The latest Gran Turismo 7 update, version 1.49, has brought new physics to the game, aiming for a more realistic and engaging driving experience. However, these changes have also introduced some peculiar bugs, leading to cars exhibiting strange, often hilarious, behaviour.
Polyphony Digital, the developers, describe the update as adding "more natural cornering physics and acceleration/deceleration stability levels," aiming for a more challenging and rewarding gameplay. The update also focuses on tyre physics and steering, contributing to a generally improved driving experience.
However, reports from both GT Planet and Reddit's r/granturismo subreddit point to some unexpected consequences. High-powered vehicles, especially those modified with engine swaps and extreme suspension settings, are exhibiting erratic behaviour. Videos circulating online show these cars bouncing violently or even launching into the air, sometimes intersecting with the ground.
The problem appears to be most prevalent when these cars try to accelerate from low speeds. It also affects cars driven by the game's AI, particularly in dynamic "Scapes Movies" designed to showcase landscapes with slow-moving cars, and even within the GT Auto garages.
The bug seems to be related to the game's z-axis programming, causing these cars to behave unpredictably. Polyphony Digital has acknowledged the issue and are currently working on a fix. In a post on X, the developers stated, "We are now aware of the following issue in the 1.49 Update released on July 25: Car Physics Simulation â Unintended vehicle behavior is produced when a particular car setting is set within Car Settings."
While the issue is being addressed, gamers are enjoying the absurdity of the situation, with many sharing videos and comments online about the cars' erratic behaviour. Hopefully, a patch will be released soon to fix the physics glitch and restore the game's intended driving experience. However, for now, the unintended comedy provides a unique twist to Gran Turismo 7's latest update.