The Next Gran Turismo Could Have Porsches in It
Virtual Porsche sports cars could soon be featured in more video games.
For the most part, the German automaker’s vehicles have been exclusive to Electronic Arts properties, namely the Need for Speed games. But now, Porsche branded entertainment manager, Sebastian Hornung, has confirmed that the license with EA runs out this year, opening the doors for other games to bring Porsche vehicles to the virtual world.
Porsche has made minor appearances in other franchises over the recent years, like the Porsche expansion for Forza Horizon 2, although that was paid DLC. The manufacturer also made appearances in Forza Motorsport 6 and Assetto Corsa, further confirming that its license with EA expired this year.
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It appears that Porsche intends to expand its presence in the virtual world, and will likely agree to licensing deals with other franchises in the future. The big question is whether Porsche will be featured in the upcoming Gran Turismo Sport on the PlayStation 4. It wouldn’t be the first time Porsche has appeared in a GT title, when creator Kazunori Yamauchi had his personal 996 GT3 modeled in the game for Gran Turismo 3.
[Source: GT Planet]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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