Polyphony Digital is the developer behind Gran Turismo 7, which Sony Interactive Entertainment is actively supporting with free content updates through late 2026, including the two-part Spec IV update.
Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 7 continues to receive steady support through free updates. The latest, update 1.71, arrived on August 20, 2026, adding four cars: the Toyota Mark II Tourer V '97, Toyota Chaser Tourer V '97, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N '25, and Caterham Seven Superlight R500 '08. New race events and a Scapes feature were also planned.
Shortly after, during a State of Play broadcast on September 3, 2026, Sony announced the larger Spec IV update, also free. It will arrive in two parts, the first in October and the second in December. The update adds two courses: Sportsland SUGO, a Japanese circuit with varied elevation, and Autumn Link, which has appeared in the series since the first game. Twelve new car models will be added in two batches.
Spec IV also introduces several new modes. Online Drift Trial pits drivers on control and style. Shuffle Race randomizes online race conditions. A new driving experience called Experience and a garage feature called View Car are included. A Family Mode, designed so small children can play, was teased, with elements aimed at hardcore players. Further details are set for October 3 at the Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 event in Singapore.
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Sep 3
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the large update "Spec IV" for Gran Turismo 7 during its State of Play broadcast on September 3, 2026. The free major update will roll out in two parts, with the first arriving in October and the second in December. It adds two courses: Sportsland SUGO, a Japanese technical circuit with varied elevation changes, and Autumn Link, a track that has appeared in the series since the first title. A total of 12 new car models will be introduced, added in two batches. The update also brings several new modes, including Online Drift Trial, where drivers compete on control, precision, and style; Shuffle Race, which sets online race conditions randomly; the new driving experience "Experience"; and the garage feature "View Car." A mode called Family Mode, designed so even small children can play, was also teased, with elements aimed at hardcore players. Further details are scheduled for October 3 at the Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 event in Singapore.
Aug 20
Sony Interactive Entertainment released Gran Turismo 7 update 1.71 on August 20 at 15:00 JST. The free update adds four cars: the Toyota Mark II Tourer V '97, Toyota Chaser Tourer V '97, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N '25, and Caterham Seven Superlight R500 '08. New race events and a Scapes feature are also planned.