Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.49 has been on the radar for weeks now. Polyphony revealed the update at the start of July just as fans were wondering where the June update was.
Now it has arrived. The 4.87 GB update brings a whole host of changes as well as the first new track in a long, long time. Here's a breakdown of the full patch notes.
Update 1.49
The headline additions for Update 1.49 are huge. Another physics update is included in this patch, adjusting suspension behavior modeling, tyre physics, and even controller steering inputs. As a result, leaderboards have been wiped and there should be a new learning curve for players of all abilities.
There are six new cars hitting the game, including the iconic Subaru Impreza Rally Car '98. Players also have a new track, Eiger Nordwand. This is the first new circuit to hit the game since Lake Louise was added in the Spec II update in November '23.
Update 1.49 Patch Notes
Here are the full patch notes for Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.49.
Cars
The following six new cars have been added:
- BMW M3 '97 (sold at the Used Cars dealership)
- Ferrari 430 Scuderia '07
- Genesis X Gran Racer Vision Gran Turismo Concept
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 '08
- RUF RGT 4.2 '16
- Subaru Impreza Rally Car '98 (Sold at the 'Legend Cars' dealership)
Tyres
French tyre manufacturer Michelin has been added.
Tracks
Eiger Nordwand joins the race-track list with two different layouts:
- Eiger Nordwand
- Eiger Nordwand Reverse
The new track will be unlocked at Collector Level 25.
World Circuits
The following events join World Circuits:
- Eiger Nordwand
- European Sunday Cup 500
- Jimny Cup
- World Rally Challenge Gr.B
- Autodromo Nazionale Monza
- Ferrari Circuit Challenge
- Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
- World Touring Car 600
Gran Turismo Sophy
Gran Turismo Sophy is now implemented in the following track layouts:
- Nürburgring 24h
- Autodrome Lago Maggiore - Full Course
- More cars have been added for you to race against.
Please note that the Gran Turismo Sophy mode is only available on the PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7.
Cafe
The following Extra Menu has been added:
- Extra Menu No.40: Collection: McLaren (Collector Level 50)
There are also new conversations with the car designers and characters in the café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in Garage and speaking with the characters in the Café:
CAR DESIGNERS
- Ikuo Maeda
- MAZDA3 '19
- MAZDA3 Gr.4
- MAZDA RX-VISION '15
- MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT
- Mazda Atenza Sedan XD L Package '15
- Mazda Demio XD Touring '15
- Mazda LM55 VGT (Gr.1)
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02
- Mazda RX-8 Spirit R '12
Brand Central
Visit Volvo's New Museum section for Europe (Sweden). New Museum entries have been added for the following brand:
- Subaru
GT Auto
Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
- BMW M3 Sport Evolution '89
- BMW M3 '97
- BMW M3 Coupé '07
- BMW M4 Coupé '14
- BMW M4 Gr.4
- Honda S2000 '99
- Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track '13
- Mazda Atenza Sedan XD L Package '15
- Mini Cooper S '05
- Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) '87
Car Customization
The following brand has been added to Wheels:
- pokal CUSTOM FELGEN
Eight new wheels have been added for the following brand:
- WORK
These new brands join Preset Decals in the Livery Editor:
- pokal CUSTOM FELGEN
- The Check Shop
The "HIGHSPEED Étoile" official Preset Decals in the Livery Editor have been discontinued and are no longer available. Please note the following points regarding the usage of these decals after the end of service:
Livery Editor
These official decals will be removed from the Brand Logos (F-O) section in Preset Decals and will no longer be available to add to liveries.
- Saved Styles that use these official decals will remain available to edit and save with the decals intact after the end of service.
Showcase
Saved Styles that use these official decals, which can be viewed by other players, will remain visible in the Showcase and will be available to use after the end of service.
Scapes
"The Eiger" has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.
Replays
There is now a Playback Bar Option where the playback position can be adjusted.
Dynamic Viewing
"Dynamic Viewing," which allows more control over Race Replays is now active. Select the "Gran Turismo LIVE" icon from the World Map to view Race Replays from World Series Round 1 - Montreal. If you enable Broadcast Mode, you can watch races exactly as they appeared on the live stream with full commentary. Alternatively, you will be free to change between different cars and camera modes.
Physics Simulation Model
The behavioral models for the suspensions and the steering have been adjusted:
- The calculation of suspension geometry has been improved, resulting in more natural cornering physics and acceleration/deceleration stability levels.
- The calculation of steering geometry has been improved, resulting in more accurate simulation of steering forces.
- Damper attenuation behavior was adjusted, resulting in more natural physics on road bumps and curbs.
The tire physics simulation model has been enhanced by:
- Turning stability on low speed corners and curbing has been improved.
- Surface resistance (rolling resistance) has been optimized.
- Heat and wear behavior were adjusted on racing tires.
- Grip reduction on the racing line in wet conditions, and hydroplaning physics were adjusted.
Default settings have been improved.
- Initial suspension and aerodynamics settings have been changed on all race cars and certain road cars.
Performance Points (PP) for all featured cars have been updated.
The wireless controller steering algorithm was updated.
- The steering algorithm when using the analogue sticks and the directional pad were enhanced, resulting in better handling.
Controller behavior for steering wheels have been updated.
- The force feedback algorithm has been adjusted, allowing devices to use their full torque range.
- The steering geometry calculation have improved, resulting in better force feedback feeling.
The effects of the following driving assists have been improved.
- The Traction Control (TCS) assist intervention has been optimized;
- Corner braking control for ABS (anti-lock brakes) has been optimized.
Controllers
We addressed an issue in which force feedback vibration on the Logitech® G923 was too sensitive.
The strength of the vibration effect on the Logitech® PRO Racing Wheel has been adjusted.
The performance stability for all Fanatec® steering controllers has improved.
The LEDs of the four sticks on the Fanatec® GT DD Extreme will now light up in the color of the corresponding MFD.
We also adjusted the Tuning Menu Auto Setup parameters for the Fanatec® GT DD Pro/Extreme, and Podium.
Selecting "Auto Setup" (AS or A SET) from the Tuning Menu on the wheel will load the optimal parameters for playing Gran Turismo. A firmware update may be required in order to enable the Auto Setup function on your device. In Podium mode, Auto Setup is intended for use in Low Torque mode. The use of High Torque mode will require manual adjustments.
World Circuits
Time settings have been adjusted for all Circuit Experience events, and all demonstration replays have been updated. Also, all rankings boards have been reset.
License Center
Time settings have been adjusted for all License events, and all demonstration replays have been updated. Also, all rankings boards have been reset.
Missions
All rankings boards have been reset.
The difficulty level has been adjusted for the following event:
- Tsukuba Circuit One Hour
Localization
Fixed various text localization issues.
Others
Various other issues have been addressed.