5 Juicy Gran Turismo 7 Rumours We Have The Answers To

1. Development has slowed to a stand still

False

Polyphony Digital, the Sony development studio responsible for GT7, has been pushing ahead with the game at a steady pace. We didn’t get a sneak peek of the game at this year’s conventions, so some critics have been stirring up rumours that it’s not even close to playable. Representatives from Polyphony Digital have assured us that the time has been well spent as they continue laying the groundwork of a perfect finished product. In the last few weeks, the studio has opened over twenty new positions directly involved in the final stages of development for GT7. This signals the final push toward completion.

2. GT7 won't be released until another generation of consoles is unveiled

False

Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi was asked if players would have to wait until 2017 to get their hands on the newest title. He responded, "People will not wait so much. We are talking about Gran Turismo, we must not wait so long." He went further to state that the game is being developed solely for the PS4, and that he wished for modern cars from 2015-2016 to be included in the game. With the pressure from his competitors, Yamauchi is determined to finish the game and release next year with the current console technology.

3. The cars will sound real this time

True

There’s always been something lacking in Gran Turismo’s sounds department. The roaring engines and screeching tyres just don’t match the integrity of the game’s driving and graphics. There is hope for this next title, however. Polyphony Digital took on Mike Caviezel as its Senior Audio Lead six months ago. Caviezel previously worked as an Audio Lead in the development of several Forza titles. He is heralded as one of the industry’s finest ‘sound guys’, and he will be bringing all his expertise to GT7. If the cars sound as good as they did during his work with Forza, it will be a welcomed change for GT fans.

4. The game will only be available on PS4

True

As much as we want to believe the whispers that GT will expand to Xbox and PC, we just can’t do it. Images were leaked recently of developers ‘playing’ the game on PC, but are of little importance. The team has always used computers during the development process, and it doesn’t mean the next GT will be available for consumers on PC. Another rumour sprouted that the reason the game has been delayed is that developers need more time to make it function properly on multiple platforms. A source at Polyphony Digital has put that rumour to rest, saying he has only been involved with the PS4 development and has not seen or heard of any other platforms being used for GT7.

5. All new premium cars will replace the standard GT staples

False

The emphasis lately has been placed on ‘premium’ cars entering Gran Turismo more often. These vehicles are often high-end luxury cars, sports cars and even concept cars. While we agree that it’s fun to drive a model in the video game that we may never otherwise drive in real life, we just can’t let go of the classic GT rides. Yamauchi put us at ease, saying the standard cars will not be thrown away. Players will be able to choose a familiar car from the archive and drive it standard or upgrade it to compete with the premium cars. He wants to expand the current GT roster with premium cars that a variety of players will enjoy, rather than replacing those models which he knows so many players already love.

I’m glad to hear that GT7 is on the right track, but I certainly don’t want to rush things. There are plenty of games to keep me busy for another year. I would much rather have an amazing experience from the first start of GT7 than begin with a series of crucial patches to game errors. Because this new title is built from the ground up, and not an extension of GT6, Erick Fishback of Polyphony Digital says it “will be the best one yet.”