GT Sport Very Impressive New GT Sport Night Racing Trailer Released

Paul Jeffrey · Aug 22, 2017

A brand new and admittedly rather impressive looking new GT Sport trailer has been released just in time for the Gamescom event, check it out below...

The Gran Turismo series of games are well know for high quality visuals, usually at or close to the top of the aesthetics department when it comes to racing games, however in my personal opinion the developers really look to have knocked it out of the park in this new trailer.

Opinions are subjective by their very nature and of course one man's beauty is another man's disgust, but I honestly feel the way Polyphony have achieved night racing and the way headlights interact with other cars in this trailer to be simply astonishing. I'm that impressed. Ok I appreciate that I tend to lean more to the positive side when objectively looking at sim racing related topics (because despite people constantly knocking our hobby, I do genuinely think it is outstanding and on the cusp of a boom period), but this trailer has really knocked my socks off. Simply stunning. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself...

Now we know that GT Sport will not have dynamic day to night transition in the new title, so don't expect to start a race in the early evening and watch as the sun falls and darkness descends, so it is easier for the developers to really get under the skin of night racing and "bake in" a good static visual of the conditions, and boy do they do a good job of it in this video. How many of the (somewhat limited number of) tracks will get the night racing treatment remains to be seen, at least we now know the Nordschleife will be playable in evening conditions come release day this October 17th.

Seeing as this seems like a bit of a fanboy post I'll even it out somewhat.. that on-board engine / gearbox whine / gearshift noise.. wow that is incredibly shoddy, and that's being polite...

GT Sport will release for PlayStation 4 on October 17th.

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Like the trailer? Impressed as I am with night racing in GT Sport? Looking forward to the new game? Let us know in the comments section below!

Chobonator · Aug 22, 2017

A cross-platform endurance game built on that engine could be pretty sweet. Supaaaaaaaaaaa GEEEEEETEEEEEEEE!!!

Knoxstar · Aug 22, 2017

I noticed the cars being lapped (passed?) were using their turn signal. Very cool, however from what I've seen in the real world, they are signalling to the driver behind which side to pass on. For example, I want you to pass on my left so my left signal is on. In this video they were doing the opposite. They were were signalling right and pulling over to the right. Is this how it's done on the Nordschleife? Did I have too much espresso today?

SAGY31 · Aug 22, 2017

Indeed, graphics are very impressive!

Sound on Audi R8 when off throttle is a bit strange, and gear shifting sound is exactly the same as on Nissan GT-R GT3.

Naliport Halulam · Aug 22, 2017

One of the most impressive graphics I've ever seen :o!

Will Mazeo · Aug 22, 2017

Forget what I said about PCARS looking good. This is bloody amazing. And the view in cockpit is actually dark, not like other games that make night too bright

Deleted member 99238 · Aug 22, 2017

It's really impressive.

Give it to a PC!

Bozz.gee · Aug 22, 2017

SAGY31 said:
Indeed, graphics are very impressive!

Sound on Audi R8 when off throttle is a bit strange, and gear shifting sound is exactly the same as on Nissan GT-R GT3.

We did all have a good laugh at that GTR shifting sounds

Roy Magnes · Aug 22, 2017

Knoxstar said:
I noticed the cars being lapped (passed?) were using their turn signal. Very cool, however from what I've seen in the real world, they are signalling to the driver behind which side to pass on. For example, I want you to pass on my left so my left signal is on. In this video they were doing the opposite. They were were signalling right and pulling over to the right. Is this how it's done on the Nordschleife? Did I have too much espresso today?

I noticed that too, nice touch! From what I have seen from the VLN and such, they indicate the way they are going themselves. So if they are staying to the left on corner exit, they indicate left.

I wonder if we can indicate ourselves when driving like that, it would make lapping a lot easier

shimon.ifraimov · Aug 22, 2017

looks incredible.
lots of new great racing games coming out this year, which one do i choose ?

GTRacer123 · Aug 22, 2017

This is easily realistic but the thing is that in GT you can't have lots of AI unless this has been upgraded and I'm aware of it. Running 24h events during night time with many cars is super exciting.

snyperal · Aug 22, 2017

That's very very pretty.

Ricky78 · Aug 22, 2017

Keep in mind that it's a replay, in game graphic isn't as good but still impressive.

Matheus Machado · Aug 22, 2017

External replay is good, internal cams still suffer from the flickering issue that plagued lightning on GT5 and 6.
Also, there are only properly working headlights for the main car, immersion killer when there are others on track.

Mantii · Aug 23, 2017

Doesn't look too bad. I like the feel and look of Forza much better however. But what is up with the sounds? Good god all I heard was blowers, lawnmowers, and hair driers with the ridiculous transmission clunk that is just out of place even with all this blowing going on

randMracer · Aug 23, 2017

Looks good. I can't remember if it was GT4 or GT5 on the PS3, but driving LeMans at night was pretty immersive. Driving down the long dark stretch of Mulsanne Straight looking for the next marker to illuminate. Watching distant headlights in the rear view mirror peeking over the landscape. I would actually get that feeling of cruising down a dark highway at night. It was immersive then, so I imagine it will be better with this release. GT Sport is not on my wish list, but who knows I might pick it up eventually.

hazardic · Aug 23, 2017

boy i'm not a fanboy of entire GT series but gosh - this is the most awesome Nordschleife game night footage i ever seen! I'm a huge fan of Adac 24h and this video looks almost exactly the same as race broadcast!
Damn, i'm jealous - even pCars 2 didn't impress me much with typical 24h race atmosphere, but this GT Sport video has blown me away. And AC lacks this, and iRacing lacks it, and rF2 lacks it, and.. damn - i can't see a game which could provide exactly what on this video.. my world is ruined

Ernie · Aug 23, 2017

As i just wrote at bsimracing ..........

Lighting, Shading and a natural looking color palette were always the strong side of Gran Turismo. I can't exactly say why, but it looks really authentic and life-like.
PC racing sims often tend to look some kind of "cartoony" (gMotor2 sims) or "gamey" (e.g. PCARS or the UE4-previews of GTR3/R3E). I wish more sims would nail the authentic look, which GT has perfectly achieved.