The worlds of gaming and automotive development both strive for realism, but in different ways.
While racing games like Gran Turismo once wowed players with what now seem like primitive graphics, today’s games offer hyper-realistic visuals that rival the real world. However, when it comes to simulating actual driving physics, automotive engineers still hold the edge.
Gamers and developers share the goal of bringing reality into the virtual realm, but engineers have a deeper understanding of complex systems like ABS and tire behavior.
Game developers often simplify these models, but some go to great lengths to replicate real cars. For example, an Italian company meticulously recreated the Porsche 917 and 956 using racing protocols from the 1970s.
Porsche supports game developers by providing 3D models and laser-scanning historic cars from their museum. However, while games might excel in visual detail, vehicle developers use millimeter-precise road data for simulations—an accuracy level not yet available to most game studios.
Porsche’s Virtual Roads app aims to bridge this gap, potentially offering gamers and developers alike new possibilities for creating realistic driving experiences using just a smartphone.
Source: Vehicle Developers vs. Gamers: Who’s Closer to Shaping Future Reality?
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