As you might expect from Polyphony Digital by now, the free Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.31 adds new cars and more features and improvements which weren’t revealed prior to the release.
It turns out we were right about which new vehicles would be included, with a DTM touring car, two classic Porsches, a hatchback and a minivan.
- Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM ’19
- Mazda3 X Burgundy Selection ’19
- Porsche 959 ’87
- Porsche Carrera GTS (904) ’64
- Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge ’18
But what we didn’t know was that the update would include the Nurburgring Endurance and Sprint layouts, giving you the combined Norschleife and Grand Prix courses or a short course turning right in a hairpin on turn 4. Or that there would now be a 120Hz mode with Variable Refresh rate for PlayStation 5 owners who use a supported monitor or TV.
Other changes include physics updates and balance of power changes for main car classes, including the calculations model for the suspension geometry, improved tyre stability turning in low speed corners and over kerbs, and adjustments to the Traction Control, ABS, Active Stability Management and Countersteering Assistance driver aids.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.31 Release Notes:
1. Cars
- The following five new cars have been added:
・Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM ’19
・Mazda 3 X Burgundy Selection ’19
・Porsche 959 ’87 (Purchasable at ‘Legend Cars’ from 30 March)
・Porsche Carrera GTS (904) ’64 (Purchasable at ‘Legend Cars’ from 30 March)
・Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge ’18
2. Tracks
- The following two layouts have been added to the Nürburgring:
・Nürburgring Endurance
・Nürburgring Sprint
3. World Circuits
- The following new events have been added to ‘World Circuits’:
・Nürburgring
- Japanese 4WD Challenge 600
- World Touring Cars 800
・Kyoto Driving Park
- Porsche Cup
・Tokyo Expressway
- Japanese 4WD Challenge 600
4. Scapes
- The ‘Sakura’ location has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.
5. Café
– The following two Extra Menus have been added:
・Extra Menu No. 18: ‘Collection: Toyota Family Cars’ (Collector Level 28 and above);
・Extra Menu No. 19: ‘Collection: Ford GT’ (Collector Level 44 and above);
– Added new sets of conversations with the Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in ‘Garage’ and speaking with the Characters in the Café:
CAR DESIGNERS（In alphabetical order）
- Mr. Freeman Thomas
・Porsche Spyder type 550/1500RS ’55
・Porsche 911 Turbo (930) ’81
・Porsche 911 RSR (991) ’17
- Mr. Fabio Filippini
・Ferrari 512 BB ’76
・Nissan Silvia K’s Dia Selection (S13) ’90
・Nissan Silvia Q’s (S13) ’88
・Renault Clio V6 24V ’00
CHARACTERS
- Jeremy
・Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM ’19
・Porsche Carrera GTS (904) ’64
・Porsche 959 ’87
- Stella
・Mazda 3 X Burgundy Selection ’19
・Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge ’18
6. Display Settings
- Support for 120 Hz Output and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) have been added. Please refer to the following page to learn more about the settings on compatible devices: https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/gt7/manual/option/01
7. Multiplayer
- A ‘Keyboard Camera Switching Feature’ has been added to the Lobby races. Please refer to the following page to learn more about the details: https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/gt7/manual/multiplayer/07
8. Sport
- In the Online Championships, different Leagues will have different penalty settings and race regulations. For the ‘2022/23 Exhibition Series – Season 4,’ the race schedule for GT2 and GT3 League will feature more entry slots to allow for a wider participation at different time of the day.
Other Improvements and Adjustments
1. Physics Simulation Model
- The car physics simulation model has been adjusted.
- Adjusted the effect of ‘Traction Control,’ ‘ABS,’ ‘Active Stability Management,’ and ‘Countersteering Assistance’ in the Assist Settings;
- Changed some of the default settings for the Assist Presets in the Assist Settings as follows:
・Intermediate
Countersteering Assistance: Strong → Weak
Traction Control: 5 → 3
・ Expert
Countersteering Assistance: Strong → Off
If ‘Intermediate’ or ‘Expert’ had been selected prior to the update, the settings will not be overwritten, but the Assist Preset will change to ‘Custom’ instead;
- Adjusted the Performance Points (PP) of some cars;
- Fixed the incorrect display of the toe angle adjustment in Car Settings.
2. Legend Cars
- Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) prices have been revised based on real-life valuations from Gran Turismo partner, Hagerty.
Hagerty provides valuations and vehicle insurance for classic cars and has sponsored some historic car events in recent years.
New prices will be applied the next time a vehicle goes on sale. The next price revision is scheduled for June 2023.
– Changed the manufacturer of the CLK-LM ’98 from ‘AMG’ to ‘Mercedes-Benz.’
3. World Circuits
- Adjusted the target times for all events within the Circuit Experience, and the demonstrations have been updated accordingly. In addition, ranking boards for all events have been reset.
- Adjusted settings for the ‘Pickup Truck Race’ on the following tracks:
・ Willow Springs Raceway
・ Daytona International Speedway
・ Colorado Springs (PP recommended values have changed)
- Adjusted the settings for the ‘World Touring Car 600’ on the following track:
・ Tokyo Expressway
- Fixed an issue wherein the Race Shop was not available in some cases at the Meeting Places.
4. Licence Centre
- Adjusted the target times for all events in the Licence tests, and the demonstrations have been updated accordingly. In addition, all event ranking boards have been reset.
5. Missions
- Adjusted the settings for the following events:
Rolling Stone
・Drag Race ‘0-400m Acceleration Battle 1’
Moby Dick
・Drag Race ‘0-400m Acceleration Battle 2’
Gone with the Wind
・Drag Race ‘0-400m Acceleration Battle 3’
The Sun Also Rises
・Drag Race ‘0-1000m Acceleration Battle 1’
The Human Comedy
・Autopolis One Hour
・Kyoto Driving Park One Hour
・Deep Forest Raceway One Hour
・Alsace One Hour
・Lake Maggiore Circuit One Hour
Additionally, the ranking boards for the above drag races have been reset.
6. Scapes
- The ‘Avatar’ driver will now be selected as default when an onboard driver is enabled.
7. Home
- Fixed an issue wherein the online ID was displayed instead of the nickname on the car body during Scapes movies and the VR showroom.
8. Race Display
- Added a ‘Track Map’ display to the Pit Menu.
9. Localisation
- Fixed various text localisation issues.
10. Others
- Various other issues have been addressed.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.31 Physics Model and Assist Changes:
■ Suspension Physics
・Adjusted the calculations model of the suspension geometry. This will improve stability of the car orientation during braking, and the traction during acceleration;
・Adjusted the damping characteristics of the suspensions. This will improve stability of the car when driving over bumps and kerbs.
■ Tyre Physics
・ Improved stability when turning in low speed corners and over kerbstones;
・Optimised the tyre heating and wear model;
・Optimised the aquaplaning effect on wet surfaces.
■ Aerodynamics
・Updated the aerodynamics data for formula cars;
・Optimised the downforce and air resistance in relation to the vehicle ride height.
■ Anti-Lag System
・Introduced a limiter to prevent the engine RPM from rising too much while stopped.
■ Car Initial Settings
・Changed the initial settings of the suspension and aerodynamics on race cars and certain road cars;
・Adjusted the Performance Points (PP) of various cars in the game.
■ Wireless Controller Handling (Steering)
・Handling of cars have been improved by adjusting the steering algorithm when using the controller’s stick or directional buttons.
■ Wireless Controller Handling (Force feedback)
・Handling of cars while steering and information gained from the force feedback should now be improved by adjusting the force feedback algorithm.
■ Assist Settings
・Changed some of the default settings for the Assist Presets in the Assist Settings as follows:
INTERMEDIATE
Countersteering Assistance: changed from ‘Strong’ to ‘Weak’;
Traction Control: changed from ‘5’ to ‘3’.
EXPERT
Countersteering Assistance: changed from ‘Strong’ to ‘Off.’
If ‘Intermediate’ or ‘Expert’ had been selected prior to Update 1.31, the settings will not be overwritten, but the Assist Preset will change to ‘Custom’ instead.
・Controls for the Traction Control (TCS) have been adjusted. The amount of intervention when set to ‘1’ has been reduced, and increased when set to ‘5’;
・Controls for the ABS (Antilock Brakes System) have been adjusted. This has improved stability under full braking situations;
・Controls for the Active Stability Management have been adjusted. The amount of intervention when oversteering has been increased to improve stability;
・Controls for the Countersteering Assistance have been adjusted. The amount of intervention while oversteering has been reduced, now making the amount of orientation change milder.
Keep up all the latest news on Gran Turismo 7 or check out the latest reveals in our Gran Turismo 7 car list and the Gran Turismo 7 track list. You can obviously buy Gran Turismo 7 from the PlayStation Store or pick up physical copies from retailers including Game and Amazon.
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