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The SPEC 2 Update 1.40 forGran Turismo 7is bringing various changes to PlayStation’s exclusive racing game, but PS4 players won’t be able receive all the new content coming with this update. Developer Polyphony Digital announced that this update was the largest to date coming toGran Turismo 7, giving players additional content to discover on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Upon its release in March 2022,Gran Turismo 7gathered mainly positive reviews, with players praising Polyphony Digital’s game for its realistic graphics, smooth gameplay, and immersive use of the DualSense’s haptic feedback. However, players criticizedGran Turismo 7’s microtransaction system, deeming that it was way too expensive and that those who didn’t wish to pay had to grind races for hours for a fraction of the in-game money they used to make. Despite those mixed reviews,Gran Turismo 7is one of the best-selling entries in the series and continues to bring new content for players over a year after its original release.
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Ken Chan, Senior Product Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment, shared the full patch notes of theSPEC 2 Update 1.40 for Gran Turismo 7. This update introduced 7 new cars, a SPEC 2 opening movie, the new Lake Louise circuit, an update to World Circuits, 50 additional Challenges to Licenses, as well as a variety of quality-of-life improvements. The two main features brought by the SPEC 2 Update 1.40 forGran Turismo 7are the new version of Sophy, an AI driver agent with Quick Race, and the 4-player split screen races. However, there is a catch: these two features are only available for PlayStation 5 users.
The7 new cars joining theGran Turismo 7lineupare the Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi ‘68, Dodge Charger SRT Demon ‘18, Lexus LFA ‘10, Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II ‘91, NISMO 400R ‘95, Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) ‘22, and Tesla Model 3 Performance ‘23. Players can drive them through Lake Louise, a new course designed as a fictional ski resort available with 3 different layouts.
With this new update,Gran Turismo 7offers players a new way to enjoy this racing game, especially with the 4-player split-screen races and the addition of a new AI agent, even if these features are only available on PlayStation 5. TheGran Turismofranchise has been under the spotlight for the past few years, with thesuccess of the VR support ofGran Turismo 7on PS VR2and theGran Turismomovie starring Orlando Bloom, David Harbour, and Geri Halliwell.
Gran Turismo 7
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Gran Turismo 7 brings together the very best features of the Real Driving Simulator. Whether you’re a competitive or casual racer, collector, tuner, livery designer or photographer – find your line with a staggering collection of game modes including fan-favorites like GT Campaign, Arcade and Driving School. With the reintroduction of the legendary GT Simulation Mode, buy, tune and race your way through a rewarding solo campaign as you unlock new cars and challenges. And if you love going head-to-head with others, hone your skills and compete in the GT Sport Mode. With over 420 cars available at Brand Central and the Used Car Dealership from day one, Gran Turismo 7 recreates the look and feel of classic motors and bleeding-edge supercars alike in unparalleled detail. Each car handles differently and feels unique as you navigate over 90 track routes in dynamic weather conditions, including classic courses from GT history.
