In the latest information blowout for Gran Turismo Sport, Polyphony Digital has released a full rundown on the game’s centerpiece, Sport Mode.
Players who were involved in the closed beta for the game were given a taste of how Sport Mode will work in the full release. Now Polyphony has released more details of what will make up GT Sport’s main online mode. Let’s discuss the main features of Sport Mode and what players can expect in the game.
Daily Races
Online Daily Races will be the most prominent online feature of Sport Mode in GT Sport.
These events will comprise of a certain car class on a specific circuit for a certain time period throughout the day. Players can enter these races as many times as possible to improve their skills. Every day, new events will be available for players to try out.
Daily Races will also play a major part in the upcoming demo on October 9.
FIA Gran Turismo Championships
The partnership between Polyphony and the FIA will see the FIA Gran Turismo Championships as the main esports attraction in GT Sport.
Players will have the opportunity to compete for their favorite brands in the Manufacturer Series or represent their home country in the Nations Cup. These championship events will be held across America, Europe and Asia, with the top drivers advancing to the World Finals.
There will also be live reporting and broadcasts throughout the championship season, allowing players to discover and support their favorite drivers.
Advanced Matchmaking
Sport Mode will comprise of a new Driver Rating system to ensure a level playing field for online users.
The Driver Rating will be the indicator of a player’s overall speed, whilst the Sportsmanship Rating will indicate the behavior of players during online races. Both of these ratings will ensure that players are matched with other drivers of equal skill.
Balance of Performance
To ensure the cars in GT Sport have no inherent advantages or disadvantages, some races in Sport Mode will employ a Balance of Performance adjustment.
These BoP-adjusted races will have vehicle power and weight automatically adjusted before players go out on track. These regulations will allow all cars running to race equally.
Be sure to stay tuned for more news in the continued run up to the full release of GT Sport on October 17–19. The demo will be available on October 9.
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