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Polyphony Digital Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., is a software developer entity. Originally a development group within Sony Interactive Entertainment, the creators of Gran Turismo established Polyphony Digital Inc. in 1998. Cumulative sales of PlayStation® software titles developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. have exceeded 77.02 million (*) units worldwide. *As of September 2017
Overview
Location
Japan, Tokyo
Employees
51-200
Founded date
1998
Mentions in press and media 10
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| Dec 20, 2025 | Abu Dhabi to Host 2026 Gran Turismo World Series Opener for the First Time in the Middle East | The iconic Yas Marina Circuit included in Gran Turismo 7, for PlayStation 4 and 5, offering global players the chance to explore and race the emirate's flagship track Announcement made during the Gran Turismo World Series 2025 World Finals ... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | BYD’s Yangwang U9 becomes first Chinese supercar in Gran Turismo 7 | Sony announced that BYD’s Yangwang U9 will be featured in Gran Turismo 7, making it the first Chinese-made supercar to appear in the PlayStation racing title. The U9 Xtreme recently set a Nürburgring lap record of 6:59.157, becoming the fas... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | PlayStation Unveils Blockbuster Lineup for 2026: Origin, Saros, Wolverine Lead Charge | Sony's September State of Play delivered massive game reveals. Netmarble's highly anticipated open-world RPG, "The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin," confirmed its global launch for January 28, 2026, across PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile ... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Everything announced at the September State of Play: Saros, Wolverine, and more | We’re on the cusp of Ghost of Yotei‘s launch as the big PS5 game of the fall, but Sony is already getting the hype cycle started for 2026 with a fresh State of Play. This 35 minute presentation mostly focuses on Saros, the next game from Ho... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Xiaomi SU7 Ultra becomes the first Chinese car in Gran Turismo racing game | Gran Turismo series developer Polyphony Digital has partnered with Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi to bring the latter’s SU7 Ultra to the driving simulator game, making the electric sedan the first Chinese-manufactured vehicle to appear in... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | How Generative AI Is Changing the Game for Content and Creativity AI-driven personalization reshapes how we connect with content and each other. | How often does the content you receive truly speak to you? Chances are, rarely enough. Language, cultural differences, personal interests and biases all dilute the clarity of what we share with one another. Thanks to generative AI, access t... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Разработчики Gran Turismo 7 извинились за баг, который заставляет машины взлетать и крутиться в обычном и VR-режиме | 24 июля студия Polyphony Digital выпустила обновление для гоночного симулятора Gran Turismo 7. В версию 1.49 вошли несколько новых машин, новая трасса и улучшения физики. Сразу же после выхода обновления игроки начали жаловаться на странный... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Sony показала прототип электромобиля Afeela. Журналисты сыграли в игру для PS | Sony Honda Mobility показала журналистам прототип электромобиля Afeela. Участники презентации смогли заглянуть внутрь электрокара и опробовать его мультимедийную развлекательную систему. theverge.com Полноприводный прототип оснащен двумя дв... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | The ‘breakthrough’ AI racing agent GT Sophy debuts for Gran Turismo 7 | Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Sony AI and Polyphony Digital have released Gran Turismo Sophy, a hyper-realistic AI racing agent for Gran Turismo 7. The agent is based ... |
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FAQ about Polyphony Digital
When was Polyphony Digital founded?
Polyphony Digital was founded in 1998.
What has the press written about Polyphony Digital?
Parsers VC has collected 10 articles mentioning Polyphony Digital, among them “Abu Dhabi to Host 2026 Gran Turismo World Series Opener for the First Time in the Middle East” (Dec 20, 2025) and “BYD’s Yangwang U9 becomes first Chinese supercar in Gran Turismo 7” (Oct 24, 2025).
Is Polyphony Digital still active?
Yes, Polyphony Digital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 5, 2026.