Quick answer: Gran Turismo 7’s free Spec IV Part 1 update arrives on October 15, 2026. Polyphony Digital has confirmed six new cars, the Sportsland SUGO circuit, a new opening movie, Vintage, Car Concierge, Experience, Car Viewer and a higher Collector Level cap. Spec IV is split into two free updates, with Part 2 following in December.
The October release is important because some of Spec IV’s most-advertised features are not arriving in Part 1. Family Mode, Shuffle Race, Online Drift Trial, the next Gran Turismo Sophy upgrade and Autumn Ring are being saved for the December portion. This guide separates what is actually coming on October 15 from what players still need to wait for.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 release date
Polyphony Digital confirmed the date during the 2026 Gran Turismo World Series round in Singapore. The official Gran Turismo announcement states that Spec IV Part 1 arrives on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Spec IV itself is a free major update for Gran Turismo 7, not a paid expansion. Polyphony is dividing it into an October update and a December update because of the amount of new content being added.
| Spec IV Part 1 | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2026 |
| Price | Free update |
| New circuit | Sportsland SUGO |
| New cars | 6 |
| New opening cinematic | Yes |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Car Concierge | Yes |
| Experience | Yes |
| Car Viewer | Yes |
| Collector Level cap increase | Yes |
All six cars in the October Spec IV update
The Singapore trailer locked in the Part 1 lineup. The six vehicles cover classic road cars, a family van, historic touring-car racing, modern GT competition and a new Vision Gran Turismo concept.
- Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86
- Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94
- Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87
- Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23
- MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 EVO ’26
- Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo
The Ferrari F355 is one of the most notable final additions to the October half. An earlier preview had created uncertainty around which vehicles would land in Part 1, but the official October trailer now gives players a clean six-car list. The previously shown BMW M5 E60 belongs to later Spec IV content rather than this first release.
Sportsland SUGO is the new circuit
Spec IV Part 1 adds Sportsland SUGO, the real-world Japanese circuit in Miyagi Prefecture. It gives GT7 another technical venue built around elevation changes, braking zones and linked corners rather than only high-speed straights.
The track was shown in competitive use during the Gran Turismo World Series event before its public release. Official event footage therefore already gives players a useful early look at racing lines and how SUGO behaves with high-downforce cars.
Vintage, Car Concierge and the new collection tools
Vintage is a new section focused on cars that are no longer available to purchase new. Gran Turismo 7 already makes used and legendary cars a major part of its collecting loop, and Spec IV is adding a more structured way to discover older vehicles.
Car Concierge is a service for ordering selected Used and Legend cars. Polyphony has confirmed the feature, although players should wait for launch-day patch notes before assuming every rare car will be orderable on demand. The official Spec IV overview also confirms Experience, a mode built around brand-specific driving challenges, plus Car Viewer for inspecting garage cars with selectable backgrounds.
Collector Level cap is increasing
Spec IV Part 1 raises the Collector Level ceiling. For long-time players who reached the existing cap years ago, this gives collection progress additional value again. Polyphony has not presented the change as a reset, so existing collections remain the starting point for the expanded system.
What is not coming until December
Polyphony announced the entire Spec IV package together, which is why some early summaries accidentally mix October and December features. The table below separates them.
| Feature | October Part 1 | December Part 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sportsland SUGO | Yes | — |
| Six Part 1 cars | Yes | — |
| Vintage / Concierge / Experience / Viewer | Yes | — |
| Autumn Ring | No | Planned |
| Six additional cars | No | Planned |
| Family Mode | No | Planned |
| Shuffle Race | No | Planned |
| Online Drift Trial | No | Planned |
| Next Gran Turismo Sophy evolution | No | Planned |
If your main reason for waiting on Spec IV is Autumn Ring or Family Mode, October 15 is not the date those features arrive.
Is Spec IV Part 1 update 1.72?
Current release coverage identifies the October build as update 1.72. The safest practice is to confirm the final version number in Polyphony’s full patch notes when the update is deployed, because small launch-day revisions can occasionally change numbering.
Do you need to pay for Spec IV?
No. Polyphony Digital describes Spec IV as a free major update. You need Gran Turismo 7 itself and an internet connection to download it. Online multiplayer continues to use the normal PlayStation requirements.
How big will the download be?
Polyphony had not published a final universal download size at the time of this article. File size can differ between PS4 and PS5. If storage is tight, leave enough free space before October 15 and check the console’s update screen once the package becomes available.
What to do before October 15
- Finish any collection goals you want to compare before the progression changes.
- Leave free storage space on your PS4 or PS5.
- Watch official SUGO footage if you want an early look at the circuit.
- Do not spend credits based on rumors that a December vehicle is arriving in October.
- Check the official patch notes on launch day for physics, economy or balance changes not highlighted in the reveal trailer.
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FAQ
When does Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 release?
October 15, 2026, according to Polyphony Digital’s official announcement.
Is Spec IV free?
Yes. Spec IV is a free major Gran Turismo 7 update split into October and December releases.
How many new cars arrive in Part 1?
Six cars arrive in October. Another six are planned for the December portion, giving the complete Spec IV update 12 new cars.
Is Autumn Ring in the October update?
No. Autumn Ring is scheduled for Spec IV Part 2 in December.
Is Family Mode available October 15?
No. Family Mode is also part of the December release rather than Part 1.
What is the biggest new October feature?
For many players it will be Sportsland SUGO, while collectors may get more long-term value from Vintage, Car Concierge, Car Viewer and the expanded Collector Level.
Bottom line
Spec IV Part 1 is more than a six-car content drop. October 15 brings a real circuit and several systems aimed at making collecting and exploring the garage deeper. The key is to separate the October features from December’s promises: SUGO, six cars and the collection tools are Part 1; Autumn Ring, Family Mode and several competitive features come later.
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