Following Turn 10 Studio’s expansion announcement for Forza 6 this week, Sony and Polyphony Digital have finally revealed some pretty sizable details regarding their highly anticipated Gran Turismo title, Gran Turismo Sport. The game will be arriving this November 15th, and along with the release date announcement also came a brand new game-play trailer.
The title has been announced to feature 137 premium cars that will be eligible to use across 19 different locations. A new photo mode was also announced for the game, which is entitled “Photo Scapes” allowing you to view photo’s in full 4K resolution. Customization will also be a pretty huge deal in this upcoming title as you will be able to “choose and personalize your vehicle with your favorite performance brand and logos.”
If you’re worried about this GT title being a bit too multiplayer focused, you’ll be happy to know that the game will feature an offline campaign mode, which will allow you to build your own garage and compete in a variety of challenges. Single race, time trial, drift trial, and even 2-player split screen modes will all be in the game, so if online multiplayer isn’t really your forte, Polyphony was sure to include something for the more offline players.
Probably the most exciting news regarding this title however, is it’s aim towards the eSports audience. Gran Turismo Sport will feature online scheduled tournaments, where players will compete for a real-life FIA licence. It will be really exciting to see where Sony and Polyphony Digital take the competitive community with this GT title, as organized video game Racing tournaments are something we haven’t seen much of within the rise of eSports.
Depending on where you pre-order Gran Turismo Sport, you may be eligible for several different pre-order bonuses. GameStop, PlayStation store, and Amazon have announced their bonuses, which you can checkout below.
- GameStop – two Early Access Bonus Cars: Chevrolet Corvette Group 3 & Nissan NISMO GT-R GT3 N24
- PlayStation Store – GT Themed PS4 Avatars, GT Sport Dynamic Theme and $500,000 in-game credit
- Amazon – $500,000 in-game credit
No matter where you pre-order the title, you’ll also receive a 3-car pack which includes the following vehicles:
- Ford Mustang Group B Rally Car
- Toyota FT-1 Vision GT Group 3
- Peugeot 908 HDi FAP LMP1
Gran Turismo Sport will also launch with several different editions. The Standard Edition, will include a Pace Car pack, a dynamic theme for PS4 as well as in-game bonus credits. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include a livery sticker pack, a Japan theme pack, an American theme back, a Europe theme pack, a Chrome racing helmet, and 1,000,000 credits. The Collectors Edition of the game will come with a miniature model of the Mercedes-AMG GTS, and a guide written by Polyphony Digital. Lastly, there will also be a limited edition of GT Sport, which will include the following for $69.99:
- GT Sport Starter Pack (8x Cars) – Gain immediate access to cars within various race class, including GT4, Rally, and more
- $1MM In-Game Credit – Build and customize your personalized garage
- Livery Sticker Pack – Bonus livery of numerous brands and logos
- 30x PS4 GT Sport Themed Avatars – Based on selected GT Sport featured vehicles
- Racing Helmet – For your customized driver profile
- Limited Edition Steel Book and Packaging
Gran Turismo Sport will likely be playable at E3 2016, but if you won’t be attending the event, a beta for the game is currently slated to launch by the end of this Summer, with more details regarding it coming soon.
