January may be nearly over, but that doesn’t mean Gran Turismo 7 will let it end without an update. It doesn’t have any show-stopping additions, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth our attention. Let’s dive right in.
The first notable thing about GT7 7’s January update is the addition of three cars: BVLGARI Aluminium Vision Gran Turismo, Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept, Suzuki Jimny XC ’18. However, only two of these three vehicles are accessible to everyone at the moment, unless you purchase the Bulgari Aluminium Gran Turismo Special Edition for $4,800 / £4,490 / €5,200. If so, you’ll get a QR code that you can scan to get the BVLGARI Aluminium Vision Gran Turismo for free. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until late February to access the car without buying the watch.
As for tracks, there haven’t been any new ones this time, but we do get two new events: the Jimny Cup and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. These events take place at current in-game tracks: Sardegna Windmills, Willow Springs, and Lake Louise for Jimny Cup; Monza and Tokyo Expressway for Vision Gran Turismo Trophy.
If you spend any time in the Cafe at all, you’ll now have the menu books for Jimny Cup, Nissan Motorsports, and Dodge. These menu books are accessible at collector levels 28, 46, and 32, respectively. Additionally, there are also new conversations with car designers in the cafe, depending on which car you’re using at the moment. These designers are Ed Welburn, Fabio Filippini, Freeman Thomas, and Hideo Kodama.
Of course, more changes came with the January update, so here are the complete patch notes.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.42 Notes
Main Features
1. Cars
The following three new cars have been added:
- BVLGARI Aluminium Vision Gran Turismo
- Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept
- Suzuki Jimny XC ’18
Those who purchase the BVLGARI Aluminum Gran Turismo Limited Model chronograph timepiece and register via the QR code will receive this car as a free gift before the official release. The car will be available for regular purchase from Brand Central in late February.
2. World Circuits
The following new events have been added to World Circuits:
- Jimny Cup
- Sardegna Windmills
- Willow Springs International Raceway
- Lake Louise
- Vision Gran Turismo Trophy
- Monza Circuit
- Tokyo Expressway
3. Brand Central
The following brands have been added to the Museum:
- Genesis
- Pagani
4. Café
The following Menu Books have been added:
- Menu Book No.50: Jimny Cup (Collector Level 28 and above)
The following Extra Menus have been added:
- Extra Menu No.34: Collection: Nissan Motorsports (Collector Level 46 and above)
- Extra Menu No.35: Collection: Dodge (Collector Level 32 and above)
Added new sets of conversations with the Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in the Garage and speaking with the personalities in the Café:
CAR DESIGNERS
- Ed Welburn
- GT by Citroën Road Car
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé ’54
- Fabio Filippini
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR T.M. EDITION Special Color Package ’00
- Porsche Taycan Turbo S ’19
- Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy ’16
- Toyota Celica GT-Four Rally Car (ST205) ’95
- Freeman Thomas
- Porsche 917 LIVING LEGEND
- RUF CTR3 ’07
- Hideo Kodama
- Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer ’29
- Toyota Prius G ’09
5. GT Auto
Car Maintenance & Service
Engine Swaps have been added for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
- Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi ’68
- Ford F-150 SVT Raptor ’11
- Garage RCR Civic
- Jaguar XJ220 ’92
- Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II ’91
- Nismo 400R ’95
- Toyota GR Supra RZ ’19
- Toyota GR Supra RZ ’20
- Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge ’18
- Toyota Corolla Levin 3Door 1600GT APEX (AE86) ’83
6. Scapes
The Service Areas and “Turn the camera vertically” locations have been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.
Other Improvements and Adjustments
1. World Circuits
Weekly Challenges
The display that is shown before the bonus menu if an event has not been opened has been changed.
2. Physics Simulation Model
The stability of rival cars in wet conditions has been adjusted.
3. Multiplayer
We addressed an issue where Player 1 would be at an advantage in Split Screen Race.
4. GT Auto
The color and quality of the following paint has been adjusted:
- Aston Martin Ocellus Teal
5. Localization
We fixed various text localization issues.
6. Others
Various other issues have been addressed.
