Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital are gearing up for what's expected to be the biggest update to Gran Turismo 7 since its launch. A magnum opus in the sim racing genre, the unannounced move is presumed to be a strategic play, potentially in response to the recent release of Forza Motorsport on Xbox.
Nenkaai, a noted modder and researcher with a reputation for reverse engineering, ignited the rumors with a series of tweets. The modder hinted that the forthcoming update for GT7 is "shaping to be the biggest one we've had so far".
The specifics of the update remain shrouded in mystery. Will it bring in innovative features or race formats, or will it be more of the same, adding customary new events and cars? However, Nenkaai's mention of the studio having "been cooking" alludes to something substantial in the pipeline.
Gran Turismo's dedicated fan base might remember that the same modder had previously shed light on an intriguing detail. Nenkaai shared insights about the weather radar in an updated version of GT7. This version, showcased in the GTWS Showdown, displayed an astoundingly accurate map alongside a dynamic progression of the preceding 60 track minutes. This revelation points towards the possible introduction of simulated weather, an apt feature for a simulation game of GT7's caliber. While some argue that such a feature should have been available at launch, it's a classic case of better late than never.
