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How to Play Split-Screen Races in Gran Turismo 7

Connect one controller per player, open Multiplayer, and choose Split-Screen Races. GT7 supports up to two split-screen players on PS4 and four on PS5.
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To play split-screen in Gran Turismo 7, connect one controller for each player, open Multiplayer, and select Split-Screen Races. Player 1 sets up the race and chooses the cars and course. The maximum is four players on PS5 and two on PS4.

What you need before starting

  • One controller per player. GT7’s manual does not require a particular controller model for both console generations.
  • A compatible version and console: the PS5 version supports up to four local players; the PS4 version supports up to two. Four-player split-screen was added as a PS5-only feature in update 1.40. A PS4 copy can run on a PS5, but that does not make the PS4 version’s split-screen limit four players.
  • No VR mode: split-screen is unavailable while playing in PS VR2 mode.

For the player limits and setup, see the GT7 online manual and PlayStation’s update 1.40 announcement. PlayStation also confirms PS4 compatibility on PS5 and the VR exclusion in its GT7 FAQ.

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How to set up a split-screen race

  1. Connect a separate controller for each person.
  2. Open the game’s Multiplayer area and choose Split-Screen Races. The manual documents the race setup from that screen but does not specify a more detailed route to it.
  3. Have Player 1 configure the race: set the number of laps and start type, choose the cars, and select the track, layout, and conditions.
  4. Select Start Race when the settings are ready.

Choosing cars and changing the grid order

Players can use rental cars supplied for split-screen racing or eligible cars from the Garage. To make a Garage car available, add it to Favourites in advance: open the Garage’s Change Car screen and press the triangle button. Before the race, the Quick Menu also provides Change Grid Order.

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Player limits by setup

Setup Maximum split-screen players
GT7 for PS4 2
GT7 for PS5 Up to 4
GT7 in PS VR2 mode Split-screen unavailable

GT7’s official product information describes local four-player split-screen and excludes VR. Check which game version is running if you are using a PS5 with a PS4 copy.

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The official manual and support information cited here do not establish whether local split-screen requires PlayStation Plus or a particular progression unlock. They also do not specify a special controller model as a universal requirement. Avoid assuming either requirement; the documented essentials are a controller for each player and access to the Split-Screen Races screen.

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