Gran Turismo 7’s campaign mode might be always-online, and fans aren’t happy
Maybe we should keep our hype in 2nd gear
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Following the newGran Turismo 7trailer at last week’sPlayStation Showcase event, a PlayStation Blog post has confirmed that the Gran Turismo 7 campaign mode will require an always-online connection, to some fans’ dismay. This requirement also applies to other GT7 features, including the Livery editor, Scapes, Trial Mountain and High-Speed Ring racing circuits, the GT Cafe and GT Auto.
Sony didn’t go into further detailexplaining why it made this decision, there’s only an asterisk saying ‘these features require internet connection.’
Analysis: A deserved backlash
Like numerous other games whose campaigns have required an always-online connection, the new requirement for GT7 hasn’t gone down particularly well with fans. Many have been voicing their disappointment with this news, noting this has now dampened their hype for GT7.
I was interested in Gran Turismo 7, but now any interest I had is gone with the news the single player requires an internet connection. So now I’m all in on Uncharted PCSeptember 11, 2021
In our view, the fans’ disappointment is justified, asSonyshould be making sure GT7 is accessible for as many players as possible. An always-online connection severely limits this, as not every gamer has access to a reliable internet connection.
Sony recently has been having trouble making their games accessible. Just last week, Sony was forced to backtrack on its decision not to include a free upgrade from PS4 to PS5 in the standard editions ofHorizon Forbidden Westdue to immense backlash from fans.
With Sony, again, limiting player accessibility with GT7, we could see similar backlash from players - but will it be enough to make Sony change its mind twice in as many weeks?
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