Gran Turismo 7 Version 1.42 Patch Notes Details

Gran Turismo 7 version 1.42 details released for PS4 and PS5. According to the official GT7 1.42 patch notes, the latest update introduces three new cars, including the BVLGARI Aluminium Vision Gran Turismo, Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept, and Suzuki Jimny XC ’18. Apart from this, Gran Turismo 7 update 1.42 also includes new menus, events, and features like the “Service Area” and “Rotate the camera vertically” prompt will enhance the gaming experience.

Previously, a major GT7 update 1.31 added 5 new cars, support for PSVR2 and much more. Unfortunetly, since the last patch, players are facing various issues. Today’s Gran Turismo 7 patch 1.42 will address a few of these issues.

Read more details below.

GT7 Patch 1.42 Notes Details

  • New Cars:
    • BVLGARI Aluminium Vision Gran Turismo:
      • Offered as a complimentary gift for owners of the BVLGARI Aluminum Gran Turismo Limited Models.
      • Early access for those who purchase the BVLGARI Aluminum Gran Turismo Limited Model chronograph timepiece.
    • Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept.
    • Suzuki Jimny XC ’18.
  • Café Menus:
    • Two new menus added to the Café: Nissan Motorsports (Collector Level 46 and above) and Dodge (Collector Level 32 and above).
  • World Circuits Events:
    • New World Circuits events introduced, including the Jimny Cup.
    • Vision Gran Turismo Trophy races for two tracks.
  • Scapes Features:
    • “Service Area” and “Rotate the camera vertically” prompt added as featured Curations in Scapes.

The following changes were added previously.

Main Features Implemented

1. Cars
– The following four new cars have been added:
・Jaguar XJ220 ’92 (Purchasable at ‘Legend Cars’ from 27 April March)
・Mercedes-AMG GT3 ’20
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Honda ’23
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Toyota ’23

2. World Circuits
 - The following new events have been added to ‘World Circuits’:
・Watkins Glen International
– Super Formula
・Circuit de Sainte-Croix
– Super Formula
・Fuji International Speedway
– Super Formula
・Interlagos
– Hypercar Parade

3. Scapes
– The ‘North Yorkshire’ and ‘Miyazaki’ locations have been added as featured Curations in Scapes.

4. Café
– The following Menu Book has been added:
・Menu Book No. 47: ‘Super Formula’ (Collector Level 31 and above)

– The following two Extra Menus have been added:
・Extra Menu No. 20: ‘Collection: Shelby’ (Collector Level 41 and above);
・Extra Menu No. 21: ‘Collection: Alpine’ (Collector Level 35 and above);

– Added 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:

CHARACTERS
– Chris
・Jaguar XJ220 ’92

– Jeremy
・Mercedes-AMG GT3 ’20
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Toyota ’23

– Stella
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Honda ’23

5. Brand Central
– New Museum entries for ‘Super Formula’ and ‘Brembo’ sections have been added.

6. Multiplayer
 - Auto-start function added to races in Lobby.

Other Improvements and Adjustments

1. Physics Simulation Model
– Fixed an issue wherein using a steering controller the wheel would turn by itself when travelling under 5km/h.

2. Sound
 - Adjusted the engine sound of the following car:
・Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM ’19

3. Cars
 - Adjusted the wheel items available for the following car:
・Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge ’18

4. Tracks
 - The following objects have been updated on Fuji International Speedway:
・Fuji Speedway Hotel
・ROOKIE Racing garage
・Podium
・Billboards and other items

5. Multiplayer
 - Lobby
・Added the ‘Settings’ button to the Quick Menu during Qualifying.

6. Sport
 - The screen displayed after quitting an event has been changed for each type of event in Sport mode:
・Daily Races
After finishing a Qualifying Time Trial > Entry screen
After finishing a Daily Race > Daily Race selection screen
After viewing a replay on the Qualifying Time Trial rankings board > Rankings board

・Championships
After finishing a Free Practice > Entry screen
After finishing a race > Championship top screen
After viewing a replay on the Free Practice rankings board > Rankings board

・Online Time Trials
After finishing a Time Trial > Entry screen
After viewing a replay on the Online Time Trial rankings board > Rankings board

7. Trophies
 - The following cars have been added to the requirements for the ‘Formula First Timer’ trophy:
・Honda RA272 ’65
・McLaren MP4/4 ’88
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Toyota ’23
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Honda ’23

8. Localisation
– Fixed various text localisation issues.

9. Others
– Various other issues have been addressed.

  • Four new cars, including a classic Jaguar super car and 2023 Super Formula racers
  • A new Super Formula race becomes part of World Circuits
  • Two “Extra Menus” for the Café
  • North Yorkshire and Miyazaki now part of featured Curations in Scapes
  • Addressed a bug where players in the same room do not appear on the member list or during the race. In this case, an application error will occur when the host starts the race;
  • Addressed a bug wherein completing a race would not let users progress further.
  • Added stability fixes.
  • Other minor tweaks.

Note: The full changelog will be available soon.

Download links for Gran Turismo 7 update 1.42 will be available soon on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Jack Johnson
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