A major addition to the list of tracks in Gran Turismo 7 with Spec IV will be Japan’s SUGO Circuit, which offers plenty of challenges thanks to its elevation changes. Long-time Gran Turismo fans will also be happy to see the arrival of the beloved Autumn Ring track with its original layout. An expanded version of Autumn Ring with a larger-scale racing circuit is also coming.

When it comes to cars, Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV will get 12 cars released across the two separate updates. More features will also be coming to the update, including Online Drift Trials and Shuffle races. Details about these, however, will be revealed at a later time.

Finally, the studio is also working on what it refers to as “one of the main highlights” of the Spec IV update – Family Mode. This new mode will feature family-friendly gameplay mechanics that allow even younger children to play and enjoy the racing sim. It will also include features that veterans of the franchise can enjoy.

More details about Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV will be revealed during the Gran Turismo World Series event on October 3rd. The studio has also hinted at bigger plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gran Turismo franchise next year.

The older games it shows are Ghost of Yōtei, Astro Bot, Saros, and Gran Turismo 7 – four games notable for never coming to PC despite being released during the company’s push to other platforms. Accompanying these are upcoming games like Marvel’s Wolverine and God of War Laufey. This would indicate that there are no plans to bring any of these titles to PC at all, and that going forward the company will only go with multiplatform releases for multiplayer games.

Interestingly, while Sony hasn’t entirely abandoned the idea of multiplatform releases, as could be seen with the continued success of co-op shooter Helldivers 2, the video also shows off one game that has a multiplayer component and still never made it to other platforms – Gran Turismo 7. Recent multiplayer games have still been coming out on more platforms. Marathon, for instance, came to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, on the other hand, only came to PC and PS5. Similarly, Horizon Hunters Gathering is slated for simultaneous release across PC and PS5.

Reports from earlier have indicated that there were some plans to bring Ghost of Yōtei to PC in the past. However, these plans have seemingly been canceled, with people “familiar with the company’s plans” indicating that there was a “faction within PlayStation” that didn’t want to release games on PC.

More recently, it looks like Microsoft also shares some of Sony’s sentiments regarding exclusives, with the company announcing that both Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will only come to PC and Xbox Series X/S. Microsoft is taking a more gradual approach to exclusive games, however, and upcoming titles like Fable continue to be slated for PS5 as well.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has spoken about wanting to release more exclusive games on Xbox in the future. However, she noted that the business “isn’t particularly healthy” at the moment, so the strategy of having a couple of exclusive releases is a way for the company to test the waters. More exclusive games will seemingly be released once the business starts getting healthier.

“Look, I think that we are the number two publisher in the world, and when you do that, you want your games to be everywhere,” she said. “You’re stronger when the world plays with you. At the same time, we’re increasingly becoming more of a platform, and it’s hard to find examples of platforms out there that don’t have exclusive services and content.”

“And so, this is a journey for us. Our business isn’t particularly healthy. So, we’re starting by introducing 1-2 signature exclusives. As the business gets healthy, we will look to try and do more.”

The four cars are the ’97 Toyota Chaser Tourer V, the ’97 Toyota Mark II Tourer V, the ’08 Caterham Seven Superlight R500, and the ’25 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N. The studio has also revealed details about how players can get their hands on these cars, and where players can start to experience driving them in the best way.

The ’97 Toyota Mark II Tourer V is a Sleeper Pick car that can be picked up from Used Cars. It offers a major upgrade over the Chaser, as the Mark II in its name might imply, and is meant to represent “a side of car culture where reputation is built through feel, knowledge, and performance rather than appearance alone.” Polyphony recommends that players take it to urban tracks like the Tokyo Expressway before they start tuning and testing it to better suit their preferences.

The ’08 Caterham Seven Superlight R500 is in the Pure Driver category, and can be picked up from Brand Central. It offers a direct driving experience thanks to its lightweight and responsive design, and the general gameplay feel has been described as being less about raw power and more about precision. The developers recommend that players take it for a spin on a Time Trial through a technical track like Deep Forest Raceway.

The ’25 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N falls in the Next Gen Performance category, and is available to buy from Brand Central. Meant to represent the future of cars, the IONIQ 6 N offers responsive steering and performance while also offering “something different from traditional expectations”. Polyphony Digital recommends players take it through a fast circuit like High-Speed Ring before making further adjustments to its tuning.

The new World Circuits added to the game are the Japanese FR Challenge 450 (Kyoto Driving Park – Yamagiwa), the European Clubman Cup 600 (Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP Layout No Chicane), and the World Touring Car 600 (Suzuka Circuit).

Fans of the Scapes mode who like taking pictures of their cars will also be happy to see Whistler being added to the featured Curation list in the mode. Whistler is a town in British Columbia, Canada, that has been described as “a mecca for winter sports”, and due to this, has plenty of resorts surrounded by beautiful scenery. It was also the location for some of the mountain events in the 2010 Winter Olympics hosted in Vancouver.

Back in June, Gran Turismo 7 got a major update that brought in a host of new hypercars, as well as the 911 Turbo S Safety Car. The update also introduced new Drive Challenges to push players and their vehicles to the limit.

Gran Turismo 7 is available exclusively on PS5.

The hypercars in question include the Ferrari 499P 2023, the Peugeot 9X8 2025, the Porsche 963 2024, and the BMW M Hybrid V8. And to further add to the Le Mans celebration, there are five new World Circuit events, including the 24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit.

If you’re curious which to take up first, the PlayStation Blog has a helpful five-question quiz. For example, those who favor “precision, rhythm and that ‘factory team’ feeling” should opt for the Ferrari 499P. If aggression and power are your main goal, then the BMW M Hybrid V8 is the right choice. And if you’re all about discipline, then the Safety Car is ready and waiting.

There are even several Drive Challenges to undertake to get to grips with each vehicle. In terms of content drops, it’s not the biggest that Gran Turismo 7 has ever seen, but Update 1.70 is certainly a long time coming for Le Mans fans. Stay tuned for more details on subsequent updates because it’s clear that Polyphony Digital is nowhere close to done with the post-launch support.

These include the Peugeot 9X8, the Ferrari 499P, the Porsche 963 and the BMW M Hybrid V8. To add to the Le Mans hype is the inclusion of a safety car – the 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, which the Hypercars follow if something goes wrong on the track. That’s unlikely to happen during an in-game race, but you can still flip on the sirens for fun.

The next update will likely include new Scapes, Events, and other noteworthy additions, so stay tuned. Available for PS4 and PS5 since March 2022, Gran Turismo 7 is still going strong with the post-launch support, so much so that our 2025 in-depth look at whether you should jump back in is already outdated. Perhaps the biggest new addition is the Power Pack, which adds 50 new races across 20 categories for $30. Head here for more details.

The Leichtbau 964 is a special car coming to Gran Turismo 7, since it has also been considered by many to be one of the company’s greatest hits, despite only 86 of them ever being made. It was the third generation of the Porsche 911, and while it maintained much of the same silhouette as its predecessors – the 901 and 930 – 80 percent of the components in the 964 had been newly engineered. The car features a 3.6-liter flat-six engine. It can be picked up from Legend Cars.

For the more practical drivers out there, the Renault Twingo ’93 is supposed to represent the A-segment, and can be picked up from Used Cars. The vehicle was originally released as a way for Renault to fill a gap left by the Super 5 being replaced by the Clio in 1990. A hatchback, the Twingo sports a three-door monospace design and runs on a 1.2-liter inline-four engine.

The Yangwang U9 ’24, available through Brand Central, is an electric car that has a motor at each wheel. The BYD luxury performance car runs on the company’s proprietary e⁴ platform, and is capable of outputting at 960 kW (1,286 BHP). Handling is also smooth thanks to the combination of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in its DiSu-X suspension system. In case you needed to be convinced of its horsepower even more, the U9 Xtreme variant was able to pursue a top-speed performance that can be considered record-setting in 2025.

The three new World Circuit events are the Schwarzwald League – Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, the Hypercar Parade – Yas Marina Circuit, and the World Touring Car 900 – Autódromo de Interlagos. The addition of these events marks the start of the new Gran Turismo World Series Season. More details about the full 2026 calendar of the season will be revealed through a broadcast taking place on August 15th.

There is also plenty of new content for players who prefer off-the-track action as well, with the Café getting Extra Menu No. 53: Muscle Cars for those at collector level 55 and above, as well as more options in Scapes to take the car photos of your dreams.

Players looking for a deeper challenge can check out the new Power Pack challenges added to the Power Pack addon, giving players various rewards depending on how many races they complete in a fixed period of time. The rewards will refresh on a weekly basis, and players can check their progress through either the World Map or through an option in the top-right section of the Event Select screen.

Here’s how it works. You apply to participate in the program (applications open today) using your PlayStation ID and a little bit of “additional information”, and wait to see if your application is part of the final pool of players. Next, you have a video interview with Sony’s representatives where you’ll be quizzed about your time with PlayStation titles. An interview where you get to discuss your favorite games with the publisher that oversees them? That’s definitely interesting!

Finally, if you’re lucky enough, your portrait is going to be a part of Gran Turismo 7 where it functions similarly to other in-game characters. You also design your own Fantasy Logo and a custom kit for the game’s many vehicles.

If you don’t make it, don’t be disheartened. Gran Turismo 7 is just the beginning for The Playerbase, with Sony looking to expand the program to other titles from PlayStation Studios. You can read the full announcement here.

Outside of being an electric vehicle, the SU7 Ultra is especially notable because it offers a blinding 1,527 BHP. It can be purchased from Brand Central alongside the new Hyundai and Porsche vehicles. Other new content includes Extra Menu No. 52 in GT Café, dedicated to the Hyundai N, which becomes available at Collector Level 58 and above.

World Circuits receives three new events: the World Touring Car 600 on Nürburgring Nordschleife, World Touring Car 700 on Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and World Touring Car 800 on Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit. You can also access California Roadsides as a new Curation in Scapes.

Those interested in the Online Qualifiers for the Gran Turismo World Series can participate in Round 5. It all comes to a head on January 31st, after which the Nations Cup Online Qualifiers takes place from February 11th to 28th over six rounds.

At the Gran Turismo World Series 2025 World Finals, Yamauchi revealed during a round-table interview (as reported by GTPlanet) that. “The status that Gran Turismo 7 is in now is probably the best of any Gran Turismo titles that we’ve had in the past. We’ve never experienced this phenomenon before, and neither has PlayStation.”

That Gran Turismo 7 has achieved this without a “price drop” strategy is all the more impressive. Of course, it’s not just the Spec 3 Update – fans also got the $30 Power Pack, which added 50 new races in 20 categories, including 24-hour events. Players can take on GT Sophy 3.0, the latest version of the series’ racing AI, and unlock new vehicles.

Polyphony Digital hasn’t indicated that support will end anytime soon, but you have to wonder if that will change in the coming years, especially with the PS6 reportedly targeting a 2027 release.

Its haptics were designed for immersion, being able to simulate a range of different surfaces. weapons, and other effects, while its triggers would adapt to what was in your hands on-screen, making for a controller that feels like it’s a part of the game along with you. The touchpad and speaker made a very welcome return from the PS4, too. However, not all games make use of the DualSense’s immersive capability.

And yet, others do, with some very nice results. If you’re looking to find a few titles that do the DualSense justice, we’ve got a few great ones for you. Let’s get started.

1. Ghost of Yotei

As a PS5 exclusive, Atsu’s revenge-fueled rampage across Ezo was bound to make use of the DualSense in some form. The guiding wind was already mapped to the touchpad, as were a couple of key functions. But having players swipe across the touchpad to navigate their shamisens, or actually move and tilt their controllers to cook over a campfire, were fantastic touches that brought a layer of realism to the open-world and its activities.

Even building a campfire was cleverly implemented here. While we would have liked the haptics and adaptive triggers to really come alive during the game’s combat, they do a decent job overall. This one’s a great choice if you’d like your DualSense to really come along with you for the ride.

2. Astro Bot

Team Asobi’s platformer was so rooted in PlayStation history and put so much into the DualSense that there’s an Astro Bot-themed one all on its own. The haptics made surfaces like sand and metal come alive, the motor’s intensity pulsing ever so differently and giving a distinct feel to each one.

There were even different trigger responses on various power-ups. Suction devices made the triggers actually push against your fingers, simulating a device that was slowly filling up. The boxing gloves made them click satisfactorily in place, making it feel like you were landing punches yourself. We could go on, but you get the idea. This love letter to PlayStation is a logical choice for those of you who want to enjoy everything the DualSense has to offer.

3. Gran Turismo 7

As a racing sim that takes itself quite seriously, it only makes sense, then, that Gran Turismo 7 made use of every tool in its arsenal to improve player experience. If you’re thinking that it’s good news for PS5 players thanks to the DualSense, you already know what to expect.

But it’s hard to describe how each car’s engine brings a subtle, yet obvious shift in the haptic feedback you get, while bumps in the road or changes to your tire’s grip come right back to you as you attempt harder turns. The adaptive triggers do well to shift the weight of your brake pedals between cars, and even simulate ABS-assisted braking. It’s a long list, but definitely worth discovering for its visuals and authentic gameplay alongside its DualSense integration.

4. STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

The PS5 version of GSC’s long-awaited addition to the STALKER franchise does interesting things with the DualSense. For starters, the developers have discussed their use of the adaptive triggers at length, highlighting how the weapon enthusiasts on the team ensured that each gun’s heft and distinct features were translated well into the triggers.

All of the game’s radio chatter is routed through the DualSense’s speaker, while the haptics have been trained to simulate a variety of different, varied surfaces across The Zone’s many biomes. In a game that’s as immersive as STALKER 2, the PS5 version is the one to beat, and the DualSense is a major part of that distinction.

5. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

As if bringing Peter Parker and Miles Morales together as dual protagonists wasn’t enough, Insomniac decided to make the DualSense feel alive in your hands as you zipped around the city, a ray-traced reflection of Spidey coming back at you to remind you that this one was a next-gen game at the time.

Of course, the DualSense played its part, its haptics simulating the feel of the wind on your web wings, or the adaptive triggers suitably seizing up as Spidey gathered the initial burst of force he needed for his next launch. Personally, the first time trying to glide along on water was among the best ways to feel the controller’s haptics at work. This one’s definitely worth checking out on the whole and as a showcase for the DualSense.

6. Horizon Forbidden West

Another great PS5 exclusive, this one is another great use case for the DualSense’s unique feature set. For starters, the controller’s integration into the gameplay loop is done so subtly, you might barely notice it’s there at the outset. But you’re soon going to be looking for ways to fire up the haptics by your in-game actions, and that’s where the fun begins.

You begin to notice the ever-so-slight vibrations of the blades of long grass you use to remain unseen, or the way a fall from a high place makes the controller tell you quite directly that it was a bad idea. It’s in the way that different strokes in the water as you swim evoke different responses from your controller, even as the triggers make each weapon feel distinctly different. This is one that you have to check out for yourself, and it’s a great game, too.

7. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Hideo Kojima’s 2025 masterpiece needs no introduction, but Sam Porter’s latest adventure does bring some interesting, DualSense-focused touches to the table. It essentially made the controller feel like an extension of Sam and the player, with every texture the character stepped across making the controller come alive just a bit differently in our hands.

The triggers made us feel the weight of his cargo when he handled it, even as every drop of rain from a Timefall occurring around us gave a sense of foreboding, thanks to the DualSense making us uncomfortably aware that time was of the essence. It’s brilliant stuff, and perhaps an indicator of even better things to come for the controller in the near and distant future.

8. The Last of Us Part I

This remake of Naughty Dog’s original 2013 classic did very well to make good use of the Dualsense to elevate an experience that was so familiar it ran the risk of feeling dated. Guns and Ellie’s bow are suitably different in your hands thanks to the triggers, while the haptics add to the tension you feel when you’re navigating the environments that cause it.

They’re also a part of some of the story’s most important moments, bringing a subtle yet fresh touch to those scenes in a way that wasn’t possible at the time of the game’s development. If you’re a fan and would like to experience the original adventure in a fresh new way, the DualSense is going to help with that.

9. Dead Space Remake

Returning to the USG Ishimura with a DualSense in our hands made for an interesting time when we tried this one out. The plasma rifle suddenly felt all the more satisfying to use, the haptic feedback from each shot working well with the visuals of a terrifying enemy being put down in front of you.

Every step with your magnetic boots is sent back to you via the haptics, while the triggers do well to make each weapon feel distinct enough that you might even tell them apart with your eyes closed once you spend enough time with them. If you have the stomach for some scares, give this one a go.

10. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Cloud Strife’s revamped tangle with Shinra in this continuation of the story from Remake came with excellent implementations of the DualSense’s haptics and triggers. They did well to add the usual immersive layers we’ve come to expect to the game’s combat and exploration, but they were also neatly tied into the story and a few minigames, too.

Rebirth is a great example of how the DualSense could be woven into a game’s narrative cutscenes as well, while also being a part of more than just combat and a way to simulate the texture of the ground under a player’s feet. This one’s a no-brainer on the controller front, and you’re likely going to enjoy it on its own merits as well.

11. Alan Wake 2

This one’s probably our favorite one of the lot. There’s a case to be made for combining a controller like the DualSense and a game that’s as atmospheric as this one. While the visuals could take a while to praise considering how great they look on a PS5, having the DualSense add-on to that immersion is a great way to enjoy an experience that’s already among the finest ones you can find.

From the way the rain patters down around you while the controller gently vibrates to make you feel like a few drops caught you instead, to how a shotgun and crossbow feel castly different thanks to the triggers working very well to make that so, this is a game you’re going to find excuses to replay once you finish it for the first time.

12. Black Myth Wukong

You’re going to appreciate the DualSense’s role in this one right off the bat. Fighting the several bosses throughout the game brings the controller alive, with each blow you fend off, making it rumble in your hands. But Wukong also weaves in other subtle touches to its gameplay loop that make it worthwhile to play on a PS5 (or a PC with a DualSense if that’s your thing).

From resistance to your staff to the build-up of spells, the adaptive triggers are always looking for ways to differentiate your gear, while the haptics do a great job of simulating different occurrences and, of course, making combat come to life. Tracing the steps of the protagonist is certainly a task worthy of the DualSense.

13. Deathloop

Deathloop is a solid example of the DualSense being used effectively across the board in a video game. The haptics are woven into your exploration loop, effectively making each surface you walk across feel as it should in the real world, while the triggers differentiate your weapons very well indeed.

But integrating the haptics into cutscenes made for an experience that was all the more engaging as a result, adding weight to the moments where the developers wanted it. Take the DualSense along to Blackreef, and you’re not going to be disappointed.

14. Stray

We can’t help but feel like this one was made for the DualSense and not the other way around. The controller feels like such an important part of this surreal adventure, coming alive with every purr your feline protagonist makes. The triggers make you appreciate why cats like to scratch things so much.

Our favorite use of the controller was at resting points, where watching your kitty cat take a well-served nap comes with the bonus of having the controller mimic its breathing in a way that’s as satisfying as it is adorable. This is one of the more innovative uses of the DualSense on our list, and perhaps a very innovative experience on its own.

15. Baldur’s Gate 3

Larian did well to translate its UI over from a keyboard and mouse to a controller, its radial menus offering players a lot of options as they navigated the many mysteries and adventures of Faerun in this very memorable take on Dungeons & Dragons.

The triggers did well to bring that shift to life, with varying amounts of pressure controlling the behavior of radial menus in the game. The light bar on the DualSense switches colors depending on the spell you’re casting, while the haptics rumble away at the appropriate times to make things interesting. It’s surely worth a shot, especially with official modding support from Larian for the PS5 thrown into the mix.

And that’s a wrap on games that are best enjoyed on the PS5, thanks to how the DualSense makes them even better. Here’s to many more on the horizon.