Gran Turismo
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Gran Turismo 7 has sold an additional 835,000 copies in 2026, bringing its lifetime sales since its 2022 launch to almost 12 million copies, demonstrating its consistent sales performance even with discounts.
Alinea Analytics, 2026 · PlayStation First-Party Sales: 2026 Analysis
The influence of major franchises is relatively distributed, as titles including Assassin’s Creed, Gran Turismo, and Minecraft hold diversion rates between 2.8% and 2.9%.
GameDiscoverCo, 2023 · What Are the Most Important Games on PlayStation
Documents about Gran Turismo
How Dressmaker Became ‘Ready to Wear’ for Hundreds of Thousands of Players
The success of the simulation game Dressmaker serves as a case study in effective market validation and the power of catering to underserved player interests.
- The indie title Dressmaker achieved over 500,000 units sold on Steam within its first two weeks, significantly outperforming expectations with an 8.6x conversion rate in its opening week.
- Unlike typical game sales curves that peak on day one, Dressmaker demonstrated sustained growth in concurrent users and sales, ranking as the fifth highest-selling debut on Steam for September 2026.
- The game’s success is attributed to its focus on deep, authentic creative mechanics based on real-world sewing expertise rather than generic minigames, appealing to a broad audience interested in self-expression.
MOZA Racing Joins Gran Turismo World Series Ahead of PlayStation Expansion
MOZA Racing has entered into a strategic partnership with the Gran Turismo World Series, marking a significant step in the sim racing hardware manufacturer’s expansion into the PlayStation ecosystem.
- MOZA Racing has partnered with the Gran Turismo World Series as an official partner to promote its upcoming officially licensed PlayStation products.
- MOZA branding will be featured in Gran Turismo World Series broadcasts starting August 15, 2026, with the second round in Tokyo.
- MOZA Racing, a sim racing hardware manufacturer, is a brand of Shenzhen-based Gudsen Technology, which initially focused on camera-stabilization equipment.
PlayStation First-Party Sales: 2026 Analysis
The 2026 performance of PlayStation first-party software reveals a significant shift in industry dynamics, where long-term catalogue sales are increasingly outpacing new releases.
- Sony's first- and second-party game sales on PlayStation in 2026 (since the start of the year) totaled approximately 10 million copies, with only 16% coming from games launched in 2026; the majority (84%) were from its back catalog.
- The pre-2020 game catalog accounts for a significant 23.3% of all copies sold in 2026, indicating the enduring value of older titles.
- Marvel's Spider-Man is Sony's largest franchise by copies sold in 2026, representing roughly 14% of all copies, closely followed by the Ghost games (Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei) with a similar share from only two titles.
Forza Horizon 5: Success on PlayStation 5
Forza Horizon 5 has achieved significant commercial success on the PlayStation 5 platform, surpassing 5 million copies sold since its release in April 2025.
- Forza Horizon 5 has surpassed 5 million copies sold on PlayStation 5 since its release on the platform in April 2025.
- The title’s success on PS5 has helped the franchise reach a total of over 53 million players across all platforms.
- Forza Horizon 5 is selling on PS5 at a rate approximately three times faster than Sea of Thieves, the previous top-selling Xbox port on the platform.
Zynga’s Web3 Launch / Netflix Cloud Gaming / Gran Turismo Movie Release
The gaming industry is currently undergoing a significant recalibration, shifting away from pandemic-era growth expectations toward a model defined by fiscal discipline and sustainable development.
- The gaming industry is shifting toward fiscal discipline and cash conservation, evidenced by the collapse of a $2 billion partnership between Savvy Games Group and Embracer Group that led to widespread studio restructuring.
- Investors are increasingly risk-averse, favoring sustainable development models over the speculative expansion strategies that defined the pandemic era.
- Studios are adopting cautious transmedia strategies by licensing secondary intellectual property for film adaptations rather than risking their most valuable franchises.
What Are the Most Important Games on PlayStation
Analysis of a January 2023 YouGov survey commissioned by Microsoft provides insight into player behavior and brand loyalty within the European console market.
- Sony maintains a significant competitive advantage in brand loyalty, with 74% of PlayStation owners intending to stay with the brand for their next purchase compared to only 44% of Xbox owners.
- FIFA is the most influential title for console retention in Europe, with 6.4% of players stating they would switch platforms if the game were unavailable.
- Call of Duty and Fortnite are secondary drivers of platform loyalty, each influencing 3.1% of players to switch consoles if the titles were removed.
100 Thieves and Lexus Activate at Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
The Los Angeles-based esports organization 100 Thieves and luxury automotive brand Lexus collaborated to execute a series of brand activations at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, held from April 14–16, 2023.
- Esports organization 100 Thieves and luxury automotive brand Lexus are activating a partnership at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, held from April 14–16, 2023.
- The 'Lexus Racing Experience' at the event will feature a 100 Thieves-wrapped Lexus RCF GT3 vehicle, a Gran Turismo 7 play area, a custom prize-dispensing vending machine, and talent meet-and-greets.
- 100 Thieves and Lexus have maintained an official partnership since July 2021.
PlayStation VR2: What Big Launch Games, and Why?
The launch of PlayStation VR2 marks a strategic attempt by Sony to differentiate its console ecosystem through high-end virtual reality, despite the hardware currently occupying a niche market position.
- The global console market experienced a 7.8% decline in 2022, primarily driven by hardware supply constraints and software release delays.
- Meta has reached nearly 20 million Quest headset sales, though data indicates that engagement levels among newer users are lower than those of early adopters.
- PlayStation VR2 adoption is currently driven by a mix of first-party titles like Horizon Call of the Mountain and VR-enhanced versions of established hits such as Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil Village.
International Olympic Committee Reveals Olympic Esports Series
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched the Olympic Esports Series, a global virtual competition culminating in an in-person event held during the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in Singapore from June 22–25, 2023.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched the 'Olympic Esports Series,' a virtual competition culminating in an in-person event during 'Olympic Esports Week' from June 22–25, 2023, in Singapore.
- The selected titles include Gran Turismo, Just Dance, WBSC eBaseball Power Pros, Chess.com, Zwift, Virtual Regatta, Tennis Clash, Tic Tac Bow, and virtual Taekwondo.
- The IOC excluded major professional esports titles—such as League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Valorant—due to their violent content and lack of a direct real-world sports counterpart.
March Spend Down 15% to $4.9 Billion, Q1 Down 8% to $13.9 Billion: US Monthly Charts
The United States video game market experienced a notable contraction during the first quarter of 2022, with total spending falling 8% year-on-year to $13.9 billion.
- US video game spending in March 2022 decreased by 15% year-over-year to $4.9 billion, with Q1 2022 spending down 8% to $13.9 billion, indicating a continued decline across all categories.
- Elden Ring was the best-selling game in March and for the year-to-date, outperforming eight new releases and showing double-digit percentage growth in dollar sales compared to its February launch.
- Hardware spending dropped 24% to $515 million in March, though Xbox Series X|S led in dollar sales for both March and Q1, setting new March records for the platform in both dollars and units.