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This interview with RSC details his early life and career, through to him joining iRacing in 2021.
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Polyphony Digital have released an update for GT7 that includes the Jaguar XJ220 (1992) road car, Mercedes-AMG GT3 (2020) and two variations of the Dallara SF23 Super Formula (2023) powered by either Honda or Toyota engines.
Trailer:
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Changelog:
The following is a list of the main features and adjustments introduced for the most recent update for Gran Turismo 7.
Main Features1. Cars
- The following four new cars have been added:
・Jaguar XJ220 ’92 (Available for purchase at Legend Cars starting April 27)
・Mercedes-AMG GT3 ’20
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula/Honda ’23
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula/Toyota ’232. 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 Parade3. Scapes
- North Yorkshire and Miyazaki 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)- We have added new sets of conversations with Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in the 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 ’235. 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 Adjustments1. Physics Simulation Model
- We repaired an issue in when using a steering controller, the wheel would turn by itself when travelling under 5 km/h.2. Sound
- The engine sound for the following car has been adjusted:
・Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM ’193. Cars
- The wheel items available for the following car have been adjusted:
・Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge ’184. Tracks
- The following objects have been updated on Fuji International Speedway:
・Fuji Speedway Hotel
・ROOKIE Racing garage
・Podium
・Billboards and other items5. Multiplayer
- Lobby
・We 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 board7. 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 ’238. Localization
- We addressed various text localization issues.9. Others
- Various other issues have been addressed.Thank you for your loyal support, and we hope you continue to enjoy Gran Turismo 7!
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