Gran Turismo News
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Experiment with 8K, 60fps on PS5 Pro
Polyphony Digital breaking boundaries again
Polyphony Digital has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with PlayStation hardware, and so it’s no surprise to see it go all-in with PS5 Pro. While Gran Turismo 7’s main improvements for Sony’s supercharged hardware will include the implementation of PlayStation Spectral Super...
News Polyphony Digital Is Eager to Fix Gran Turismo 7's Funniest PS5, PS4 Bug
Maybe leave it in?
A new physics upgrade to Gran Turismo 7, available now alongside a raft of new content, is causing some unexpected in-game behaviour. The issue – which appears to be triggered by suspension settings – is causing cars to fly into the sky from the starting line. You might call it a bug, but to us this looks more like a feature...
News The Huge Gran Turismo 7 1.49 Update Drops on PS5, PS4 Today
Patch deploys in the next 24 hours
As previously confirmed by Polyphony Digital, the big Gran Turismo 7 1.49 update arrives either later today or very early tomorrow morning depending on your timezone. It brings with it six new cars, the return of Gran Turismo 6 circuit Eiger Nordwand, an updated "physics simulation model", and an expansion of the...
News Huge Gran Turismo 7 Update Coming 25th July, Adds New Track and Cars
Patch 1.49 for PS5, PS4 teased
Polyphony Digital teased a significant Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 update for the GT World Series livestream over the past weekend, and it delivered: update 1.49 is bringing a new track, lots more cars, new physics, and expanded GT Sophy AI compatibility to additional circuits. You can see all of it in action in the...
News Next Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Could Be a Big One
Reveal at GT World Series next week
The next Gran Turismo 7 update will be revealed next weekend, on 6th July 2024, but not in the usual way. Rather than a teaser tweet from series creator Kazunori Yamauchi, the 1.49 patch for PS5 and PS4 will be "introduced" within the Gran Turismo World Series Esports event. The monthly updates Polyphony Digital...
News Five More Cars, New Events, More Come to Gran Turismo 7 in Latest Free Update
Beep beep
Gran Turismo 7 continues its slow but steady expansion with yet another free update from Polyphony Digital. Game version number 1.48 will soon be available, and it brings with it a handful of cars, new events, and more. The cars on offer are the Honda Civic SiR･II (EG) ’93, Honda NSX GT500 ’00, Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87,...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 Adds New Exclusive Car to PS5, PS4 Racer
Plus extra vehicles, events, and menus
Gran Turismo 7 has been freshly updated to version number 1.46 on PS5 and PS4, with the update adding a new car to the game you won't find anywhere else: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo. Designed entirely around the Polyphony Digital racer, it's Škoda's first appearance in the franchise and is seen as a...
News PS5, PS4's Gran Turismo 7 Continues to Get Better and Better
Collaboration with upcoming anime Highspeed Étoile announced
Sony doesn’t consider Gran Turismo 7 to be a live service game, but developer Polyphony Digital treats it like it is one. The game goes from strength-to-strength with each new update, and while v1.44 is on the smaller side by the series’ standards, it adds more complimentary content...
News New Cars and More Races in Gran Turismo 7's 1.43 Update
Drive new Audis, Renaults, and Mitsubishis
Patch 1.43 is out now for Gran Turismo 7 for PS5 and PS4, which bundles another three cars into the driving simulator as well as new races to take part in at Laguna Seca and the Suzuka and Tsukuba Circuits. A 1.68GB update will gain you access to that content, which can be downloaded now. The three cars...
News Gran Turismo Sport's Last Ever PS4 Patch Enables Offline Saves
Preserving offline play forever
Gran Turismo Sport, controversially, tied save files to a server – raising understandable preservation concerns, in addition to an abundance of other issues. However, as Polyphony Digital has terminated the title’s online services, it’s released one final patch which will allow existing owners to save their...
News More Cars, Events for Gran Turismo 7 in 1.42 Update on PS5, PS4
Race new concept cars and a Suzuki
Gran Turismo 7 will be treated to a new PS5, PS4 patch within the next 24 hours (depending on your timezone) that will add more cars, events, and Café menus to finish off. Update 1.42 bundles in three new cars: the BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo, Suzuki Jimny XC ’18, and the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta...
News Gran Turismo Dev to Collaborate with Sony Honda on Real-Life Car
Test drive AFEELA in Gran Turismo 7 for free
Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital, already at the heart of so many different projects, will collaborate with Sony Honda Mobility on its real-life electric vehicle, AFEELA. The partnership was announced during the Japanese giant’s CES 2024 press conference overnight, although exactly what the...
News Pour One Out for Gran Turismo Sport, Now Delisted from PS Store
Jumping the gun
Gran Turismo Sport has been delisted from the PlayStation Store, but it seems a little ahead of schedule. Polyphony Digital's PS4 exclusive was set to get the chequered flag for its online component at the end of January, after a slow sunsetting of DLC starting in December, offline modes remaining playable. This was announced back...
News Gran Turismo 7's New Advanced PS5 AI Could Change Racing Games Forever
Starting line
While there’s a lot to look forward to in Gran Turismo 7’s free Spec II patch, available on PS5 later today, it’s the introduction of Polyphony Digital’s innovative GT Sophy technology that could prove to be a true game changer. This ground-breaking code uses machine learning in order to imitate the actions of human drivers,...
News Biggest Gran Turismo 7 Update Ever Adds Cars, Tracks, Modes, Challenges
Welcome to SPEC II
As teased over the weekend, Gran Turismo 7 studio Polyphony Digital has today revealed the PS5, PS4 racer's biggest update yet. Dubbed SPEC II, it adds a four-player split-screen Couch mode, seven more cars, a new track in the Lake Louise Snow Circuit, the chance to try SOPHY AI in Quick Race, and an extra 50 challenges. All of...
News Gran Turismo 7 Promises Major PS5, PS4 Update Next Week
At least seven new cars incoming
Gran Turismo 7 has been growing on a monthly basis, but series creator Kazunori Yamauchi promises a “big update” is coming for November, with at least seven new cars. The industry veteran posted his traditional silhouette picture on Twitter, seemingly confirming the upcoming addition of the Lexus LFA, Nissan...
News Gran Turismo 7's September Update Adds Fast Cars and Flashy Scapes
Time for a tune-up
Gran Turismo 7's next update is out today, 28th September, and it brings with it some speedy new vehicles, which has to be the real draw here. There are also some Extra Menus being added, as well as new Scapes, with some 29 additional Spots having been added to Brand Central's Nissan section, but it's the cars we think you'll like...
Movie Review Gran Turismo - An Unexpectedly Great Racer
A Gran(d) Surprise
When PlayStation Productions launched, we’d bet money that Gran Turismo wasn’t on your TV/movie bingo card. Uncharted? Of course. Twisted Metal? Surprising but makes sense. A movie about a famed racing simulator? That one, admittedly we here at
News Drive the Gran Turismo Movie's Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ‘18 for Free on PS5, PS4
This actually happened
As expected, Gran Turismo 7’s next major update – scheduled to release on 7th August, 2023 – will add promotional content from the upcoming movie in the form of a free Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ’18. Those who login after installing the patch will be able to add the car to their in-game garage for free, until 28th...
News PS5, PS4's Superb Sim Racer Gran Turismo 7 Grows Again Next Month
Four new cars incoming
With the Gran Turismo movie right around the hairpin bend, Sony will be expecting sales of sim racer Gran Turismo 7 to increase. Polyphony Digital, reliable as ever, has announced that its next free update will release next month, on 7th August. Teased on series creator Kazunori Yamauchi’s social media feed, there’ll be...
News PS Plus Members Can Watch the Gran Turismo Movie Early
But still only in cinemas
Sony is hosting advanced screenings of the Gran Turismo movie for PS Plus subscribers, but only at select cinemas. A promotional email sent out to UK members includes a link to reserve tickets on 8th August at various Showcase, Vue, and Cineworld theatres across the country, a day ahead of the film’s British release on...
News You Could Own the Gran Turismo Movie's Nissan GT-R Racing Car with Upcoming Auction
Onscreen motor going up for sale
If you're a big car fanatic (and have a vast amount of cash burning a hole in your proverbial pocket), you may be interested to know about this upcoming opportunity. An upcoming auction could see you drive away with a Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3. In fact, it's not just any GT-R — it's the same one used in the...
News Gran Turismo Movie's Slick Second Trailer Hammers Home the True Story Angle
This actually happened
The Gran Turismo movie is very nearly ready to hit the big screen. Sony Pictures has just released the second trailer for this upcoming flick, which tells the true story of aspiring driver Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe), whose expertise in the PlayStation racing sim earns him a spot on a real race track. It's this true...
News Gran Turismo Movie Had to Look and Feel Real, According to Director
Pedal to the metal
The upcoming Gran Turismo flick, based on the true story of gamer-turned-racer Jann Mardenborough, features some pretty spectacular scenes, which required quite an extreme level of commitment from director Neill Blomkamp. This, along with a penchant for high-tech filming methods, has drawn some comparisons to Top Gun: Maverick,...
News Gran Turismo 7 1.35 Update Adds New Cars and Events on PS5, PS4
Aston Martin! Mistubishi! Subaru!
Polyphony Digital has followed up on its usual weekend tease to reveal the 1.35 update for Gran Turismo 7 will be going live shortly across PS5, PS4 systems. Drivers in the USA can start downloading the patch from 11pm PT while those in the UK have to wait until 7am BST tomorrow morning (29th June). The latest patch...
Random Gran Turismo Director Solicits WipEout Lore Expert, Gets Former Psygnosis Dev
Fortuitous, indeed
Neill Blomkamp, director of the upcoming Gran Turismo flick (which actually looks quite good, by the way) raised some eyebrows when he called for a Wipeout lore expert on Twitter. We already knew that Blomkamp was a fan and that he was teasing fans online as recently as yesterday, but this takes things another step in the right...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Patch 1.34 All About New Cars, Tuning, and Engines
Available to download soon
Polyphony Digital has unveiled the latest Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 update that'll bring another cast of cars and features to the real driving simulator. Patch 1.34 will be available to download from 10pm PST today or 6am BST tomorrow; it all depends on your region. And as series creator Kazunori Yamauchi teased over the...
News Stranger Things Star Explains How Gran Turismo Movie Avoids Video Game Adaptation Curse
From Gamer to Racer
Gran Turismo represents PlayStation Productions' next silver-screen outing, following the surprisingly solid Uncharted movie's commercial success, and it looks to be shaping up quite nicely as well. Archie Madekwe portrays Jann Mardenborough, the real-life gamer-turned-pro-racer, alongside Hollywood heavyweights Orlando Bloom...
News Gran Turismo Movie's First Trailer Tells the Whole Tale in Two Minutes
From gamer to racer
Gran Turismo – the movie, not the game! – looks pretty good! The film, due out in theatres this August, is based on the real-life story of Jann Mardenborough, a gamer who progressed through the GT Academy to eventually race for Nissan. You can basically extract the entire plot from this two minute trailer, but seeing as it...
News Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Makes a Rolling Start Tomorrow
Start your engines
The trailer for Gran Turismo’s upcoming movie, which got rave reviews from critics after debuting behind closed doors, will be publicly released tomorrow. A short teaser, which showcases some stunning racing shots, has aired in advance to whet your appetite. The film will officially roll out in theatres this August. Starring...
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PS5, PS4 Update Adds More Cars, Single Player Content
Va va vroom
A free new Gran Turismo 7 update is rolling out on PS5 and PS4 now, including four new cars and a smattering of single player content. As always, the additions will be available to everyone at no extra cost, although you will need enough in-game currency to purchase the vehicles. The lineup is as follows: Jaguar XJ220 ’92, Mercedes-AMG...
News Gran Turismo's Movie Adaptation May Actually End Up Good
Cautiously optimistic
Good news, racing fans: if positive first impressions are anything to go by, it looks like the Gran Turismo movie adaptation could actually end up being okay. The tale of a GT player who grew up to be a professional racer is one that has roots in reality, and the film itself sounds genuinely compelling. We've been grievously...
News Gran Turismo Movie Pairs a Character-Driven Story with 'Bloody Intense' Racing
Director talks up incoming flick
The Gran Turismo movie has had its share of nay-sayers since its announcement, but it has some serious potential. Telling the true story of a player who went from playing the titular game to racing real cars, it has a decent premise and, by the sound of it, will feature some awesome driving action, too. Director...
News Gran Turismo 7's 120fps Options are 'Game-Changers', Says Digital Foundry
They're certainly frame rate-changers
In case you missed it, the latest game update for Gran Turismo 7 introduced a handful of new visual options that let you really crank up the frame rate on PS5. With the new patch installed, the driving game now supports 120 frames-per-second as well as VRR, letting you push performance beyond the traditional...
Random Gran Turismo 7 Players Are Manipulating Physics and Popping Truly Sick Wheelies
Push it to the limit
The Gran Turismo franchise has always pushed PlayStation's technological limits. Gran Turismo 7 is no exception, and players are taking full advantage of developer Polyphony Digital's fancy physics engine to pop some monstrously sick wheelies. Spotted by The Gamer, enthusiasts over on the GT7 Subreddit have taken th
News Gran Turismo 7 Officially Details Huge PS5, PS4 1.31 Update, Out Today
Super Formula cars in April
Update: After last night's accidental leak, Sony has officially detailed the big PS5, PS4 1.31 update for Gran Turismo 7. All the details you see below are now confirmed, but we've also got a look at the new cars being added to the game for free. They are the Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM ‘19, Porsche 959 ‘87, Porsche Carrera...
News Gran Turismo 4 Cheat Codes Discovered Almost 20 Years After Its PS2 Release
Pass the test
Gran Turismo 4 is one of the most iconic games in the PS2’s library, and it’s one of its best-selling too, topping over 11.5 million units throughout its lifetime. However, it’s taken almost 20 years for fans to find a bunch of secret cheat codes hidden in the game – but they really do exist. Originally posted by Nenkai on...
News Five Free Cars Coming to Ever Expanding PS5, PS4 Sim Racer Gran Turismo 7
This sports car never stops
Gran Turismo 7 may have got its biggest update yet last month, with its gigantic and critically acclaimed PSVR2 patch – but nothing stops this sports car. Right on time, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has taken to social media to confirm that another five free vehicles are en route, and will be added a
News Gran Turismo Comparison Video Shows Huge Leap in Quality from PSVR to PSVR2
A new generation
We've been banging on about how much better PSVR2 is compared to its predecessor, but it's videos like the one above (from ElAnalistaDeBits) that really show the difference. With many years between iterations of Sony's virtual reality hardware, it was always going to be more impressive, but Gran Turismo amply shows off the huge...
News Massive Gran Turismo 7 PSVR2 Patch Available Now
Also includes classic track and superhuman AI
Update: The gigantic Gran Turismo 7 patch, featuring PSVR2 support and much more, is available now. It weighs in at 7.35GB on PS5, and includes multiple cars as well as a new track. If you're still playing on PS4, then the update is around 7.4GB. If full PSVR2 support and four extra cars weren't enough...
News Gran Turismo 7's Huge PSVR2 Update Comes Alongside Four New Cars
New content for non-VR players
Gran Turismo 7 will get a big new lease of life next week with a PSVR2 patch that makes it playable in virtual reality, but there's still content to look forward to if you're not buying Sony's new headset. Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi has done his usual thing of teasing the PS5, PS4 update the weekend before...
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PSVR2 Patches Hits the Starting Grid on 21st February
Rolling start
Gran Turismo 7’s anticipated – and, at least in previews, acclaimed – free PSVR2 update will release worldwide on 21st February, a day before the headset itself. Series creator Polyphony Digital revealed that update 1.29 will begin rolling out from next Tuesday, giving you ample time to download and install it ahead of the...
Random It Now Takes Devs 270 Days to Make One Gran Turismo Car
Honda bright side, they look really good
Do you ever get the feeling we might be getting a bit too obsessed about photorealism in games? Well, if you’re a car modeller at Polyphony Digital, nobody would blame you for starting to feel that way. When it comes to meticulous attention to detail, the Gran Turismo series has always been the gold...
News Work Is Underway on the Next Gran Turismo Game
"I can't talk about it yet"
Polyphony Digital may be plotting an extraordinary free PSVR2 patch for Gran Turismo 7 this month, but work is already underway on the next instalment in the legendary series. That’s according to creator Kazunori Yamauchi, who admitted as much in a Japanese interview, but laughed that he’s not allowed to talk about it...
News Gran Turismo 7's Glitzy Free PSVR2 Upgrade Adds VR Showroom Mode
Take a closer look
We already know the entire Gran Turismo 7 experience will be playable in PSVR2, which is obviously huge news. But one feature that’s been announced as part of the latest round of hands on previews is the addition of an entire mode: the VR Showroom. Okay, so functionally, this is exactly what it says on the
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PSVR2 Upgrade Sounds Mind Bogglingly Great
Full game supported in high fidelity
Sony’s somewhat muted PSVR2 marketing means we’re still learning new things less than three weeks before the headset releases. Gran Turismo 7 was quietly announced for the new-gen device at CES last month, and IGN has the first details on the free upgrade. The bottom line: previewer Ryan McCaffrey is visibly...
News Gran Turismo 7 on PSVR2 Is the Full Game, Except for Split-Screen Play
All cars and tracks supported in VR
As part of a PlayStation Blog post further detailing the PSVR2 launch lineup, Sony has now confirmed the free upgrade for Gran Turismo 7 will allow you to play the full game in virtual reality. The only feature you won't be able to access whilst using PSVR2 is the two-player split-screen option, which makes sense...
Random Gran Turismo Movie Director Neill Blomkamp Is a WipEout Fan
"I lovvvvvvvved WipEout"
PlayStation is synonymous with two racing properties in particular: Gran Turismo and WipEout. Of course, the former is very much on the side of simulating real-life racing, while the latter is a full-on sci-fi speed-fest. They may be on opposite ends of the spectrum, but you can still enjoy both — as Neill Blomkamp...
News David Harbour, Orlando Bloom Share First Glimpse of Gran Turismo Movie
Neil Blomkamp adaptation coming 11th August
Well, much like the cars the franchise is focused on, this film has happened fast, hasn’t it? In fact, filming is already finished on director Neil Blomkamp’s adaptation of Gran Turismo, and it’s currently in post-production ahead of a theatrical launch on 11th August, 2023 worldwide. Want to watch a...
News Free Gran Turismo 7 PSVR2 Update Confirmed for Launch
Gets a rolling start next month
Gran Turismo 7 will round out a slate of more than 30 PSVR2 launch games, when it receives a free virtual reality update on 22nd February, 2023 for all existing owners of the simulation racing game. It’s not the first GT game to support a virtual reality headset, as its predecessor Gran Turismo Sport famously...
News Iconic PlayStation Franchise Gran Turismo Surpasses 90 Million Copies Sold
As series celebrates 25th anniversary
Gran Turismo, arguably the most iconic PlayStation franchise of all time, has surpassed 90 million units since its inception. As the series celebrates its 25th anniversary, creator Kazunori Yamauchi – who remains a force at developer Polyphony Digital – revealed the milestone in a reflective PS Blog post, in...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.27 Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
More cars, fewer problems
The latest game update for Gran Turismo 7 is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Taking the game to version 1.27, the main feature of this 1.3GB patch has already been revealed. It's adding five new cars to the game, including the rather spiffy Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo. However, there's a little more to the update...
News Free Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.27 Adds Five Cars to PS5, PS4 and Norwegian Scapes
Including the Ferrari Vision GT
Update: Depending on when you read this, Gran Turismo 7’s free 1.27 update will be rolling out today, 14th December, adding five new vehicles to the game. As now officially confirmed on the PS Blog, they are the Ferrari Vision GT, the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm ’20, the Bugatti Chiron ’16, the Chevrolet Corvette C8...
News Ferrari's Vision GT Is Pure, Unadulterated Filth
Italian stallion
Phwoar! Ferrari, in collaboration with Polyphony Digital, has revealed its Vision GT concept car – and as you’d expect from the Italian giant, it’s a looker to say the least! The vehicle was unveiled in Monaco as part of this weekend’s Gran Turismo World Finals, where Spain’s Coque Lopez walked away with the top prize. As...
News Gran Turismo 7 Could Be the Next PS5, PS4 Exclusive Ported to PC
Rolling start
Sony’s gradually been porting large chunks of its catalogue to PC, and it even acquired Dutch developer Nixxes to expedite its efforts. With rumours of Returnal coming to storefronts like Steam soon, developer Polyphony Digital has hinted that
News New Track, Four More Cars Part of Gran Turismo 7's November Update
Raceway Road Atlanta
The next free Gran Turismo 7 update is looking slightly more substantial than usual as Polyphony Digital confirms the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta track will be making its way to the racer tomorrow. Available from tomorrow, four cars will also be part of the PS5, PS4 patch. You can see them all hit the track in the trailer...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.25 Includes Four More Cars, Out on PS5, PS4 Soon
GT7 visits Whitby, UK
As teased over the weekend, a new Gran Turismo 7 update is on its way to PS5, PS4 that adds four more cars to earn. It goes live as patch 1.25 roughly 16 hours after the publication of this article (11pm PDT / 7am BST), and also contains new Scapes set in Japan and Whitby, UK. Check out the trailer above to see the cars hit the...
News Four Cars Coming in Gran Turismo 7's Next Free PS5, PS4 Update
Road killin' it
It’s that time yet again for series creator Kazunori Yamauchi to post his iconic silhouette image on Twitter, in preparation for the next major Gran Turismo 7 update. Due out next week, the free content drop will include four additional cars, but as always there may be other extras included in the patch. It’s actually only been...
Random Forget Need for Speed Unbound, This GT7 Livery Goes Full Auto Modellista
Designer replicates original Ridge Racer livery as well
Auto Modellista wasn’t a great PS2 racing game, but the Capcom outing has gone down in history for its eye-catching cel-shaded artstyle. Many were hoping that Need for Speed Unbound, rumoured to adopt an “anime style” prior to its reveal, would be that title – but it’s opting for...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.23 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
New cars, Scapes, and more
As revealed yesterday, Gran Turismo 7's latest patch is now available on PS5 and PS4. A trio of new vehicles headline this update, of course, but there's a whole host of other fixes and additions. The Nissan Silvia K’s Type S (S14) ’94, Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder, and Volkswagen ID.R ’19 can now be added to...
News More Cars, Scapes for Gran Turismo 7 in Today's 1.23 Update
VW! Nissan! Porsche!
Another month brings with it yet another free Gran Turismo 7 update on PS5 and PS4, this time around adding three more cars to the real driving simulator as well as two more Scapes set in California and Tokyo. Available to download now, you can get a taste of the racing action in the trailer above. From today, you'll be able to...
News Gran Turismo 7's Spectacular Support Continues with Three New Cars Next Week
More information incoming
Gran Turismo 7 has been growing on a monthly basis, and the PS5 and PS4 racer will add three new cars as part of its latest update, on Thursday, 29th September. Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi teased the update in a Twitter post, in which he shared a distinctive promo image of three silhouetted vehicles. The cars appear...
News Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe Join the Cast of Gran Turismo Movie
Orlando Vroom
Just yesterday, we learned Stranger Things star David Harbour would become the first actor to sign on for the Gran Turismo movie. Hot of the heels of that announcement, The Hollywood Reporter is back with another scoop on this film based on the racing series. Orlando Bloom is set to join Harbour on the project. [embed.right
News Stranger Things' David Harbour Joins the Cast for Gran Turismo Movie
Stranger things have happened
PlayStation Productions is in full swing, with several projects underway. One of them is a movie based on Sony's long-running Gran Turismo series. It seems an odd choice for the big screen, but it's happening nonetheless, and it's attracting some notable talent. Namely, the Gran Turismo film now has its first star,...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20 Adds New Cars, Track Layouts, and Menus
New roads around Circuit de Barcelona
The big August update for Gran Turismo 7 is available to download now on PS5, PS4 for free, and it brings with it four new cars, multiple track layouts, and more Menus to work through. The new vehicles are the McLaren MP4/4 '88 F1 car, the Pontiac GTO 'The Judge' '69, a Cayman GT4 '16 from Porsche, and a...
News Gran Turismo 7 Fans in Love with New Tomica Inspired Scape
Toy town
The latest Gran Turismo 7 update brought with it three new cars for enthusiasts to get to grips with, but what's causing the biggest buzz online is a new Scape bundled in with the patch that's themed around the Japanese model car company Tomica. Photo Mode users are able to edit their cars into the scene and create some pretty amazing...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update 1.19 Adds Three More Cars, New Scapes
Available to download soon
Gran Turismo 7 continues its post-launch support with the next game update. Version 1.19 will throw in three new vehicles to the game, as teased last week. Namely, the cars we're getting this time are the Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette Group 5 ’84, Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder ’54, and Porsche 918 Spyder ’13. You can...
News Next Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Teased for Next Week
Three more cars coming
Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has teased the next free Gran Turismo 7 update will be deployed for PS5, PS4 next week, with three new cars part of it. As is tradition at this point, Yamauchi has taken to Twitter to post black and white photos containing outlines of the motors, giving fans the chance to work out what's...
Soapbox A Racing Wheel Taught This Arcade Die-Hard the Joy of Gran Turismo 7
Stephen finally gets it
An all-time favourite game of mine is Burnout 3: Takedown. The launch title I bought alongside my PS3 was MotorStorm. The outside chance of a new Ridge Racer is what gets me out of bed in the morning. Well, I mean, that last one's an exaggeration, but Bamco, it's time. Come on. The point is, I love arcade racing games, and I...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.18 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Ticket exploit fixed
The latest patch for Gran Turismo 7 is now available on both PS5 and PS4. The patch, which brings the racer to version 1.18, can be downloaded and installed now, weighing in at 374MB. So, what does this fairly small patch entail? It's pretty much just squashing some bugs this time around. An exploit in which you could...
News Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.17 Adds Three Cars, a Track, and Menus
Out for PS5, PS4 in the next 24 hours
The 1932 Ford Roadster, Suzuki V6 Escudo Pikes Peak Special '98, and Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo (Gr.3 Version) are on their way to Gran Turismo 7 as part of the 1.17 patch dropping in the next 24 hours. Teased by Kazunori Yamauchi over the weekend, they'll be joined by three new Menus and the Watkins Glen...
News Gran Turismo Replaced by Assetto Corsa Competizione at FIA Motorsport Games
Car crash
One of the big selling points of Gran Turismo Sport was its collaboration with the FIA, which was effectively billed as a gateway from gaming to real-world competitive motorsports. But there’s been no mention of the FIA with regards to Gran Turismo 7, and unsurprisingly the release has been replaced by Assetto Corsa Competizione for...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update Adds Three Cars to PS5, PS4 Sim Next Week
Escudo it
A new update will get a rolling start in Gran Turismo 7 next week, and fans can look forward to the return of one of the series’ most iconic cars. Said vehicle is the Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak, which first debuted in Gran Turismo 2 – a fan favourite for its ludicrous speed and robust shape. The other cars appear to be a 1932 Ford...
News Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo Movie Speeds to Cinemas on 11th August, 2023
Based on a true story
Sony’s previously announced Gran Turismo movie adaptation, with District 9’s Neil Blomkamp in the directorial chair, will speed to cinemas on 11th August, 2023. The flick, which was said to be early in production last month, has been penned by Jason Hall – and will be based upon a true story. No casting announcements have...
News Sony Pictures Eyes Director Neill Blomkamp to Steer Gran Turismo Movie
Given the green light
Iconic racing simulation Gran Turismo is getting a movie adaptation as well as the TV show announced overnight – and production companies Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are targeting District 9 director Neill Blomkamp to steer it. The Japanese giant’s video game adaptation initiative is flying following the $400...
News Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.15 Available Now, Adds More Cars and Events
Plus birthday presents
Just as promised over the weekend, the latest Gran Turismo 7 update has hit Sony servers and is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Patch 1.15 adds the three teased cars (Roadster Shop Rampage, Toyota GR010 HYBRID '21, and SUZUKI Vision Gran Turismo) as well as three new events with Menu Books attached, and most...
News Sony Confirms Horizon, God of War, and Gran Turismo TV Shows in Development
Spread across various services
In a recent Q&A with investors, Sony has now confirmed the existence of TV adaptations for three of its major PlayStation franchises. God of War, which had previously been reported, Horizon, and Gran Turismo will all be getting TV shows. Unfortunately the original source doesn't appear to be accessible online, but
Deal Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 Both Below £50 in the UK
PS5 and PS4 versions on offer
They might not have been included in the PlayStation Store Days of Play sale, but you can still pick up much cheaper copies of Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 if you're happy with physical versions. Over on Amazon UK, both games have dropped below £50.
News Next Gran Turismo 7 Update Includes Another Three Cars
Patch out this week for PS5, PS4
A Gran Turismo 7 update arriving at some point this week will add another three cars to the game, including the Toyota GR010 hypercar and GoPro Rampage 1970 Camaro, as identified by GT Planet. Although, fans are having a harder time identifying the third and final car included in the patch, but the site speculates it...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.13 Available Now, Adds Three New Cars and Track Layout
All the patch notes right here
After teasing it on social media, Polyphony Digital has now unveiled its latest update for Gran Turismo 7. This free content drop is being referred to as the April update, which suggests we'll be getting a handful of new bits and pieces each month for the foreseeable. Anyway, the update is available from today, 25th...
News Free Gran Turismo 7 Update Teased for PS5, PS4
Parking up next week
Polyphony Digital did an outstanding job updating GT Sport with new content for several years, and it looks like it’s ready to repeat said commitment with Gran Turismo 7. With the outstanding racer’s controversial in-game currency issues improved, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has taken to Twitter with his customary...
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...
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...
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