Gran Turismo 7 Undocumented Changes Thread (Update 1.69)

[RACECAR]

Based on the original thread format by @Johnnypenso


For every update released, there is the potential for changes not listed in the initial patch notes. Please report any undocumented changes you find in the current update and I'll update the OP as much as possible to reflect those changes found.


1. It is encouraged that you make an effort in verifying these changes as much as possible, either through videos or images.
2. If you need help from the community to verify something, don't be afraid to ask.
3. It is strongly advised that you be as specific and detailed as possible with the information including a brief description of the bug or improvement before it was fixed/changed (if applicable) and how. If English is not your first language that's ok, just do it to the best of your ability.


THIS IS NOT A DISCUSSION THREAD ABOUT THE OFFICIAL CHANGES Only any changes not listed on the official site are discussed here
THIS IS NOT A DISCUSSION THREAD ABOUT THE PROS AND CONS OF THE UPDATE or anything else other than undocumented changes in the update. Keep those strictly to the appropriate threads:

Update (1.69)


Documented Changes​

1. Cars
　- The following three cars join the lineup:
　　・Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) '93 (sold at the Legend Cars dealership)
　　・Renault Twingo '93 (sold at the Used Cars dealership)
　　・Yangwang U9 '24 (sold in Brand Central)

2. World Circuits
　- The following new events make their debut in World Circuits:
　　・Autodromo de Interlagos
　　　- World Touring Car 900
　　・Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
　　　- Schwarzwald League
　　・Yas Marina Circuit
　　　- Hypercar Parade

- "Circuit Experience" has been added to the following tracks:
　・Nürburgring Endurance II

3. Brand Central
　- A new Channel and Museum section for Yangwang is now available for Asia-Pacific (China).

4. Café
　- The following Extra Menu is now featured.
　　・Extra Menu No. 53: 'Collection: Muscle Cars' (Collector Level 55 and above);

　- There are 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 Garage and speaking with the Characters in the Café:

CAR DESIGNERS
- Mr. Fabio Filippini
　・Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) '93

CHARACTERS
- Stella
　・Renault Twingo '93
　・Yangwang U9 '24

　- A new Seasonal Menu is now available, allowing players to collect different cars each season to unlock additional rewards. The Seasonal Menu becomes accessible after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (Championship: World GT Series) and viewing the ending.

5. 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
　　・Ford Focus ST '15
　　・Lexus LFA '10
　　・McLaren 650S '14
　　・Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) '93
　　・Renault Kangoo 1.4 '01
　　・Renault Megane R.S. Trophy '11
　　・Renault R4 GTL '85
　　・Renault Twingo '93
　　・Volkswagen Scirocco R '10

6. Scapes
　- "Move the Camera Up and Down III"’ is now featured as a Scapes Curation.

7. Power Pack
　- Power Pack Challenges are now available. In this mode, players earn a variety of rewards based on the number of races completed within a set period. Please note the Power Pack is a paid DLC available exclusively for the PlayStation®5 version of Gran Turismo 7.

Other Improvements and Adjustments​

1. Cars
　- Interior and exterior issues on the following car have been resolved:
・Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91
　- Exterior issues, along with the initial camera position in the Livery Editor, have been corrected on the following car:
　 ・NISMO 400R '95

2. Physics Simulation Model
　- The handling of the power restrictor when fitted to the following cars has been adjusted:
　　・Chevrolet Corvette CX Concept '25
　　・Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo
　　・Škoda Vision Gran Turismo

3. Power Pack
　- It is now possible to use Garage cars.
　- Race difficult has been adjusted.
　- The start type has been changed on certain races.

(Please note the Power Pack is a paid DLC only available for the PlayStation®5 version of Gran Turismo 7.)

4. Localization
　- Various text localization issues have been addressed.

Undocumented Changes​

 

[RACECAR]

New update and now we're on the funny number. Post changes you find not documented in the patch notes (which are also listed in the OP). Remember to post glitches, Physics changes or other stuff in these threads only:

And now you may post.

 

[GBalao888]

Mazda now uses their new logo in this update.

 

[snowman_pr]

No new paints added this time

 

[Snake55wildcat]

The leichtbau is a bit borked (no normal intercooler option)

 

[TUSMBOX]

Is there a turbocharger installed? If not, that is normal for the game.

 

[Colin87]

I’m sure it’s a turbo charged engine? I might be wrong.

 

[Snake55wildcat]

I’m sure it’s a turbo charged engine? I might be wrong.

Yup it has a turbo by default, they normally have the standard intercooler part

 

[Famine]

The leichtbau is a bit borked (no normal intercooler option)
View attachment 1531801

By definition, new cars added in an update are a documented change, so anything affecting them particularly should go in the general update discussion thread.

I don't recall where I read it, but the Leichtbau I think has a redesigned intercooler compared to the 3.3 Turbo S (to help with the extra 61hp) so this may reflect that.

 

[Snake55wildcat]

By definition, new cars added in an update are a documented change, so anything affecting them particularly should go in the general update discussion thread.

I don't recall where I read it, but the Leichtbau I think has a redesigned intercooler compared to the 3.3 Turbo S (to help with the extra 61hp) so this may reflect that.

This isn't an issue with other turbo aspirated cars i.e the previous gen 911 turbo


In the leichtbau's instance it's just the stock part isn't available in any way once you buy an upgrade

 

[Famine]

This isn't an issue with other turbo aspirated cars i.e the previous gen 911 turbo
View attachment 1531820

In the leichtbau's instance it's just the stock part isn't available in any way once you buy an upgrade

Again, the Leichtbau has an upgraded intercooler compared to the base Turbo in real life, therefore this could reflect the real-life car. The 930 Turbo can't have an upgraded intercooler compared to the base car because it is the base car.

And it's still not an undocumented change, because it deals with a car that's part of the documented changes.

 

[Snake55wildcat]

Again, the Leichtbau has an upgraded intercooler compared to the base Turbo in real life, therefore this could reflect the real-life car. The 930 Turbo can't have an upgraded intercooler compared to the base car because it is the base car.

And it's still not an undocumented change, because it deals with a car that's part of the documented changes.

Isn't this thread also meant to cover bugs/glitches too though? because what I'm trying to get at here is bone stock it has the normal option, when an upgrade is bought it's no longer selectable (stock car for reference) as the option is greyed out but the circular 'dot' is signifying it's applied, which can the done once you buy an upgrade for the normal part

Apologies for any confusion

 

[PettyWingman]

The ɛ̃fini RX-7 now uses the same start-up sound as the SPIRIT R. (Gameplay sounds are still separate)

 

[eran0004]

Isn't this thread also meant to cover bugs/glitches too though?

Bugs and glitches has a separate thread, there is a link to that in the OP.

 

[King_Jinx]

From the time trial discussion thread: they neutered the API that allowed Digit to scrape leaderboards and stats, along with the GT Planet time trial leaderboard.



Post in thread 'GT7 Online Time Trial/Lap Time Challenge Discussion'
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...ime-challenge-discussion.409515/post-14594663

 

[Fezzik]

From the time trial discussion thread: they neutered the API that allowed Digit to scrape leaderboards and stats, along with the GT Planet time trial leaderboard.



Post in thread 'GT7 Online Time Trial/Lap Time Challenge Discussion'
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...ime-challenge-discussion.409515/post-14594663

Digit does not seem to be affected. Leaderboards there seem to be functioning as normal, including the new TT.

 

[ArronWestley]

Isn't this thread also meant to cover bugs/glitches too though? because what I'm trying to get at here is bone stock it has the normal option, when an upgrade is bought it's no longer selectable (stock car for reference) as the option is greyed out but the circular 'dot' is signifying it's applied, which can the done once you buy an upgrade for the normal part
View attachment 1531853
Apologies for any confusion

Indeed, this is a bug. You can circumvent it by creating a new tuning sheet. The stock intercooler is restored and selected by default, despite not being able to be re-selected if you change it to a sport or race intercooler.

 

[bonannogiovanni]

When you resume an endurance race, are gaps and tire wear still reset?

 

[RACECAR]

Isn't this thread also meant to cover bugs/glitches too though?

No, I specifically state in the OP that if you found a bug, you post it in the specific thread linked.

 

[XSquareStickIt]

As mentioned earlier by @GBalao888 , Mazda's logo has been updated in the brand central and in the HUD of races.

Spoiler: Mazda logos

1.68

Source: Satou Nobunaga Channel.

1.69

The engine startup sound of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has been changed to that of the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02 (god I hope this was a mistake...).

Spoiler: Startup Sounds

​

The sound of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has also been changed during gameplay.

Spoiler: Gameplay Sounds

1.68


1.69

​

The ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has its stock PP updated, going from 493.78PP → 493.75PP (I couldn't figure out what changed dynamically, sorry).

Lastly, while not undocumented per se, I thought I'd share the differences in exterior and interior of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91, since those aren't listed in detail.

The cockpit rear view mirror was changed, and the front windshield has lost its green tinting (most noticeable from the top).

Spoiler: Cockpit View

1.68

1.69

The default front licence plate holder of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has been made thinner when viewed from the side. From the front, the frame no longer extends down to cover the whole plate.

Spoiler: Default Front Plates

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1.69

The rear lights have been changed from somewhat circular to become much more rectangular. The rear window glass has also lost its black tinting.

Spoiler: Rear Lights

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1.69

Base PS5, RTX on.

I wish they had given the Type A front bumper turn signals; alas, that seems intentional.

The RX-7 emblem on the rear of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 will now change to red if its base colour is not Vintage Red.

Spoiler: RX-7 Emblem

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1.69

The Gran Turismo website's official car list has been updated with the new Mazda logos and corrected photos.

 

[DaBRZBeast]

No one else noticed a change in the physics, especially on controller? For me, it's much easier to handle slides and recover instead of snapping Soo much. Throttle application seems better and more consistent. It's actually fun to play now. I have to test with the E36 M3 to see if it's a physics change or a controller setting change (that car has been terrible to drive)

 

[PettyWingman]

As mentioned earlier by @GBalao888 , Mazda's logo has been updated in the brand central and in the HUD of races.

Spoiler: Mazda logos

1.68

Source: Satou Nobunaga Channel.

1.69

The engine startup sound of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has been changed to that of the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02 (god I hope this was a mistake...).

Spoiler: Startup Sounds

​

The sound of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has also been changed during gameplay.

Spoiler: Gameplay Sounds

1.68


1.69

​

The ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has its stock PP updated, going from 493.78PP → 493.75PP (I couldn't figure out what changed dynamically, sorry).

Lastly, while not undocumented per se, I thought I'd share the differences in exterior and interior of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91, since those aren't listed in detail.

The cockpit rear view mirror was changed, and the front windshield has lost its green tinting (most noticeable from the top).

Spoiler: Cockpit View

1.68

1.69

The default front licence plate holder of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 has been made thinner when viewed from the side. From the front, the frame no longer extends down to cover the whole plate.

Spoiler: Default Front Plates

1.68

1.69

The rear lights have been changed from somewhat circular to become much more rectangular. The rear window glass has also lost its black tinting.

Spoiler: Rear Lights

1.68

1.69

Base PS5, RTX on.

I wish they had given the Type A front bumper turn signals; alas, that seems intentional.

The RX-7 emblem on the rear of the ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 will now change to red if its base colour is not Vintage Red.

Spoiler: RX-7 Emblem

1.68

1.69

The Gran Turismo website's official car list has been updated with the new Mazda logos and corrected photos.

It originally had:

• The front license plate holder from the '93–'98 models
• The rear view mirror from the '95– models
• The rear RX-7 emblem being always silver ('93–)
• The officially-called "Dark Tinted Rear Glass" from the '00– Type R, Type RS, Type RZ and all SPIRIT R models

(The '95 mirror and the tinted rear window is also on the car in the PS3 games)
What was lucky is, the RE Amemiya RX-7 has the rear view mirror from the early model (the real car, too), so they simply had to use that.

And what's good to hear is, that unique rotary whine, which was also heard in the past GT, Initial D games, etc. is much more noticeable!

 

[TUSMBOX]

This is something I havem't seen before (don't have a pic of it yet). I am getting an offer for a bonus reward for completing a menu book (36 in my case). It says I have 25 days to get the extra reward. Didn't see that before today.

 

[RACECAR]

This is something I havem't seen before (don't have a pic of it yet). I am getting an offer for a bonus reward for completing a menu book (36 in my case). It says I have 25 days to get the extra reward. Didn't see that before today.

If you're reffering to the ticket, those have always had those (At least since I started playing back in July 2024). All of them have a hard date you have until then to collect your reward.

 

[PettyWingman]

Just noticed that PP of the LFA was a bit increased in this version (594.81 → 596.91)
Can anyone check if it's still possible to use the H-pattern shifter and clutch pedal for this car?

 

[Thorson1987]

If you're reffering to the ticket, those have always had those (At least since I started playing back in July 2024). All of them have a hard date you have until then to collect your reward.

Nope this is something completely different.

I noticed it on my alt account.

At the top of the main page next to where the GTWS stuff is there is a box with Sarah and a speech bubble.

Click on it and it tells you that for a certain period any main menu book you finish you get a bonus ticket on top of what you already get.

Appears to just be a 4 star ticket.

 

[Thorson1987]