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As you'd expect, the game includes a number of iconic real-life cars and race tracks for you to drive them on, with cutting-edge graphics that are sure to look extra-great on PS5 (although the game will also be available on PS4).

So, when can you start playing Gran Turismo 7? Keep on reading to find out all the key details!

When is the Gran Turismo 7 release date?

The Gran Turismo 7 release date is taking place on Friday 4th March 2022. Sony has now released the game, and you should be able to download it and start playing now if you haven't already.

What time does Gran Turismo 7 unlock?

Wherever you are in the world, the Gran Turismo 7 unlock time should have occured at midnight on Friday 4th March. Here in the UK, then, you should've been able to play GT7 any time after 00.00am this Friday.

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What platforms can I get Gran Turismo 7 on?

Gran Turismo 7 will be exclusively available on PlayStation consoles, with the game launching on both PS5 and PS4 simultaneously. Naturally, fans of the franchise will be hoping that GT7 becomes one of the best PS5 games, but it's great that players on older machines can still join in as well.

So while the answer to can you play Gran Turismo 7 on PS4 is a yes, the news is not so good for PC fans with no sign of a Gran Turismo 7 PC release, but we'll let you know if that changes at a later date.

Can I pre-order Gran Turismo 7?

Gran Turismo 7 pre-orders have indeed begun, with retailers such as GAME and Amazon putting their product pages live.

The Gran Turismo 7 price appears to be £59.99 for the PS4 version, £69.99 for the PS5 version, or £89.99 for the special 25th Anniversary Edition (which comes with a snazzy steel-book as well as some other perks detailed below).

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Pre-order Gran Turismo 7 from GAME

Gran Turismo 7 gameplay

You can take a look at some Gran Turismo 7 gameplay footage in the official gameplay trailer below:

We can expect to learn more about Gran Turismo 7 in the coming months, but we do know a few things about what we can expect when we finally get to play it next year.

GT Simulation Mode will be back, so the single-player campaign will be a focus of the game - along with multiplayer to race against your friends. Special Events, Championships, Driving School and traditional racing tracks and vehicles will be featured too while GT Sport Mode, Brand Central and Discover are all making a comeback following their introduction in Gran Turismo Sport.

What cars are in Gran Turismo 7?

Here is your GT7 car list which includes all the vehicle brands that will be included in the game at launch.

Gran Turismo 7 trailer

Indeed there is. Check out the official GT7 trailer and see just how good this game looks on the new generation of Sony consoles.

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Joe JuliansEntertainment Journalist