Building on its legacy as the most realistic and accessible driving simulator, GT Sport has partnered with the FIA to push the boundaries of racing games, introducing an online racing series that will be recognized alongside real world motor racing by the FIA.With GT Sport the Polyphony team are looking to do more than just improve the graphics, physics and sound to deliver the most realistic driving simulator to date, they are looking to deliver a revolution in the way that people experience driving games, a figurative “rebirth” of motorsports.
In Gran Turismo Sport, there will be two online championships officially sanctioned by the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) running simultaneously. In the Nations Cup, players will be able represent their home country. Whilst in the Manufacturers Cup, players will be driving on behalf of their favorite car manufacturer.
Players will not only be able to race as drivers themselves, they’ll also be able to root for their home country or their favorite manufacturers teams.
The winner of the championship will be awarded in the same manner as real life motorsports champions, at the FIA prize giving ceremony. This will be a historic moment, the first time a video game will officially be recognised as part of the real motoring world.
Working alongside the historic FIA, to develop a game that continues to be more realistic and authentic, the online racing championships promise to offer something new for players.
But it’s not just about online racing; the GT teams have continued to build on the games legacy of accessibility to ensure that the game is open to all to enjoy.
Gran Turismo Sport will be launching on October 17 in North America (Oct. 18 in Europe).
Following the successful completion of our Closed Beta phase, we are now entering the final stages of polishing as we prepare for launch. Between now and launch you can expect to hear a lot more from the GT team as we unveil more information on the many features included in Gran Turismo Sport, including the campaign mode, various creative tools, as well as a full reveal on all the cars and tracks you can look forward to racing on launch day!
Gran Turismo Sport is available to pre-order now from both PlayStation Store and retailers across the United States. We’ve plenty of choices available to GT fans to help select the right edition for them…
On top of the Standard Edition full game, we’ve also got several options for fans:
Gran Turismo Sport Limited Edition – $69.99 MSRP ($89.99 CAN)
- GT Sport Starter Pack (8 Cars)
- $1MM In-Game Credit
- Livery Sticker Pack
- 30 GT Sport Themed Avatars
- Chrome Racing Helmet (For Driver Profile)
- Limited Steel Book & Packaging
Gran Turismo Sport Digital Deluxe Edition – $79.99 MSRP ($99.99 CAN)
- GT Sport Starter Pack (12 Cars)
- $2MM In-Game Credit
- Livery Sticker Pack
- 60 GT Sport Themed Avatars
- Chrome Racing Helmet (For Driver Profile)
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