Here’s everything we know about Gran Turismo 7 on PS5.
Gran Turismo 7 is gearing up to release this March and if you’re on the hunt for all the juicy details about the next entry in Sony’s premier racing sim series, then you’re in the right place. The latest game in the long-running Gran Turismo series is set to be the best – and most realistic – yet, boasting over 400 cars and over 90 tracks (across more than 34 locations) at launch, with more to be added in future updates. As the game’s release draws closer, developer Polyphony Digital has is steadily revealing more about Gran Turismo 7, including its new and returning modes, gameplay, and how the studio plans to utilize the technical capabilities of the PS5 – plus much more. So it’s fair to say we know quite a bit about Gran Turismo 7 ahead of its release next month. In a recent preview event, Polyphony Digital described Gran Turismo 7 as “the best of Gran Turismo through the ages”, with the latest entry “designed to celebrate all aspects of car culture”. Want to find out more? Read on for everything we know about Gran Turismo 7. [Update: Gran Turismo 7 players can look forward to meeting a pretty impressive AI competitor down the line. Read on to find out more.] Gran Turismo 7 will release on March 4, 2022 for PS5 and PS4, following a delay of its initial 2021 release window due to the Covid-19 pandemic impacting development. Gran Turismo was originally believed to be a PS5 exclusive but, following a u-turn by Sony (which had previously stressed the importance of PS5 exclusives), the racing sim is also coming to PS4. Multiple rumors suggested a PS4 release was incoming, with Sony then confirming that this was indeed the case in response to outrage about Horizon Forbidden West’s PS4 to PS5 upgrade policy. At that time, Sony said that PS4 players of Gran Turismo 7 would be able to upgrade to the PS5 edition with a $10 / £10 digital purchase, which will still be the case. State of Play February 2022 Ahead of GT 7’s release in March, Sony hosted a special Gran Turismo 7 edition of State of Play, where provided a deep dive into the game’s features, modes and gameplay. Check it out below: Gran Turismo 7 – Powered by PS5 (behind the scenes) In a December 2021 behind the scenes video Kazunori Yamauchi discusses the “tangible” level of realism that the power of the PS5 is bringing to the game. He specifically touches on the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller, which have been used, for instance, to imitate the feel of the brakes. Ray tracing alongside 4K,60fps and HDR are also mentioned as increasing the visual realism and “natural feeling” in the game. The brief interview is interspersed with footage of the game running on PS5. New gameplay at the Deep Forest Raceway Sony released a fresh look at Gran Turismo 7 in December 2021, with a cockpit-view PS5 gameplay trailer set on the Deep Forest Raceway, a classic, fan-favorite circuit from the series. Porsche Vision GT Polyphony Digital unveiled the Porsche Vision GT, a virtual car exclusively designed for Gran Turismo 7, back in December 2021. No exact specifications have been revealed for the car just yet, but you can watch a presentation from Porsche which goes over some of the design decisions behind it. You can also watch the unveiling trailer below: Gran Turismo 7 – Tracks (Behind the Scenes) In a behind-the-scenes video for Gran Turismo 7, Kazunori Yamauchi discussedthe game’s tracks and what the studio has put into making them as realistic as possible. There’s no full track list confirmation or anything like that in here but it does offer an interesting look at lighting conditions and dynamic weather. Gran Turismo 7 – Tunes (Behind The Scenes) Polyphony Digital’s CEO Kazunori Yamauchi returned in November 2021 to discuss the pleasure of tuning and customizing cars. Tuning a car can have a dramatic impact on how a car performs, looks, and feels when out on the road. GT7 will have the most number of parts for tuning in the series’ history, so you should be able to get the exact setup you desire. Gran Turismo 7 – Livery (Behind The Scenes) In this trailer for GT7, Polyphony Digital’s CEO Kazunori Yamauchi discusses the importance of liveries in the racing world, and how they can turn a blank canvas into a medium of expression. Usability has been improved in GT7, so it should be easier to create more custom car designs than ever before. Gran Turismo 7 – Collectors (Behind The Scenes) Polyphony Digital’s CEO Kazunori Yamauchi explains what it means to be a car collector, in this trailer from October 2021. Check it out below. Gran Turismo 7 x Porsche – first look If you’re a fan of Porsche, you’ll be pleased to know that a wide selection of the German manufacturer’s car will be available in Gran Turismo 7 (you can see them all further down), including the 917 Living Legend concept car, which pays homage to the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning race car. Release date trailer Sony dropped a Gran Turismo 7 trailer during its PlayStation Showcase 2021 event, which showed off the game’s cars, tracks, modification system and so much more. Most importantly, it gave us a solid release date for the game: March 4, 2022. You can check it out below: Announcement trailer A three-minute reveal trailer for Gran Turismo was shown back at Sony’s PS5 game reveal event. We got a good glimpse of Gran Turismo 7, including a peek at the gameplay via a race on the iconic Trial Mountain circuit. Polyphony Digital has confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 will feature over 400 cars from day one, with more to be added in post-launch updates. Gran Turismo 7 will have three car dealers where you can buy cars: Brand Central, Used Car Dealer and Legendary Car Dealer. Brand Central will sell cars from 2001 or later, with roughly 300 car models available in total. What’s more, this dealer has a museum for each manufacturer, so players can learn about their history. As you would imagine, the Used Car Dealer, specializes in used cars at more reasonable prices than at Brand Central or Legendary Car Dealer. Popular used cars could be sold for more than they originally cost, thanks to trends like the boom in Japanese sports cars. This car line-up will be updated and changed slightly each day. Finally, we have the crème de la crème of car dealerships. The Legendary Car Dealer specializes in historically significant, iconic cars – meaning it’s obviously more expensive than the other two dealers. So what are the cars we can expect to take for a spin? Well, thanks to Gran Turismo Wiki, we have a pretty good idea of the vehicles on offer in Gran Turismo 7 based on what’s been shown in trailers and showcases. Here are the cars we’ve seen so far: Abarth (Italy) Alfa Romeo (Italy) Alpine (France) Aston Martin (UK) Audi (Germany) Autobianchi (Italy) BAC (UK) BMW (Germany) Bugatti (Germany) Chaparral (US) Chevrolet (US) Citroën (France) Daihatsu (Japan) DeTomaso (Italy) Dodge (US) Ferrari (Italy) Fiat (Italy) Ford (US) Gran Turismo Honda (Japan) Hyundai (South Korea) Jaguar (UK) Jeep (US) Lamborghini (Italy) Lancia (Italy) Lexus (Japan) Maserati (Italy) Mazda (Japan) McLaren (UK) Mercedes-Benz (Germany) Mini (UK) Mitsubishi (Japan) Nissan (Japan) Pagani (Italy) Peugeot (France) Plymouth (US) Pontiac (US) Porsche (Germany) RE Amemiya (Japan) Renault (France) RUF (Germany) Shelby (US) Subaru (Japan) Suzuki (Japan) Super Formula (Japan) Toyota (Japan) TVR (UK) Volkswagen (Germany) Zagato (Italy) Gran Turismo 7 sees the return of World Map, a birds-eye view that acts as a hub for players to access the games features.
