PlayStation has revealed a new update for Gran Turismo 7 dropping today at 5PM AEST, which introduces a number of new cars and extra content, including a neat tie-in with the Gran Turismo film which debuts worldwide this week.
The movie hits cinemas this Thursday on August 10 (and was shown to Aussie fans via special early screenings over the weekend) and stars Archie Madekwe, Orlando Bloom and David Harbour with direction from Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium, Chappie, Elysium). It’s based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo player whose skill a
Here’s what’s coming in the Gran Turismo 1.36 update via the PlayStation Blog:
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.36 Patch Notes
Gran Turismo Movie Commemorative Feature
Find your line with the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ‘18 as seen in the movie
To celebrate the release of the Gran Turismo movie this month, we will be running a gift campaign for the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ’18 from August 7 until September 28. During the campaign period, just click the special panel on the upper-right of the World Map screen to redeem the vehicle. Do not miss this limited time opportunity.
Additionally, a new livery has been added recreating the GT-R as seen within the movie. This livery can be selected when purchasing the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ’18 from Brand Central.
Introduction of 4 New Cars
- Chevrolet Corvette (C1) ‘58
- Maserati MC20 ‘20
- Toyota Ambulance Himedic ’21 (Purchasable at Brand Central from late September)
- Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition ‘22
GT Café Extra Menus
The following three Extra Menus have been added:
- Extra Menu No. 26: ‘Maserati’ (Collector Level 40 and above)
- Extra Menu No. 27: ‘Aston Martin’ (Collector Level 44 and above)
- Extra Menu No. 28: ‘Kei cars’ (Collector Level 27 and above)
Scapes
‘Fire Station’ has been added to the featured section.
Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within.
