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Gran Turismo 7's Update 1.49 patch has been delayed by a month, so what will it bring when it eventually launches?
Gran Turismo 7 is a quality game and it's still receiving regular updates thanks to the tireless work of developers Polyphony.
After previously expecting the next monthly update to come in June 2024, we now know the update has been delayed to July. Here's everything we know so far and what we can expect from Gran Turismo 7's July 2024 update 1.49.
Latest news - Update 1.49 delayed to July
After the end of June came and went with no news on the June 2024 update 1.49, fans have been wondering what has happened to the latest GT7 update. That question has now been answered, however.
In an announcement on Gran Turismo's X page, Update 1.49 has been pushed back from June to July to coincide with the 2024 Gran Turismo World Series championship. Due to be broadcast on July 6, the series' opening round will introduce what we can expect in Update 1.49.
Now known as the July update, this introduction will tease any new cars, tracks, and other features due to hit the track racer when the patch launches later this month.
Gran Turismo 7 July 2024 Update (Update 1.49) release date
No official launch date has been revealed for July 2024's update 1.49. However, GT7's monthly updates are usually released on the final Thursday of the month. If update 1.49 continues this pattern, we can expect it to be released on Thursday, July 25.
Gran Turismo Creator Kazunori Yamauchi usually teases the upcoming update the weekend before it launches. However, Polyphony has confirmed that GT7's July 2024 update will be previewed in the Gran Turismo World Series championship taking place on July 6.
What can we expect in the July 2024 update?
Monthly updates usually include three new cars, GT Cafe Menu Books to complete, Scape photo locations, and World Circuit Events to expand the campaign.
Some updates have moved away from this template. May's update for example brought more content than we're used to in Gran Turismo 7. Considering it's been pushed back by a month, the July update could be another bumper edition rather than a return to the old formula.
Update 1.48 added five new cars, including two JDM Legends. These two legends were the Honda NSX JGTC and Nissan Skyline GTS-R.
The other three standard cars from the update were the Honda Civic EG, Volvo 240 Estate, and Volvo V40.
GT Cafe Extra Menu Book No. 39 is also unlocked at Collector 48. This new Menu Book saw you collecting more classic Japanese cars.
As for the World Circuit events, four were included in the May 2024 update:
- Europe Sunday Cup 400 - Kyoto Driving Park: Yamagiwa
- Japanese FF Challenge 450 - Autopolis International Racing Course: Short Course
- Japanese FR Challenge 450 - Autodrome Lago Maggiore: West
- World Tour Car 800 - Circuit de Sainte-Croix: A
Those who enjoy photographing their cars were also happy could also use the new Haulover Park Scape location, located in Miami, Florida.
It's now been over six months since a new track was added to Gran Turismo 7 with the Lakeshore Circuit arriving in the Spec II update last November. Hopefully, July's update will change that as fans are clamoring for a new circuit to race on.
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