'Gran Turismo' Series Worldwide Sales Surpass 100 Million Units
It has been 28 years since the release of the first Gran Turismo in 1997, and as of 25 June 2025 the worldwide sales of the 'Gran Turismo' series surpassed 100 million units.
The development staff would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all our Gran Turismo players and fans who have continued to enjoy our products including our latest title, Gran Turismo 7.
To celebrate this milestone, we are planning the release of Gran Turismo 7 'Spec III' in December. Please continue to look forward to the future of Gran Turismo!
Gran Turismo Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi
To pick up a video game box in a store, and line up at the cash register to purchase it; this action takes at least a few minutes to complete.
To think that this has happened over 100 million times around the world really blows my mind.
To everyone in the automobile industry who have made, and continue to make, automotive history today; to everyone at Sony and all the retailers out there who have passionately sold the GT series until now; and of course to all the players who have supported Gran Turismo over the last 28 years.
This monumental achievement of 100 million units sold was possible only thanks to you all. Thank you very much.
We will strive to continue making great products into the future.
Gran Turismo Series History
1997: Gran Turismo
1999: Gran Turismo 2
2001: Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec
2002: Gran Turismo Concept 2001 TOKYO
2003: Gran Turismo 4 Prologue
2004: Gran Turismo 4
2007: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
2008: Total worldwide sales surpass 50 million units
2009: Gran Turismo for PSP®
2010: Gran Turismo 5
2013: Gran Turismo 6; Total worldwide sales surpass 70 million units
2017: Gran Turismo Sport
2022: Gran Turismo 7
2025: Total worldwide sales surpass 100 million units
Gran Turismo (1997)
Born as ‘The Real Driving Simulator’ with over 100 cars from real world automotive manufacturers. The landmark title that revolutionised the genre
Gran Turismo 2 (1999)
Released with a massive garage of 500 car models with 600 grade model variations. Included dirt tracks and the 'Laguna SECA' real life circuit for the first time
Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec (2001)
Developed while thoroughly researching the PlayStation®2 hardware, vastly improving graphics and driving feel. Made compatible with a steering wheel controller for the first time
Gran Turismo 2001 Concept Tokyo (2002)
A title in which you could drive various concept cars that only appeared on motor shows showcases. Pictured is the Nissan GT-R concept that was presented at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show
Gran Turismo 4 Prologue (2003)
A title inspired by a school system where you could pick up the basics of sports driving skills. Also included an arcade mode for quick and easy racing
Gran Turismo 4 (2004)
Launched with the series' biggest number of features at the time, including over 700 cars and 50 tracks. This was also the first title that allowed you to not only enjoy racing but also photograph cars. The Nürburgring Nordschleife was included in the series for the first time
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (2007)
GT5 Prologue released on PlayStation®3 with racing in Full HD and 60fps. In the Spec III update, full online features were added including head to head races and content streaming
Gran Turismo for PSP® (2009)
The Gran Turismo released for the PSP®, with the catchphrase 'Drive, Collect, Trade'. Over 800 car models were included. Gathering with friends, it was possible to race each other as well as give/receive/trade cars
Gran Turismo 5 (2010)
Included over 1000 car models. With variable time and weather changes, racing became even more real. The 'X Series' racing cars appeared for the first time in this title, a collaboration project between Gran Turismo and Red Bull Racing to bring to life the dream of creating the fastest racing car on Earth
Gran Turismo 6 (2013)
The Vision Gran Turismo concept cars appeared for the first time in this title, a collaboration between Gran Turismo and car manufacturers and brands around the world
Gran Turismo Sport (2017)
This was a dedicated online title featuring the ‘Sport Mode’, the future form of online racing. The 'GT World Series' official Gran Turismo competition began here
Gran Turismo 7 (2022)
GT7 appeared at the 25th anniversary mark of the Gran Turismo series, and is a title packed with all the facets of car culture including racing, tuning, and customisation. New experiences such as the Racing AI agent 'GT Sophy' appeared for the first time here, and the title continues to evolve to this day
