A PlayStation racing simulation sequel
Gran Turismo 2, developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, is the PlayStation sequel to the original Gran Turismo.The game splits into two distinct modes: Arcade Mode, where you pick any car freely and can turn on damage, and Gran Turismo Mode, which locks progress behind driver's licenses, car purchases, and trophy requirements.
Cars, tracks, and what changed from the original
The big draw over the original is sheer volume: nearly 650 cars and 27 tracks, including rally stages, dwarf what the first game offered.Physics, graphics, and core gameplay stay close to the original, but the simulation mode's expanded race count and car roster give it a very different sense of scale.
- Nearly 650 cars spanning a wide range of manufacturers and classes.
- 27 racing tracks, including rally stages.
- Individual race entry available without joining a full tournament.
How Gran Turismo Mode works
Gran Turismo Mode is the meatier half of the package, requiring you to earn licenses before competing and buy cars with in-game funds rather than handing them to you outright.One notable change from the first game is that qualifying for individual races is no longer an option.
Release Information
The listed release date is 11 December 1999.
