{"id":104580,"date":"2024-11-25T12:50:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T12:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=104580"},"modified":"2024-11-25T12:50:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T12:50:07","slug":"what-a-free-gran-turismo-7-heres-playstations-30th-birthday-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2024\/11\/25\/what-a-free-gran-turismo-7-heres-playstations-30th-birthday-surprise\/","title":{"rendered":"What?! A Free Gran Turismo 7?! Here\u2019s PlayStation\u2019s 30th Birthday Surprise!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PlayStation is on the cusp of its 30th anniversary. The Japanese gaming giant has firmly established itself as a leader in the entertainment industry, and while December will focus on The Game Awards 2024, Sony has kept some announcements for itself. Alongside a possible God of War<\/em> reveal hinted at by Christopher Judge, Sony has registered My First Gran Turismo<\/em>, which appears to be a free-to-play version of Gran Turismo 7<\/em>.<\/p>\n According to registration details filed with Taiwanese authorities, My First Gran Turismo<\/em> is designed as an introduction to the world of Polyphony Digital\u2019s acclaimed racing simulator. While specific details are limited, this free version will reportedly feature a curated selection of cars, tracks, and events, aiming to evoke the nostalgia of the franchise’s early days. The game is expected to launch for both PS4 and PS5 during the holiday season, although Sony has not confirmed an official release date yet.<\/p>\n Though the concept is reminiscent of 2017\u2019s Gran Turismo Sport<\/em>, a more streamlined project compared to its predecessor and successor, My First Gran Turismo<\/em> seeks to attract new players, particularly those hesitant to purchase Gran Turismo 7<\/em>. It remains to be seen whether the development team will repurpose assets like cars and tracks from the main game or create entirely new content for this pared-down experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The festivities for PlayStation\u2019s 30th anniversary began in September with the launch of Astro Bot<\/em>, a game packed with tributes to Sony\u2019s most iconic console titles. Celebrations have also included the release of digital soundtracks for beloved franchises like God of War<\/em> and Twisted Metal<\/em> on Spotify, with more releases planned through January 2025.<\/p>\n Sony also posted a teaser video titled Play Has No Limits<\/em> on YouTube, though it was quickly taken down. The video seemed to hint at a new PlayStation event potentially scheduled for December 3, 2024, but this has not been officially confirmed.<\/p>\nCelebrating 30 Years of PlayStation<\/h3>\n