Polyphony Digital released a big update for Gran Turismo 7 to kick off November, as Spec 2 added four-player split-screen on PS5, seven new cars and much more. The latest update isn’t a content drop but does make several adjustments and fixes.
02.11.2023 - 02:11 / hardcoregamer.com / Hardcore
Gran Turismo 7 has received a major update that is updated the title of the game. With even offering a new intro video, Gran Turismo 7 SPEC II will bring a good bit of content for free to owners of the game. Highlighting this update is seven new cars, a new course (off-road snow course), and a new update to Sophy will be available on Thursday. The circuit Lake Louise will bring three layouts with a long track offering 11 turns, a short track with 7 and a tri-oval. Arcade Race is being changed to Quick Race, with the option to race against the AI Sophy. Polyphony Digital has also added 4-player split screen races on the PlayStation 5 version of the game.
Two Dodge cars join the game with the 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi and the renowned 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon. The Charger being introduced is the iconic Charger of the day while the Demon is the fastest production car in history when it launched. The Demon produced 813.6 BHP when using 100 or higher octane fuel and would go 0-62 in 2.3s with a quarter mile time of 9.65s. It includes the Demon Crate that would fully unlock the car for drag racing. Both are icons of their associated eras.
The Lexus LFA ’10 is being added with its 4.8 liter V10 that redlines at 9,500 RPM. It is rated at 552.3 BHP with a transmission that utilizes a 6-speed single clutch 2-pedal manual transmission that shifts in 0.2 seconds. The legendary Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II ’91 comes back to Gran Turismo which offered 231.8 BHP but power was said to exceed 325. The rear wing was the main identifying factor of this car. The other cars included will be the 1995 Nissan Nismo 400R, 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance, which offers a 0-62.1 time of 3.3 seconds.
Other updates will include a new license with tests, five new regular events, two expert race events, and photo scapes. There are a good bit of updates with this update, which is named as update 1.40. Sophy and the four-player split screen will only be available for PlayStation 5. You can read the add-ons below and watch the official trailer below, as well.
The SPEC II Update 1.40 includes the following add-ons:
Polyphony Digital released a big update for Gran Turismo 7 to kick off November, as Spec 2 added four-player split-screen on PS5, seven new cars and much more. The latest update isn’t a content drop but does make several adjustments and fixes.
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Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Polyphony Digital have released the new opening movie for Gran Turismo 7 added as part the “Spec II” (version 1.40) update, which is available today.
The big Gran Turismo 7 SPEC II patch is here with a sweeping set of new cars, a new snow race, Sophy AI integration, and plenty of UI changes. It seems like it’s justifying that new branding, that’s for sure.
Polyphony Digital is releasing the Gran Turismo 7 SPEC II update overnight tonight, bringing a whole host of new cars, a new circuit in the snow, integrating GT Sophy, making track updates, and so much more to the game.
Polyphony Digital’s next update for Gran Turismo 7 will be its largest yet. Launching on November 2nd, Version 1.40 or Spec 2 will add seven new cars, a new opening cinematic video, Lake Louise Track and much more. Check out the trailer below.
Polyphony Digital is releasing the Gran Turismo 7 SPEC II update overnight tonight, bringing a whole host of new cars, a new circuit in the snow, integrating GT Sophy, making track updates, and so much more to the game.
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Gran Turismo 7 is nearing its second birthday, but Sony and Polyphony Digital are giving the game a bit of a revamp via the new “Spec II” update. This update will add a variety of new content, including 7 vehicles and the new Lake Louise track set in the Canadian Rockies, but it also offers a variety of other features as well, including new challenges, an updated version of the GT Sophy racing AI, and 4-player splitscreen multiplayer on PS5. You can check out a trailer for the Gran Turismo 7 Spec II update, below.