The latest content update for Gran Turismo 7 has been revealed, bringing a new track, several cars, and much more. Following November 2023's SPEC 2 update, update 1.49 is the most significant addition to the PlayStation racing game since its launch in 2022.
Gran Turismo 7 had a rocky start due to server issues and post-review enabled microtransactions, but developer Polyphony Digital has since greatly improved the game through free monthly updates. These updates typically include new cars, missions, and GT Café menus. The SPEC 2 update was particularly substantial, introducing numerous new features, and the upcoming 1.49 update nearly matches its scale.
Polyphony announced the 1.49 update would debut on July 6, coinciding with the opening round of the Gran Turismo World Series 2024 in Montreal. The heightened anticipation proved accurate, as one of the standout additions is the picturesque Eiger Nordwand circuit, last seen in Gran Turismo 6 on the PS3. This marks the first new track in over seven months, addressing fans' calls for more circuits since SPEC 2.
Update 1.49 also introduces six new cars, including many fan favorites, and expands the Sophy AI Driver Agent (exclusive to PS5) with two new circuits: Nürburgring (24h and Nordschleife) and Autodrome Lago Maggiore. Further enhancing GT7's realism, Polyphony promises "new" driving physics, Michelin-branded tires, and additional wheel customization options in the GT Auto shop. While finer details about the update remain under wraps, a July 25 release date has been confirmed.