Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.06 Adds New Content and Fixes Problems

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Gran Turismo 7 released the first major update since its launch on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 last week. The newest patch, which does not address Gran Turismo's excessive microtransaction system, includes several additions from a content perspective and also fixing issues and bugs that were reported on by the dedicated player base.

Along with a myriad of fixes to problematic bugs, the Music Replay system received a large expansion to its database. Polyphony Digital added a total of 64 songs to Gran Turismo 7, increasing players' choices when adding music back during replays and providing an enhanced gameplay experience.

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Additions to the game include a wind direction and wind speed indicator, giving racingfans even more info on the driving conditions, allowing them to prepare for the roads ahead as they pick up top speed in one of the 400-plus Gran Turismo cars. The patch notes released are lengthy, but in depth, and fans of the franchise remain hopeful of the many changes on the horizon. The patch appears to be quite heavy, coming in at roughly 916MB on the PlayStation 5, but with it comes a major improvement to multiple aspects of the game.

The main fix covers issues with the Gran Turismo 7 Menu Books not completing properly. This issue prevented players from progressing through the core single-player mode and, as a result, unlocking features and tracks. A number of reports from players of this issue came up, though the patch notes state it is a “very rare issue.” There’s a fix for a problem with one of the game’s trophies, Rain Royalty, which would not trigger despite players fulfilling the requirements, and has been a known issue