Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital have released Update 1.38 for their acclaimed racing simulation game, Gran Turismo 7.
New Cars
The most prominent addition in the update is a collection of new cars, with three main models joining the lineup: the Garage RCR Civic, Honda Civic Type R (FL5) ’22, and MAZDA3 Gr.4. Furthermore, the Brand Central has been updated to include the Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition ’22 and the Toyota Ambulance Himedic ’21.
Liveries
New liveries have been added for several existing cars in the game, such as the Mazda RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT, Mazda Atenza Gr.4, and Mazda Roadster NR-A (ND) ’22, to enhance their visual appeal.
World Circuits
Race enthusiasts will find new events added to World Circuits, including races on the Grand Valley – Highway 1, Dragon Trail, and Mount Panorama tracks. These events, featuring Turbo Sportscars and World Touring Car 700, offer a fresh challenge for players.
Brand Central and Café Updates
A Museum entry has been introduced for Fiat in the Brand Central section, with Nissan receiving new spots. The Café segment of the game will now have additional Extra Menus, specifically Menu No. 29 for Porsche Supercars and Menu No. 30 for GR, available to players with Collector Levels 42 and 39, respectively.
Conversations
Moreover, new sets of conversations have been implemented with car designers such as Ed Welburn, Fabio Filippini, Freeman Thomas, and Hideo Kodama, as well as characters named Chris, Jeremy, and Stella. These conversations can be accessed by changing to specific cars in your garage and speaking with these figures in the Café.
GT Auto
In terms of customization and maintenance, engine swaps have now been made possible for select Porsche models, unlocked at Collector Level 50. Additionally, new pre-set decals from brands like Aim, Checkered Sports, and Hondata have been added to the Livery Editor.
Other Improvements and Adjustments
The update has introduced a “Weather Radar” button to the Quick Menu on the race screen and has also implemented a countdown displayed before a car is replaced when the “Replace Car After Leaving Track” setting is on. Furthermore, prices for Legend Cars have been revised based on real-life valuations provided by Gran Turismo’s partner, Hagerty.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.38 Patch Notes
Main Features
1. Cars
– Three new cars have been added:
・ Garage RCR Civic
・ Honda Civic Type R (FL5) ’22
・ MAZDA3 Gr.4
– The following cars have been implemented to Brand Central:
・ Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition ’22
・ Toyota Ambulance Himedic ’21
– New liveries have been added for these cars:
・ Mazda RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT
・ Mazda Atenza Gr.4
・ Mazda Roadster NR-A (ND) ’22
2. World Circuits
- The following new events have been implemented to World Circuits:
・Grand Valley – Highway 1
– Race of Turbo Sportscars
・Dragon Trail
– Race of Turbo Sportscars
・Mount Panorama
– World Touring Car 700
3. Brand Central
– The following brand receives a Museum entry:
・ Fiat
– The following brand receives a New Spots:
・ Nissan
4. Café
– These Extra Menus have been added:
・Extra Menu No. 29: Collection: Porsche Supercars (Collector Level 42 and above);
・Extra Menu No. 30 Collection: GR (Collector Level 39 and above);
– New sets of conversations with the Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café have been implemented. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in your Garage and speaking with the characters in the Café:
CAR DESIGNERS
– Ed Welburn
・ McLaren 650S Coupe ’14
・ McLaren MP4-12C ’10
・ Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ’09
・ Peugeot RCZ GT Line ’15
– Fabio Filippini
・ Abarth 595 Esseesse ’70
・ Enzo Ferrari ’02
・ Ferrari GTO ’84
・ Ferrari Testarossa ’91
・ Maserati GranTurismo S ’08
・ Renault R.S.01 ’16
– Freeman Thomas
・ Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback ’15
・Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track ’13
・ Porsche 356 A/1500 GS Carrera ’56
・ Porsche 356 A/1500 GS GT Carrera Speedster ’56
– Hideo Kodama
・ Abarth 1500 Biposto Bertone B.A.T 1 ’52
・ Renault R8 Gordini ’66
・ Suzuki Swift Sport ’07
CHARACTERS
– Chris
・ Honda Civic Type R (FL5) ’22
– Jeremy
・ Garage RCR Civic
– Stella
・Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition ’22
5. GT Auto
- Car Maintenance & Service
Engine Swaps have been added for the following cars (Unlocked at Collector Level 50):
・ Porsche 356 A/1500 GS Carrera ’56
・ Porsche 911 Carrera RS (901) ’73
・ Porsche 911 Carrera RS (964) ’92
・ Porsche 911 GT3 (997) ’09
・ Porsche Cayman GT4 ’16
– Car Customization
The following brands have been implemented to the pre-set decals in the Livery Editor:
・Aim
・Checkered Sports
・Hondata
Other Improvements and Adjustments
1. Race Screen
– We added the “Weather Radar” button to the Quick Menu.
– A countdown is now displayed before a car is replaced when “Replace Car After Leaving Track” is set to “On.”
2. Legend Cars
– Prices for Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) have been revised based on real-life valuations from Gran Turismo partner, Hagerty, which provides valuations and vehicle insurance for classic cars and sponsors many historic car events. New prices will be applied the next time a vehicle goes on sale. The next price revision is scheduled for January 2024.
3. Localization
– Fixed various text localization issues.
4. Others
– Various other issues have been addressed.
Launched on March 4, 2022, the title is the eighth main installment in the long-running Gran Turismo series. Available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, the game has also made its mark as the first multi-console installment in the franchise. The game boasts compatibility with PlayStation VR2 through a free in-game update, enriching the virtual racing experience.
