Gran Turismo 7 received its first big update since its debut last week on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The latest patch, which does not address Gran Turismo's excessive microtransaction system, contains various content improvements as well as fixes to faults and bugs highlighted by the devoted player base.
The Music Replay system received a significant database extension in addition to a number of issue fixes. Gran Turismo 7 now has a total of 64 songs added by Polyphony Digital, giving gamers more options when it comes to adding music back to replays and improving the overall gameplay experience.
A wind direction and speed indicator have been added to the game, allowing racing lovers even more information on the driving conditions and helping them to prepare for the roads ahead as they hit maximum speed in one of the 400+ Gran Turismo cars. The patch notes are extensive but comprehensive, and fans of the franchise remain optimistic about the upcoming improvements. The patch looks to be very large, weighing in at over 916MB on the PlayStation 5, but it brings with it significant improvements to the game's various features.
The major patch fixes issues with the Gran Turismo 7 Menu Books failure to finish properly. Players were unable to continue through the basic single-player game, prohibiting them from unlocking features and tracks. This issue has been reported by a number of gamers, despite the patch notes stating that it is a "very rare occurrence." Rain Royalty, one of the game's trophies, has been fixed after a problem with it not releasing despite players meeting the conditions. This has been a known bug since the game's release.
The update also addresses a couple of small but annoying bugs that impact all aspects of the game, including multiplayer issues, steering wheel issues, and application errors. Changes to car settings, GT Auto functions, the livery editor, brand invitations, and Showcase are all included in the patch notes. Gran Turismo 7's greatest and worst elements appear to have been fixed or modified, and racing fans of the game are happy with the early patch's improvements.
The notes also mention a bug with engine swaps, which is the first time the company has mentioned this feature officially. The update is now accessible to all players, and it must be installed in order to use all of the game's features.
The complete patch notes from game developer Polyphony Digital are listed below.
Main Features Implemented
1. Race Display
- Added wind direction and wind speed indicators. An arrow (wind direction) and number (wind speed) will be displayed on the upper right of the screen under the Track Map.
2. Music Replay
- Added 64 music tracks.
Other Upgrades and Changes
1. Progression blocks and application errors
- Fixed a very rare issue wherein progress made on a Menu Book would not be recognized and prevented players to continue their playthrough;
- Fixed an issue wherein an application error would occur when using the broadcast features of the PlayStation®4 system;
- Fixed an issue wherein an application error would occur when 'Shoot' is selected in 'Race Photo' during a replay displayed in 4K on the PlayStation®4 Pro system and with the aspect ratio set to 16:9;
- Fixed an issue wherein an application error would occur when 'License Plate' is selected in 'GT Auto' under [Car Customization] > [Other], while progressing Menu Book No. 20, 'Show Your Custom Wing.'
2. World Circuits
- Fixed an issue wherein the actual time of day in a 'Custom Race' of some tracks would not match the selection made in [Time / Weather Settings] > [Timeframe];
- Fixed an issue with the Sector 2's Bronze target time in the 'Circuit Experience' of the 'Willow Springs Raceway: Streets of Willow Springs' track that made the Bronze prize unachievable;
- Fixed an issue wherein it was possible to choose cars without dirt tires installed from the [Settings] > [Change Car] of the Quick Menu during a 'Time Trial' and 'Drift Trial' on Dirt tracks;
- Fixed an issue with the weather for all race events;
- The Overtake function for the Dallara SF19 Super Formula / Honda '19 has been disabled in the License test 'S-7' (One Lap Time Attack) within the 'License' pavilion. (The ranking boards have been reset.)
3. GT Auto
- Fixed an issue wherein the racing suit would not be displayed in 'Driving Gear' under certain conditions;
- Deleted the 'Duplicate on Opposite Side' and 'Duplicate Symmetrically' menu items from the 'Layer Controls' of the left and right arms while editing Racing Suit Livery;
- Fixed an issue wherein work results would not be applied in 'Car Maintenance & Service' if the work is selected by moving the cursor with the Left stick.
4. Car Settings
- Fixed an issue wherein the Setting Sheet would become blank, and the setting content could not be saved. With this fix, the blank setting sheets will remain but you will be able to delete these normally. This will also fix the progression blockers encountered when the Menu Book tasks involved Car Settings;
- Fixed an issue wherein a car would return to its original wheels if the Setting Sheet was modified while a non-standard wheel was equipped;
- Fixed an issue wherein the 'Top Speed (Automatically Adjusted)' would not adjust properly when a Fully Customizable transmission was installed;
- Fixed an issue wherein the speeds displayed under Rotational G's were incorrect;
- Fixed an issue wherein adding a new Setting Sheet for a car where the engine was swapped would not carry that information over the new sheets. The engine swap will now be applied to all Setting Sheets.
5. Showcase & My Page
- Fixed an issue within 'Showcase' wherein the 2nd page and beyond would not be displayed properly if the number of items in 'My Items' and 'Collection' exceeded 100;
- Fixed an issue within 'Gallery' wherein the 2nd page and beyond would not be displayed properly if the number of items in 'My Page' exceeded 100 items.
6. Brand Central
- Fixed an issue wherein an Invitation icon would appear in the 'Showroom' of manufacturers even when the player did not have an invitation.
7. Replay
- Fixed an issue wherein the Replays and Demo Replays would not play all the way until the end.
8. Multiplayer
- Fixed an issue wherein the 'Assist Settings' would reset after joining a location and quitting without entering a race;
- Fixed an issue wherein the weather and time set by the host would not reflect correctly for the other players in the room.
9. Options
- Changed the 'Flash and Toggle High/Low Beams' function assigned to the default button of the DUALSHOCK®4 and DualSense™ wireless controllers to 'Flash High Beams'. If the button had been remapped previously, selecting the 'Restore Default Settings' will apply the change;
- Fixed an issue wherein the BGM would not play during Music Replay if the [Sound Volume] > [Menu BGM] volume level was set to 0;
- Fixed an issue wherein the changes to the exposure value in the ‘Exposure and Saturation’ settings made when starting the game for the first time would not be reflected in the preview screen.
- Fixed an issue wherein the Thrustmaster TH8A shifter would not operate properly when connected to the USB. Please note that the PlayStation®5 console is not compatible with this USB connection. The shifter can be used by connecting it directly to the steering wheelbase using a 'DIN-to-DIN' cable.
- Fixed an issue wherein clearing all license tests on wet surfaces would not award the Bronze trophy ‘Rain Royalty.’ Players who have already cleared the relevant tests can acquire the trophy by clearing the tests again;
- The Race Demo displayed during Auto Demos has been changed to a Music Replay;
- Various other issues have been addressed.
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