GT7: Spec IV Part 1 rolls out and DualSense Limited Edition revealed

Spec IV Part 1: what arrives now

Per the PlayStation Blog, every player receives Part 1 beginning October 14 at 11:00 pm PDT — October 15 at 7:00 am BST / 3:00 pm JST (8:00 am CEST on October 15 in Spain). Polyphony Digital labels it Update 1.72 on gran-turismo.com.

The new track is SUGO International Racing Course (Sportsland SUGO): 3,586 m, 13 corners, a 704.5 m longest straight and 69.83 m of elevation change in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The official page highlights the final corner onto the home straight, with a gradient of up to 10 percent.

The six new cars, per PlayStation Blog and gran-turismo.com / Gematsu, are: Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo (Brand Central); Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94 (Used Cars); Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87 (Legend Cars); Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo ’26 (Brand Central); Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23 (Brand Central); Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86 (Used Cars). An internet connection is required for the update, and credits (paid or via progression) are required to buy vehicles.

New Part 1 features

Beyond cars and the circuit, Spec IV Part 1 adds, per gran-turismo.com: a refreshed opening cinematic; Vintage in Brand Central (cars from 2000 and earlier, with jumps to Legend/Used); Car Concierge to order cars from Vintage after reaching the ending (up to four orders by Collector Level); Experience brand challenges (Part 1: Xiaomi, Yangwang, Hyundai and Polestar); Car Viewer in the Garage; Collector Level cap raised from 70 to 90; three Café Extra Menus (High-Performance EVs, Tuned GT-Rs, Le Mans Winners); new World Circuits events (including Sunday Cup, Vision Gran Turismo Trophy at Spa-Francorchamps and several SUGO races); and two new Scapes Curations (Angeles Crest Highway and Sportsland SUGO).

Spec IV Part 2 remains due in December, outside this rollout.

DualSense Gran Turismo Limited Edition

The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition marks 30 years of Gran Turismo with racing stripes, motorsport-inspired graphics and a textured carbon-fibre-style front plate. Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi presents it as a tribute to the shared journey with players.

Recommended retail price: $84.99 USD / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480 (tax included in Japan); actual retailer prices may vary. Pre-orders begin October 22 at 10:00 am local time via PlayStation Direct (where available) and participating retailers. Global launch starts December 10, in limited quantities.