Five Gran Turismo 7 settings to tweak before you get behind the wheel

Five Gran Turismo 7 settings to tweak before you get behind the wheel

Gran Turismo 7 is a fantastic showcase of what the PS5 can do and a triumphant return for developer Polyphony Digital's long-running series of racing simulations. But before you get behind the wheel and take another quick lap around the Tsukuba Circuit, we've found five Gran Turismo 7 settings you'll definitely want to tweak.

From tweaking audio options to simple quality of life changes, these tweaks add up to make the game even more fun than it already is. And you never know – there might be some settings here you weren't aware of, so take a look at our top tips below and give them a try the next time you hit the track. .

(*7*)5. Turn off the opening scene

The opening scene of Gran Turismo 7 is a beautifully choreographed work of art that must be seen at least once. However, it lasts more than seven minutes.

Thankfully, there's a way to stop it from playing every time you start the game, handy if you're tired of hitting Circle to skip it.

To disable GT7's opening cutscene, access the game's options by pressing the home button while on the main map screen. In the Global menu settings you should see a thumbnail called "Opening Movie", click on it and uncheck "Play Opening Movie". It's that easy.

4. Change cockpit view

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If you're a fan of Cockpit View, which lets you see each vehicle's beautiful and unique interiors, there's an option to adjust the default settings that's worth changing, especially if you're using a racing wheel or even DualSense motion. . control options

During a run, press Start and go to Settings > Display settings. Scroll down and it should 'Adjust Cockpit View' and 'Adjust Chase View'. Click on "Adjust Cockpit View" and you will see options to adjust height, depth, orientation and swing type. If you want a slightly wider field of view, set the height and depth to 5. If you want to see the entire board and race with one wheel, change the orientation from "Default" to "Scroll". It is recommended to move to a position where the on-screen steering wheel is directly in front of you when using this setting.

Finally, there is the Wobbling type. Type 2 oscillation makes what happens in the cabin more realistic while driving. For example, the screen will shake and wobble more when driving over the potholes of the Tokyo expressway and give you a better idea of ​​a car's suspension. Feel free to experiment with this setting as Wobbling Type 2 may be too much for some.

3. Choose the right support settings

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It may seem obvious, but choosing the right difficulty is essential to enjoying Gran Turismo 7. If you're new to sim racing, you'll want to make good use of the game's driving aids, such as displaying braking zones and racing. . Activation of the line or automatic brake. To begin with, it is also advisable to reduce the AI ​​of your opponents; you could end up chasing shadows on some of the more complex tracks like Laguna Seca or the colossal Nürburgring if the AI ​​difficulty is set too high, which is never fun for novice drivers.

As your skills improve (we recommend taking the game's many license tests if you really want to grasp the basics of driving in GT7), you can adjust your assist settings accordingly. You can switch between the aids you find most useful while deleting the ones you no longer need. There's no shame in driving with aids on, as GT7 won't reduce the amount of credits you earn using them, but your goal should be to remove as many aids as possible if you really want to experience the simulation side of the Gran Turismo game. 7 really encapsulates.

2. Adjust audio settings

Gran Turismo 7 sound settings.

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When the rain falls during the final lap of a championship race, Gran Turismo 3's 7D audio is a real treat for the ears, especially if you're using cockpit view. Unfortunately, there is currently a curious bug that sets the game audio to 7.1 by default every time you restart the game. That's fine if you're using a capable home theater, but for headphone users, you'll want to switch to two-channel stereo audio as soon as possible.

Go to the game options by pressing the start button and click on the "Sound volume" tile. Scroll down until you see "Audio Output Mode" and change it to "2-Channel Stereo". You should notice a clear difference during runs if the sound was muddy or a bit overpowering before.

You can also make other changes to GT7's audio here, such as increasing the sound of tires screeching or your opponents' engine noise if you want to hear the threat of your car spinning or a competitor approaching. but easily. Juega para ver qué conviene te más.

1. Turn up the vibration setting

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The PS5 DualSense controller really comes to life in Gran Turismo 7, letting you feel every inch of the track as if you were sitting right in the driver's seat. Fortunately, there is a way to make things even better: increase the intensity of the vibrations.

In the options menu, press R1 to go to the 'Controllers' menu. Click on “Vibration Function” and scroll down to “Vibration Strength”. The default setting is 100, but you can actually increase it up to 150, which means every bounce when changing gears will feel much more realistic. Give it a try if you want a little more punch thanks to the DualSense's excellent haptic feedback. Really worth it.

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