My First Gran Turismo Is A Free-To-Play Version Of The Game We Love

To mark the PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, Sony and Polyphony Digital are bringing something special to the table for Gran Turismo fans.

On December 6, My First Gran Turismo launches as a free-to-play game for PS4 and PS5. Yes, free. And it’s exactly what it sounds like—a simplified yet engaging introduction to the legendary driving game, designed to be approachable for players of all ages.

The first two editions of Gran Turismo contain some of my earliest automotive memories—rocket ship Mistubishi 3000 GTs, cheating with the Pikes Peak Escudo, repeatedly failing the super license test as a 9-year-old, and being fundamentally unable to drive anything American in the game without doing perpetual 360s.

Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind Gran Turismo, calls the new game a "tribute to the origins of the first Gran Turismo," aimed at rekindling the joy of driving for all generations. “The idea is to immerse players, even those with no driving experience, in a way that’s both fun and accessible,” he explained.

My First Gran Turismo features a streamlined experience with three Race Events, three Time Trials, and three Music Rally stages, plus challenges, achievements, and License Tests. It’s not a massive sandbox like Gran Turismo.

The game will contain just 18 cars, with a focus on iconic designs and automotive history. The full list is still unreleased, but teaser images show the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, 1974 Lamborghini Countach, 1983 Toyota AE86, and 1989 BMW M3 Sport Evolution.

My First Gran Turismo will be available through the PlayStation Store on December 6 at midnight local time.  

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