New mode to challenge the driving time of the famous F1 driver Lewis Hamilton! New downloadable content is now available for PS4 "Gran Turismo SPORT"!

Paid downloadable content "Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge" is now available for the PS4 driving simulator "Gran Turismo SPORT" (SIE). The price is 815 yen (tax included). The November update has also been released.


Gran Turismo SPORT is a driving simulator released in 2017. It is the first title in the series to be exclusive to PS4, and includes dozens of different courses, as well as enhanced visual expressions, including the texture of the cars that appear in the game. The game is online-only, but only the arcade mode can be played offline.

In the "Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge" downloadable content, players can challenge the best time set by six-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, who was also involved in the creation of this title, by actually driving in the game. The game also includes video replays of him and his own advice on how to conquer the course, allowing players to learn how to drive. Upon completion, the player will be rewarded with a variety of gift cars, an increase in the maximum amount of money in the game, and various other perks.

At the same time, the November update is also available. In addition to new cars, seven new rounds have been added to the single-player "GT Mode.

The details are as follows.

Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge
Release date: Available now
Price: 815 yen (tax included)

This is a game mode for one player in which the racing driver Lewis Hamilton, the maestro of this title and the 6th F1 World Champion himself, challenges the best time recorded by actually driving in the game. In addition to stoic driving, players can learn how to drive and enjoy the challenge through replays of Lewis' runs and video hints provided by Lewis himself.




Contents
A total of 10 challenges
A total of 10 challenges await you using the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 '16 and the Mercedes-Benz Sauber Mercedes C9 '89.

List of courses used for the time trial challenges
Dragon Trail Seaside
Lake Maggiore Circuit GP
Brands Hatch GP Circuit
Willow Springs
Willow Springs Raceway Big Willow
Suzuka Circuit
Monza Circuit
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
Interlagos Circuit
Nürburgring GP
Nürburgring North Course

Practice

- Lewis replays and ghosts



Replay replay of Lewis Hamilton and display of his ghosts are available for all challenges. Driving information such as braking points and gas pedal work can be viewed as many times as you like at any time. Even if the ghost is far behind you, you can reset your driving position closer to the player for each sector, or set the offset seconds between you and the player to enjoy the time trial as if you were battling with Lewis.

Strategy Hints (video)


On some of the courses, you can learn how to conquer the course with the help of Lewis Hamilton's own video tips. Learn the techniques of the world champion.

Messages

Lewis Hamilton will support you with voice messages while you play. Even beginners can continue the challenge without losing motivation.

Compete and record

Online Ranking
Each challenge corresponds to "Friend Ranking" and "Top 10 Stars". You can compete not only with Lewis Hamilton's record, but also with players from all over the world.

Replay Share

Saved replays of your own challenges can be shared online. Replays shared by other users can also be viewed.


Rewards

Earn credits
Earn in-game credits by recording lap times of Bronze or higher. Additional bonus credits are also available for completing all challenges!

Extension of credit limit
Good news for players who have reached the limit of their gold and have missed out on receiving the prize money they have earned. If you win gold prizes in all challenges, the maximum amount of in-game credits you can hold will be extended from Cr2 billion to Cr10 billion.

Earn Cars
A special reward will be awarded for each level of achievement in each challenge: a gift car. For users who clear more demanding conditions, there will also be a special prize designed and supervised by Lewis Hamilton's team "Project 44"?

[November Update Contents
■Additional Vehicles

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé '20 (Gr. X)


RE Amemiya Amemiya μ Supercharger Increase 7 (N400)


Roof CTR3 '07 (N700)


Toyota 86 GT "Limited" '16 (N200)


BMW M3 Coupé '03 (N300)


GT League

Add new rounds to the following race events.


Two rounds have been added to the beginner league "Dr. Wankel's Love".
Two rounds were added to the Amateur League "Boxer Spirit".
Two rounds added to the Professional League "Vision Gran Turismo Trophy+".
One round added to the endurance league "X2019 Competition Endurance Series".

Circuit Experience

Spa-Francorchamps" is added to the same mode.


Product Summary
Gran Turismo SPORT PlayStation Hits
Gran Turismo SPORT Spec II
Genre: Realistic driving simulator
Compatibility: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro *Compatible with PlayStation VR
Sales format:
Gran Turismo SPORT PlayStation Hits: Blu-ray Disc version, download version
Gran Turismo SPORT Spec II": Download version only
Release date: October 4, 2019 (Friday)
Price:
Gran Turismo SPORT PlayStation Hit
Blu-ray Disc edition Suggested retail price: 1,990 yen (excluding tax)
Downloadable version Retail price: 2,189 yen (tax included)
Gran Turismo SPORT Spec II
Download Edition Normal Edition Retail Price: 3,190 yen (including tax)
CERO: A (All ages)
 The minimum age requirement to play on PlayStation VR is 12 years old.
Developer Polyphony Digital Inc.
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

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