![]() ![]() It’s a prospect that, announced by almost any other developer, might seem preposterous and attention-seeking but it’s worth remembering Polyphony has dabbled in this real-virtual crossover before. Then there’s the promised ability to obtain a real-world racing licence by playing the game. On-track assessmentwill be required before Gran Turismo drivers can experience factors like g-forces in a real race ![]() Furthermore, the winners of the GT finals will be awarded at the governing body’s annual ceremony in Paris. Additionally, while an automated system will referee the daily events, key regional meetings will benefit from human race stewards, culminating in the finals being officiated by FIA Formula One Race Director Charlie Whiting – the man who effectively runs F1 races, safety checking cars and enforcing FIA rules. ![]() For a start, the series is accredited by the FIA, motorsport’s governing body, meaning events will be run according to the rules and etiquette expected of real-world racing. Photograph: Sony Computer EntertainmentĪnd they should, because here the developer is promising to push current boundaries of where eSports end and real-life sport begins. Gran Turismo’s Sport Mode is accredited by the FIA, motorsport’s governing body. However, one key addition – the new Sport Mode – could well make this the most important Gran Turismo title so far.Īt its most basic, Sports Mode is an eSports competition that offers drivers two competitive possibilities: a Nations Cup, in which top players advance through regional finals and on to the world championship and a Manufacturer Fan Cup, with teams formed by the top driver from each of the three participating continents entering a final 24-hour race.Īn events calendar keeps the community busy with regular racing, which in turn determines player ranking – developer Polyphony Digital is keen to point out that there will be plenty of opportunity for players to shine through regional and national level races, although obviously the higher end championships will take pole position in terms of prestige. In a similar vein to the ‘offshoot’ Prologue series it’s an update, adding new vehicles and tracks to a framework that is, essentially, 2013’s Gran Turismo 6. First, this definitely isn’t Gran Turismo 7. T wo seemingly contradictory pieces of information came out of Sony’s recent unveiling of Gran Turismo Sport at a lavish event in London. ![]()
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