Gran Turismo 7
News, coverage and analysis tracking Gran Turismo 7 across the outlets.
Sony sees your Steam Summer Sale, raises you an Astro Bot discount that you just can't missSony is offering a significant discount on the PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot, reducing its price to $39 from $59.99. This deal is particularly notable as the game has maintained its value since its release nearly two years ago. The article also mentions other PS5 game deals and upcoming sales events like Prime Day.
Famitsu software sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 8th to June 14th, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for the Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 100,976 units sold. The Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, dominated the top 30 list with numerous titles.
Opinion: I'm So Glad Racing Games Are Finally Getting Interesting AgainThe author expresses a desire for more diversity in racing games, feeling that the genre has become stagnant with an overabundance of simulations and open-world titles. Recent and upcoming games like Hot Wheels Unleashed, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Screamer, and Clutch are highlighted as examples of the genre diversifying with more arcade-focused, unique, or experimental approaches.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 13 – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Persona 5 Royal & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for June 13, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features discounts on numerous titles including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Persona 5 Royal.
Gran Turismo 7's Excellent Post-Launch Support Continues with 5 New Cars in Latest Free UpdatePolyphony Digital has released a new free update for Gran Turismo 7, adding five new cars including the Ferrari 499P, Porsche 963, BMW M Hybrid V8, Peugeot 9X8, and Porsche 911 Turbo S Safety Car. The update also introduces new menus and events, including a 24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit, for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players.
Gran Turismo 7 free update 1.70: choose Your Le Mans HypercarGran Turismo 7 has received its 1.70 update, adding new hypercars for players to experience, including the Ferrari 499P, Porsche 963, BMW M Hybrid V8, and Peugeot 9X8. The update also introduces a new 'Choose Your Le Mans Hypercar' quiz to help players find a car that matches their driving style, along with five new World Circuits events, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Gran Turismo 7’s New Hypercars and Le Mans Racing Event Arrive TodayPolyphony Digital has released a significant update for Gran Turismo 7, introducing four new hypercars: the Ferrari 499P 2023, Peugeot 9X8 2025, Porsche 963 2024, and BMW M Hybrid V8. The update also adds five new World Circuit events, including the 24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit, to celebrate Le Mans racing.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 6 – Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Alan Wake 2 & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for June 6, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features significant discounts on titles such as Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Alan Wake 2, among many others.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
New Report Shows PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Declining, But What’s The Full Story>A report analyzing Sony's first-party game sales reveals a significant decline from FY20 to FY25, dropping from 58.4 million to 32.1 million units. While the number of releases has fluctuated, the analysis suggests the core issue is an increasing reliance on a few blockbuster franchises like God of War and Spider-Man, with fewer new titles emerging to fill the gap.
Days of Play Sale 2026 Features Discounts on Hardware and Games in the Philippines - GameHauntSony's annual Days of Play sale is live from May 27 to June 10, 2026, offering discounts on PlayStation hardware and games in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The PlayStation VR2 headset sees a significant price drop, and select first-party titles are available at historic lows. Notably, there are no discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles this year, a departure from previous sales.
Ex-Forza Horizon Devs Poised to Reveal New PS5 Racer Prior to Sony's State of PlayMaverick Games, a studio founded by ex-Playground Games director Mike Brown, is set to reveal its new PlayStation 5 open-world racing game on June 2nd. The studio, which includes other former Forza Horizon creatives, is working on a narrative-driven racer. While initially funded by Amazon, the studio is now independent, and there is speculation about a potential partnership with Sony, especially given the PlayStation 5's lack of exclusive racing titles outside of Gran Turismo 7.
PS5 Days of Play sale is live now – here are the best UK discountsSony's annual Days of Play sale is now live, offering discounts of up to 75% on PlayStation 5 games and PlayStation Plus subscriptions in the UK. While consoles are not discounted, deals are available on the PlayStation VR2 headset, DualSense controllers, and various accessories. Hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games are also on sale, with notable discounts on titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
(For Southeast Asia) Days of Play 2026 begins May 27Sony Interactive Entertainment's Days of Play 2026 event begins May 27 and runs through June 10, offering discounts on PlayStation games, accessories, and PlayStation Plus memberships. The promotion includes new monthly games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, exclusive in-game packs, game trials, and sales on select PS5 titles and hardware like the PlayStation VR2.- Days of Play 2026 begins May 27Sony has announced the return of Days of Play, starting May 27, 2026, featuring discounts on PlayStation games, accessories, and PlayStation Plus memberships. The event will include new monthly games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, exclusive in-game packs, game trials, and special PlayStation Tournaments across various titles. Additionally, significant price reductions will be available on hardware like PlayStation VR2 and accessories, alongside numerous digital game sales on the PlayStation Store.
PlayStation Announces Days of Play 2026 for May 27th With Discounts, Tournaments, and EventsSony has announced Days of Play 2026, running from May 27th to June 10th, featuring discounts on PlayStation games and hardware, including PlayStation VR2 and DualSense controllers. The event will also include PlayStation Tournaments for various multiplayer titles, with participation offering chances to win prizes like a PlayStation Portal and PlayStation Store credit. Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive new monthly games and exclusive in-game packs.
(For Southeast Asia) Singapore’s Sands Theatre to host first Gran Turismo World Series event in Southeast Asia on Saturday, 3 OctoberThe Sands Theatre in Singapore will host Round 3 of the 2026 Gran Turismo World Series on October 3, 2026. This event marks the first time the series will visit Southeast Asia and is part of Grand Prix™ Season Singapore. An in-game Time Trial in August will determine participants for a special Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup, alongside the main Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup competitions.
Gran Turismo 7’s Next Update Adds 4 New Le Mans Hypercars, Out on June 11thPolyphony Digital is releasing a free update for Gran Turismo 7 on June 11th, adding four new Le Mans Hypercars: the Peugeot 9X8, Ferrari 499P, Porsche 963, and BMW M Hybrid V8. The update also includes a 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C safety car and potentially new Scapes and Events. The game, available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 since March 2022, also recently received a paid Power Pack with 50 new races.
Gran Turismo 7 Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving, 5 Cars Added in Free PS5 UpdateGran Turismo 7 has received its June update, adding five new cars including the BMW M Hybrid V8, Ferrari 499P, and Peugeot 9X8 to the PlayStation 5 version. Developed by Polyphony Digital, the game continues to receive free content updates, which the article suggests is a success for Sony's live service model.
Modern Le Mans cars are finally coming to Gran Turismo 7 next monthPolyphony Digital will add four modern Le Mans and World Endurance Championship cars to Gran Turismo 7 on June 11th. The update includes the BMW M Hybrid V8, Ferrari 499P, Peugeot 9X8, and Porsche 963, along with a Porsche 911 Turbo S safety car. This marks a significant addition of contemporary WEC prototypes to the game, which also features the Toyota GR010 Hybrid.