Sophy AI Upgrade Now a Permanent Feature in Gran Turismo 7, Able to Compete in 95% of In-Game Cars on Nine Tracks

Sophy AI, introduced by Sony, will be made a permanent upgrade to the Gran Turismo 7 video game, providing players with a competitive, life-like opponent in its Quick Race mode; Sophy is capable of driving 340 different car models across nine tracks.

• Sony's AI system, Sophy, has become a permanent opponent in Gran Turismo 7's Quick Race mode after proving successful in limited tests. The AI can compete using 95% of in-game cars across nine tracks, providing a realistic and competitive racing experience for players.
• The developers have worked to ensure that while Sophy is competitive, it won't be so unbeatable that it discourages players. This has involved fine-tuning its behavior to balance competitiveness with good sportsmanship.
• Sophy's capabilities have evolved significantly since its introduction in 2022, when it was taught to outperform top human players. It has now been programmed to cater to players of all skill levels by adjusting its behavior to create a dynamic racing experience.
• Professional players have started learning new strategies from the AI, which is capable of adapting on the fly during a race. Some pros even use Sophy to test their racing strategies due to its realistic behavior.
• Aside from Sophy's introduction, the GT7 Spec II update will also add seven new cars, a new snow track with three layouts, 50 new license tests, and four-player split-screen races (only on the PS5).

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