Genre: Racing, Simulation
Developer: Polyphony Digital
Publisher: Sony Interactive
Release Date: March 4, 2022
PS Studios Game? Yes
PSVR2 Compatible? Yes
Metacritic Score: 87
PSSR? Yes
RT? Yes
RT Types: Ray traced reflections
Highest Resolution: 4K to 8K PSSR
Highest FPS: 120fps
8K 60 Hz: 4K to 8K PSSR at a locked 60fps, but with no RT. Requires PSSR to upscale.
prioritize ray-tracing/resolution: 4K PSSR/TAA at a locked 60fps with RT reflections.
prioritize framerate: 1800p to 4K PSSR/TAA at a locked 120fps with no RT.
Disclaimer: GT7 uses PSSR1 natively, so this page still displays PSSR1 metrics. However, as of September 26, the 'Enhance PSSR Image Quality' toggle (which forces PSSR2 upscaling) is activated by default. PSSR2 was made the default because it resolves a sharper, more stable image and removes PSSR1's film grain-like noise. Digital Foundry also reviewed GT7 with PSSR2 and confirmed these improvements (especially the better image stability on cars/road paint and greater overall motion clarity), so PSSR2 is recommended.
Unlike base PS5, RT reflections are now available during gameplay. Its excellent implementation is far superior to the cube maps used when RT is disabled. Both TAA and PSSR1 are available for upscaling and both support RT except for cockpit mode, which is only PSSR1. PSSR1 still looks great, but can can produce additional shimmer/noise in thin objects and artifacting on a few cars compared to TAA (fixed with PSSR2). All framerates are locked 99% of the time in gameplay, but replays can drop the framerate more often. Finally, Pro significantly improves motion clarity and image quality in its optional PSVR2 mode.