Brace yourself for an entirely new gaming experience because the "Spec II" update will be taking Gran Turismo 7 to a whole new level. This update completely transforms the central hub of "World Circuits by introducing an array of thrilling new race events and incredible features. To get all the action-packed details, read on.

1. Five new regular races and two expert races.

A host of races have been added to World Circuits, the mode in which players compete on tracks from around the world. Among these new races are World Touring Car 900, an event that brings together the fastest PP 900-level high-performance race cars; Gran Turismo X2019 Nations Cup, a recreation of the World Series races where anyone can experience the excitement of competition at a GTWS event; and all-new snow races join the lineup to coincide with the game’s brand-new track called Lake Louise. What’s more, in addition to the five new regular races, two new expert-level events will be available for advanced players.

Regular Race Events

World Touring Car 900
Tracks: Trial Mountain Circuit / Nürburgring / Suzuka Circuit / Autopolis

X2019 Nations Cup
Tracks: Autódromo de Interlagos / Sardegna - Road Track / Dragon Trail / Trial Mountain Circuit / Autodrome Lago Maggiore

World Rally Challenge Gr.B
Tracks: Lake Louise

Japanese 4WD Challenge 600
Tracks: Lake Louise

Pickup Truck Challenge
Tracks: Lake Louise

Expert Race Events

Clubman Cup Plus
Tracks: Watkins Glen International / Special Stage Route X / Fuji International Speedway / Autodromo Nazionale Monza

GT Cup Gr.3
Tracks: Mount Panorama Circuit / Daytona International Speedway / Deep Forest Raceway / Red Bull Ring

2. Set up a race quickly and easily with Quick Race. Also, take on Gran Turismo Sophy in the PS5 version.

"Arcade Race" has become "Quick Race," where players can choose to race against regular AI or the ever-evolving AI racing agent Gran Turismo Sophy, using a wider variety of cars than ever before. Note: This feature is only available on the PS5 version with specific tracks and cars. Credits awarded for these races increase based on the player's Collector Level and Circuit Experience progress. This race mode is now easier than ever to get into and easier to use.

3. Event Directory button takes the hassle away from searching for available races.

A new Event Directory button, which appears at the top-right of the screen, makes it quick and easy to find all the race events available in World Circuits. Clicking on the new button brings up a list of every race that the player can enter according to their game progress. Select a race from the directory to start racing right away!

4. The end is just the beginning: Keep racing with Weekly Challenges.

Weekly Challenges, available after having watched the ending, is a new mode that offers a variety of weekly race events for players to test their skills. Completing all these events, hand-picked from current World Circuits events along with all-new race events, will earn players a special reward.

5. Talk cars, strategies and everything else about cars at the Paddock.

With the Spec II update, online races will also be more intriguing. The "Room" screen in Meeting Places has been reimagined as a new Paddock parking area where players can chat and check out each other’s cars close-up. Access to this area is now easier than ever as players can now join the Paddock from the Multiplayer menu as well as the World Circuits Pavilion.