Gran Turismo 7 Reveals Major 'Spec II' Update With New Content

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital announced Gran Turismo 7 “Spec II,” the game’s biggest post-launch update. The game will bring several new pieces of content to Gran Turismo 7 alongside a new UI experience and more features.

Nearly two years after the game’s March 2022, Polyphony Digital boasts “Spec II” as the most epic update for Gran Turismo 7. The update aims to enhance “the driving simulation experience with more fulfillment than ever before.”

Gran Turismo 7 Enters the Spec II Era

The Gran Turismo 7 Spec II update brings a plethora of new content, including the all-new Lake Louise track, on November 2:

New Cinematic Intro
Local Four-Player Split Screen on PS5
Master Licenses
New Progression Dashboard
New Events
Three Extra Menus
Weekly Challenges
Lake Louise Track
- Lake Louise Long Track
- Lake Louise Short Track
- Lake Louise Tri-Oval
Seven New Cars
- Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi ’68
- Dodge Challenger SRT Demon ’18
- Lexus LFA ’10
- Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II ’91
- NISMO 400R ’95
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) ’22
- Tesla Model 3 Performance ’23
Slower Shutter Speeds in Race Photos
Polyphony Digital Tokyo Office in Scapes
New Favorites feature in Scapes

Gran Turismo 7 will be loaded with new events in World Circuits, including rally races on the Lake Louise track. Five standard and two expert level races will be added, and the Gran Turismo Sophy AI will be available in the PS5 version. Moreover, a new Event Directory menu and new Weekly Challenges will be available. Players will also have access to Master Licenses with 50 tests to take on.

The Meeting Place will become Paddocks, a parking lot for player’s cars and online connectivity. In the Paddocks, players may text or chat with other players and use emoticons to communicate. Many of the prominent features from the Meeting Place return.

Further, a new progression dashboard lets players observe their progress in the game. Progression metrics include number of owned cars, World Circuit races completed, Collector Level, and so much more.

Check out the new Gran Turismo 7 gallery below.