Countdown To Gran Turismo 6 Begins

  • Announced at 15th anniversary of GT
  • New tracks and cars
  • Released for PlayStation 3

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has announced that Gran Turismo 6 will be released during the Holiday season of this year.

  • Announced at 15th anniversary of GT
  • New tracks and cars
  • Released for PlayStation 3

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has announced that Gran Turismo 6 will be released during the Holiday season of this year.

The news was revealed by the game’s creator Kazunori Yamauchi at an event held at Silverstone UK for the 15th anniversary of the racing game series. The new Gran Turismo for the PlayStation 3 will bring new levels of authenticity to “the Real Driving Simulator” as well as introducing new tracks and cards as well as a revised user interface.

A new compact game engine will improve operation and increase the game’s flexibility to expand it with downloadable content. The game is also set for expanded connectivity with other devices such as smart phones and tablets adie from increased social and community functions.

All cars and tracks from Gran Turismo 5 will be carried over to the new game. But of course there will be new additions to the game which will bring the total car list to 1200, the total track list at 33 and the total layout list to 71 at launch. There will also be regular additions of new tracks set to be made available online.

More information about the new Gran Turismo 6 will be revealed at the forthcoming E3 and Gamescom events and on the company’s website.