Sony Launches The Playerbase for Fan Features in GT7

Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched The Playerbase, a new community program that allows select fans to have their likeness scanned and featured in PlayStation Studios games, beginning with the racing simulator Gran Turismo 7.

Announced Thursday via the official PlayStation Blog, the initiative invites players from the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Australia to apply for a chance to become part of the virtual world. Eligible participants must be at least 18 years old and submit an application through the program's website at playstation.com/theplayerbase. Applicants sign in with their PlayStation Network account ID and answer questions about their experiences with the platform, including special memories that highlight their connection to the brand.

Sony will review submissions based on factors such as originality, demonstrated engagement through product ownership, subscriptions, and playtime, and overall passion for PlayStation. A limited number of finalists will advance to video interviews, where they discuss their history with the console and its titles. From those, one winner will be selected this summer for a limited-time appearance as an in-game...