Polyphony Digital and Fanatec share this same spirit and long-term ambition, and I’m really excited about what we can create together.” While the quality and performance of their products is impressive, it’s their desire to innovate in motorsports that resonates with us the most. “For many years, Fanatec has been one of the outstanding companies on the leading edge of simulation hardware technology. Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital and producer of the Gran Turismo series added: We have several exciting projects in the pipeline and I can’t wait to see how they perform in Gran Turismo.” Now we have joined forces with the shared goal to continue to merge virtual and real-world racing together. “For many years, Kazunori Yamauchi has pushed the limits on the software side and played a massive role in making sim racing popular. Thomas Jackermeier, CEO of Endor AG, parent company to Fanatec said: With the Gran Turismo franchise Polyphony Digital has engineered a world-renowned, finely tuned, and accessible game that everyone from casual to competitive drivers can enjoy. In 2001, Gran Turismo™ 3 pioneered the use of force-feedback on home consoles. When Polyphony Digital released the first title in the Gran Turismo series in 1997, it redefined what was possible in racing games, and was critically acclaimed for its detailed graphics, vast number of licensed cars, and realistic driving physics. Its partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers and world-famous racing series have helped to increase awareness of sim racing, making it an integral part of modern motorsport. Together they are developing new Gran Turismo® -licensed racing peripherals using advanced force-feedback technology, with the aim to reduce the distinction between sim racing and real-world racing.įounded in 1997, Fanatec introduced several significant innovations to sim racing over the years, including the incorporation of belt-drive technology in consumer-grade wheel bases, introducing load cell brake technology and contactless sensors to mass-market pedal sets, and launching the first ever direct-drive system for PlayStation®4. Landshut, Germany – 13.7.21 – Fanatec, the leading brand in sim racing hardware, has entered a partnership with Japan-based game studio Polyphony Digital. "Fanatec announces partnership with PlayStation Studios, Polyphony Digital The beginning of a new era: Fanatec and Polyphonyįinally! I waited so many years to make this happen:
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