Normally new content is released by Poplyphony Digital on a fairly slick schedule following a teaser by CEO Kazunori Yamauchi, but thanks to a slight mishap, we already know the four cars coming to Gran Turismo 7 in a mid-May update on the 15th. The usual update at the end of the month didn't happen in April, and then a server maintenance notice was posted for May 15th. But … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.57 Adds Two Cars And A Van
Polyphony Digital has added another three vehicles to drive and race, as Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.57 adds two cars and a van. The arrival of the 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 2018 Aston Martin Vantage and the 2.5 litre Mazda CX-30 2021 crossover aren't particularly remarkable. But the 2001 Renault Kangoo 1.4 does stand out as the little French van has built up a cult following in … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.56 Is Released With Three New Cars
As teased a few days ago, Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.56 is released with three new cars, along with fresh events and GT Sophy AI now available on two more tracks. It turns out that other people have better eyesight than me, as the classic hot hatchback now available is indeed a 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI, rather than my guess of an early Golf. But at least the 1962 Mercedes-Benz … [Read more...]
Three Cars Teased For Gran Turismo 7’s February 2025 Update
Kazunori Yamuachi has once again previewed the next vehicles to arrive, with three cars teased for Gran Turismo 7's February 2025 update. Due to be available on Thursday February 27th for the PS4 and PS5, Version 1.56 will bring a typically eclectic mix for you to drive, alongside any further fixes and improvements to the game. And the silhouettes are proving slightly hader … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 January 2025 Update 1.55 Adds Four Cars
As revealed in the usual pre-release teaser from Kazunori Yamauchi, the free Gran Turismo 7 January 2025 Update 1.55 adds four cars, along with new race events, more tracks compatible with the Sophy AI agent, and various other fixes and improvements. There weren't many surprises, with the expected release of the fictional Gran Turismo F3500-A open wheel formula car, the … [Read more...]
Four New Cars Coming In The Next Gran Turismo 7 Update
Arriving this week after the usual teaser from Polyphony Digitial CEO Kazunori Yamauchi, there are four new cars coming in the next Gran Turismo 7 update. Likely to be released on Tursday January 30th, two of the cars are instantly recognisable, with the other pair recquiring a little more guesswork. If you happened to watch the broadcast of the Gran Turismo World Finals … [Read more...]
Three New Cars Teased For Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.42
There's been the usual guessing games with three new cars teased for Gran Turismo 7 update 1.42, which should arrive on Thursday, January 25th, 2024. As always, Polyphony Digital founder Kazunori Yamauchi shared an image of the trio in silhouette, as the development schedule returns to normal after the big Spec II Update 1.40 arrived last November. And notably, there's no … [Read more...]
The Sony Honda Afeela EV Is Coming To Gran Turismo 7
With a real car revealed at the CES Show by the tech mobility venture formed by the two companies, it's not entirely surprising to see that the Sony Honda Afeela EV is coming to Gran Turismo 7 some time in 2024. Sony showcased a car back in 2022, but is now set to enter production next year in partnership with Honda. And it uses 45 cameras and sensors, a media bar to express … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.41 Released
It's not long since the big free Spec II version arrived at the start of November 2023, but we've already seen Gran Turismo 7 update V1.41 released to solve some niggling issues. Those included Driver Rating going down incorrectly, and performance points not properly reflecting tuning changes. Polyphony Digital has also updated the list of known issues for the game which are … [Read more...]
The Big Free Gran Turismo 7 Spec II Update 1.40 Is Out Now
There's quite a lot to cover as the big free Gran Turismo 7 Spec II Update 1.40 is out now from Polyphony Digital. It starts with a new intro when you load the game, and also includes new cars, a snow track, menus and challenges, and up to four player split screen racing on the PS5 version. Plus the return of the bespoke artificial intelligence racing opponent, with Sophy 2.0 … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 September 2023 Update Adds 3 New Cars
Some very different Japanese hatchbacks will arrive as the free Gran Turismo 7 September 2023 update adds 3 new cars. There's a modern road example, a SEMA-winning custom and a new racing model to try out. First up is the last of the Gran Turismo prize winners from the SEMA car show, with the winners scanned for inclusion in the racing games until the award finished in 2018. … [Read more...]
Win Prizes With The Gran Turismo World Series Showdown
Taking place in Amsterdam on August 11-12th, 2023, you can win prizes with the Gran Turismo World Series Showdown - without being one of the ranked drivers competing in the event. The first live competition of the year will see all of the top ranked sim racers from the GTWS Online Global Qualifiers arriving in the Dutch capital to represent their home countries in the … [Read more...]
Four New Cars For Gran Turismo 7 In The August 7th Update
Polyphony Digital may have taken a a break from free updates to the PlayStation racing game in July, but they're back with four new cars for Gran Turismo 7 in the August 7th update. Back on the normal schedule, CEO Kazunori Yamauchi shared the standard silhouette picture of the group arriving in August 2023, with some fairly recognisable outlines. Starting from the top, … [Read more...]
Three New Cars For Gran Turismo 7 In A May 2023 Update
Another trio of vehicles will become available as Kazunori Yamauchi has unveiled three new cars for Gran Turismo 7 in a May 2023 update. As always, the new additions have been shared in silhouette to allow the now traditional guessing game for a few days before the update arrives. And typically there will also be bug fixes and potentially other unannounced content also … [Read more...]
The four cars coming to Gran Turismo 7 on April 27, 2023
With a new update arriving this week, the traditional teaser image has confirmed the four cars coming to Gran Turismo 7 on April 27, 2023 in the next patch. As previously reported, the Honda and Toyota-engined 2023 Super Formula open wheel cars will be arriving, with both versions using a Dallara SF23 chassis. Which could mean some related events and competitions for the … [Read more...]