It has been 28 years since the original Gran Turismo debuted in 1997. As of June 25, 2025, the Gran Turismo series surpassed 100 million units sold worldwide—a remarkable milestone in gaming history.
The development team extends their heartfelt gratitude to all Gran Turismo players and fans who have supported the series over the years, including our latest title, Gran Turismo 7.
To commemorate this achievement, we are excited to announce the upcoming release of Gran Turismo 7 “Spec III” this December. We invite you to join us as the next chapter in the Gran Turismo journey unfolds.
To pick up a video game box in a store, and line up at the cash register to purchase it; this action takes at least a few minutes to complete.
To think that this has happened more than 100 million times around the world really blows my mind.
To everyone in the automobile industry who has, and continues to, make automotive history; to everyone at Sony and all the retailers who have passionately supported the Gran Turismo series; and, of course, to all the players who have championed Gran Turismo over the past 28 years—
This monumental achievement of 100 million units sold was made possible because of you. Thank you very much.
We will strive to continue making great products into the future.
1997: Gran Turismo
1999: Gran Turismo 2
2001: Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec
2002: Gran Turismo Concept 2001 TOKYO
2003: Gran Turismo 4 Prologue
2004: Gran Turismo 4
2007: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
2008: Total worldwide sales surpass 50 million units
2009: Gran Turismo for PSP®
2010: Gran Turismo 5
2013: Gran Turismo 6; Total worldwide sales surpass 70 million units
2017: Gran Turismo Sport
2022: Gran Turismo 7
2025: Total worldwide sales surpass 100 million units
Gran Turismo (1997)
Born as “The Real Driving Simulator,” featuring more than 100 cars from authentic automotive manufacturers, this landmark title redefined the racing genre.
Gran Turismo 2 (1999)
Released with a massive garage of 500 car models and 600 graded variations, the game introduced dirt tracks and, for the first time, the legendary Laguna Seca circuit from real life.
Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec (2001)
Developed with an in-depth understanding of the PlayStation®2 hardware, the game delivered vastly improved graphics and an enhanced driving experience, and, for the first time, offered compatibility with a steering wheel controller.
Gran Turismo 2001 Concept Tokyo (2002)
This title allowed players to drive a range of concept cars that had only appeared at motor show showcases. Pictured here is the Nissan GT-R concept, unveiled at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show.
Gran Turismo 4 Prologue (2003)
A title inspired by a school system, designed to teach the fundamentals of sports driving, while also offering an arcade mode for quick and accessible racing.
Gran Turismo 4 (2004)
Launched with the series’ most extensive feature set to date, including over 700 cars and 50 tracks, this title was also the first to let players not only race but capture stunning photographs of their cars. For the first time, the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife made its debut in the series.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (2007)
GT5 Prologue launched on PlayStation®3, delivering racing in Full HD at 60fps. With the Spec III update, full online functionality was introduced, including head-to-head races and content streaming.
Gran Turismo for PSP® (2009)
Gran Turismo for the PSP® arrived with the tagline “Drive, Collect, Trade,” featuring over 800 car models. Players could race against friends, as well as give, receive, and trade cars, creating a uniquely social racing experience.
Gran Turismo 5 (2010)
This title included more than 1,000 car models. With variable time and weather conditions, racing became even more realistic. The “X Series” racing cars made their debut in this game, a collaborative project between Gran Turismo and Red Bull Racing that brought to life the dream of creating the fastest racing car on Earth.
Gran Turismo 6 (2013)
The Vision Gran Turismo concept cars made their debut in this title, a global collaboration between Gran Turismo and renowned car manufacturers and brands.
Gran Turismo Sport (2017)
This was a dedicated online title featuring “Sport Mode,” which would become the future standard for online racing. It also marked the beginning of the official Gran Turismo competition, the GT World Series.
Gran Turismo 7 (2022)
GT7 arrived to mark the 25th anniversary of the Gran Turismo series, offering a title rich with every facet of car culture, from racing to tuning and customization. New experiences, such as the Racing AI agent “GT Sophy,” were introduced here, and the game continues to evolve to this day.
