Summary
- My First Gran Turismo is a free trial version of GT7 aimed at players of all skill levels.
- Rated in Taiwan, the trial version was planned for holiday 2024, hinting at an imminent release by December.
- My First Gran Turismo could feature classic tracks and events, appealing to nostalgic fans.
The new version of Gran Turismo 7, titled My First Gran Turismo, was recently rated in Taiwan, implying that it will be released soon. My First Gran Turismo is a free trial version of Gran Turismo 7 designed to "attract diverse players of all skill levels" and evoke nostalgia of the very first Gran Turismo experience.
Released on March 4, 2022, Gran Turismo 7 was released to a strong critical reception, since the game returns to the franchise's single-player roots. Since launch, developer Polyphony Digital continues to listen to player feedback in order to improve the game and remedy some of the issues that the community had, including server instability and low race payouts. Content updates are released nearly every month featuring new races, cars, and events, with the most recent being Gran Turismo 7 update 1.54 on November 21. While fans await the next content update, new players and lapsed fans will have the opportunity to experience the racing simulator in My First Gran Turismo, which was first announced alongside Sony's initial PlayStation 30th anniversary plans in September.
My First Gran Turismo was rated this week for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in Taiwan, as spotted by Gematsu on Twitter. The new free trial version of Gran Turismo 7 is planned to release in holiday 2024, but a potential release window can be narrowed down to the next few days since PlayStation's 30th anniversary date is December 3. It's worth noting that PlayStation did not reveal a release date for My First Gran Turismo yet, and it's unclear what the game's content specifically entails. So far, PlayStation has only confirmed that My First Gran Turismo features cars, tracks and events that should be nostalgic for fans who played the older Gran Turismo games. Since Gran Turismo 7 received a PS5 Pro Enhanced upgrade with 8K support, it's also likely that the trial version will also have those same features.
My First Gran Turismo Has Been Rated in Taiwan for PS4 and PS5
- My First Gran Turismo is a free trial version of Gran Turismo 7 that evokes "nostalgia of the very first Gran Turismo experience."
- It was planned for holiday 2024, but the game's rating in Taiwan implies a release could be imminent.
- My First Gran Turismo could be released by December 3, the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Gran Turismo 7 already includes classic Gran Turismo tracks that were rebuilt from the ground up for current generation consoles. These fan-favorite tracks include Trial Mountain and Deep Forest Raceway, so it's likely that these tracks will appear in My First Gran Turismo. Considering Polyphony Digital's history with previous Gran Turismo titles like Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, My First Gran Turismo could also include race events that are reminiscent of those found in its fleshed-out counterpart.
Those who don't want to wait for My First Gran Turismo can buy Gran Turismo 7 for just $29.99, thanks to limited-time Black Friday sales at Best Buy, Walmart, and other participating retailers. New players gain access to all of Gran Turismo 7's previously released content from two years' worth of updates, along with the main campaign. However, players will still need to level up their Collector Level to gain access to Extra Menus, which grant rewards like Roulette Tickets upon completion. Extra Menus are completed by collecting certain cars from the used and new car dealerships.
Gran Turismo 7
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 92%
- Released
- March 24, 2022
- ESRB
- E for Everyone: Alcohol Reference, Use of Tobacco
- Developer(s)
- Polyphony Digital
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Gran Turismo
WHERE TO PLAY
Gran Turismo 7 brings together the very best features of the Real Driving Simulator. Whether you’re a competitive or casual racer, collector, tuner, livery designer or photographer – find your line with a staggering collection of game modes including fan-favorites like GT Campaign, Arcade and Driving School. With the reintroduction of the legendary GT Simulation Mode, buy, tune and race your way through a rewarding solo campaign as you unlock new cars and challenges. And if you love going head-to-head with others, hone your skills and compete in the GT Sport Mode. With over 420 cars available at Brand Central and the Used Car Dealership from day one, Gran Turismo 7 recreates the look and feel of classic motors and bleeding-edge supercars alike in unparalleled detail. Each car handles differently and feels unique as you navigate over 90 track routes in dynamic weather conditions, including classic courses from GT history.
