a Week Before Launch
Tons of physical copies out in the wild
Many of you may not have to wait to play Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation 5 and PS4, as copies in the United States have started to ship – a week before the game’s intended 4th March release date. Our review of the simulation racer is still under embargo, but there are multiple reports of players already...
News Gran Turismo 7 Trailer Pits Real-Life Against PS5
And the winner is?
Judging by this comparison video, the framerate in real-life is awful! Sony’s released a video pitting Gran Turismo 7’s virtual rendition of Willow Springs against the real thing, and it makes for compelling viewing. The in-car footage is using a GoPro in the cockpit, so it looks a lot livelier than the game’s silky smooth...
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5, PS4 Commercial Is Unsurprisingly Shiny
Lined up
Wow! We’re nowhere near done with Horizon Forbidden West, and Sony’s already running Gran Turismo 7 commercials on television! Of course, the simulation racer will release next week on PlayStation 5 and PS4, so we’re really being spoiled at the moment, aren’t we? The ad’s pretty good by the way: it leans into the #FindYourLine...
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Require Two Blu-ray Discs on PS4, Just One on PS5
Blu-ray reaching its maximum capacity
Polyphony Digital’s gigantic racing sim Gran Turismo 7 will ship on two Blu-ray discs on the PlayStation 4, but will only require a single disc on the PS5. Confirmation comes by way of Sony’s own online storefront PlayStation Direct, as spotted by GT Planet, which states “2 Discs” will be required for...
News Gran Turismo Sophy Is an AI Quicker Than Pro Drivers
To be implemented into future games
As teased at the start of this week, Sony AI and Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital have announced their joint "breakthrough project" of an AI that beats the lap times of professional drivers. Named Gran Turismo Sophy, the team is working out how to implement it into future entries of the GT series. It...
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Carry Over Player Data from GT Sport
Ratings, liveries, and decals included
If you invested a lot of time into Gran Turismo Sport, you'll be happy to know those hours won't be going to waste once you move onto Gran Turismo 7. Polyphony Digital announced it'll be carrying over lots of player data from the last-gen racer into the sequel, including ratings, liveries, and decals. The...
News Sony AI and Gran Turismo 7 Dev Polyphony Digital to Announce Breakthrough Project
Don't get too excited
Sony AI and Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital will announce a “breakthrough project in AI” on 9th February. The teaser trailer is far too ambiguous to draw any conclusions from, but we’re going to assume this is all related to a study that was published last year, in which the companies accurately taught an...
News Gran Turismo 7's Slammin' PS5, PS4 Soundtrack Includes Rosalía, Idris Elba
Bring Me the Horizon covering Moon Over the Castle
The Gran Turismo series has always had a distinctive soundtrack, but with upcoming sequel Gran Turismo 7, developer Polyphony Digital is leaning even harder into its simulation racer’s sounds. There’ll be over 300 songs in the final game, and they’ll span new modes such as Music Rally and...
News GRID Legends' Hop-In Multiplayer Gets You to the Race Quicker
And it's completely cross-platform
It’s amazing to us that, in 2022, developers still don’t really understand multiplayer. There’s a reason games like Rocket League and Fortnite are popular: they don’t waste your time and get you to the good stuff as quickly as possible. But they really are the minority: most titles will force you through...
First Impressions Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4 Looks Like the Biggest and Best Yet
The posh coffee of sim racers
Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi doesn’t just love cars – he worships them. Addressing media as part of a virtual presentation earlier this week, the industry veteran appeared to express sadness that younger generations may not share the same level of passion that he has for the automotive industry. His...
News Music Rally Embraces the Absurdity of Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4
Beats per minute
One of the stranger new additions to Gran Turismo 7 is the Music Rally, an entirely new mode which puts a focus on audio rather than racing. Speaking during a media presentation earlier this week, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi explained that he wanted to find a way for fans to enjoy the game’s enormous soundtrack while driving...
News Not All Circuits Will Have Rain in Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4
But the weather simulation is insane
Gran Turismo 7’s weather simulation sounds truly extraordinary. This isn’t just a visual flourish like you see in other racing titles: it’ll have a profound effect on how your car handles. Moreover, there’s more to storms than simply wet and dry surfaces: Polyphony Digital has mapped puddle formations,...
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Require an Online Connection on PS5, PS4 to Prevent Cheating
Pray for the servers
Gran Turismo 7 will require an Internet connection. As previously reported, you’ll need to have your console online in order to enjoy single player modes like the campaign and GT Café, as well as features like the livery editor. While it’s not yet clear which modes will be available offline, predecessor GT Sport limited...
Live Watch the Gran Turismo 7 Sony PlayStation State of Play Livestream Right Here
Va va vroom
Where can you watch the Gran Turismo 7 Sony PlayStation State of Play livestream? On this very page, of course! Starting from 2PM PT / 10PM GMT, the Japanese giant will broadcast a full 30 minutes of Polyphony Digital’s simulation racer, showing off gameplay, features, and modes. Please note there will be no other games in this...
January2022
News State of Play Announced, Featuring 30 Minutes of Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Gameplay
Rev your engines
Sony has just announced the first State of Play broadcast for 2022. This time, it's another one-game event, featuring none other than Gran Turismo 7. As it says on the PlayStation Blog, this State of Play is all about Polyphony Digital's latest sim racer, and we can look forward to "just over 30 minutes of new PS5 footage and...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Ad Wants You to Find Your Line
Drive of your life
It’s a really busy few weeks for PlayStation – which is great for us – and that means we’re getting lots of media of upcoming games. This Gran Turismo 7 trailer is more of a commercial really, showcasing the title’s DualSense controls, 3D audio features, and stunning visuals. It’s a short ad, but it gets the point...
News Gran Turismo 7 Another PS5, PS4 Exclusive Using Tons of SSD Space
Reportedly 89.445GB in size
Both Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 release for PlayStation 5 and PS4 within just a few weeks of each other, and if you plan on having both installed on your internal SSD when the time comes, it looks like the twosome will take a huge chunk out of your overall storage space. The former is currently being pegged...
News DAYYYTONA! Watch Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Gameplay of the International Speedway
Let's go away
Update: Following the recent announcement that the Daytona International Speedway track will make its return in Gran Turismo 7, Sony has seen fit to publish a PS5 gameplay video of the iconic course. If you've ever driven it before, you'll know roughly what to expect, but it's always good to see more gorgeous GT7 footage. Roll on...
December2021
News Gran Turismo 7 Achieves 'Tangible' Realism on PS5 with Haptics, Ray Tracing, More
Kaz is back in another video
Gran Turismo has always been striving for the most realistic experience possible, and so each iteration is a step forward towards that goal. Of course, Gran Turismo 7 is just around the corner, and the first game in the series to hit Sony's latest hardware, PlayStation 5. While it is coming to PS4 as well, it's the...
News Gran Turismo 7 Rated for Release on PS5, PS4 Ahead of March Launch
On pace
Gran Turismo 7 is so close we can almost taste the gasoline in the air. After a slew of new footage last week, North America’s chief classification board ESRB has now rated the simulation racer for release. Unsurprisingly, it’s an E for Everyone: “The game contains a historical photo that depicts a driver smoking a cigarette. In a...
News Porsche Vision GT Coming Exclusively to Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4
Carn't wait
Polyphony Digital is heavily embedded in the automotive industry, and it regularly collaborates with motoring brands to create concept cars of the future, playable within the Gran Turismo games. And here’s Porsche’s effort: a design lightly inspired by the existing all-electric Taycan, with quad-LED lights on the front. No...
News Gran Turismo 7 Dazzles with Unedited Deep Forest Raceway PS5 Gameplay
Tree bien
Rolling start! Here’s a look at some unedited PlayStation 5 gameplay from the upcoming Gran Turismo 7, showcasing the returning Deep Forest Raceway. Fans of the franchise will know that this has been mainstay in all numbered entries of the Polyphony Digital simulation series, meaning it was conspicuously absent in Gran Turismo Sport...
November2021
News Fanatec's Gran Turismo 7 Racing Wheel Available to Pre-Order from $700 Now
Compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC
Update: Pre-orders have now officially opened on Fanatec's official Gran Turismo 7 racing wheel, with prices starting from $699.95/€699.95. Despite the initial sticker shock, this is actually a great price for the technology that the manufacturer is offering, and if you're planning to spend a lot of time with...
News Sony AI and Polyphony Digital Partner on Enticing Gran Turismo Study
Deep learning based on visual cues
A new branch within Sony imaginatively named Sony AI has partnered with Polyphony Digital on a paper which explores the possibility of teaching artificial intelligence how to drive cars in Gran Turismo based on visual cues. The paper, authored by Ryuji Imamura, follows a similar document published in 2020, whereby...
News Gran Turismo 7's Tracks Achieve Tangible Realism on PS5, PS4
Sony officially releases leaked videos
Update #2: The second leaked Gran Turismo 7 video, focusing on the racetracks from the game, has been officially published. In this clip, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi believes that Polyphony Digital has reached a level of realism that is "tangible", and he points to changing weather conditions and lighting...
News Scapes Will Return in Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4
Racing sim turns photography sim
Scapes were such an awesome addition to GT Sport. For those of you who didn’t play the PlayStation 4 simulation racer, they effectively allowed you to place the cars from the game into “real world” environments, in order to photograph them. These come with authentic lighting data, effectively allowing you to...
News Gran Turismo 7's Kaz Yamauchi Compares Car Liveries to Canvases
Picture perfect
Sony’s short but sweet behind-the-scenes video series for Gran Turismo 7 has continued in earnest, this time focusing on the simulation racer’s livery editor. Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi explains how some liveries are “inextricably” tied to historical motorsport moments, and thus have influenced Polyphony Digital’s...
October2021
News Kazunori Yamauchi Shows Off More Gran Turismo 7 in Another Behind the Scenes
Respect the cars
There’s not an enormous amount of substance to these Gran Turismo 7 behind the scenes videos, but series creator Kazunori Yamauchi’s passion for cars is unparalleled, and thus they are essential watching. In this latest clip, he talks about how racing is a social experience: there’s the collaboration of the engineers and...
News Gran Turismo 7 Continues Behind the Scenes Look with Car Collectors
Game includes over 400 cars
There's nothing of any real substance in this latest behind the scenes look at Gran Turismo 7. Series creator Kaz once again sits his bottom on a stool and discusses his love for the motor industry and how the upcoming real racing simulator will reflect that, but we could listen to the man talk about his passion for cars...
News Gran Turismo 7 Behind the Scenes Video Is Just Kaz on a Stool
There are some cars in there as well
Sony has published a brand new video about Gran Turismo 7. Entitled 'The Starting Line (Behind The Scenes)', we were expecting the video to delve into the game's development a smidge, lifting the bonnet a little on what makes the driving simulator tick. Instead, Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi waxes lyrical...
News Gran Turismo 7 Has an Official Technical Partner in Braking Systems
Try saying that twice
We’re getting to the point in Gran Turismo 7’s promotional cycle where Polyphony Digital announces the deals it’s signed with virtually every organisation in the automotive industry. Today’s commercial seal: Brembo, the game’s official technical partner in braking systems. You’ll find the Italian brand in the Tuning...
September2021
News Get Up Close and Personal with Gran Turismo 7's Pre-Order Cars
View them in all their glory
Gran Turismo 7 has been available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store as of Tuesday, with a base version and a 25th Anniversary Edition up for grabs. Committing cash to either one will net you some sweet pre-order cars, and courtesy of hardcore fansite GT Planet, we now have t
News Gran Turismo 7 Pre-Orders Go Live on PS Store, 25th Anniversary Edition Detailed
Pre-order bonuses shared
Ahead of its release for PlayStation 5 and PS4, Gran Turismo 7 is now available for pre-order on the PS Store. The base PS5 version costs £69.99/$69.99 and is packaged with various digital goodies if you decide to commit to the purchase ahead of time. Pre-order bonuses are 100,000 CR (in-game credit), the Toyota Castrol...
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5 Ray Tracing Will Be Restricted to Replays
Something to reflect on
Gran Turismo 7, as you’d expect, will drop jaws on the PlayStation 5 – but it’ll do so without ray tracing during gameplay. In an interview with Japanese publication Game Watch, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed that the fancy reflective technology will be reserved for replays and when you’re observing your...
News Gran Turismo 7 Dev Not at a State to Talk About PSVR Yet
Which isn't a denial
When you consider just how limited Gran Turismo Sport’s virtual reality mode was, it’s a testament to the franchise’s potential with PSVR that it remains such a memorable experience. Limited to just two vehicle races, the actual sensation of being inside the cockpit of some of the world’s most iconic cars was unmatched...
News Here's Why Gran Turismo 7 Campaign Mode Requires Internet Connection
To prevent cheating
As we first reported last week, Polyphony Digital's next racing simulator Gran Turismo 7 will require a constant internet connection when playing the campaign mode. This means you won't be able to compete in races should the plug be pulled, and now the developer has explained why that is in a new interview with
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5, PS4 Campaign Requires an Online Connection
Bandwidth beggar
Gran Turismo 7’s refreshed single player campaign aims to capture the spirit of old games – in all but one area. As noted in small print on the PlayStation Blog, you’ll need an “Internet connection” in order to enjoy the solo experience, as well as its car collecting GT Café mode and Livery Editor. Presumably this game is...
News Gran Turismo 7 Revives the Pokémon, CaRPG Aspect of Old Entries
Gotta drive 'em all
GT Sport was an amazing game, and successfully transformed Gran Turismo into a viable and popular e-sport, but for long-time fans of the franchise, it lacked meaningful single player content. With the release of Gran Turismo 7, developer Polyphony Digital is very much returning to the series’ origins, with the GT Campaign...
News Gran Turismo 7 Races onto PS5 Next March
Plus a flashy trailer
Gran Turismo 7 is releasing for PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 4th March 2022, confirmed as part of a post-show update from Sony. During the actual PlayStation Showcase, developer Polyphony Digital shared an incredibly flashy trailer in the only way that team could. Full of cars and racing, Gran Turismo 7 is roughly six months away...
July2021
News Gran Turismo 7 Peripherals Incoming for PS5, PS4
As Polyphony Digital partners with Fanatec
It’s been a long time since we last got an update on Gran Turismo 7, but the PlayStation 5 and PS4 simulation racer is beginning to pop up in headlines again. Earlier this week, an unfinished page on the official PlayStation website seemed to tease some kind of impending beta, and now developer Polyphony...
News PlayStation Website Hints at Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Beta Test
Quests page gifts placeholder code
Gran Turismo 7 was recently pushed back to 2022 (and also announced for PlayStation 4), but there's still every reason to be excited about the sim racer. The first entry in the long-running series to hit PS5, this will surely be a feast for the eyes when it eventually crosses the line. In the meantime, though,...
June2021
News God of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7 PS4 Versions Confirmed
Sony makes it official
Update: We've had word back from PlayStation PR, and it's official: God of War Ragnarok and Gran Turismo 7 are cross-gen games, meaning that they'll release on both PS5 and PS4. This update was pretty much expected, but it's always good to receive confirmation from the source. Original Story: In a new interview with the...
Rumour Decision to Bring Gran Turismo 7 to PS4 Made 'Fairly Recently'
God of War and Horizon were always cross-gen
The decision to make a PlayStation 4 version of Gran Turismo 7 to go alongside its current-gen counterpart was only made "fairly recently", according to a new write up from Video Games Chronicle editor Andy Robinson. As part of an opinion piece criticising Sony for yesterday's announcement that God of War...
May2021
News Qualify for the Actual Olympics in GT Sport Now
Pedal to the medal
Always dreamed of being an actual Olympic athlete? Well, now you have the opportunity – but you’re going to need to be bloody good at GT Sport to qualify. As reported previously, Polyphony Digital’s simulation racer has been selected as part of the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series, which will see the world’s best players...
April2021
News Gran Turismo Is Going to the Tokyo Olympics
Really
Gran Turismo is set to become a bona fide Olympic sport, as it’s been selected as one of the five official partners of the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series, which is slated to take place from 13th May through 23rd June. That’s prior to the delayed Tokyo Olympics, which is currently scheduled to start in July. This will mark the first ever...
News Gran Turismo Championships Gears Up for 2021 Season
Launch control
The FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships has quietly become a very prestigious eSporting event. Starting off in 2018, drivers have been using Polyphony Digital's PlayStation 4 racing sim Gran Turismo Sport to compete in official tournaments, and the studio has confirmed it'll be returning very soon for the 2021 season. Kazunori...
February2021
News Gran Turismo 7 Delayed to 2022 on PS5 Due to Coronavirus
Extended pit stop
Gran Turismo 7 has been delayed to 2022 as it faces development challenges relating to the coronavirus pandemic. Confirmed via a Polyphony Digital statement from a GQ Magazine interview with Jim Ryan, the driving simulator will no longer launch this year. The full statement reads: "GT7 has been impacted by Covid-related production...
News Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 to Provide the Best Experience Yet
More like classic entries
Gran Turismo Sport transformed Sony’s flagship simulation racing series into a hugely popular e-sport, and thus was successful at pushing the brand forward. However, series fans lamented the lack of a fully-featured single player campaign like in previous entries; the loosely RPG-inspired car collecting mode of previous...
December2020
News Gran Turismo 7 Seemingly No Longer Scheduled for First Half of 2021
Merely in development now
Update: A new PlayStation 5 video published shortly after this article went to press pegs Gran Turismo 7 as "coming in 2021". It also stresses that it's a PS5 exclusive. Original Story: Looks like Gran Turismo 7 may take a little longer than anticipated to reach the starting line. You may recall a commercial for
November2020
News Why PS5 Fans Think Gran Turismo 7 Is Releasing Soon
First half of 2021 advertised
Oh, yeah! Gran Turismo 7 has been announced for the PlayStation 5, hasn’t it? The best news: it could be coming out pretty soon. That’s certainly what some simulation racing fans think, after spotting a disclaimer on a French advertisement for the game which says: “Sortie prévue pour la première moitié de...
September2020
News Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 Inspired by Franchise's Past, Present, and Future
A true celebration
Gran Turismo 7 looks set to be a complete celebration of the franchise’s two-decade history, with the upcoming PlayStation 5 instalment promising to “ignite your personal passion for cars with features inspired by the past, present, and future of Gran Turismo”. A new PlayStation website recap reveals that you’ll find...
News Polyphony Digital Is Open to Suggestions for Gran Turismo 7's Cover Car
Take your pick
Polyphony Digital is requesting suggestions for Gran Turismo 7’s cover car on Twitter. The social media post – which is more likely to be community engagement than stealth market research – ponders which vehicle should star on the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive’s box art: Gran Turismo Sport focused primarily on...
August2020
News Gran Turismo Partners with Getty for Virtual E-Sports Photography
Captured on camera
As Gran Turismo continues its plunge into e-sports, developer Polyphony Digital has partnered with global photography provider Getty Images to bring virtual snaps to the service. Effectively, specialist motorsport photographers will be able to capture key moments from within Gran Turismo Sport – and, presumably, Gran Turismo 7...
