Gran Turismo 7 (GT7) Update 1.49 Patch Notes (1.490)

[Gran Turismo 7] GT7 update 1.49 is available to download on PS4 and PS5(Version 1.490.000) players. According to the official GT7 1.49 patch notes, the latest update brings new cars, tracks, and events, alongside significant improvements to physics simulation and controller support. Apart from this, GT7 patch 1.49 (1.490) also includes numerous fixes for controller issues, circuit settings, licence events, mission difficulties, text localisation, and other general issues.

Previously, a major GT7 update 1.23 added 3 new cars and new Scapes. Volkswagen ID. R ’19, Nissan Silvia K’s Type S(S14) ’94 and Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder are now available in-game. Recently, GT7 patch 1.32 added new cars and fixes. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing a number of issues with the game. Today’s GT7 version 1.49 will address a few of these issues.

Read more details below.

GT7 1.49 Patch Notes – July 25, 2024

Main Features Implemented

Cars

• Six New Cars Added:
  • BMW M3 ’97 (Used Cars dealership)
  • Ferrari 430 Scuderia ’07
  • Genesis X Gran Racer Vision Gran Turismo Concept
  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 ’08
  • RUF RGT 4.2 ’16
  • Subaru Impreza Rally Car ’98 (Legend Cars dealership)

Tyres

• Michelin Added:
  • French tyre manufacturer ‘Michelin’ now available.

Tracks

• New Track: Eiger Nordwand:
  • Available in two layouts: Eiger Nordwand, Eiger Nordwand Reverse
  • Unlocks at Collector Level 25

World Circuits

• New Events:
  • Eiger Nordwand: European Sunday Cup 500, Jimny Cup, World Rally Challenge Gr.B
  • Autodromo Nazionale Monza: Ferrari Circuit Challenge
  • Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta: World Touring Car 600

Gran Turismo Sophy

• Implemented on New Tracks:
  • Nürburgring 24h
  • Autodrome Lago Maggiore – Full Course
  • Available on PS5 version only.

Café

• New Extra Menu:
  • Extra Menu No.40: ‘Collection: McLaren’ (Collector Level 50)
  • New conversations with Car Designers and Characters when changing to specific cars in the Garage.

Brand Central

• Museum Additions:
  • New Museum section for ‘Volvo’ in Europe (Sweden)
  • New Museum entries for Subaru

GT Auto

• Car Maintenance & Service:
  • Engine Swaps now available for various BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mini, and Nissan models (Collector Level 50).
• Car Customisation:
  • New wheels from pokal CUSTOM FELGEN and WORK.
  • New Preset Decals for pokal CUSTOM FELGEN and The Check Shop.
  • Discontinued ‘HIGHSPEED Étoile’ official Preset Decals.

Scapes

• New Curation:
  • ‘The Eiger’ added as a featured Curation.

Replays

• Playback Bar Option:
  • Adjust playback position in replays.

Dynamic Viewing

• Race Replays Control:
  • ‘Dynamic Viewing’ added for Race Replays. Available via ‘Gran Turismo LIVE’ icon.

Other Improvements and Adjustments

Physics Simulation Model

• Suspension and Steering:
  • Improved suspension geometry and steering calculation.
  • Adjusted damper attenuation for natural physics on road bumps and kerbs.
• Tyre Physics:
  • Improved stability on low-speed corners and kerbs.
  • Optimised surface resistance and heat/wear behavior.
  • Adjusted grip reduction in wet conditions and hydroplaning physics.
• Default Settings:
  • Updated initial suspension and aerodynamics settings.
• Performance Points:
  • Updated for all featured cars.
• Controller and Steering Wheels:
  • Improved steering algorithm for better handling.
  • Adjusted force feedback algorithm and calculation.

Controllers

• Adjustments:
  • Fixed and adjusted force feedback and vibration issues for Logitech and Fanatec controllers.
  • Updated Auto Setup parameters for Fanatec devices.

World Circuits

• Adjustments:
  • Updated time settings and demonstration replays for Circuit Experience events.
  • Reset all ranking boards.

Licence Centre

• Adjustments:
  • Updated time settings and demonstration replays for Licence events.
  • Reset all ranking boards.

Missions

• Adjustments:
  • Reset all ranking boards.
  • Adjusted difficulty for Tsukuba Circuit One Hour event.

Localisation

• Fixes:
  • Addressed various text localisation issues.

Others

• Fixes:
  • Addressed various other issues.

Download the free Gran Turismo 7 update 1.49 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.