The first State of Play of 2022 was all about Gran Turismo 7 and if you're even mildly excited about Polyphony Digital's upcoming simulation racer, this showcase is a must-watch. Not only does it showcase some of the bleeding-edge graphics the Gran Turismo series is known for, but it reveals that GT7 is much more than just a racing game.
Of course, it is absolutely still a racing game first and foremost but if competitive racing isn't your jam, GT7 seems jam-packed with other things for you to do and enjoy.
«Over its 25-year history, the Gran Turismo series has demonstrated a serious love and respect for cars,» GT7 producer Kazunori Yamauchi said at the top of the showcase. «What's more, Gran Turismo 7 represents the 25th anniversary of the series. Gran Turismo 7 will represent the pinnacle of our journey. We have designed GT7 so that those who have never come into automotive culture until now can really get to know the deep, rich world of cars.»
This State of Play touched on that easy introduction into the world of cars for newcomers, too. Let's break down everything show in it:
This is the main hub of Gran Turismo 7 and it's where you'll access the game's 400 cars, 34 racing locations, and 97 layouts. Yamauchi says more cars and layouts will be added in future online updates, too. The world map is essentially a birds-eye view of the smaller hubs within GT7 such as the Used Car Dealer, the Cafe, Legendary Cars, and more.
When you begin the game, you'll receive some in-game credits to purchase a compact car and from there, you'll progress through the campaign by completing races, unlocking new cars, and tuning vehicles for better performance – all from the world map.
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