Major Update Drop
● LIVE STATUS UPDATE | October 14, 2026 – 11:00 PM PDT / October 15 7:00 AM BST
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📺 GarageWorks GT Exclusive
Watch the Spec IV First Look in PSVR2
Join us in the cockpit as we take the new vehicles around Sportsland SUGO!
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The wait is officially over! Sony and Polyphony Digital have officially launched Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV – Part 1 (Update 1.72) today. Alongside the massive free content drop featuring Sportsland SUGO, six new vehicles, and the Car Concierge system, PlayStation dropped a major hardware surprise: an official DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo 30th Anniversary Limited Edition.
If you are jumping in to download Update 1.72, master the new Sportsland SUGO circuit in the wet, or secure a pre-order for the collector’s controller, here is your day-one launch hub.
⚡ Spec IV Part 1 at a Glance
| Release Status | ● LIVE NOW (Update 1.72) |
| New Circuit | Sportsland SUGO (Includes Full Dynamic Rain Support) |
| New Vehicles | 6 New Cars (Ferrari F355, Mazda RX-Vision GT3 EVO, Xiaomi VGT & more) |
| Hardware Reveal | DualSense Wireless Controller – GT 30th Anniversary Edition |
| Core Features | Car Concierge, Vintage Dealership, Experience Mode, Level Cap Increase |
Hardware Reveal: GT 30th Anniversary DualSense
To kick off three decades of the franchise, PlayStation unveiled a limited-edition DualSense Wireless Controller. Finished in a matte-livery colorway with subtle red GT branding accents and classic face-button details, this controller is built to be a centerpiece for any sim racing setup or collector display.
Pre-orders go live shortly through direct.playstation.com and global retailers ahead of the holiday shipping window.
The 6 New Vehicles Arriving Today
Update 1.72 delivers a diverse Garage roster spanning classic 90s Italian performance, pure GT3 aero evolution, and futuristic electric hypercars:
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Exotic Road Car
Ferrari F355 Berlinetta (’94)
Maranello’s high-revving 3.5L 5-valve V8 analog masterpiece. Pure gated-shifter driving perfection.
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Gr.3 Motorsport
Mazda RX-Vision GT3 EVO (’26)
The next evolutionary step for Mazda’s rotary GT3 weapon, bringing refined aero balance and downforce.
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Vision GT / Concept
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo
Ultra-futuristic EV hypercar with high-downforce active aero and instant electric torque delivery.
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Historic Touring
Honda Civic Si Group A (’87)
Japanese FWD touring car royalty engineered for lightweight, high-momentum door-to-door battles.
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Historic Road
Citroën 2CV 6 Charleston (’86)
Air-cooled French icon that promises pure low-horsepower, hilarious high-body-roll lobby chaos.
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Modern MPV
Honda Step WGN Spada (’23)
The ultimate modern Japanese minivan canvas for eccentric tuning builds and sleeper spec racing.
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New Circuit: Sportsland SUGO (Dynamic Rain Confirmed)
Japan’s premier 3.7 km technical venue makes its franchise debut today. Featuring natural elevation swings, heavy-compression blind turns, and a steep 10% uphill final corner onto the pit straight, SUGO demands complete chassis stability.
Polyphony Digital also confirmed full dynamic rain weather physics and surface radar support for SUGO, making wet setup management and tire strategy essential for online lobbies.
Game-Changing Features: Car Concierge & Vintage Dealer
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Car Concierge System
Say goodbye to waiting weeks for store rotation RNG! You can now place direct order requests for specific target Used and Legend cars.
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Vintage Dealership
A new dedicated marketplace department focused strictly on classic, historic, and non-new production models.
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Sim Rig Setup: Dialing In for SUGO
With SUGO’s severe elevation compressions and dynamic wet surface transitions, maintaining direct, unmasked force feedback is vital:
- Direct Drive Torque Linearity: As rain coats SUGO’s surface, heavy artificial damping masks front-end aquaplaning. Dial back dampening to feel the exact split-second tire grip breaks away. Review our baseline Fanatec GT DD Pro 8Nm Gran Turismo Settings Guide to dial in your wheel base.
- Load Cell Precision: Threshold braking into SUGO’s downhill Turn 1 in wet weather requires smooth, progressive load-cell pressure to prevent ABS chatter and gravel trap lockups.
Update 1.72 is Live Now
Boot up your PS4 or PS5, grab the free update, and we’ll see you on the track!