Gran Turismo 7
Games review
As of Jul 20, 2026, Gran Turismo 7 is rated 87/100 on OpenCritic (164 critic reviews), and 87/100 on Metacritic (126 critic reviews). Each source is shown in its own units, never blended into one score.
Is Gran Turismo 7 worth it in 2026?
An 87 from both OpenCritic and Metacritic across a combined 290 critic reviews is a genuine consensus, not a fluke, and the praise is specific enough to trust: reviewers lost five-hour sessions to it without noticing, which is the most honest endorsement a racing game can get. The celebration of automotive history and the simarcade balance between simulation and accessibility make it the most complete Gran Turismo in years, though veterans seeking genuine design innovation rather than a polished iteration of familiar ideas may find it falls short. The microtransactions, flagged by multiple reviewers as aggressive, are the real stain, not a minor footnote but a structural choice that pressures players toward spending on top of the game's purchase price, with the full car roster feeling out of reach without either grinding or opening your wallet again. Multiplayer is a noted weak point, so the value proposition leans heavily on the single-player campaign and car-collection loop.
Single-player car collectors and campaign racers who want a deep, visually stunning Gran Turismo experience, beginners and core fans alike are well served, but go in knowing the MTX system is a recurring complaint, not an isolated one.
The microtransaction system drew unprompted criticism from multiple reviewers as aggressive enough to affect the pace at which you access the full car roster; factor potential extra spending into your budget before buying.
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Pros
- celebration of series history5
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- A synthesis of classic GT and GT Sport, but always with the usual defects of the license. GT7 remains a beautiful love letter to automotive history and a very good "simarcade",
- Polyphony Digital celebrates 25 years of its series with the return of the campaign and the most focussed and finessed Gran Turismo to date.
- Gran Turismo 7 takes all the good bits of Gran Turismo's past, shakes it up, and adds a sprinkling of car culture to sweeten the deal.
- beautiful visuals and graphics4
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- Gran Turismo, which has returned with a more beautiful and realistic appearance, meets the expectations of a wide range of users, from beginners to core fans. In addition to the we...
- Gran Turismo 7 is hard to fault. I can't think of another racing game I've accidentally played for 5 hours straight without leaving the couch. The racing is thrilling, the cars are...
- Everything that made GT Sport so good, plus everything that made early Gran Turismo games so good. A simply stunning driving game and a superb showcase for PS5.
- engaging racing mechanics4
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- Gran Turismo 7 is hard to fault. I can't think of another racing game I've accidentally played for 5 hours straight without leaving the couch. The racing is thrilling, the cars are...
- Gran Turismo 7 is the pinnacle of simulation racing, with a wide array of vehicles, customization options and experiences that both newbies and series veterans will enjoy.
- GT 7 provides some of the best driving to date, and does an excellent job of easing players into its depths. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation*
- appeals to wide audience4
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- Gran Turismo, which has returned with a more beautiful and realistic appearance, meets the expectations of a wide range of users, from beginners to core fans. In addition to the we...
- Time will tell how fans will react to Gran Turismo 7's microtransactions, but putting them aside, what's there is still a deep racing game experience that will keep fans of the gen...
- Gran Turismo 7 is the pinnacle of simulation racing, with a wide array of vehicles, customization options and experiences that both newbies and series veterans will enjoy.
- extensive content and depth3
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- Time will tell how fans will react to Gran Turismo 7's microtransactions, but putting them aside, what's there is still a deep racing game experience that will keep fans of the gen...
- Gran Turismo 7 is hard to fault. I can't think of another racing game I've accidentally played for 5 hours straight without leaving the couch. The racing is thrilling, the cars are...
- Gran Turismo 7 is a wonderful celebration of 25 years as the top racing franchise. It looks stunning, and is filled with so much to do.
Cons
- aggressive microtransactions3
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- Time will tell how fans will react to Gran Turismo 7's microtransactions, but putting them aside, what's there is still a deep racing game experience that will keep fans of the gen...
- GT7 will try to tempt you to open your real wallet to buy in-game credits a little more frequently than you might like. Each time you buy a car or a tuning part in the game, the di...
- Gran Turismo 7 is a welcome return for the series after the lackluster GT Sport, even though there are some flaws that are mostly associated with microtransactions. The visuals and...
Themes and quotes are drawn from 20 sampled reviews with text; the scores above reflect all 290 ratings. Counts are how many of the sampled reviews mention each point.