Jordan Greer

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at what has been one of the most transformative and busy years for both Gran Turismo and the wider racing game industry.

The sim-racing hardware landscape has undergone a massive transformation in the last few years. What was once a niche market dominated by a few key players has exploded into a multi-million dollar industry, with brands like Fanatec, Logitech, Thrustmaster, Nacon, and Moza fighting for space on sim-racer’s rigs.

Although the situation has improved in recent iterations, for much of its history the Gran Turismo series has been heavily criticized for its engine sounds. During the PlayStation 2 and 3 eras, engine notes were often compared to “vacuum cleaners”; the result of synthesized loops that lacked the soul and mechanical violence of their real-world counterparts.

During the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series Finals in Japan last week, Polyphony Digital announced that for the first time in its history, the World Series is heading to Abu Dhabi.

Since the Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack DLC re-introduced endurance races to the franchise, speculation about the possible return of “B-Spec” mode has reached a fever pitch. We had a chance to ask Kazunori Yamauchi about it during a round-table interview at the Gran Turismo World Finals here in Fukuoka, Japan, and his answer turned out to be quite interesting.

The news from the Gran Turismo World Finals in Fukuoka continues to roll in. Alongside the major milestones and future venue announcements, Polyphony Digital and Hyundai have pulled back the curtain on the next confirmed addition to the Gran Turismo 7 car roster: the Hyundai Elantra N TCR.

During an interview at the Gran Turismo World Series 2025 World Finals here in Fukuoka, Japan, series producer Kazunori Yamauchi revealed that Gran Turismo 7 is currently maintaining an active user base of over two million monthly players—and perhaps more impressively, that number is still growing.

After a lengthy two-month wait and a substantial 15GB preload on PS5, the Gran Turismo 7 Spec III has finally arrived. While a lot of attention is on the big changes — including the debut of Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and Yas Marina, the Power Pack DLC and Sophy 3.0, and a new “Unlimited” Invitation system — the rather diverse roster of eight new cars is pretty interesting, too.

After a surprise announcement and a swirl of speculation regarding its contents, the first-ever paid DLC expansion for Gran Turismo 7, the Power Pack, is finally upon us. Priced at $29.99/€29.99/£24.99, this PlayStation 5 exclusive expansion is a significant departure from the free monthly updates Polyphony Digital has provided since launch.

I have had the privilege of attending most Gran Turismo live events over the past 15 years. While they are all unique, some stand apart more than others, and some set new standards for what the GT World Series can be. Last week’s event in Los Angeles was one of those occasions, and it’s worth taking a look at exactly what made it so exceptional.

We’re here in Los Angeles for the latest Gran Turismo World Series event, and while the racing competition is the main event, the Yas Marina circuit in the upcoming Gran Turismo 7: Spec III update was also getting a lot of attention. We were among the first in the world to get hands-on driving time at the new track, and we have direct-capture, 4K gameplay footage to show you exactly what it’s like.

Yesterday, we reported on rumors that the record-breaking Yangwang U9 Xtreme supercar was heading to Gran Turismo 7, and the timing felt right. There’s been a flurry of PlayStation activity in China this week for the official launch of the PS5 Pro, and series creator Kazunori Yamauchi himself was spotted at a launch event at Porsche Shanghai. Today, those rumors have been officially confirmed.

The Gran Turismo World Series is officially returning to the United States for the first time since 2019, and it’s headed to Los Angeles on November 8, 2025.

Fanatec has just unveiled two highly anticipated flagship products at SimRacing Expo 2025: a new Podium DD wheel base and the long-awaited Podium Pedals.

Polyphony Digital has officially put tickets on sale for the season’s ultimate showdown: the World Finals in Fukuoka, Japan.

As part of today’s major announcements coming out of Polyphony Digital, including Gran Turismo 7: Spec III, recognition of another significant milestone has been achieved: over 100 million copies of Gran Turismo series games have been sold worldwide.

The Vision Gran Turismo program is back in the spotlight with the recent reveal of the Opel Corsa GSE Vision GT. It’s a striking concept, blending the brand’s hot-hatch heritage with a futuristic electric powertrain, and it’s a welcome addition to the growing Vision GT lineup.

Polyphony Digital has revealed a new partnership with Dunlop, establishing the company as the official tire partner for Gran Turismo 7 and the Gran Turismo World Series.

At the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference in Vancouver, three engineers from Polyphony Digital delivered a detailed presentation on the visual technology inside Gran Turismo 7, offering a rare look behind-the-curtains to explain why the game’s graphics have such a distinct quality.

As the first round of the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series concludes in London, Polyphony Digital has put tickets on sale for the next two international stops in Berlin and Los Angeles.