If you’re still playing Gran Turismo Sport up to this day, and you’re planning on taking it online, you best do it now, as you won’t be able to do so in the next few months, as Polyphony Digital has announced that the Gran Turismo Sport online services are set to end on January 31, 2024.
Prior to this, the game’s downloadable content will be pulled from the PlayStation Store on December 1, 2022.
Once January 31, 2024 rolls around, players will no longer be able to utilize online features such as the Open Lobby, Sport mode, custom liveries and of course, online multiplayer. Offline portions of the game will still be available.
Check out the FAQ for GT Sport’s online services ending below.
Gran Turismo Sport Online Services Ending FAQ:
What happens to my ‘Garage’ cars and my Career progression?
All existing cars and personalised Car Settings kept in Garage will be accessible. Gameplay progression required as normal to unlock additional cars and items.
What happens to my liveries after online services end on 31 January 2024?
As Discover requires an online connection, it will no longer be possible to access custom liveries of vehicles, helmets, or racing suits.
Would I be able access all the world circuits?
Yes, all world circuits will be accessible. Gameplay progression required as normal to unlock selected tracks.
Can I still purchase Downloadable Content from the PlayStation™Store?
You will no longer be able to purchase Downloadable Content including vehicles, Scapes Content Pack, and Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge from the PlayStation™Store starting on 1 December 2023. All content purchased prior to 1 December 2023 will be accessible after the end of online service.
Are there any in-game items or features I won’t be able to save or access after the end of online services on 31 January 2024?
• Online Services: It will no longer be possible to utilise online services features such as Community, Open Lobby, Quick Match, and Seasonal Events;
• Mileage Store: It will no longer be possible to purchase items from Mileage Store.
• Trophies: Selected Trophies that require an online connection will no longer be accessible.
• Garage Car Liveries – It will not be possible to access custom liveries once the online service ends. All vehicles with applied liveries will return to their original colour.
While this is not good news for players of the game, it’s expected. Of course, chances are, most of the Gran Turismo fans have moved on from GT Sport and are currently playing Grant Turismo 7. Speaking of which, that game just got its latest content update yesterday, which you can read about here.
Source: Gran-Turismo