Sofi 2.1: When Even AI Drives Better Than You

Hey there, racing fans! Today we’re diving into how artificial intelligence in Gran Turismo 7 is trying to prove that even an algorithm can be a better driver than you after three energy drinks and an all-night gaming session. This digital driver named Sofi, now in version 2.1, has arrived with new software and evidently a new ego to match.

First Race: Where Am I Again?

Our YouTuber set out to test Sofi on the Italian Autodrome Lago Maggiore track. Naturally, he selected the “advanced” difficulty level – because choosing “expert” would be admitting he actually has no idea where the turns lead. “I’ve driven this track before, but I don’t really remember it that well,” he confessed, which is the classic excuse of every player who just flew off the track like a bowling ball thrown by a toddler.

In the first race, he finished in a beautiful second place. Beautiful because right in the first turn “we leaned against one of the drivers,” which is an elegant way of saying “I used my opponent as a guardrail.” A classic strategy that would earn you a fine and a lifetime ban in a real race.

“I Helped Myself with the Handbrake”

The highlight of the entire video is the moment when our virtual Schumacher proudly announces: “We helped ourselves with the handbrake.” For the uninitiated: using the handbrake in a formula race is like putting out a fire with gasoline – technically it does something, but probably not what you intended.

And the consistency! One moment he’s excitedly declaring: “I’m in third place!” and immediately after: “Unfortunately it looks like we’re already approaching the finish line.” You won’t experience such a rapid transition from hope to despair even among sports fans of the national team during World Cup elimination.

Sofi on Maximum Difficulty: Hell on Wheels

On the Sardinia track, our brave warrior dared to try the expert level. The result? “At the beginning I managed to overtake one car, but then I dropped to 19th out of 20 positions.” In other words, Sofi and her digital friends showed him where the garage was before he even had time to warm up.

Interesting discovery: “At the start of the race they’re fierce wolves and then they don’t drive as well.” So the artificial intelligence apparently has programmed fatigue or maybe just mercy for human opponents who would otherwise end up with a controller snapped in rage.

The Mystery of Difficulty Settings

The absolute peak of logic is our tester’s finding: “When I have the boost turned off, the AI drives worse than when I have it on low, and I get fewer rewards.” So the fewer advantages you give yourself, the less challenge you’ll have? That makes as much sense as buying winter tires in July – technically it works, but something is strange here.

Final Verdict

After several races, countless collisions, and creative use of opponents as bumpers, our YouTuber wisely declared: “The artificial intelligence in the new version 2.1 works properly and racing against it is fun.”

That’s like saying the operation was successful, but unfortunately the patient died. Nevertheless, we must admit that Sofi really brings a new dimension to racing. It’s no longer just about beating the computer, but actually trying to drive like someone who’s had their license for more than a week.

So the next time you hear a friend complaining that Gran Turismo 7 is too easy, ask them if they’ve tried racing against Sofi on expert. And then prepare some tissues – you’ll need them for their tears of frustration.

Stay cool, and see you again on the racetrack – ideally with a better memory of where each turn leads!