Gran Turismo 7
Gran Turismo 7 is a simulation racing game created and published by Polyphony Digital and Sony Interactive Entertainment respectively. It is based on the Gran Turismo tradition at full blast as the classic GT Mode is back in full force complete with car collecting, tuning, licenses, championships and a world map full of places to visit. GT7 embodies what the series was always known for: realistic handling, beautifully detailed cars, a well-organized path of an amateur to the professional, and that sense of one more race. The game can play well regardless of whether the player is an amateur driver or a fan of GT all their life.
Key Features That Make GT7 Shine
420+ Cars Across Generations
Gran Turismo 7 provides a massive range of selections, both in the form of daily hatchbacks and the ultimate supercar and classic. Each car is impeccably recreated, even the reflections, interiors, textures, and the sound recording is also preposterously detailed.
Detailed, Real-World Tracks
GT7 contains some classic circuits, including Trial Mountain, Deep Forest Raceway, and also real-world circuits, such as Spa-Francorchamps, Daytona, Nurburgring, and Brands Hatch. Every track is alive, and the weather and lights are dynamic and influence the grip, visibility, and race strategy.
Deep Tuning & Customization
Part of the magic of GT7 is tinkering:
- Adjust gear ratios
- Install turbo kits
- Upgrade suspension
- Tune tires, brakes, aerodynamics
- Personalize your livery
It’s not just about going faster it’s about giving your favorite car a personality.
The Classic GT Campaign Returns
The World Map brings back the old-school progression system: unlock café menus, complete challenges, earn cars, and gradually expand your garage. It feels like the older GT games many fans grew up with, but smoother, more polished, and far more stylish.
License Tests
Yes, they have returned and somehow they are fun. Skill-based and short challenges will help you to learn how to race and passing them is as good as it gets.
Dynamic Weather & Time
It is not just the visual effect of rain. Puddles, grabbing drops and tires are important. The sun evolves, gathers sunsets change to orange and headlights slice through the darkness. It is a weather system that is the most immersive in any racing game.
3D Audio & Stunning Visuals
On PS5, GT7 takes full advantage of 4K resolution and HDR. You hear engines, tire slip, raindrops, and environmental echoes with pinpoint accuracy. Combined with the DualSense haptic feedback, every gear shift and brake input feels incredibly tactile.
Game Modes You Can Explore
- GT Café (Campaign Mode): Complete themed “car menus,” unlock vehicles, and learn automotive history in a surprisingly warm, story-guided progression mode.
- Multiplayer: Race casually, join lobbies, or dive into the competitive Sport Mode. Clean racing is rewarded, reckless driving is punished, making online races feel fair and skill-based.
- Scapes Mode: A photography playground with real-world backgrounds and endless artistic possibilities.
- Arcade Mode: Jump straight into a quick race or time trial—easy, fast, and great for practice.
Game Controls
Driving Controls
- R2 – Accelerate
- L2 – Brake / Reverse
- Left Stick – Steering
- Right Stick – Camera movement
- Square – Manual Downshift
- Circle – Manual Upshift
- X – Handbrake
- R1 / L1 – Look Left / Right
Camera & View
- R3 (Press) – Change camera view
- Touchpad – Toggle race info / HUD elements
Tips for New Players
- Start with the Café menus—they’re the smoothest introduction.
- Don’t rush to buy expensive cars early—collect them through menus.
- Try different tires; they change everything.
- Complete license tests—they truly help you improve.
- Experiment with tuning but save multiple setups per car.
Gran Turismo 7 is not just a racing game but a refined, heartfelt experience that anyone who has a passion of driving would appreciate to play. GT7 can be regarded as one of the most sophisticated racing games of the generation with great simulation capabilities, stunning graphics, and a progression system that is satisfying throughout the game.