Coming over the nex few days, the next Gran Turismo 7 update adds the Volkswagen ID.R, alongside Porsche Vision GT Spyder and what looks like a 1990s Japanese saloon. We know all this via both a tweet by Porsche, which announced the open-top version of the electric concept car would be arriving on September 29th, and the usual teaser tweet from Polyphony Digital boss … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.21 Released
Following on from changes to tyre wear in the last major update, we've now seen the fairly small Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.21 released to fix a specific issue created by the tweaks. With tyres becoming worn more quickly (but used tyres retaining more grip than before) it created a particular issue with players trying to complete the Bathurst Gr.3 Battle Mission within 'The … [Read more...]
Three new cars teased for Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20
Alongside the previously announced Dior racing outfit and customised De Tomaso Mangusta arriving on August 25th, 2022, we've now seen three new cars teased for Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20. The trio were shared as the traditional silhouettes by Kazunori Yamauchi, but for once they're all fairly easy to recognise. Starting on the left, there's the road version of the … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.18 Released To Fix Engine Swap Exploit
A glitch allowing you to get an infinite supply of high powered motors has been removed with Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.18 released. And there are a wide range of other issues and improvements, including a problem with gear ratio settings changing every time you opened them, steering angles not always working properly on some cars if you're using a Logitech G923, and save data … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.15 Released With New Cars And More
The big new Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.15 is available to download for both the PS4 and PS5 now, with a lot of new content and improvements. Heading the list are the three cars previously teased by Kazunori Yamauchi. The Toyota GR010 Hybrid was easily identifiable, along with the Roadster Shop Rampage Camaro, but the confusing third silhouette turns out to have been the Suzuki … [Read more...]
Three New Cars Teased for Gran Turismo 7 in May 2022
It's teaser time, as once again Polyphony Digitial boss Kazunori Yamauchi has shared a mysterious image, with three new cars teased for Gran Turismo 7 in May 2022. As always, you only get to see a side silhouette of the vehicles, which are arriving in an update coming 'next week'. So what are the three new cars coming to Gran Turismo 7 in May? Two are relatively easy, with … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Release Date And More In New Trailer
We've finallly discovered the Gran Turismo 7 release date and more in a new trailer revealed as part of the PlayStation Showcase stream. And it's not long to wait, with Gran Turismo 7 confirmed for launch on March 4th, 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The video looks great, with a mix of cinematic and gameplay captures showing the benefits of a next gen … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Confirmed For A PS4 Release
Due to arrive some time in 2022, there's good news for console racers who haven't moved to the next gen quite yet, with Gran Turismo 7 confirmed for a PS4 release. And there will be a $10 digital upgrade available for when you do switch to a PS5. A statement was made by Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan, following some confusion over another title due … [Read more...]
GT Sport Gets The New Toyota GR 86 This Week
With the release of Gran Turismo 7 delayed until 2022, Polyphony Digital are still winding down updates and content releases for Gran Turismo Sport. But there will be a new car to enjoy as GT Sport gets the new Toyota GR 86 this week. Not only has a server maintenance notice been announced for Thursday July 8th, 2021, between 7-9am BST, but Kazunori Yamauchi posted an … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Sport Olympic Virtual Series Arrives
It's pretty big news that the Gran Turismo Sport Olympic Virtual Series arrives in GT Sport from today, following the release of update 1.65. Qualification starts from now until May 23rd, 2021, with the top 16 time tral competitors then going through to a world final broadcast live on June 23rd, 2021. The Olympic Virtual Series is running for the first time across five … [Read more...]
New GT Sport Balance of Performance Update
Polyphony Digital has released a new GT Sport Balance of Performance update. It's interesting timing, given that the 2021 GT Sport FIA Online Championship has already started, so many drivers will have chosen their manufacturers for the series. And five popular GR.3 and Gr.4 cars are covered in the BoP changes, along with six Gr.B examples. So you may have to alter your … [Read more...]
Visually Impaired Sim Racer Tackles A Nurburgring Challenge
It's hard enough for most of us to race 200 laps over 27 hours in Gran Turismo Sport without rage quitting or falling asleep. So when a visually impaired sim racer tackles a Nurburgring challenge for charity, it's even more impressive. 25-year-old Drew Hanslow will be driving on the 24th April, 2021 to raise money for the Speed of Sight charity, which holds track events for … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Sport Update v.1.64 and BoP changes
A very small download has arrived with Gran Turismo Sport update v1.64 released for the Polyphony Digital title, along with a wider Balance of Performance update. There were rumours that GT Sport could receive something more substantial following the news Gran Turismo 7 has been delayed until 2022. But the small 158Mb patch simply fixes a yellow flag issue, with some sim … [Read more...]
GT Sport Update 1.63 Released
It's too soon for the confirmed delay to the release date for Gran Turismo 7 to have had any effect on previous plans to wind down changes for Gran Turismo Sport. So the GT Sport Update 1.63 released now is a fairly small package at 176.8Mb, and mainly features changes for the upcoming FIA Gran Turismo seasons. But there are some notable changes which will impact all racers. … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Release Is Delayed Until 2022
Since GT7 was revealed as an upcoming PlayStation 5 release, there have been plenty of rumours and guesses about when it might be released. Unfortunately thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, it's now been confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 release is delayed until 2022. Sad news for all the fans eagerly awaiting the next game from Polyphony Digital, but the silver lining is more time … [Read more...]