Trending Now - Sony Launches Unique Program to Include Fans in PS5 Games
WHO:
Engadget - Sony announced a new initiative called The Playerbase.
Push Square - Isabelle Tomatis, vice president of global marketing at PlayStation, commented on the initiative.
WHAT:
Engadget - The Playerbase program is described as a "truly strange initiative" that allows fans to be scanned and included in PlayStation games.
Push Square - The program will initially focus on Gran Turismo 7, with plans to expand to more PlayStation Studios titles in the future.
Engadget - The selected fan will have their face used as a character portrait in Gran Turismo 7 for a limited time.
Push Square - The winner will also design the livery for a vehicle in Gran Turismo 7, which will include a permanent car decal.
Engadget - The selected fan will receive a trip to Los Angeles for the full-body scan, although Sony has not specified how the scan will be utilized in Gran Turismo 7.
Push Square - The winner will design the livery for a vehicle in Gran Turismo 7, which will include a permanent car decal.
Engadget - The Playerbase program allows fans to have their likenesses scanned and included in PlayStation games.
Engadget - One fan will be selected to have their likeness used as a character portrait in Gran Turismo 7.
Push Square - The selected fan will also design a permanent car decal for the game.
Push Square - The program will initially focus on Gran Turismo 7 but aims to expand to more PlayStation Studios titles in the future.
WHERE:
Engadget - The full-body scan will take place in a studio located in Los Angeles.
Engadget - The promotion is available to players in the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Australia.
WHEN:
Engadget - The Playerbase program was announced in 2026.
Push Square - Applications for the program will be accepted through a provided link, with no specific deadline mentioned.
WHY:
Push Square - Isabelle Tomatis stated, "We can’t wait to meet the fans who will step into the world of PlayStation in a whole new way."
Push Square - Isabelle Tomatis stated, "The Playerbase is our way of saying thank you to the players who make PlayStation what it is today."
Push Square - The Playerbase is intended as a way for Sony to thank players who contribute to the PlayStation community.
HOW:
Engadget - The application process includes video interviews to assess the applicants' connection to the brand.
Engadget - Fans must go through a traditional application process, including video interviews, to be considered for the program.
Push Square - The winner will be chosen based on their connection to the brand and the video interviews.
(UPDATED April 8, 2026 01:21 UTC)
A new initiative called the Playerbase program will allow fans to be scanned and included in PlayStation games, a move described as "truly strange." Initially, the program will focus on Gran Turismo 7, with plans to expand to more titles from PlayStation Studios in the future. Isabelle Tomatis expressed excitement about the program, stating, "We can’t wait to meet the fans who will step into the world of PlayStation in a whole new way."
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(UPDATED April 7, 2026 21:14 UTC)
In an exciting opportunity for fans of Gran Turismo 7, one lucky winner will have their face featured as a character portrait in the game for a limited time. This winner will also get to design the livery for a vehicle, which will include a permanent car decal. To apply, hopefuls must go through a selection process that involves video interviews to showcase their connection to the brand.
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(UPDATED April 7, 2026 19:20 UTC)
Sony has announced a special opportunity for a selected fan to win a trip to Los Angeles for a full-body scan, although details on how this scan will be used in Gran Turismo 7 remain unclear. The winner will also have the chance to design a vehicle livery that will feature a permanent car decal in the game. Isabelle Tomatis expressed that this initiative is a way to thank the players who contribute to the PlayStation community.
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(UPDATED April 7, 2026 17:24 UTC)
Sony has just announced an exciting new initiative called The Playerbase, which allows fans to have their likenesses scanned and included in PlayStation games. One lucky fan will be selected to have their likeness featured as a character portrait in Gran Turismo 7 and will also design a permanent car decal for the game, with the scanning taking place in a studio in Los Angeles. The program is open to players across the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Australia, and while applications are being accepted through a provided link, no specific deadline has been mentioned.