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Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo 7 is the active center of the series. The Spec IV update is being released in two parts, in October and December 2026, and licensed peripherals and merchandise tied to the game are arriving on similar schedules.

Synthesized from 12 Yomimono stories · updated 3d ago

Gran Turismo 7 is the current focus of the series, and the past few months of coverage have been about the game's expansion rather than a new title. Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the Spec IV update during a State of Play on September 3, 2026. It is free and rolls out in two parts, the first in October and the second in December. Spec IV adds two courses (Sportsland SUGO and Autumn Link) and 12 car models in two batches, plus modes including Online Drift Trial, Shuffle Race, the driving experience called Experience, the garage feature View Car, and Family Mode.

Cars and courses have been arriving in separate steps. Update 1.71 on August 20 added the Toyota Mark II Tourer V '97, Toyota Chaser Tourer V '97, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N '25, and Caterham Seven Superlight R500 '08, with new race events and a Scapes feature planned. At the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 round in Singapore on October 3, Kazunori Yamauchi and Xiaomi Auto's Jean-Arthur Madelaine confirmed the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo will join the game within October as part of Spec IV, along with an EV-only driving lesson using the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Mazda also released a teaser for the MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 EVO, an evolution of the RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT that is scheduled to appear in the game within 2026.

Hardware and merchandise are following the game's schedule. Thrustmaster will release the T-GT III wheel for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 3 at 136,400 yen including tax, bundling a main unit with load-cell pedals, and says its firmware updates tie to the game's own update schedule. MOZA Racing showed its first PlayStation 5 racing lineup at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with native Gran Turismo 7 support under work with Polyphony Digital, though price and release timing are not announced. Outside the game, the LEGO PlayStation set, priced at 27,980 yen with 1,911 pieces, includes a miniature Gran Turismo course from the 1997 game as one of its two hidden dioramas, and SapplyM opened preorders for PlayStation and Gran Turismo R WEAR recovery sets.

Key facts

Spec IV release plan
The free Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update rolls out in two parts, the first in October 2026 and the second in December 2026. ↗
Spec IV courses
Spec IV adds Sportsland SUGO and Autumn Link. ↗
Spec IV cars
Spec IV introduces 12 new car models, added in two batches. ↗
Spec IV modes
Spec IV adds Online Drift Trial, Shuffle Race, the driving experience Experience, the garage feature View Car, and a teased Family Mode. ↗
Update 1.71 cars
Update 1.71 on August 20 added the Toyota Mark II Tourer V '97, Toyota Chaser Tourer V '97, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N '25, and Caterham Seven Superlight R500 '08. ↗
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo
The Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo joins Gran Turismo 7 within October 2026 as part of Spec IV, along with an EV-only driving lesson using the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. ↗
Mazda RX-VISION GT3 EVO
The MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 EVO is scheduled to appear in Gran Turismo 7 within 2026. ↗
Thrustmaster T-GT III
Thrustmaster will release the T-GT III for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 3 at 136,400 yen including tax, bundling a main unit with load-cell pedals. ↗
MOZA Racing PlayStation 5 lineup
MOZA Racing is showing the R5S Pro Racing Simulator, R16S Ultra Racing Simulator, and R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with native Gran Turismo 7 support in work with Polyphony Digital and price and release timing not announced. ↗
LEGO PlayStation set
The LEGO PlayStation set, product number 72306 and recommended for ages 18 and up, includes a miniature Gran Turismo course from the 1997 game among its dioramas. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · 1997 · 2026-10-04
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The Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo Concept is a virtual hypercar built for Gran Turismo 7. · 2026-09-12
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Gran Turismo branding on R WEAR sets · 2026-09-07
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a miniature course from the 1997 racing game Gran Turismo is included · 2026-09-03

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Claim activity

When a claim about Gran Turismo was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed The Gran Turismo Magazine Beyond the Apex produces Gran Turismo Sep 5 · source

All coverage

4d ago

Thrustmaster to Release T-GT III Wheel and Load-Cell Pedal Set on December 3

Thrustmaster will release the T-GT III steering controller for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 3, priced at 136,400 yen including tax. The product bundles a main unit that integrates the wheel and drive unit with load-cell pedals. Thrustmaster says it is the first Gran Turismo product to combine a main unit with load-cell pedals, and that the company has become an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series.

4d ago

Gran Turismo 7 Adds Xiaomi VGT In October Spec IV Update

Kazunori Yamauchi and Xiaomi Auto's Jean-Arthur Madelaine took the stage at the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 round in Singapore on October 3 and confirmed the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo will join Gran Turismo 7 within October 2026, as part of the Spec IV update. The update also adds an EV-only driving lesson using the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra.

5d ago

LEGO PlayStation Set Goes on General Sale for 27,980 Yen

LEGO Japan began general sales of the LEGO PlayStation set on October 4, 2026. The adult-oriented build recreates Sony's original PlayStation console, priced at 27,980 yen with tax included, using 1,911 LEGO pieces. The completed model is roughly the same size as the real console, measuring about 6 by 26 by 19 centimeters. Buyers can attach the brick-built controller to the body and press working Open and Power buttons. The set includes a diorama hidden inside the casing: a miniature Gran Turismo course from the 1997 game and a scene from Ape Escape, released in 1999, featuring the red and blue monkey helmets. The diorama pieces can be stored in the console or displayed separately. The set carries product number 72306 and is recommended for ages 18 and up. Sales run through the LEGO official online store, LEGO Stores, the Benelic LEGO Store Rakuten Ichiba shop, Legoland Japan Resort, and the Legoland Discovery Center locations in Tokyo and Osaka.

Sep 18

MOZA Racing Brings Its First PlayStation 5 Racing Lineup to Tokyo Game Show 2026

MOZA Racing is showing its first PlayStation 5 racing products at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The lineup is the R5S Pro Racing Simulator, the R16S Ultra Racing Simulator, and the R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base, all using direct drive force feedback. MOZA is working with Polyphony Digital on native support for Gran Turismo 7, and says it plans to add more supported racing titles. Price and release timing are not yet announced.

Sep 12

Xiaomi Brings Folding Phone And Gran Turismo EV To IFA 2026

Xiaomi showed the Xiaomi 18 Fold at IFA 2026 in Berlin, its first appearance at the show. The foldable closes to passport size and opens to a roughly 4:3 display, with a 200-megapixel wide camera, a 6000mAh battery and the company's XRING O3 chip. Xiaomi also displayed a full-size model of the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo Concept, a virtual hypercar built for Gran Turismo 7.

Sep 7

SapplyM Opens Preorders for PlayStation and Gran Turismo R WEAR Sets

SapplyM, the joint venture of Sony Group and M3, opened preorders for two limited R WEAR recovery wear sets carrying PlayStation and Gran Turismo branding. Each black set costs 40,000 yen including tax, in sizes S through XL, and ships with a limited box and a PlayStation eye mask printed with "Eat. Sleep. Game." Preorders run September 7 through September 30 on the R WEAR official store and Yodobashi Camera, with shipping from December 1.

Sep 3

LEGO PlayStation Set Recreates Original Console With Gran Turismo and Ape Escape Dioramas

LEGO Japan announced on September 3, 2026 that general sales of the LEGO PlayStation begin October 4. The set recreates the first-generation PlayStation's gray body silhouette and controller using 1,911 LEGO pieces. When complete, it measures approximately 6 cm high by 26 cm wide by 19 cm deep, nearly the size of the actual console. The controller connects to the main unit, and the Open and Power buttons are functional and can be pressed. The central gimmick is a diorama revealed when the console opens. Two scenes are available: a miniature course from the 1997 racing game Gran Turismo and a scene from the 1999 game Ape Escape, complete with the red and blue monkey helmets. These dioramas store inside the console or can be removed for separate display. The set is priced at 27,980 yen including tax and is recommended for ages 18 and up. LEGO Insiders members can purchase early starting October 1. Retail locations include the official LEGO online store, LEGO stores nationwide, the Benelic LEGO Store Rakuten Market shop, and LEGOLAND Japan Resort locations.

Sep 3

Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Update Announced, Lands in Two Parts This Year

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the large update "Spec IV" for Gran Turismo 7 during its State of Play broadcast on September 3, 2026. The free major update will roll out in two parts, with the first arriving in October and the second in December. It adds two courses: Sportsland SUGO, a Japanese technical circuit with varied elevation changes, and Autumn Link, a track that has appeared in the series since the first title. A total of 12 new car models will be introduced, added in two batches. The update also brings several new modes, including Online Drift Trial, where drivers compete on control, precision, and style; Shuffle Race, which sets online race conditions randomly; the new driving experience "Experience"; and the garage feature "View Car." A mode called Family Mode, designed so even small children can play, was also teased, with elements aimed at hardcore players. Further details are scheduled for October 3 at the Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 event in Singapore.

Aug 20

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.71 Adds Toyota Mark II, Chaser, Ioniq 6 N, Caterham

Sony Interactive Entertainment released Gran Turismo 7 update 1.71 on August 20 at 15:00 JST. The free update adds four cars: the Toyota Mark II Tourer V '97, Toyota Chaser Tourer V '97, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N '25, and Caterham Seven Superlight R500 '08. New race events and a Scapes feature are also planned.

Aug 17

Mazda Reveals RX-VISION GT3 EVO Teaser for Gran Turismo 7

Mazda released a teaser video on August 15, 2026, for the MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 EVO, an evolution of the RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT racing car in the Gran Turismo series. The car was first shown at the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Round 2 Tokyo event. It is scheduled to appear in Gran Turismo 7 within 2026.

Aug 8

BeamNG.drive Graphics Overhaul Adopts Gran Turismo 7 Tone Mapping

BeamNG.drive version 0.39, released July 30, includes a major graphics overhaul that replaces the conventional ACES tone mapper with tone mapping technology from Gran Turismo 7. Polyphony Digital presented the technique at SIGGRAPH 2025 and released C++ sample code under the MIT license. The update also adds HDR support for Vulkan and Direct3D 12, a UI overhaul, and a revamped photo mode.

Jul 22

Gran Turismo Creator Releases Free Web Magazine Reconstructing Early Series Booklets

Kazunori Yamauchi has released free web content titled "The Gran Turismo Magazine Beyond the Apex" that reconstructs the booklets included with early Gran Turismo games. The content covers themes about cars, their physics, and driving, and is a culmination of past booklet materials. Yamauchi is considering future revised editions.