The Gran Turismo series, developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, has been the game of choice for car enthusiasts for 25 years. To celebrate this milestone, Gran Turismo 7 will take everything that fans have loved about the series since its launch in 1997 and build it into the ultimate game in the series.
Whether you're playing the game to play your dream racer or you just can't get enough of racing simulations, here's everything you need to know about Gran Turismo 7 and what to expect from the game.
When will Gran Turismo 7 launch in the UK?
Gran Turismo 7 is a PlayStation exclusive and will be available to pre-order on March 4th via GAME for £69.99. You can also buy the PS4 version of Gran Turismo 7 for £59.99, and the 25th Anniversary Edition for £89.99. The game is also available for pre-order on Amazon, and if you pre-order any version from there, you'll get 100,000 CR (in-game points) and three cars: Mazda RX-Vision GT3 concept stealth model, Porsche 917 Living Legend, and Toyota Supra GT500 '97 (Castrol TOM'S).
What is the premise of Gran Turismo 7 ?
As game developer Polyphony Digital writes in a press release obtained by Bustle, the Gran Turismo series is about "conveying the charm and culture of cars to a new generation and reaching new audiences" as well as long-time fans. ” At its core , Gran Turismo 7 is “a sandbox and car life simulator where players will actively enjoy everything car-related.”
With over 400 vehicles to drive, 34 race locations, and over 90 different layouts to choose from, Gran Turismo 7 is the most dominant game in the series yet. According to GT Planet, the new cars include Lamborghini's "Lambo V12", Porsche's new Vision GT and an updated version of Jaguar's VGT. There are also new estate versions of the Honda Civic EK Type R, Nissan Silvia S15 and Suzuki Swift.
What to look forward to in Gran Turismo 7
After receiving an early copy of Gran Turismo 7 from Sony, the game takes full advantage of all the new features the PS5 has to offer, particularly in the solid-state drive (SSD), haptic feedback in the controller, and ray tracing. There are virtually no loading times, you can feel every rev of the engine and even the terrain of the tarmac through the controller, and the visuals are so clear and realistic that sometimes you'll think you're driving a real car.
Fans of Gran Turismo 4 will also be happy to hear that the iconic menu screen returns, along with GT Mode, which essentially provides players with a career trajectory as a car collector and racer. In addition to this, Gran Turismo 7 introduces a new café feature featuring world-renowned car designers who offer their expertise and admiration for the cars you collect along the way.
As a game made for car enthusiasts, the amount of information about cars can be a little overwhelming at times. But settings can be changed to suit the needs of all players, whether you're a novice when it comes to car detailing or an absolute expert when it comes to engine power, weight and overall performance.
Minigame Music Rally is a new feature that makes it completely easy for beginners to learn the inner workings of Gran Turismo 7 . In this mini-game you race to the beat of some really fun songs, including one by Idris Elba. It's a great way to introduce new players to the gameplay, and more importantly, music will also be added in a future update.
