Gran Turismo 7 update 1.54 out now, adds PS5 Pro enhancements and five new cars

After a short delay from an extended server maintenance period, Gran Turismo 7’s November update is live.

Weighing in at a whopping 32.071gb on PS5, update 1.54 adds five new cars, Sophy AI support for more tracks and long-awaited PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, including improved VR visuals.

Five new cars

Five cars are included in November’s update, and it’s another eclectic selection. Arguably the main highlight is the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, one of the most commonly requested cars with its distinctive whale-tail rear wing. Notably, this marks the first time the road-going variant has appeared in a Gran Turismo game.

There’s also a historic race car, with the 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss joining the roster. You can find the Cosworth at the Used Car dealership, while the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R is sold at the Legend Cars dealership – expect it to be expensive.  

Rounding off the new cars is the Porsche Mission X hypercar concept, which previews the electric successor to the 918 Spyder.

It’s joined by another Porsche, the current 992-generation 911 Turbo S, and the boxy Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC. These three cars can be bought in their respective brand dealerships.

　　・Ford Escort RS Cosworth ’92 (available at the Used Cars dealership)

　　・Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55 (available at the Legend Cars dealership)

　　・Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) ’20

　　・Porsche Mission X ’23

　　・Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18

PS5 Pro enhancements and improved VR visuals

It wasn’t clear from yesterday’s announcement if the November update will add GT7’s belated PS5 Pro enhancements. PS5 Pro support was announced for Sony’s flagship racer alongside the console’s reveal in October, but the patch wasn’t ready in time for the console’s launch earlier this month.

But now the wait is over, with the patch notes confirming that GT7 has received a plethora of enhancements that take advantage of Sony’s more powerful console.

Ray-traced reflections are supported in races while running at 60fps on PS5 Pro. This is activated by selecting ‘prioritise Ray Tracing/Resolution’ in the display settings.

GT7 can also run at 8K resolution if you happen to have a display that supports it, and VR visuals are improved with “enhanced rendering quality” and “smoother video playback” for those who have a PSVR2 headset.

Sophy AI expands

Update 1.54 adds the option to race against Sophy AI on two more circuits: Trial Mountain Circuit and Tokyo Expressway – East Clockwise.

New races and Menu Books

As we’ve come to expect with GT7’s updates, a handful of new race events are available. In terms of World Circuit events, the update adds another Jimny Cup race at Gran Valley Highway 1, a Porsche Cup at Laguna Seca and a Race of Turbo Sportscars event at Mount Panorama.

For car collectors, the GT Cafe gains an Extra Menu book. Unlocked at level 48, the ‘ Ferrari Speciale’ requires you to collect the Ferrari F40, Ferrari F50 and Ferrari Enzo Ferrari. Considering that the F40 and F50 are only sold at the Legend Cars dealership on rotation and cost a fortune, that won’t be easy if you don’t already own them.

In addition, the November update adds a new ‘Colorado’ Scape location, the Rotiform wheel brand in GT Auto and a host of new engine swaps for cars such as the Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus, Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and Porsche 911 GT3 RS 991, providing you have reached Collector Level 50.

For more details on GT7’s November update, check out the patch notes below.

Gran Turismo 7 update 1.54 patch notes

Main Features

1. Cars
　- The following five cars have been added:
　　・Ford Escort RS Cosworth ’92 (available at the Used Cars dealership)
　　・Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55 (available at the Legend Cars dealership)
　　・Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) ’20
　　・Porsche Mission X ’23
　　・Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18
　　
2. PlayStation®5 Pro
　- Support for the PlayStation®5 Pro has been enhanced, with the following additions:
　　・We added a mode that combines higher Image quality and frame rate performance by fully utilizing the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PlayStation®5 Pro.
　　・Ray-traced reflections have been introduced during races, with the option available by selecting “Prioritize Ray Tracing/Resolution” in the Display settings:
　　・8K resolution compatibility.
　　・Enhanced rendering quality in VR Mode.
　　・Smoother video playback in VR Mode, achieved through the VR Positional Reprojection function.

3. Gran Turismo Sophy
　- Gran Turismo Sophy is now implemented for the following track layouts:
　　・Trial Mountain Circuit
　　・Tokyo Expressway – East Clockwise

Please note that the Gran Turismo Sophy mode is only available on the PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7.

4. World Circuits
　- The following new events join the World Circuits lineup:
　　・Gran Valley Highway 1
　　　- Jimny Cup
　　・WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
　　　- Porsche Cup
　　・Mount Panorama
　　　- Race of Turbo Sportscars

5. Café
　- The following Extra Menu has been added:
　　・ Extra Menu No.42: Collection: Ferrari Speciale (Collector Level 48)

6. Brand Central
　- New Museum entries have been added for the following brand:
　　・Mitsubishi

7. GT Auto
　- Car Maintenance & Service
　　Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
　　・Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce ’67
　　・ Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus ’16
　　・Autobianchi A112 Abarth ’85
　　・ Dodge Challenger SRT Demon ’18
　　・Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR ’04
　　・Nissan GT-R Premium edition T-spec ’24
　　・Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) ’16
　　・Subaru WRX STI Type S ’14
　　・Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18
　　・Volvo 240 SE Estate ’93

　- Car Customization
　　The following brand has been added to Wheels:
　　・Rotiform

　　New wheels have been added for the following brands:
　　・American Racing
　　・KMC
　　・Motegi Racing

　　The following brands have been added to Preset Decals in the Livery Editor:
　　・Brembo
　　・Rotiform

8. Scapes
　- “Colorado” has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.

Other Improvements and Adjustments

1. Cars
　- We have added the cockpit view to the following car:
　　・Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
　- We also adjusted the default ride height of the following car:
　　・Ferrari 308 GTB ’75

2. Legend Cars
　- Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) have undergone price adjustments, reflecting real-world valuations provided by Gran Turismo’s partner, Hagerty. Renowned for its expertise in classic car valuations and insurance, Hagerty has also sponsored various historic car events in recent years. These updated prices will take effect the next time each vehicle becomes available for purchase. The subsequent price revision is scheduled for March 2025..

3. World Circuits
　- We adjusted the difficulty level of the following Race Event:
　　・Fuji Speedway
　　　- Super Formula

4. Physics Simulation Model
　- We have resolved an issue affecting certain hybrid vehicles, where, after depleting fuel during driving, the car would not regenerate power upon releasing the accelerator.

5. GT Auto
　- We have fixed an issue within the Car Customization Livery Editor, where modifying and saving a Light Cover or Tire Sticker would prevent users from reverting to the original livery.
　- We removed the following decals with duplicate shapes from the Preset Decals in the Livery Editor (decals currently being used will not be impacted).
　　・Shape 1: 01-60
　　・Shape 2: 02-15 / 02-25 / 02-60 / 02-77

6. Sound
　-We resolved an issue where background music would not play in surround sound when using Dolby Atmos output through an AV amplifier.

7. Localization
　- We fixed various text localization issues.

8. Others
　- Various other issues have been addressed.