Gran Turismo Sport Closed Beta Coming March 17: First the US, Then EU Region

[Seanspeed]

Races are short because GT is (once again) pandering to the casuals. They need to make a really long race intentionally though at some point.

This isn't pandering to casuals at all anymore, though. Online competition with sim racing is not a 'casual' experience. It's not like some Call of Duty game where you can just jump in and do ok, or even if you suck your team still does well or whatever. Everything is on you. And you're going up against real humans, not garbage GT AI. Competition is going to be much, much tougher than casuals are used to. The general learning curve of sim racers in an online, competitive environment makes for a fairly 'enthusiast' level focus.

This is a beta. Lengthier races will be a must for those FIA license events and tournaments which are led up to by any legitimate, competitive races.

But how frequent will those be for those of us who aren't a part of the 0.1% best racers who are going for these top level competitions? I'm pretty decent, but I'm not a top level driver by any means. 3-5 laps races just aren't gonna cut it for me in a game like this.

 

[dr_slump]

They need to improve anti-aliasing, at least on the regular PS4. I can live with lesser details, but the flickering is hurting my eyes.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Big disconnect issues. Back online now, I've checked everything at my end, everything fine. Now a few minutes away from another disconnect....

 

[z06fun]

As stated, This is a beta The main purpose is to test the matching and servers. So they are trying to get a high concentration of users at once. So yes, time period of the races is only 1 hour to get max # at once, and the races are short to test the matching process more often in that 1 hour. We really need a beta FAQ thread

 

[PRO_TOO]

I've won both matches (6:2 and 10:0)!! ...the team did (see me as a David Seaman)! But anyhow...

Having some beers now... can't wait for the disconnections to run out... I'll be online later!

GTS. GTP. FTW!!!

 

[Rossell2]

Just had a crash my end after exiting the dragon race. Not registering the servers atm.

 

[TheRacer94]

there come codes to EU?

 

[Famine]

there come codes to EU?

Yes, since Wednesday.

 

[EmArA]

Been getting "A connection to the server could not be established [NE-2119440]" then i got this (see pic) and before that i missed the GR.3 (entry failed for some reason). Guess I was lucky to join with my focus one server today and then my luck ran out (?)

So far not impressed at all with the physics.
Are the servers from the early 90's or what? This is a closed and not open beta so everyone should be able to join these races which are limited to start with. Anyways, good luck for PD.

 

[DeuxMilles]

Hi,

this beta is really disappointing. Sound is bad, FF is awful (t300).

Tried two hours to do an online race, all I got were all kinds of NE-21000xxx errors. Couldn't do a race

atm I don't see any reason why I should ever switch from gt6 to gts. I think ProjectCars will be the sim of choice.

D.

 

[Ridox2JZGTE]

Report any error you encountered at GTS Beta official forum ( the links are included with the Beta invites email ), that's what Beta testers are for

As stated, This is a beta The main purpose is to test the matching and servers. So they are trying to get a high concentration of users at once. So yes, time period of the races is only 1 hour to get max # at once, and the races are short to test the matching process more often in that 1 hour. We really need a beta FAQ thread

Maybe @Scaff could write short faq about being beta tester ? At least beta testers would contribute to the beta phase.

 

[badnan]

not had a race yet

abs setting are not good

having disconnect once in a while

every time i try to enter a race when clock hits zero freezes, have to close application and start game again.

using ps pro

 

[BrainsBush]

So far only hotlap/time trials for me. Was not able to join an online race. Also same connections issues. Luckily I work in IT for a large server/storage & networking vendor. I smell an opportunity

Combo Dragon trial and Subura WRX is ok. Still struggling with the VW Scirocco and Brands Hatch. Like its floating over a too clean tarmac track. But maybe that's because I did not tweak FBB etc?
I also have too find out new marker points for braking/acceleration vs the other well known race sims.

Really enjoying this beta and looking forward to even more polished and lively race circuits in the final version.

 

[DonZonda]

Was it you who brake checked me on the 4th lap? I came in 2nd. Curious who I raced.

I had a strong lead from the start, but got nervous which is why I lost my position. Me and that guy who ended up winning had a clean fight. He blocked me once and brake checked me once. Other than that, good race.

Uploading it to Youtube.

I dont think so I had another german in a Megane behind me something with Low...EG6. as ID.

There was that Forza Turismo guy also in the Race I think he is from here. @forzaturismo

 

[Sirpiccolo]

Guessing the EU are having a torrid time?

 

[BrainsBush]

I dont think so I had another german in a Megane behind me something with Low...EG6. as ID.

Germans in Meganes is asking for trouble

 

[DonZonda]

Germans in Meganes is asking for trouble

Haha I have driven a SLS though !

 

[Tired Tyres]

Guessing the EU are having a torrid time?

Very.

 

[sems4arsenal]

A cracked tailight (Image from GAF)

 

[PletdeKoe]

Well to be honest, I played one race. And what I saw was a true GT game. I am very pleased whith what I played so far. Let PD focus fully on the connectivity and I will buy this game as soon as it releases!

 

[JamboGT]

Got two races which worked (which I won ) but disconnects since, really enjoyed what I have played on track though.

 

[P0T5]

Said I wasn't connected to internet but yet I was talking to my friend in a party on PS4 lol and was doing same for him and he's in Scotland

 

[diesel97]

Seems like you guys in the EU have some crazy ping # (mine is between 31-41 every night) Does anybody have low ping rates that are having problems getting in? Does anybody know for FACT that this not P2P or PD server?

 

[Tired Tyres]

Not one single race. Plenty of time attacking though.

 

[another_jakhole]

But how frequent will those be for those of us who aren't a part of the 0.1% best racers who are going for these top level competitions? I'm pretty decent, but I'm not a top level driver by any means. 3-5 laps races just aren't gonna cut it for me in a game like this.

Let's hope PD initiate, or form, official leagues. They let us form clubs and leagues within the GT6 community. It's an option if they don't form them.

 

[BrainsBush]

Seems like you guys in the EU have some crazy ping # (mine is between 31-41 every night) Does anybody have low ping rates that are having problems getting in? Does anybody know for FACT that this not P2P or PD server?

PING 21 ms
DOWNLOAD 84.45 Mbps
UPLOAD 87.50 Mbps

In game GT Sport ping 102ms. They should place the servers close to Amsterdam with one of the worlds largest and fastest internet exchanges

 

[Nico_Ble99]

Uhm. No races anymore?

 

[TRGTspecialist]

Well with not much luck online, managed at least to achieve something on the Blue Moon quali rankings.

I shall savour however many minutes that's gonna last.

 

[Philipp Albin]

I driving on the dragon track with my brother 2 minute and 8 seconds. We make a time battle like in GT3 who i was young. Car: Subaru Impreza (stock)

 

[Tired Tyres]

Question for US beta players. The events once finished gave a time when next available, 23,22 and 21 hours. Does it always do that or does it mean tomorrow's events will be the same as today's?