Kazunori Yamauchi, the mastermind behind the iconic racing series, Gran Turismo, recently shed some light on the future of the franchise.
During a comprehensive interview with the Japanese Game Watch website, the head of Polyphony Digital studio, who is often referred to as the “father” of Gran Turismo, hinted at what’s to come.
As the conversation centered around the upcoming PlayStation VR2 version of Gran Turismo 7, the journalist couldn’t resist asking about the future of the series.
They enquired if there were any limitations in technology preventing certain developments, and if the Gran Turismo franchise was missing anything that could be added in the future.
Yamauchi, being the enigmatic personality that he is, didn’t give a direct answer but hinted at something exciting. “I’m running towards the next game, but I can’t talk about it yet. I’m sorry I can’t say more,” he said with a subtle grin.
These words from the legendary game developer have sparked the imagination of fans everywhere, who can’t wait to see what’s in store for the future of the Gran Turismo franchise. Although the premiere might be a ways off, the excitement is already building.
The succinct declaration sheds light on the fact that the renowned studio is indeed in the works of creating Gran Turismo 8. Although, it is still in its early stages and details are scarce, this piece of news is sure to delight fans of the iconic racing franchise.
It should come as no surprise to anyone, considering the massive success of Gran Turismo 7, despite its mixed reception among fans. The possibility of a new installment was always on the horizon.
During the interview, the mastermind behind the game, Yamauchi, shared his thoughts on the upcoming Gran Turismo 7 for PS VR2. He believes that the new virtual reality experience will take the racing genre to new heights and provide players with the closest feeling to being behind the wheel of a real car.
Early reactions from players who have had the chance to try it out have been overwhelmingly positive, and the stunning 4K graphics at 60 FPS on virtual reality goggles are said to be a visual treat.
The good news for fans is that the PS VR2 support will be available for Gran Turismo 7 as a free update on February 22, which coincides with the launch of the new hardware.
The developers had the VR experience in mind from the get-go and the results speak for themselves – a seamless and immersive racing experience with top-notch performance and graphics.
