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# Virtual Reality Racing Games
Sony Confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 Will be on PSVR2 from Day One

By Colin Smith | Published 2023-01-05 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7-vr
References: [ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/gran-turismo-7-is-getting-psvr-2-support-announced) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FY3lr0iq9U)

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Sony announced Gran Turismo 7 VR for its upcoming PSVR2 Virtual Reality headset for the [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination) home console. This game will be available as a free day-one add-on for existing owners of Gran Turismo 7 on PS5. This means the game will be available to all players on February 22nd, 2023.

Gran Turismo 7 was one of Sony's highest-reviewed racing games due to its impressively accurate driving mechanics, robust simulation settings, and high level of graphical detail. Additionally, the game combines with Sony's [Pulse 3D](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-3d-headset) Headset and [DualSense](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-sedan) controller to offer an immersive experience that blends 3D audio with haptic feedback. Adding a new layer of simulation to the game via virtual reality, allowing players to feel as though they are fully in the vehicle.

Image Credit: Sony

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 14%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Virtual Reality Racing Games:** The increasing demand for immersive and realistic gaming experiences through virtual reality technology creates opportunities for game developers to create engaging content.
- **Integration of Virtual Reality:** Integration of virtual reality into popular games such as Gran Turismo 7 opens up new possibilities for cross-industry collaboration and innovation.
- **Innovative Gaming Experience:** The use of advanced technology, such as haptic feedback, 3D audio, and virtual reality, in gaming promises to provide an even more immersive and realistic experience for gamers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can leverage the increasing popularity of virtual reality technology to create more engaging and interactive gaming experiences for players.
- **Virtual Reality Industry:** The virtual reality industry has the opportunity to partner with game developers to provide advanced hardware and software solutions that further enhance immersive gameplay experiences.
- **Automotive Industry:** The use of virtual reality technology in games like Gran Turismo 7 presents an opportunity for the automotive industry to explore new ways of showcasing their products, such as offering virtual test drives.

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