Gran Turismo players! Update 1.29 for Gran Turismo 7 arrives today, February 20 at 10 p.m. PST* / February 21 at 6 a.m. GMT / 3 p.m. JST.
PlayStation VR2 (PS5 only) for Gran Turismo 7 is coming
With the 1.29 update at no additional cost, players will for the first time be able to experience all races and game modes (excluding “2P Split Screen” mode) with a whole new level of realism. PS VR2 players will also be able to access an exclusive “VR Showroom” area from their “Garage” or in-game car dealerships where they can admire all the stunning details of the ultra-high definition car models in a variety of locations and lighting settings.
GT7 takes full advantage of the next-gen features of PS VR2 – Using specially optimized HDR tone mapping, as well as eye-tracking foveal rendering (a technology that renders the areas of the screen the player is looking directly into high definition), and dynamic 3D audio support, players will experience a whole new dimension of highly immersive gameplay.
Take your Gran Turismo 7 experience to new heights with PS VR2 (launching February 22).
Experience Gran Turismo Sophy in Race Together mode (PS5 only)
Gran Turismo Sophy is a revolutionary superhuman AI racing agent developed through a collaboration between Sony AI, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital. The “Gran Turismo Sophy Race Together” mode offers Gran Turismo players of all skill levels and abilities the chance to take on GT Sophy in GT7. The special mode, available as a time-limited in-game event (from February 21 to the end of March), is a first look at GT Sophy in GT7 and is designed to maximize the fun and excitement of racing against GT. Sophia for everyone. Player feedback on this initial special feature will be used to continually improve the functionality of GT Sophy Race Together mode for future releases.
In the GT Sophy Race Together mode, players can race against GT Sophy in a series of four circuits of increasing difficulty, as a Beginner/Intermediate/Expert driver. In each of the four races, the player faces four GT Sophy cars of different performance levels. Players can also challenge GT Sophy in 1VS1 mode, where GT Sophy and the player race head-to-head with identical car setups and parameters, which showcases GT Sophy’s superhuman racing skills. Adding to the excitement of GT Sophy Race Together mode is GT7’s new emoticons feature, which displays emoticons on GT Sophy cars throughout the race to react to in-game action.
The mode can be accessed directly from the top right panel of the GT7 World Map, and the player can start a race against GT Sophy once they reach Collector Level 6. For more information on GT Sophy, please refer to the official site.
Grand Valley returns with Highway 1
A Gran Turismo classic, Grand Valley returns to the series with an all-new look. The full route of “Highway 1” is a challenging course featuring high-speed, full-throttle sections as well as tight, twisty technical turns. The shorter 2000m “South” layout features sharp elevation changes and blind corners to keep drivers on their toes. A vast environment where the ocean meets the mountains, along with large sections of bridges and tunnels make this a dynamic location that recreates the excitement of driving on the great winding seaside roads.
5 new cars added
Honda RA272 ’65
The F1 machine that earned Honda its first victory.
Thanks to its innovative ideas and pioneering engineering skills, Honda has achieved a number of technological revolutions. A good example of this is their first efforts in F1 in 1964, when they were still relatively unknown as a car manufacturer. The machine they developed was the RA271 which used an aluminum hull on a spaceframe body, with a 1.5L V12 engine in an unusual transverse mid-position. His uniqueness would be his downfall though and he failed to achieve any achievements in his first year. In 1965 Honda gave the machine a radical overhaul which resulted in the RA272. The RA272E engine was a more efficient version of the previous V12 using lightened components. The rear suspension construction was changed from an inboard to an outboard configuration, which reduced the weight from 525 kg to 498 kg, a major improvement. At the controls sat Ronnie Bucknum in his second year as well as new driver Richie Ginther.
Italdesign Exeneo Vision Gran Turismo Street and Off-Road Mode
A high-performance luxury car prepared as a “beautifully wrapped gift”.
Italdesign was founded in 1968 in Turin, Italy, and has designed and designed more than 300 production cars and presented more than 100 concept cars at the most important motor shows in the world. Many of his pieces have been featured in Gran Turismo. Some of the cars designed by Italdesign have become real movie stars, like the De Lorean DMC 12, which starred in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, or the Lotus Esprit, which was driven by Roger Moore in “The Spy who loved me”. The Italdesign Exeneo Vision Gran Turismo continues the long Italian tradition of Gran Turismo automobiles, albeit updated with state-of-the-art technology. Inspired by the 2013 mid-rear off-road engine, Italdesign GT Parcour compact, this concept car offers four different chassis settings (track, snow, off-road and urban) and has been designed to be driven both on and off-road tracks.A powerful mid-engine V10, paired with two 200 kW (268.2 BHP) electric motors, ensures a total output of 910 kW (1,219.9 BHP), enabling the Exeneo VGT to reach a top speed of 236.1 mph, with acceleration of 0 to 62.1 mph in 2.5 seconds A 7-speed gearbox , Individual Wheel Drive (IWD) and a KERS recuperation system round out the powertrain. To ensure maximum stability, the intelligent suspension automatically adapts to different types of terrain.
Citroen DS 21 Pallas ’70
A historical vision of the future from France.
Citroën was committed to front-wheel drive, and this DS is their masterpiece, made with all the most advanced technologies of the time. It first appeared at the 1955 Motor Show. While many other manufacturers were still producing cars in the pre-war style, the DS was a stunning vision of the future. With its avant-garde aerodynamic bodywork and revolutionary hydropneumatic suspension system, it was nicknamed the “flying saucer”. Development was led by André Lefebvre, while the relatively large 4.8m long body was designed by Italian Flaminio Bertoni, who had also worked on the classic 2CV. With such an avant-garde design, the DS’s popularity continued for some time. Including various equipment and engine upgrades, the car continued to be produced for 20 years. In 1964 the ‘Pallas’ grade was added with deluxe interior and exterior fittings. Then in 1967 the car was given a more modern face with the 2 round headlights replaced by 4 headlights in the covered units.
Porsche 911 Carrera RS (901) ’73
A first in the history of the Porsche 911, the elusive RennSport.
Appearing in 1973, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was the first model in the long history of the Porsche 911 to sport the RS badge. RS stands for “Rennsport” or simply “racing sport” in English, and as the name suggests, it was developed as a homologation model for the FIA Group 4 category. The 2.4 L engine of the base model 1973 911 S was enlarged to 2.7 L, now producing 207.1 BHP. The front end features an air dam that allows for the addition of an oil cooler. The rear of the car is fitted with the iconic ducktail spoiler as standard, with extended rear fenders to accommodate the new wider rear tyres. The Carrera RS 2.7 was available in 3 versions: Touring, Sport and Racing, although even the luxury Touring model weighed less than 1100 kg.
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”Drift Stage” and ”Move camera up and down” have been added to the featured section. Support for drifting photos has also been added with this update. A tutorial will be available the first time you play after the update, which will guide you through the steps to take drift shots. Follow the on-screen tips and have fun taking the perfect shots.
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