Sony has reportedly landed a PlayStation 2022 exclusivity on the Switch 2, but don't get your hopes up

Sony has reportedly acquired the popular PlayStation exclusive Gran Turismo 7 running on Switch 2, although a full release is not expected. The Nintendo Switch sequel has already brought a lot of excitement to fans in its first few months and launched some heavy hitters for the new console. Switch 2 introduced Mario Kart World as its flagship title, while the following months will bring exciting new games like Donkey Kong Banana and Pokemon Legends: ZA. Nintendo's new platform has also been home to some big name ports.

A lot of popular games from the last generation of consoles have already made their way to the Switch 2 after its release. Nintendo welcomed third-party hits like Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin's Creed Shadowsand Street Fighter 6 to its roster, with each reportedly doing well on console. Edition Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Switch 2 was also a hit for Nintendo and Square-Enix in January, becoming the second best-selling game of the month on Switch 2. Now, Sony has reportedly gotten one of its biggest exclusives to work on the Switch 2, though fans shouldn't get too excited.

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Sony is reportedly running Gran Turismo 7 on the Switch 2

A recent report from insider Jeff Grubb suggests that Sony has received Gran Turismo 7 running on the Switch 2. Grubb mentioned that Sony has a racing game running on the Switch 2 during a discussion about the developer bringing more of its games to PC, in response to a fan question. Grubb was quick to rule out the possibility of an official release during the interview, suggesting that he personally believes that Sony has no intention of bringing Gran Turismo 7 on the Nintendo platform. However, fans speculated that Sony's Switch 2 version Gran Turismo 7 may have a different purpose within the company.

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Many fans have hinted in discussions of Jeff Grubb's clip that Sony may be preparing their next rumored console. Earlier leaks suggested that developer PlayStation may have some bold plans for its next-gen console, as it is considering a portable version of the PlayStation 6. The portable version of the console is said to be similar to Nintendo's plan for the Switch and Switch 2, where players can dock the console and play on a TV with enhanced performance.

Gran Turismo 7 has been a huge success for Sony since its original debut in 2022, with the game continuing to maintain its popularity. A recent report from Sony revealed this Gran Turismo 7 even nearly four years after its release, it is still gaining new players in significant numbers. Series producer Kazunori Yamauchi revealed that the racing game still boasts more than 2 million active players as of December 2025. Gran Turismo 7 she posted some of the best overall performances in franchise history. Gran Turismo 7 will celebrate its fourth anniversary in March, with the game continuing to receive content updates, adding new cars, tracks and more.

While Sony has largely stuck to its guns when it comes to console exclusivity, the developer has slowly started porting over some of its most popular games. Sony brought both Marvel's Spider-Man and his Miles Morales spin-off to PC in 2022, while Spider-Man 2 received a PC version just over two years after its launch in January 2025. Several other Sony franchises have similarly made their way to PC after the PS5 exclusivity period, including The last of us, God of Warand Star Blade. While Gran Turismo 7 might not be Sony's next game to go cross-platform, its Switch 2 testing could portend big things for the developer's future.