Gran Turismo 7’s 4th Anniversary Update Arrives Next Week
▼ Summary
– Gran Turismo 7’s producer announced an update arriving next week, which is an unusual departure from the game’s typical late-month update schedule.
– The update teaser features three heavily disguised new vehicles, shown under covers to obscure their identities and spark speculation.
– One of the new cars appears to be a second-generation Renault Captur, a crossover SUV that would rival the existing Peugeot 2008 in the game.
– Another vehicle is clearly an FD-generation Mazda RX-7, with speculation pointing to a specific variant like the original Type R.
– The third car is a classic Chevrolet Camaro, though the exact model is uncertain, with possibilities ranging from a roadgoing version to a special modified award winner.
Gran Turismo 7 players can expect a new content update arriving next week, breaking from the game’s typical late-month schedule. Series producer Kazunori Yamauchi made the announcement, confirming the upcoming addition of three new vehicles. This marks a slight shift in the usual update pattern for the title, which has seen most of its 35 content drops arrive in the final week of a given month.
Yamauchi shared the news through his customary teaser post on social media, featuring images of the new cars heavily concealed under fabric covers. This method has become a standard part of the pre-update ritual, sparking widespread speculation within the community about the vehicles’ true identities. While the general silhouettes are visible, the specific models remain a mystery for players to decipher.
The teaser image reveals three covered cars. Starting from the rear, it appears Polyphony Digital is adding another crossover SUV to the roster. The shape strongly suggests it is the second-generation Renault Captur, a rumor that has been circulating on player forums. There is a slight chance it could be the closely related Mitsubishi ASX from the same era, but evidence points more firmly toward the Captur. This model, based on the Renault Clio, would serve as a direct competitor to the Peugeot 2008 added in a previous update. The exact specification or powertrain, whether gasoline, diesel, or hybrid, remains unknown.
The other two shapes are more recognizable but come with their own set of possibilities. The vehicle on the right is clearly an FD-generation Mazda RX-7. Pinpointing the exact variant is challenging, however, as this model has appeared in numerous forms throughout the series, with one version already present in GT7. The clean profile and subtle rear spoiler hint it could be the original RX-7 Type R, a staple in nearly every mainline Gran Turismo game.
The final car of the trio is unmistakably a classic Chevrolet Camaro, though narrowing down the specific model is difficult. Many Camaros have featured in the Gran Turismo franchise over the years. The 1969 Z28 can be ruled out, as it is already in the game. It could be another road-going version like the SS 350, last seen in GT6, or something more extreme. Speculation includes the possibility of a vehicle from the defunct SEMA GT Awards, such as the Stielow Red Devil from 2010. Another intriguing theory is the return of an “RM” (Race Modified) model, a feature from GT5 and GT6 that created stripped-out, track-ready versions of road cars.
This vehicle reveal is just the beginning of the update information cycle. The full scope of the patch, including potential new races, menu books, engine swaps, and other features, will be disclosed closer to the release. The update is expected to go live on Thursday, March 12, around 0600 UTC, though the atypical timing leaves some room for schedule variation. More details will emerge in the days leading up to the release.
(Source: GT Planet)
