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.
Gran Turismo 7's upcoming update 1.44, available on March 28, will introduce three new cars: the Toyota GT-One, Audi R8 V10 Plus, and Lamborghini Urus, along with new events and menu books. The update will also feature new Scapes based on Fukushima Prefecture, and decals from the anime series "Highspeed Etoile". The game's servers will go offline for maintenance at 0600 UTC on March 28, with the update becoming playable around 0800 UTC.
Gran Turismo 7's latest update 1.42 is now available, adding three new cars including the Bulgari Aluminium Vision Gran Turismo, Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo, and Suzuki Jimny XC '18. The update also introduces new races, engine swaps, and Scapes, along with addressing various issues and making quality of life improvements.
The first major update for Gran Turismo 7 in 2024, Patch 1.42, is receiving criticism for its modest content, including three new cars and some additional features. Fans are expressing disappointment, but it's speculated that the game's post-launch support may wind down as it ages. Despite the dissatisfaction, the update is free, which is uncommon in modern gaming, and the author encourages appreciation for the free content while acknowledging the desire for more substantial additions.
Gran Turismo 7 is set to receive update 1.42 for PS5 and PS4, introducing three new cars, including the Suzuki Jimny XC ’18 and Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept, along with new race events and themed menus, expanding the game's content.
Gran Turismo 7's upcoming 1.42 update, arriving on January 25, will introduce three new cars including the Suzuki Jimny, Genesis X Gran Berlinetta, and Bulgari Aluminium Vision GT. The update will also feature new racing events such as the Jimny Cup and expansion to the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy series, along with additional Scapes and Extra Menu collections. Players can expect further details, including new races and car prices, with the release of the patch notes on Thursday.
The Gran Turismo 7 rendition of the Honda Civic Type R includes a loud beeping noise at redline, which also exists in the real-life car and stems from the Japanese-market Type R as a reference. This feature, aimed at indicating when to shift gears, has caused annoyance among players, with calls for its removal to enhance the gaming experience.