Gran Turismo 7’s first paid DLC brings 50 new races, Sophy AI 3.0 and more next month

Gran Turismo 7 has received countless consistent free updates ever since the racing title first launched back in 2022, adding new vehicles; tracks; expanded modes; enemy AI and much more. While the free updates are set to continue with the upcoming Spec III patch, Polyphony Digital has now announced its first paid Gran Turismo 7 ‘Power Pack’ DLC.

Making the announcement during Sony’s most recent Japan-focused State of Play, Polyphony Digital confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 will be getting its first paid DLC in the form of the ‘Power Pack’.

Set to arrive on the 4th of December (at the same time as the aforementioned Spec III update), this DLC brings with it quite a lot in the way of new content – and some questionable decisions:

• 50 new races across 20 themed categories “inspired by global automotive and motorsport traditions”
• 24-hour endurance racing “for players who crave the ultimate test of skill and stamina”
• Full race weekends where you can “practice, qualify, and compete in the main event for a true racing simulation”
• Gran Turismo Sophy 3.0 AI “for intense, tail-to-nose battles that push your limits”
• 5,000,000 in-game Credits

While the addition of 50 new races in particular is welcome to see for all those who enjoy GT for its single player ‘campaign’ experience, the limiting of Sophy AI 3.0 to those with the DLC is odd.

For those unaware, Sophy AI was first introduced to GT7 as a free update in early 2023. Described as a “revolutionary superhuman racing AI racing agent,” the AI rival was improved and expanded upon in subsequent updates; hitting version 2.1 just earlier this year.

Depending on how complex this new version of Sophy is, PlayStation / Polyphony Digital may be able to justify its inclusion as part of the paid DLC. We will have to wait and see when the free Spec III update – and the Power Pack DLC – releases next month.

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