With Christmas just around the corner and 2025 coming to a close, Gran Turismo 7 finds itself in a position that few modern racing games ever achieve. Four years after release (March 2022), the game continues to grow. Gran Turismo has long been considered one of the top console-based racing simulation games, and GT7’s current momentum underscores why that reputation still stands.
GT7 is available exclusively for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It was never released on PC and was never bundled with PlayStation Plus. While franchises like Assetto Corsa Competizione focus narrowly on hardcore sim racing, or Forza Motorsport and F1 rely heavily on platform reach and subscription presence, Polyphony Digital chose a slower, more deliberate path. The payoff? There are now more than two million monthly active users, and new players continue to join well beyond the typical lifecycle window.
Free monthly updates regularly add cars like the sleek-looking Polestar 5. Major expansions like Spec II and Spec III, followed by the first paid Power Pack DLC released earlier this month, keep players happy.
Additionally, GT7 takes a rare middle ground. You get accurate physics modeling, tire behavior that rewards precision, and meaningful vehicle setup depth, without the intimidation factor that can sometimes intimidate casual gamers.
This broader appeal is clearly reflected in the sales figures. The Gran Turismo franchise surpassed 100 million units sold worldwide in June this year, with GT7 alone estimated at over 14 million units. The World Series now attracts around eight million viewers per event, uniquely positioning the game between hardcore simulators like iRacing and more accessible console racing games.
To close out the year, Polyphony is also running a year-end connection campaign offering 350,000 credits and premium roulette tickets simply for signing up on five different days before December 26, 2025. Next month, January 2026, the Hyundai Elantra N TCR will enter the Gr.4 category, adding a modern front-wheel drive racing car developed and tested by Hyundai Motorsport.
Looking ahead, the Gran Turismo World Series opens its 2026 season on March 28 in Abu Dhabi, with the Yas Marina Circuit already playable in GT7. While GT8 remains on the horizon, potentially timed for 2027 and the series’ 30th anniversary, Gran Turismo 7 continues to prove that disciplined updates that encompass not just cars but popular tracks, simulation credibility, and respect for the player are the long-term foundations of a racing franchise.
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