Attendees at the 24 Hours Nürburgring will get a chance to try a brand new version of Gran Turismo Sport, starting today.
As the 45th running of the event takes place this weekend, Sony is once again one of the main partners. Due to this, a whole raft of the usual GT Sport gaming pods will dot the PlayStation stand at the ring°boulevard. According to the German PS blog, these pods will be running a “never-before-seen” version of the game.
Sony is remaining coy on what exactly is new about this version of GT Sport. Since E3 is scheduled only two weeks later, we don’t expect Sony to lay all the cards on the table. Even so, the N24 could show us a glimpse of upcoming content, perhaps tied to the beta’s expansion into Asia. Maybe Porsche will be playable — we’ve already seen the 911 on the Nürburgring, after all.
Nonetheless, there are a few surprises in store for fans eager to get behind the wheel.
How does a full-size Audi R8 LMS simulator sound? According to Sony, the car boasts full integration with GT Sport, giving players the full Green Hell experience. The R8 seems an appropriate choice for the job, as one of the first cars ever shown in the game.
Keen readers will note this isn’t the first iteration of such a setup. Way back in 2011, Sony treated a first-gen R8 LMS to a similar makeover. With technical details scarce, we wonder how much Polyphony has applied from the uber-expensive setup shown in Tokyo in 2015.
If you prefer a smaller screen much closer to your eyes, Sony’s bringing PSVR along as well. In fact, this will mark the first showing of GT Sport’s VR capabilities at the ‘Ring. Since we haven’t heard much about the game’s VR integration in a while, we’ll be keeping an eye out for first-hand impressions.
Lastly, what’s a big event without prizes to be won? The player that nets the fastest time at the racing pods over the weekend will win a trip around the Nordschleife in the Ring Taxi. In addition, other exclusive prizes will be available as well.
The Nürburgring 24 Hours runs from today through Sunday, May 28.
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