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Polyphony Digital is "Considering" Releasing Gran Turismo on PC

Gran Turismo 7 image by RaY29rus UPDATE: Since this article was originally published, Kazunori Yamauchi was interviewed by Japanese media on December 22, 2022, where he reiterated that Gran Turismo on PC is something he would consider but confirmed it is not currently in development. As a resu

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GTPlanet is here in Monaco for the Gran Turismo World Finals and Gran Turismo’s 25th Anniversary event, and we had the chance to sit down with GT series creator Kazunori Yamauchi.

A lot has changed since we last spoke to Yamauchi-san, and one of the more interesting developments in the industry is the release of titles from major first-party PlayStation Studios on the PC.

Some of Sony’s biggest franchises have already made their way to the platform, including Santa Monica Studio’s God of War, Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man, and Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 4, with more expected to follow.

Naturally, this has led many to speculate if Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo series could also be making the jump, and we were curious to ask Yamauchi-san if that was something he would consider.

“Yes, I do think so,” Yamauchi replied.

But, there are some caveats.

“Gran Turismo is a very finely tuned title,” Yamauchi-san explained. “There are not many platforms which could run the game in 4K/60p natively, so one way we make that possible is to narrow down the platform. It’s not a very easy subject, but of course, we are looking into it and considering it.”

 

[Banjo64]

Steam Deck and Switch OLED combo looks more appealing to me every day.

 

[GreatnessRD]

I KNEW THIS DAY WOULD COME!!!!!!!!!

 

[Orta]

Will be absolutely massive on PC imo.

 

[01011001]

finally with raytracing during gameplay then?

 

[Big Baller]

 

[Guilty_AI]

If only they removed the forced online

 

[MidGenRefresh]

If only they added a proper Gran Turismo mode akin to Gran Turismo 3 o 4.

 

[01011001]

it's not Unreal Engine, so most likely no gamebreaking pso stutters

 

[rofif]

Lol if they are "considering", it is probably already done.
This would be big on pc if they support fanatec. Otherwise gtfo

 

[mansoor1980]

 

[DenchDeckard]

Announcement incoming.

 

[Fess]

I think I’ll shed a happy tear if this happens. And then I’ll cry from sadness over not having a triple screen setup anymore.

 

[Shane89]

translated: We already have a PC version of the game that is just waiting Sony approval to be released

 

[Dr.D00p]

translated: We already have a PC version of the game that is just waiting Sony approval to be released

..well thats just the PS5 dev build anyway,

 

[reksveks]

The Jensen prophecy foretold this

 

[feynoob]

At this points, would console exist in the future?
Day1 PS is almost close at this point, if we are getting these games now.

 

[Skifi28]

At this points, would console exist in the future?
Day1 PS is almost close at this point, if we are getting these games now.

If the only reason consoles sold was because of exclusives yes. Or maybe millions prefer the simplicity and price/performance ratio they offer and will continue to exist.

 

[TintoConCasera]

At this points, would console exist in the future?

Probably. It's cheaper and easier to use when compared to a PC.

For the hardcore gamer tho, there might not be too much reasons to get a console in the future.

 

[Big Baller]

The Jensen prophecy foretold this

 

[angelgs90]

On Steamdeck could be awesome!

 

[Guilty_AI]

At this points, would console exist in the future?
Day1 PS is almost close at this point, if we are getting these games now.

TVs that can directly run games by themselves and streaming are probably a much larger threat to consoles than PC, even without their games.

 

[reksveks]

At this points, would console exist in the future?
Day1 PS is almost close at this point, if we are getting these games now.

A group of users will always value convenience and upfront value over other things so yes.

 

[Midn1ght]

 

[Pakoe]

Hmmmmm bring on the tears. Blessed Gaben.

 

[Fess]

If the only reason consoles sold was because of exclusives yes. Or maybe millions prefer the simplicity and price/performance ratio they offer and will continue to exist.

Yeah people need to chill and realize that everything can coexist just fine. I have 4090 PC, PS5, XSX, Switch, Steam Deck. They all get used.

 

[01011001]

translated: We already have a PC version of the game that is just waiting Sony approval to be released

of course they're already working on it, the Nvidia prophecy foretold this, so it shall be done

 

[DaleinCalgary]

I think this is a good idea. Not as good as tits but still good.

 

[Neofire]

Yeah people need to chill and realize that everything can coexist just fine. I have 4090 PC, PS5, XSX, Switch, Steam Deck. They all get used.

Because your use of the things you've bought applies to everyone huh?

 

[Beechos]

All these ports are going to be massive downgrades. How can they expect to emulate the ps5 ssd/io?

With it going to pc modders will find a way to eliminate all the online trash and prob mod in the career mode everyone wanted.

 

[onesvenus]

Why are people so interested in seeing GT on PC? Aren't there multiple games that are much better at simulation?
I fail to see what GT brings to the PC world except for a big name

 

[modiz]

“Gran Turismo is a very finely tuned title,” Yamauchi-san explained. “There are not many platforms which could run the game in 4K/60p natively, so one way we make that possible is to narrow down the platform. It’s not a very easy subject, but of course, we are looking into it and considering it.”

LMAO, they released the game at 1080p and variable frame rate on PS4 so this is all just PR. Release the game on PC and let gamers find out what hardware they need.

 

[Fess]

Because your use of the things you've bought applies to everyone huh?

You laugh but why do Xbox still exist and why did it win the Black Friday sale even though all games comes to PC day 1?
Why would PS5 get affected in any other way from games arriving on PC?

 

[Aaron Olive]

translated: We already have a PC version of the game that is just waiting Sony approval to be released

Yeah it was already leaked in the GeForce documentation.

“Gran Turismo is a very finely tuned title,” Yamauchi-san explained. “There are not many platforms which could run the game in 4K/60p natively”

Talking out his ass as usual, game launched horribly and took nearly 9 months to add a car selling system that was on the marketing material.

 

[Gaiff]

Will be absolutely massive on PC imo.

Don't think so? The genre is already pretty crowded. It should do decently but I don't see it being a massive success.

 

[Uiki]

Why are people so interested in seeing GT on PC? Aren't there multiple games that are much better at simulation?
I fail to see what GT brings to the PC world except for a big name

Yes, much better.
But multiplayer is shockingly stuck in 1999, unless you play iRacing with that giant cost of entry.
GT stole the "infrastructure" and it's way less demanding than that. It can be a good entry point.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Yes, much better.
But multiplayer is shockingly stuck in 1999, unless you play iRacing with that giant cost of entry.
GT stole the "infrastructure" and it's way less demanding than that. It can be a good entry point.

Has any racing game had a great online system? pricks can always ruin an online experience in racing.

 

[alucard0712_rus]

translated: We already have a PC version of the game that is just waiting Sony approval to be released

No way. They are too busy working on Gran Turismo VR.

 

[SSfox]

Yeah it will release on PC. In 5 years and 1 year before GT8 release on PS5/PS6.

 

[Klosshufvud]

Why are people so interested in seeing GT on PC? Aren't there multiple games that are much better at simulation?
I fail to see what GT brings to the PC world except for a big name

GT games have exceptional presentation and detail. They are a perfect middle ground between arcade and simulator. It's also really comfy playing its SP modes with you progressing through various cups and such to acquire better cars. The appeal of Gran Turismo is much more than just simulation. There's something unique and innate to GT that you can only feel when actually playing it. Again, that perfect middle ground between accessibility and simulation. Not to mention the sheer size of its car and track library.

I just bought GT7 on PS5 but if it gets a PC port, I'll definitely get that instead.

 

[GHG]

Has any racing game had a great online system? pricks can always ruin an online experience in racing.

iracing and GT from Sport onwards are the only racing games with good online systems that do an effective job of dealing with arseholes.

Beyond that your only other options are Assetto Corsa Competizione or Rfactor 2 using LFM.

 

[MikeM]

Yes! Gladly buy this day one on PC. Been holding out on PS5 for price drops but after this, i’ll hold longer.

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

It will probably happen eventually. Yet people still think PlayStation ports will be years off after they release on console? I still doubt it. GT7 just came out months ago and we are already hearing rumors of a port.

 

[64bitmodels]

& leave all that microtransaction shit at the door

 

[64bitmodels]

Why are people so interested in seeing GT on PC? Aren't there multiple games that are much better at simulation?
I fail to see what GT brings to the PC world except for a big name

GT has a personality and simplicity to it that other sims fail to replicate, Assetto corsa is too technical for many new players and requires a race wheel to be used properly, also craptons of mods up the wazoo to make it look good while GT comes out of the box with good visuals. it would be a good 'entry sim.'

 

[skit_data]

Wasn’t GT7 in the Gforce Now leak?

Kinda wierd it was there if they’re still at the ”considering”-stage ~2 years later

 

[mortal]

At this points, would console exist in the future?

Why would they not exist?

Consoles serve as a more affordable and convenient option, and are already optimized to play the latest games on the market.
The average person that plays video games won't go out of their way to buy parts to build a gaming PC.

That isn't going to change because Sony is porting their 1st party titles to PC and pleasing the smaller, more avid/enthusiast/hardcore gamer audiences.
So long as there is demand for consoles, they will continue to exist.

 

[64bitmodels]

n 5 years and 1 year before GT8 release on PS5/PS6.

you know when GT8 will be coming out?!?!

 

[Fake]

Lets see how this game get at ultra.

 

[Saber]

I would consider picking this game if it wasn't for the online aspect. If only they could remove it would be great.