Gran Turismo 7’s new ‘Spec IV’ update heralds return of the Autumn Ring

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Add us as your preferred news source on Google Add Traxion to your "Preferred Sources" on Google to make sure you get your sim racing news always from a trusted source ← Gran Turismo 7 • News 3 September 2026 — 5 minute read By Ross McGregorAutumn Ring and Sugo coming in GT 7’s Spec IV Update12 new cars arriving across two builds: one in October, one in DecemberNew Family Mode, Shuffle Mode and Online Drift Trials also teasedIt’s enough to bring a tear to the eye of Gran Turismo players of a certain age.As revealed during Sony’s State of Play presentation today (3rd September, 2026), the legendary Autumn Ring is set to return to the series in Gran Turismo 7, with Polyphony Digital set to release a huge Spec IV update later this year.Intriguingly, it will be released in two parts: the first in October and the second in December.

Two tracks were unveiled for the update, with the real-world Sugo circuit also set to make an appearance, with 12 new cars and new game modes also on the way.Check out everything we know about GT 7’s Spec IV update below.New Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV tracksAutumn RingAppearing in the very first GT back in 1997 (1998 outside of Japan), Autumn Ring hasn’t been seen in a mainline GT game since GT 6, but that’s set to change very soon.However, while the track will largely follow the original layout, it will be expanded and slightly updated for GT 7, perhaps along similar lines to how Grand Valley Speedway was implemented in 2023, featuring two configurations.SugoSportsland Sugo is set to make its debut in the GT series, with the 2.3-mile-long track regularly hosting real-world Super GT and Super Formula races.Like Autumn Ring, Sugo is filled with cambered corners and unforgiving run-off areas, making it something of an outlier in modern motorsport terms.

Opened in 1975, the track is famous for its final corner bridge (adorned with Dunlop signage for GT 7), and despite its length, the entire Sugo complex represents Japan’s largest motorsport venue, mainly thanks to its karting and motocross facilities (plus a whole host of other leisure activities).New Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV cars12 new cars are set to appear across Spec IV’s two parts, with six identifiable during the State of Play trailer. Highlights include the third-gen Honda MUGEN MOTUL CIVIC Si Race Car (last GT 6), the Citroën 2CV and the V10-powered E60 BMW M5.In typical Polyphony style, there’s also the Honda Stepwgn MPV and two Vision GT cars: the recently revealed Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo and the Xiaomi Vision GT, as debuted at the MWC expo in Barcelona earlier this year.BMW M5 E60Honda MUGEN MOTUL CIVIC Si Race Car (last GT6)Citroen 2CVHonda StepwgnMazda RX-Vision GT3 EvoXiaomi Vision GTOnline Drift Trials and Shuffle Races Online Drift Trials will form part of GT 7’s ‘Online Trial’ mode.

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This will sit alongside the game’s usual Lap Time Challenges, which offer Credits payouts to players in exchange for getting within a percentage of the quickest driver on the leaderboard. It’s thought Drift Trials will work in a similar fashion, but based on scores.Shuffle Races, however, are a returning feature in the GT series, and were last seen in GT 5. These allowed a lobby host to select a vehicle class, while the game randomly assigned cars to each player of similar performance, helping spice up multiplayer racing.Family mode and Car Concierge Polyphony is also set to implement Family Mode, a new way to play the game that’s more accessible to younger family members.Details are sketchy, but Family Mode looks like an approachable set of driving challenges separate from the main game grind.

Experience mode will also debut in October, featuring various driving challenges.A new Concierge service looks to be a more vital addition, however, making it easier to source and purchase the game’s intermittently available Used and Legend Cars. A new Vintage marketplace is also apparently on the way, offering a specific place for players to buy cars not available in Brand Central.The game’s level cap will also be increased from 70.On face value, players receive three concierge request tokens (based on Collector Level) and must wait a set number of days before they can purchase their desired vehicle.