Sony Gran Turismo Sport (PS4)

Gran Turismo Sport supports 4K, 60 fps, HDR, and Wide Color. A True HDR workflow was specially established in order to maintain true HDR and wide color processing from the initial material capturing processes to the final output. As a result, not only is the output compatible with HDR TVs, but the images produced achieves a high level of realism, even when viewed on a conventional TV.

Please note that a PlayStation 4 Pro and compatible TV is required to enjoy 4K images. An HDR-compatible TV is required to enjoy HDR.

The interior of a car is filled with a variety of sounds, including engine sounds, transmission noise, exhaust sound, road noise, wind noise, and more. In Gran Turismo Sport, real-world cars are bench tested and recorded in optimal environments, and a sound simulator was developed to recreate an optimal sound that even factors in the mechanism behind human aural recognition.

The 3D models created for the game are created with high quality and precision. From the curves of the body, edges, and spacing between body panels, to the headlights and turn signals, every detail of the car has been precisely recreated.

17 locations are available with 28 different layouts, including popular real-life race circuits, oval tracks, dirt tracks set in nature, and an urban expressway based on public roads. The True HDR workflow enables the recreation of light and colors for a variety of daylight and sky conditions.

Gran Turismo Sport contains auto driving features that allow you to leave the brake and steering controls to the AI. Even those who are driving cars for the very first time can drive with confidence. The high-level driving assist aids in steering, throttle control, brakes, stability control, and more. Each of these can be turned on or off to match the skill level of the player.

Gran Turismo Sport is equipped with vehicle physics simulation that includes knowledge gained from both virtual and real experiences such as the Nürburgring 24-hour race as well as the LMP1 class of the Le Mans 24-hour race.

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Enjoy time trials and racing against the AI in Arcade Mode. Custom races have been added, allowing you to set your own rules. There is a lobby where you can race freely with online friends. You can make your own room to host races, as well as participate or spectate races hosted by other players.

The Sport mode is the future of online racing, proposed by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) and Gran Turismo. The Advanced Matchmaking System matches players with the same level of skill and sportsmanship together, and the BoP (Balance of Performance) will equalize the performance of the race machines, creating a fair and exciting motorsport in an online environment.

By taking part in 4 different modes with different objectives, including the Driving School and the Mission Challenge, you’re sure to be enthralled by the depth of car racing and driving before you know it. Real-life video tutorials are provided for the missions, allowing you to learn strategy for the more difficult challenges. Even beginner racers will learn to progress through the lessons with ease.

The ‘Scapes’ feature is a new format of photography, born from a True HDR workflow and physics-based rendering technologies. Each photo spot contains all the light energy information of that scene as data. Even the incredible brightness of the sun is physically recorded and contained in each of these photos, and because each image also contains spatial information for that scene, it is now possible to place cars into real-world photographs.

The livery refers to the body colors and designs on the outside of race cars. The highly functional livery editor of Gran Turismo Sport allows the player to freely design the exteriors of their cars. From stock cars to race cars, possibilities for exterior designs are limitless, and these newly created designs can be seen and shared with other players in the game.

A variety of rich social features for connecting with friends has been prepared, including a gallery in which you can display content you have created, and a timeline of you and your friends’ activities. A variety of information including replays, photos, livery sets, and decals can be shared between friends. The social feature can also be accessed and enjoyed from the Gran Turismo website as well as through the companion app for smartphones.

The game is compatible with the PlayStation VR, providing the user a 360-degree 3D environment to experience. There is a dedicated VR Drive mode in the Arcade Mode where you can drive one-on-one races as though you are really sitting in the driver seat, surrounded by a real car interior.

Please note that PlayStation VR is required to enjoy the VR feature.