PS5’s audio capabilities have been fully embraced in GT7, cocooning the player in a 360 degree set of virtual speakers. The sound effects use a method of 3D audio expression called 3rd order Ambisonics. The PS5 renders this into several hundred channels of speakers, turning what would have previously been a simple wall of sound into an immersive audio experience – like hearing raindrops pattering onto a car’s roof or windscreen, the staccato burp of tires rolling over curbstones, sounds of helicopters flying over the track, and the unique hums of different vehicles approaching from the front, sides and rear.

Binaural audio, which recreates the shape of the human ear and how the sound hits it, creates a strikingly realistic representation when using headphones, offering the listener a true sense of volume and position.

Additionally, the GT series has always placed importance on having a rich music library. The genre of music spans from rock, classic, jazz, hip-hop, electro, lounge music, and more so players can enjoy this variety of music not only during races and replays but even in the menu while you explore the world of Gran Turismo.