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Gran Turismo 7 will receive a free Spec IV major update in two parts (October and December 2026), adding two new circuits—Sportsland SUGO and Autumn Ring—plus 12 new cars and a host of features including a Family mode, Shuffle Race, Online Drift Trial, Car Concierge, Car Viewer, Vintage, and an increased Collector Level cap, with the GT Sophy evolving further; more details to come during upcoming broadcasts.
Gran Turismo 7 will receive a free two-part update named Spec IV in October and December 2026 to celebrate the game’s 30th anniversary, adding two new circuits (Sportsland SUGO and Autumn Ring), 12 new cars, and features like Family mode, Car Concierge, Car Viewer, increased Collector Level cap, Shuffle Race, Online Drift Trial, and the next evolution of Gran Turismo Sophy, with more details to come.
Gran Turismo 7’s Update 1.71 (Aug. 20, 2026) adds four new cars—Caterham Seven Superlight R500 '08, Hyundai IONIQ 6 N '25, Toyota Chaser Tourer V '97, and Toyota Mark II Tourer V '97—plus three World Circuits events (Japanese FR Challenge 450 at Kyoto Driving Park Yamagiwa; European Clubman Cup 600 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP Layout No Chicane; World Touring Car 600 at Suzuka) and designates Whistler as a featured Curation in Scapes.
Gran Turismo 7’s Update 1.69 for PS4/PS5 is live (Apr 23, 2026) adding three new cars—Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93, Renault Twingo ’93, and Yangwang U9 ’24—plus 10 new engine swaps, a broader Power Pack that now accepts garage cars (PS5 only), and a raft of new content: three World Circuit events (Autódromo de Interlagos World Touring 900, Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Schwarzwald League, Yas Marina Circuit Hypercar Parade), Nürburgring Endurance II Circuit Experience, Muscle Cars Extra Menu No. 53 and a Seasonal Menu in the Café, Scapes’ Move the Camera Up and Down III, GT Auto engine swap maintenance for several models, and a limited-time Yangwang U9 Time Trial offering up to 2M credits (through 07/05/2026).
Sony’s Playerbase competition, kicking off with Gran Turismo 7, invites fans to submit a video interview to be in the running for a winner. A Push Square poll of 1,000 PS5 owners found 62% aren’t interested and 27% have security concerns about likeness and data use, raising privacy and AI-training questions even as the contest proceeds with a single winner.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will gain a PSVR2 mode later this year, with cockpit-specific tuning and foveated rendering to optimize VR performance, inspired by Gran Turismo 7’s VR implementation; the update is being developed by Asobo Studio and, per Microsoft, is expected soon, though an exact date has not been announced.
Gran Turismo 7 is experiencing unprecedented growth in active players, with over 2 million monthly users, defying typical game decline trends thanks to ongoing support and free updates, making it one of PlayStation's most successful titles during the PS5 era.
Polyphony Digital is releasing a major free update, Spec III, for Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 and PS4, alongside its first paid DLC, the Power Pack, which adds 50 new race events. The update includes new tracks, cars, features, and improvements, and is scheduled for release on December 4th.
PlayStation's November 2025 State of Play showcased a variety of upcoming games including remakes, new titles, and updates such as Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Fatal Frame II remake, Gran Turismo 7 content, and Elden Ring Nightreign expansion, along with hardware like a new gaming monitor.
The Polestar 5 will be added to 'Gran Turismo 7' in December through a free update, featuring collaboration with professional race driver Igor Fraga to ensure realistic driving dynamics, with a special time trial event offering a trip to Japan for the winner. The partnership aims to closely replicate the real car's driving experience in the game, with potential for future collaborations and models.
Chevrolet has unveiled two new Corvette concept cars, the CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo, showcasing future electric and race-ready designs that will be playable in 'Gran Turismo 7,' highlighting Chevrolet's vision for the Corvette's future with advanced aerodynamics, high performance, and innovative design features.
PlayStation's Summer Sale offers significant discounts on many titles, notably slashing prices for Gran Turismo 7's standard versions by up to 67%, making it a prime deal for racing fans, alongside discounts on other popular racing games like Forza Horizon 5, The Crew Motorfest, Need for Speed: Unbound, and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.
Gran Turismo 7's latest update 1.44 introduces three new cars, including the Audi R8 Coupe V10 Plus '16, Lamborghini Urus '18, and Toyota GT-One '99, along with new races and events. The update also features engine swaps, new Scapes locations, and a time-limited set of preset decals tied to a new anime. Additionally, there are minor changes to the Menus, Showcase, GT Auto UI/UX, and text localization, as well as a fix for a split-screen race issue.
Gran Turismo 7 continues to improve with its latest update, v1.44, adding three new cars, events, and livery stickers inspired by the upcoming anime Highspeed Étoile. The update also includes a new background Scape and is available globally. Despite Sony not considering it a live service game, developer Polyphony Digital treats it as such, consistently adding complimentary content to the simulation racer.
Gran Turismo 7's update 1.44 introduces three new cars, additional Café Menu, and three World Circuit Events, including the return of the Toyota GT-One '99. The update also features new stickers, a TV animation series collaboration, and adds Fukushima as a featured Curation in Scapes. The patch goes live on March 27, and the game has received positive reviews since its launch in March 2022.