Gran Turismo 7’s limited-edition anniversary DualSense will launch globally on Dec. 10, while Spec IV Part 1 is scheduled to add six World Circuit events and new viewing and driving features when its free update becomes available. The update is scheduled for 11:00 p.m. PDT on Oct. 14, with availability also listed for Oct. 15 at 7:00 a.m. BST and 3:00 p.m. JST.
Beyond the six cars and Sportsland SUGO Circuit already announced for Part 1, the update adds Experience mode, new Car Viewer features and new Scapes locations. Players will also get six new World Circuit events. An internet connection is required to download the update, and Credits are needed to purchase its cars.
The six vehicles are the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94, Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87, Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo ’26, Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23 and Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86. The Xiaomi, Mazda and Step WGN will be available at Brand Central, the Civic in Legend Cars, and the Ferrari and Citroën in Used Cars. The Civic is based on the Mugen Motul car that won its class at the 1987 All-Japan Touring Car Championship.
The new DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition marks 30 years of the series with racing stripes, motorsport graphics and a textured carbon-fiber-style front plate. Sony’s PlayStation Blog announcement gives it a recommended price of $84.99 USD, ¥12,480 including tax, €84.99 or £74.99. It will be sold in limited quantities, and retailer prices may vary.
Preorders begin Oct. 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time through PlayStation where available and participating retailers. In the U.S., direct orders open at 10:00 a.m. ET through PlayStation Direct. Direct preorders will also be available at 10:00 a.m. local time in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg through the PlayStation hardware store.
Which Spec IV addition are you most interested in trying? Follow the update’s release and the controller’s preorder window through X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam and Telegram.
Gran Turismo 7
Developed by Polyphony Digital
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, race and sell 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.
- Genre Racing, Simulator, Sport
- Platforms PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Perspective First person, Third person, Side view, Virtual Reality
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- Release March 4, 2022
- Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
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