Rocket Chainsaw: We've finally got another PS5 showcase announced and we've collated everything that we think you can expect to see during the show.
It’s hard to believe but Gran Turismo 7 was released on the PS5 and PS4 around four years ago now. Like most games nowadays its 4K and HDR visuals mean it still looks decent – but it’s been progressively upgraded throughout the years with free DLC content, too. Enter the Power Pack; a new, paid-for DLC that promises to cater towards more hardcore gamers with a chunk of extra content and races. It’s only for PS5 and PS5 Pro, mind.
It’s yours for £24.99 and promises a host of new events, along with a small collection of new cars and a dollop of in-game cash too. But is it worth the money?
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.
As more manufacturers eye the PlayStation ecosystem, the question of how Gran Turismo handles this influx of hardware has become an interesting topic. Speaking at the 2025 World Series Finals in Fukuoka, Japan, Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi addressed the studio’s strategy for hardware compatibility, the “Spec III” update, and why the PC’s “freedom” isn’t always the right path for a console experience.
How 'bout they just come to pc too! Would be a great addition, especially for vr racing.
Why bother?
Most of the personal computer crowd feel they have better options with iracing and assetto. And they're VERY vocal about that.
I'd really love for it to come to PC too... More options is NEVER a bad thing. Plus I hate moving my PSVR2 over to my console just to play Gran Turismo. It's like the one VR game that I have to switch to a different system for.
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.
Video games sounds keep evolving with every new generation be it a little or a lot eventually it will get to the point of been inside the race car
I expect the preorder date for the email direct order invites to be given. That will likely take place days possibly a week before the standard preorders so anyone not getting an email invite, or anyone that misses what Sony has said will be a short window to reply and order, can still get in on the main commercial preorder. I do not think the surprise IP will necessarily be small. In fact I expect it to be bigger than Miles Morales. Possibly Killzone or SOCOM. And on that note I think we will get confirmation of the first Spider-Man title remastered for the PS5 and included with Miles Morales. Also the rumors about FF XVI also mention some sort of Sony exclusivity. I think we may get a new Project Athia trailer as well as a look at some PS5 enhanced titles like Ghost of Tsushima, TLOU2, Nioh 2 and a few others.
Price and release date, pretty much.
New games, possible a new studio acquisition, Ps5 teardown, new accessories, third party exclusivity
I swear, they better reveal the whole hog at this showing. It better not be a "Oh and the console will come in black" Stay tuned for more news in the coming months! See ya" kind of deal or I'll be pissed.
I'd expect a listing of all day one games and a further look into them for example Spiderman mm is a tough sell if we only saw maybe 15 seconds if gameplay also some news around upgrade paths for current gen titles.
Along with a price and pre order details ofcourse