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PlayStation 4 exclusive racing gameGran Turismo Sportwill be shutting down on May 14, 2025. Even though it wasn’t a numbered entry,Gran Turismo Sportis technically the seventh main series game in theGran Turismofranchise. Whereas otherGran Turismogames earned critical acclaim and are some of PlayStation’s best-selling games,Gran Turismo Sporthad a much more mixed reception at the time of its release.
Gran Turismo Sport’s mixed reviewswere largely due to its emphasis on online multiplayer. While some outlets enjoyedGran Turismo Sport’s online multiplayer modes, others weren’t happy that it seemed to come at the cost of tracks and cars, withGT Sporthaving less content at launch than most other games in the series. Unfortunately for those that enjoyGran Turismo Sportand its various online modes, that part of the game is shutting down on Jul 24, 2025.
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Gran Turismo Sport’s online multiplayershutdown will be preceded by the removal of all its DLC on June 22, 2025. Online modes being impacted by the shutdown will include Community, Open Lobby, and the flagship Sport Mode. Community creations will also no longer be accessible after the shutdown date.Gran Turismo Sport’s offline modes will still be available and users will still be able to re-download any DLC that they previously purchased.
When is Gran Turismo Sport Online Shutting Down?
Sony shutting downGran Turismo Sport’s online features means that some of the game’s trophies will become unobtainable starting January 31. Anyone interested in getting theGran Turismo SportPlatinum trophywill definitely want to prioritize playing the game as soon as possible if they hope to fully complete it by the removal date.
While it likely won’t happen for many years, a similar fate could very well awaitGran Turismo Sport’s successor,Gran Turismo 7.Gran Turismo 7earned rave reviews when it first launched last year, with particular praise aimed at the PS5 version of the cutting-edge racing game. Despite the strong reviews,Gran Turismo 7has not escaped criticism. One of the main points of contention isGran Turismo 7’s always-online requirement. If the game’s servers were to ever shut down, it would become completely unplayable - barring an update that it possible to playGran Turismo 7offline, of course.
