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Gran Turismo 7 has been largely unplayable for half a day due to extended server maintenance | VGC

UPDATE: The game is now back online after 30 hours of downtime…

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Gran Turismo 7 has been largely unplayable for almost half a day due to an extended server maintenance period.

Because of an issue found in the game’s latest update, its servers have been down for over 10 hours at the time of publication, leaving fans eager to play the racer frustrated.

Gran Turismo 7 is highly dependent on players having an online connection. The only part of it that is accessible without being connected to the internet is its arcade mode.

“Due to an issue found in Update 1.07, we will be extending the Server Maintenance period,” the Gran Turismo Twitter account posted earlier on Thursday.

“We will notify everyone as soon as possible when this is likely to be completed. We apologize for this inconvenience and ask for your patience while we work to resolve the issue.”



Prior to the game’s release, Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi said Gran Turismo 7’s campaign requires an internet connection in order to combat cheating.

He told Eurogamer the requirement was “just to prevent cheating overall from people trying to modify the save data, so that’s the reason for the online connection”.

Yamauchi added: “The online connection is required for the campaign mode. The only part of the game that doesn’t require an online connection is the arcade mode, because that has no effect on the save data, so that’s possible.

“But anything that has to do with the save data requires a connection. For example things like the livery data as well – that’s something that is downloaded from the online server.”

 

[arvfab]

"But why do you care if a single player game has online only requirements?" they ask....

 

[TGO]

Maybe readjusting the payouts due to some articles.

 

[OZ9000]

Gran Failismo 7

 

[Yoshichan]

Gran Failismo 7

What are we, 7?

Anyway, yeah maintenance sucks but it’s probably worth the update.

 

[jonnyp]

Gran Failismo 7

You must be a writer on SNL.

 

[M1chl]

Genshin Turismo

 

[OZ9000]

What are we, 7?

Anyway, yeah maintenance sucks but it’s probably worth the update.

This issue only exists because some genius thought it would be a great idea to make this an online only game.

I used to be a huge fan of the series but Polyphony dropped the ball.

The fact they've made it incredibly hard to make money is also awful.

 

[TheBomb]

probably rushed release

 

[Faust]

There is no reason for the single player to be always online.

 

[Beechos]

Lets see how the defense brigade spin this in a positive view. "The developers are doing a good thing so that you cant play all day and get a much needed break"

 

[custardbun01]

Man locking the single player behind an always online connection was a major design mistake and this couldn’t have been a better example of it. I’m really enjoying the game but I was pretty angry last night. They need to change it and allow us to do local saves. The “cheating” explanation seems wild. Also what do they care if people cheat in single player? Or are they talking about the Sport mode (which you need online for anyway?)

 

[STARSBarry]

In before someone comes in to say worrying about always online/MTX/GaaS is just "concern trolling"

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

In before someone comes in to say worrying about always online/MTX/GaaS is just "concern trolling"

I'll just say you obviously have something to do in the mean time.

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Yep, this is bull shit and has changed my opinion of online only moving forward.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I'll just say you obviously have something to do in the mean time.

Yeah, like drop hot takes on them Internet forums.

 

[DinoD]

How spoiled we have become. Go outside, call a friend, do something!

 

[[Sigma]]

This definitely isn't a good look. The negative effects of mtx and always online showed itself in one day of this game and could over shadow a great driving game. If this were other companies, they might get away with it. We let some companies do this while calling out others. Sony is definitely held to a higher standard. But ive said it time and time again, PlayStation has become shittier with their practices and more antagonistic toward it's own fanbase since Jim and Hermen took over.

 

[Arthimura]

It's better to require online connection than having the game ruined by hackers.

Maintenances are expected, even more when the game just released. Anyone who is used to play online games already experienced this, don't know why it's a big deal now with GT7.

 

[adamsapple]

There is no reason for the single player to be always online.

No there really isn't.

The design choice will severely hamper the games longevity.

 

[Die Namek Ability]

How spoiled we have become. Go outside, call a friend, do something!

I paid 70 fucking dollers plus 500 for the console. If i want to sit my happy ass on a recliner and smash into AI cars cus i cant be bothered by breaking around corners then thats my prerogative. It shouldnt be gate kept period.

 

[adamsapple]

Lets see how the defense brigade spin this in a positive view. "The developers are doing a good thing so that you cant play all day and get a much needed break"

Holy shit you nailed it lol

How spoiled we have become. Go outside, call a friend, do something!

 

[Closer]

How spoiled we have become.

Yeah. Imagine paying Premium for something and this happening.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I paid 70 fucking dollers plus 500 for the console. If i want to sit my happy ass on a recliner and smash into AI cars cus i cant be bothered by breaking around corners then thats my prerogative. It shouldnt be gate kept period.

 

[Arthimura]

I paid 70 fucking dollers plus 500 for the console. If i want to sit my happy ass on a recliner and smash into AI cars cus i cant be bothered by breaking around corners then thats my prerogative. It shouldnt be gate kept period.

The definition of Karen.

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

Yeah. Imagine paying Premium for something and this happening.

Like the internet you pay for that's allegedly going out so always online would be a problem regardless?

 

[just_like_that]

such a stupid idea to make it always online i wanna play it goddammit!

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Holy shit you nailed it lol

Neither of those comments are productive.

The definition of Karen.

Im sorry i missed on the box were it said "hey, i know you paid asking price but go fuck yourself from time to time"

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

Neither of those comments are productive.

Im sorry i missed on the box were it said "hey, i know you paid asking price but go fuck yourself from time to time"

Like the internet might do.

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Like the internet might do.

Right and if it was the ONLINE portion i would have no issues that comes with the territory. Its the single player that has my panties in a bunch

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

Right and if it was the ONLINE portion i would have no issues that comes with the territory. Its the single player that has my panties in a bunch

I get that, it was just the argument I pushed back on.

 

[Shmunter]

You wouldn’t download a car!

 

[ethomaz]

Wonder what happened to thei miss the maintained schedule

 

[Guilty_AI]

You wouldn’t download a car!

the fun part about this phrase is because people 100% would

 

[Closer]

Like the internet you pay for that's allegedly going out so always online would be a problem regardless?

Yup. Why pay for anything if go outside and do something is what you have to do after? Just enjoy what's free I guess. We are spoiled for having to pay and expect to use it anyways.

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

the fun part about this phrase is because people 100% would

Would?????? Motherfuckers do it now and ask for more.

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Alright its fixed, later bitches!

Edit:nvm

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

Yup. Why pay for anything if go outside and do something is what you have to do after? Just enjoy what's free I guess. We are spoiled for having to pay and expect to use it anyways.

Or....or......play something that doesn't need internet until whenever. Or go outside, lord knows a lot of folks need to.

 

[DinoD]

I paid 70 fucking dollers plus 500 for the console. If i want to sit my happy ass on a recliner and smash into AI cars cus i cant be bothered by breaking around corners then thats my prerogative. It shouldnt be gate kept period.

So fckn what? Shit happens. I understand what you want, but life is not always going to give it to ya. No matter how much you pay for it.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Online is down? No worries, just play arcade mode offline. /S

 

[kevm3]

Sony is turning into the company they used to bash Microsoft about turning into.

 

[adamsapple]

You couldn’t download a car!

Fixed

 

[DinoD]

Yeah. Imagine paying Premium for something and this happening.

Yeah. Imagining....... Nope. Don't bother me personally. I have other games/other shit to do.

 

[kingfey]

You wouldn’t download a car!

give it 50 years, and we could download cars in the future.

 

[Closer]

Or....or......play something that doesn't need internet until whenever. Or go outside, lord knows a lot of folks need to.

You can do whatever, you are free as a bird. You can also pay Premium for something and want to use it like you should and paid for. This is not being spoiled.

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

Online is down? No worries, just play arcade mode offline. /S

Or play something else

Sony is turning into the company they used to bash Microsoft about turning into.

By having an always online game? Sorry completely different and not even the 4th.

 

[Die Namek Ability]

So fckn what? Shit happens. I understand what you want, but life is not always going to give it to ya. No matter how much you pay for it.

What an asanine argument.

Imagine a crook breaks into you house steals your playstion and the cop says "Shit happens. I understand what you want, but life is not always going to give it to ya. No matter how much you pay for it." "Go play outside or something"

 

[chaseroni]

If I ever figure out how to download a car, I won't forget you GAF

On Topic: This shit sucks and it makes this game a deep discount buy for me personally

 

[Swipeyowifelike]

You can do whatever, you are free as a bird. You can also pay Premium for something and want to use it like you should and paid for. This is not being spoiled.

I pay a premium for my actual internet. Guess what, that goes down too. Power outage, light bill paid what you gonna do?

 

[NickFire]

This is not cool at all. Totally unacceptable if they want this to be always online. I can accept always online but not if they can’t handle the load.