Gran Turismo 7 Releases Update 1.54

Key Takeaways

• A new Gran Turismo 7 update introduces 5 new cars, including Ford and Porsche models.
• Update 1.54 offers wider support for GT Sophy AI, new World Circuit events, and PS5 Pro enhancements.
• A Gran Turismo World Series Celebration Race has been added.

Gran Turismo 7 recently received Update 1.54, which adds a fleet of new cars, new World Circuit events, PS5 Pro-related enhancements, wider support for GT Sophy AI, and bug fixes, among other things. The new update for Gran Turismo 7 is available right now for both PS5 and PS4 players.

Following another tease from developer Polyphony Digital’s CEO Kazunori Yamauchi, a fresh lineup of cars from brands, ranging from Ford to Porsche, has arrived in Gran Turismo 7. Interestingly, it turns out that the new additions were accurately guessed by the community, based on the obscure peek shared by Yamauchi last week. The new cars added to the game include everything from a flashy vintage sports car to a utilitarian off-roader.

In Update 1.54, Gran Turismo 7 devs have introduced five new cars, namely Ford Escort RS Cosworth ’92, Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55, Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) ’20, Porsche Mission X ’23, and Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18. While the Ford can be bought from the Used Cars Dealership, the Mercedes F1 racing car can be obtained from Legend Cars. Similarly, the two Porsche sports cars are available from Brand Central, along with Suzuki’s off-road vehicle. Besides contributing to the growing list of Gran Turismo 7 cars, devs have also included new joinees on the list of World Circuit events, with the Porsche Cup available at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Race of Turbo Sportscars taking place at Mount Panorama Circuit, and the Jimny Cup available at Grand Valley South.

Moreover, a Gran Turismo World Series Celebration Race has also been shipped in the new update, letting players go through the races that will also feature in the Grand Final at Gran Turismo World Series 2024 World Finals, the franchise’s annual esports tournament. As part of this, two different titles, the Manufacturers Cup and the Nations Cup, are up for contention. Each of these events offers 500,000 Gran Turismo credits, making it a whopping 1 million credits that are currently on the line.

There are also certain game improvements for those who want to play Gran Turismo 7 on the high-end PS5 Pro console. Among these enhancements are improved PSSR, ray-traced reflections, 8K resolution support, and an optimized VR Mode experience. Additionally, the GT Sophy AI is now compatible with Trial Mountain Circuit and Tokyo Expressway—East Clockwise as well.

Over the past few years, Polyphony Digital has regularly brought a good amount of new content to the 2022 racing title, including GT Sophy AI, PSVR2 upgrade, and more. However, not all of these updates have been a hit with fans. One update from earlier this year, Update 1.49, infamously interfered with the physics of Gran Turismo 7‘s AI cars, jeopardizing player experience. With another content drop out of the way, the Sony-owned studio will hope that the new changes and additions make fan opinion about the game stick to the positive side.

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.54 Patch Notes

The following is a list of the main features and adjustments introduced in the new update for Gran Turismo 7.

Main Features

1. Cars

　- The following five cars have been added:

　　・Ford Escort RS Cosworth ’92 (available at the Used Cars dealership)

　　・Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55 (available at the Legend Cars dealership)

　　・Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) ’20

　　・Porsche Mission X ’23

　　・Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18

　　

2. PlayStation 5 Pro

Support for the PlayStation 5 Pro has been enhanced, with the following additions:

　　・We added a mode that combines higher Image quality and frame rate performance by fully utilizing the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PlayStation 5 Pro.

　　・Ray-traced reflections have been introduced during races, with the option available by selecting “Prioritize Ray Tracing/Resolution” in the Display settings:

　　・8K resolution compatibility.

　　・Enhanced rendering quality in VR Mode.

　　・Smoother video playback in VR Mode, achieved through the VR Positional Reprojection function.

3. Gran Turismo Sophy

　- Gran Turismo Sophy is now implemented for the following track layouts:

　　・Trial Mountain Circuit

　　・Tokyo Expressway – East Clockwise

Please note that the Gran Turismo Sophy mode is only available on the PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7.

4. World Circuits

　- The following new events join the World Circuits lineup:

　　・Gran Valley Highway 1

　　　- Jimny Cup

　　・WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

　　　- Porsche Cup

　　・Mount Panorama

　　　- Race of Turbo Sportscars

5. Café

　- The following Extra Menu has been added:

　　・ Extra Menu No.42: Collection: Ferrari Speciale (Collector Level 48)

6. Brand Central

　- New Museum entries have been added for the following brand:

　　・Mitsubishi

7. GT Auto

　- Car Maintenance & Service

　　Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):

　　・Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce ’67

　　・ Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus ’16

　　・Autobianchi A112 Abarth ’85

　　・ Dodge Challenger SRT Demon ’18

　　・Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR ’04

　　・Nissan GT-R Premium edition T-spec ’24

　　・Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) ’16

　　・Subaru WRX STI Type S ’14

　　・Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18

　　・Volvo 240 SE Estate ’93

　- Car Customization

　　The following brand has been added to Wheels:

　　・Rotiform

　　New wheels have been added for the following brands:

　　・American Racing

　　・KMC

　　・Motegi Racing

　　The following brands have been added to Preset Decals in the Livery Editor:

　　・Brembo

　　・Rotiform

8. Scapes

　- “Colorado” has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.

Other Improvements and Adjustments

1. Cars

　- We have added the cockpit view to the following car:

　　・Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo

　- We also adjusted the default ride height of the following car:

　　・Ferrari 308 GTB ’75

2. Legend Cars

　- Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) have undergone price adjustments, reflecting real-world valuations provided by Gran Turismo’s partner, Hagerty. Renowned for its expertise in classic car valuations and insurance, Hagerty has also sponsored various historic car events in recent years. These updated prices will take effect the next time each vehicle becomes available for purchase. The subsequent price revision is scheduled for March 2025.

3. World Circuits

　- We adjusted the difficulty level of the following Race Event:

　　・Fuji Speedway

　　　- Super Formula

4. Physics Simulation Model

　- We have resolved an issue affecting certain hybrid vehicles, where, after depleting fuel during driving, the car would not regenerate power upon releasing the accelerator.

5. GT Auto

　- We have fixed an issue within the Car Customization Livery Editor, where modifying and saving a Light Cover or Tire Sticker would prevent users from reverting to the original livery.

　- We removed the following decals with duplicate shapes from the Preset Decals in the Livery Editor (decals currently being used will not be impacted).

　　・Shape 1: 01-60

　　・Shape 2: 02-15 / 02-25 / 02-60 / 02-77

6. Sound

　-We resolved an issue where background music would not play in surround sound when using Dolby Atmos output through an AV amplifier.

7. Localization

　- We fixed various text localization issues.

8. Others

　- Various other issues have been addressed.