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Version 1.15 also adds new Menu Books and World Circuit events
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The latest free update for Gran Turismo 7 is now live, adding three new cars and various other tweaks. Version 1.15 adds three new cars to the game, as teased last weekend by the game’s producer, Kazunori Yamauchi . The new cars are:
Toyota GR010 Hybrid ’21
The update includes a number of other new additions, including photos of New Orleans in Scapes mode, three new Menu Books and three new events in the World Circuits mode. The previous major update, version 1.13, was released on April 25 and also added three new cars to the game (two Subarus and a Suzuki), as well as a new track – the Spa-Francorchamps 24h Layout. The full list of additions in version 1.15 is as follows:
Gran Turismo 7 version 1.15 patch notes
Main Features Implemented
Roadster Shop Rampage (Purchasable at Brand Central)
Toyota GR010 HYBRID ‘21 (Purchasable at Brand Central)
SUZUKI Vision Gran Turismo (Purchasable at Brand Central)
Café
It is now possible to receive ‘Birthday Present Tickets.’ Those tickets can be received from Sarah in the Café, and can be claimed a week before or after the date of birth registered on the player’s account for PlayStation Network
The following three new Menu Books have been added:
Menu Book No. 40: Enter the ‘Lightweight K-Cup’
Menu Book No. 41: Enter the ‘Vision Gran Turismo Trophy’
Menu Book No. 42: Enter the ‘Gr.1 Prototype Series’
The new Menu Books No. 40 and 41 will appear after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (‘Championship: World GT Series’) and having watched the ending, with a player’s Collector Level of at least 20. Menu Book No. 42 will appear when the above conditions are met and the player’s Collector Level is at least 30
Added 55 sets of new conversations with the Characters appearing in the Café
World Circuits
Daytona Road Course
In order to play these new events, it is necessary to unlock and accept Menu Books No. 40, 41, and 42 in the Café. Adjusted the rewards for Arcade Races and Custom Races;
Added the ‘Race Settings’ option to the Quick Menu of Custom Races. Showcase
It is now possible to export photos taken in Scapes or Race Photo mode to the ‘Media Gallery’ of the PlayStation®5 console and the ‘Capture Gallery’ of PlayStation®4 system. The resolution of the exported images are individually adjusted on the PS5 ™ and PS4 ™, and can be shared to various Social Media platforms or transferred to a USB drive, with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels on PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 Pro console, and 1920×1080 pixels on PlayStation®4 system. The export function is only available from [Showcase] > [My Items] menu. In addition, photos set to ‘Open to All’ from ‘My Items’ within Showcase and displayed in the ‘Gallery’ within My Page can be downloaded at their original resolution from the ‘My Page’ area of the official website’s GT7 section. Added a ‘Like/Comment’ button to the Quick Menu of shared replay content. Pressing this button will open the Details screen of the content. Scapes
Three spots have been added to the existing ‘After the Rain’ featured section. GT Auto
Garage
 It is now possible to use the up/down directional buttons, in addition to the right stick, to scroll through the car description text from the [Car Collection]. Auto Demo
A new spot has been added to the slideshow of Scapes;
When a Scapes slideshow is played during the auto demo, it is possible now to go directly to the [Scapes] photo spot by pressing the △ button. (This will become available only after the [Scapes] Pavilion is unlocked and the Tutorial has been completed.) Sport
[Online Time Trial] has been added to Sport;
New information have been added to the event details screen, and other information have been edited. Multiplayer
An ‘Equal Condition Mode’ option has been added to to the ‘Time / Weather Settings.’ When this option is turned ‘On’, the ‘Variable Time Speed Rate’ setting will not be available. Race Screen
A display has been added to the car name indicator to show the distance to the penalty line. Rankings
The ‘Top 10 Stars’ ranking can now be displayed in the Licence Centre, Missions, and Circuit Experience Rankings. My Page
Other Improvements and Adjustments
Collector Level
A notification indicating when new ‘Missions’ have been unlocked after levelling up has been added to the Level Up sequence. The notifications for levelling up and unlocking more ‘Tuning Shop’ areas will now appear separately. Legend Cars Dealership
In the Hagerty Collection, prices have been revised according to real world valuations under guidance from Hagerty. Hagerty is an American company that provides car insurance and valuation for classic cars, and has also sponsored many historic car events in recent years. The new prices will be applied from the next lineup update. The next pricing revision is planned for August 2022. Car Settings
Fixed an issue wherein Performance Points were not being calculated correctly when changing gear ratios in the transmission settings;
Adjusted the calculation formula for the Transmission Settings. Physics Simulation Model
Fixed the operation of the overtake system for the ‘SF19 Super Formula / Toyota ’19’ and ‘SF19 Super Formula / Honda ’19’;
Fixed an issue wherein cars would drive unnaturally faster when tyres drove over some kerbstones;
Fixed an issue wherein auto-drive and automatic gear shifts would repeatedly shift up and down, causing the car to not accelerate when the gears were set to an extreme gear ratio. Fixed an issue wherein the game would crash if resuming from Rest Mode while using the Logitech G923 Racing Wheel;
Adjusted the force feedback strength of the THRUSTMASTER® T-GT / Fanatec® Podium / Fanatec® GT DD Pro. While using the steering wheels listed below, if the values of the ‘Force Feedback Max. Torque’ or ‘Force Feedback Sensitivity’ under [Controller Settings] > [Steering Force Feedback] options are set very high, the wheel may vibrate violently. If this happens, please set a lower value. Thrustmaster® T300
Fanatec® Podium
Cars
Fixed an issue with the livery for the Ferrari 512 BB ’76 wherein the livery would become distorted near the fuel filler and engine cover;
Fixed the interior instrument meter graphics for the Mazda Eunos Roadster (NA Special Package) ’89;
Partially fixed the operation of the lights on the Volkswagen Scirocco R ’10;
Fixed the painted area while driving with the WORK Meister S1R wheels. Sound
Fixed an issue wherein some music tracks that were selected in the ‘Race BGM’ playlist within ‘Showcase’ would not play back during an Arcade Race:
Lenny Ibizarre – “Orpheus in the Underworld” Overture
Lenny Ibizarre – Guillaume Tell (William Tell)
Ouantic – Motivix Retrograde
STR4TA – Aspects
Fixed an issue wherein Race BGM would not play back during a race event if a player entered a race with ‘Race BGM’ Playlist selected in ‘Showcase’ and the race event’s music track was not selected. Missions
The Human Comedy
Deep Forest Raceway One Hour
Alsace One Hour
Circuit Experience
It has been confirmed that some records in the below events’ rankings have been registered by using glitches and invalid manoeuvres, and as a result they have been individually deleted:
Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow – Sector 1
Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit – Sector 4
GT Auto
Replays
Fixed an issue wherein the ‘Save Best Lap Replay’ button would disappear after using the ‘Save Replay’ function in the Time Trials of ‘World Circuits’, and the Online Time Trials or Qualifying Time Trials of the ‘Sport’ mode;
Fixed an issue wherein it was not possible to use the ‘Save Best Lap Replay’ function from the Quick Menu when the replay was uploaded to the rankings in the Online Time Trials or Qualifying Time Trials of the ‘Sport’ mode. Race Screen
A transition animation has been added when changing the scale of the Weather Radar in the Multi Function Display using the up/down directional buttons;
Fixed an issue on the PlayStation®4 system wherein sometimes the lap time displayed turned red after pitting during a time endurance race;
During a Manufacturers Cup race, the manufacturer’s logo is now displayed next to the driver’s name appearing on the car name indicator. Assist Settings
Adjusted the braking area for the ‘24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit’ on ‘Full Course’ and ‘No Chicane’ layouts. Penalties
Adjusted the penalty judgement algorithm so that penalties will not be applied for minor contacts in ‘Sport’ mode and in ‘Lobby.’
Trophies
Updated the description for the Trophy ‘Time Attacker’ to more accurately reflect the unlocking requirements. Others

Gran Turismo 7’s new update is now live, adding three new cars

Quality of life improvements have also been added to Career mode
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Gran Turismo 7 ‘s latest update has been released, adding new content to the game. Version 1.13 adds three new cars to the game (two Subarus and a Suzuki), as well as a new track – the Spa-Francorchamps 24h Layout. Three new World Circuits have also been added to the game – the European Sunday Cup, the Japanese Clubman Cup and the World Touring Car 800. Elsewhere, the game has received minor quality of life menu updates in the game’s Career mode, with several focused on improving the car purchasing interface. Gran Turismo 7 - version 1.13 update trailer
Gran Turismo 7 version 1.13 patch notes
Main Features Implemented
Subaru BRZ GT300 ’21 (purchasable at Brand Central)
Subaru BRZ S ’21 (purchasable at Brand Central)
Suzuki Cappuccino ( EA 11R) ’91 (purchasable from 26 April at the Used Cars dealership)
Tracks
World Circuits
European Sunday Cup 500
Scapes
The ‘Gassho-style Houses in Ainokura’ and ‘Cherry Blossoms at Night’ locations have been added to the featured section of Scapes
A slideshow option has been added to Auto-Demo
Other Improvements and Adjustments
Used Cars Dealership
A ‘New’ label is now displayed for new cars available to buy that day
The Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R) ’91 will be on sale from 26 April as the ‘HOT’ car
Legend Cars Dealership
Garage
‘Wide Body’ is now displayed on all cars in your garage that have been modified with a wide body
An engine start-up sound now plays when changing cars
Race Screen
For races with time limits, moved the remaining time display to the centre of the screen and adjusted the design
Rival Cars (AI)
Sport
Videos are now played before the Finals of the ‘Nations Cup’ and ‘Manufacturers Cup’
The following information is now displayed in the Event Screen displayed before each race:
Tyre Wear Rate
Required Pit Stop (Only displayed if set)
A racing etiquette video is now played when entering ‘Sport’ mode for the first time. This video introduces important driving recommendations for competing in races
Added a ‘Race Details’ screen. The following information can be checked from the ‘Race Details’ icon on the right of the race entry screen. Basic Information
Livery Editor
Added a ‘Default Decal Colour’ in ‘Editor Settings’. ‘White’ or ‘Newest Colour Used’ are now selectable and by selecting ‘Newest Colour Used’ the newest colour that was last used will be selected
Replay
For new replays, it is now possible to fast forward to the next lap
Car Settings
Fixed a Performance Points (PP) issue that would occur due to a Power Restrictor adjustment
Fixed an issue wherein Performance Points (PP) would not be added correctly if certain settings or operations were performed (the Performance Points may not calculate correctly in certain conditions such as if high-grip tyres are added to some cars)
Car Behaviour
Adjusted the geometry calculations algorithm for the suspension. This has resulted in improved traction for rear-wheel drive cars and lessened reactions to weight transfer
Adjusted the relationship between the controller inputs (Analogue stick, R2 button, Accelerator pedal on a steering wheel controller) and the position of the throttle
Adjusted the steering speed of the analogue stick
Adjusted the force feedback in the following steering wheel controllers:
Fanatec® Podium
Fanatec® GT DD Pro + BoostKit
Adjusted the brake pressure control for all four brakes when entering a corner. As a result, the braking distance is reduced in general
Settings ( Control ler Settings)
The strength of the trigger effect can now be adjusted from the Quick Menu displayed during a race, or from [Settings] > [Controller Settings] in the Pause Menu
‘Trigger effect 1P (Accelerator)’ and ‘Trigger effect 1P (Brakes)’ can both be set to ‘Off,’ ‘Weak’ or ‘Strong’
Changed the upper limit of the ‘Controller Steering Speed ​​Correction’ from 7 to 10 in [Settings] > [Controller Settings] > [Controller Steering Sensitivity] in the race Quick Menu, and Pause Menu
Settings (Sound Volume)
The following eight sound options can now be adjusted from [Settings] > [Sound Volume] in the race Quick Menu and Pause Menu:
Race Sound Mode (Balanced BGM and Sound / Enhance d Sound / Race BGM Focus)
Play Race BGM (On / Off)
Race BGM (Volume)
GT Auto
Fixed an issue wherein it would be possible to perform an oil change on a car that didn’t require one
Cars
Fixed various issues with the following four cars:
Honda Fit Hybrid ’14: the car’s body colour would not be applied to some parts on the underside
Jeep Willys MB ’45: the interior paint would not be applied when set
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition (FK8) ’20: the decal graphic would become distorted when the decal was added from [Custom Parts] > [Front] > [Type A] in the livery editor
Ferrari 458 Italia ’09: the number decal would appear distorted when added to a car with a wide body modification. Others

Gran Turismo 7 update 1.13 is now live, with new cars and a new track

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WSO2 will deliver API management and enterprise integration solutions to Central England Co-operative in 2022 to assist the co-operative in developing IT infrastructure that supports its growing community of members and consumers
London – 21st April 2022 – WSO2 , the leader in digital transformation technology, today announced that it has won a significant new customer, Central England Co-operative (CEC). WSO2 will deliver its world-class API management and enterprise integration solutions to CEC, helping the organisation put in place the technology infrastructure to better support its growing community of members and consumers. Central England Co-operative is the second-largest regional consumer co-operative in the UK out of 16 consumer co-operatives. Formed by the merger of Midlands and Anglia Co-operatives, CEC has more than 400 trading outlets, a family of over 8,000 colleagues, and more than 250,000 regular trading members. While the organisation is independent from the co-operative group, it is part of the wider co-operative movement, working together to provide benefits to its members and customers. CEC trades across 20 counties from the Midlands to the East Coast—through more than 250 food stores, 100-plus funeral homes, filling stations, and florists. CEC is partnering with WSO2 to meet its evolving API management, system integration and access management needs in both on-premises and cloud-based deployments. The project, which is due to kick off in the first half of 2022, will enable CEC to sync databases between different locations and create much-needed insights, files, and reports. CEC selected WSO2, which now serves more than 800 customers in over 80 countries, based on its advanced technical capabilities and solutions for securely delivering APIs, applications, and digital services. “As multi-market retailers, like CEC, look to embrace digital business models, we are seeing growing demand for our unique approach to coupling best-in-class API management and integration,” said Ricardo Diniz, vice president and general manager, United Kingdom, Spain and France, WSO2. “We are honored to work with CEC in significantly lowering the required skills, time, and cost barriers to delivering secure new digital services to the co-operative’s customers and members.”
“Our goal is to always meet and exceed our members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in, and our collaboration with WSO2 will enable us to deliver better services to our members,” said Adam Testro, Software Engineering Manager, CEC. “We were impressed by WSO2’s solutions and approach and its role in delivering API management, integration and integration to a global blue-chip customer base, and we are excited to work with the WSO2 team in 2022 and beyond.”
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About WSO2
Founded in 2005, WSO2 enables thousands of enterprises, including hundreds of the world’s largest corporations, top universities, and governments, to drive their digital transformation journeys—executing more than 18 trillion transactions and managing more than 500 million identities annually. Using WSO2 for API management, integration, and customer identity and access management (CIAM), these organizations are harnessing the full power of their APIs to securely deliver their digital services and applications. Our open-source, API-first approach to software that runs on-premises and in the cloud helps developers and architects to be more productive and rapidly compose digital products to meet demand while remaining free from vendor lock-in. WSO2 has over 900 employees worldwide with offices in Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Sri Lanka, the UAE, the UK, and the US. Visit https://wso2.com to learn more. Follow WSO2 on LinkedIn and Twitter . About Central England Co-operative
Central England Co-operative is one of the largest independent retail co-operative societies in the UK with interests in food, funeral, floral and property investment. Owned by hundreds of thousands of members, its over 8,000 colleagues serve customers across 400 plus trading sites in 20 counties in the East and West Midlands, Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Its purpose is to inspire communities to create a sustainable Society for all. It actively campaigns for the Government to increase sentencing for violent attacks on retail workers and works with FareShare Midlands and hundreds of food banks, generating enough food donations to create over 2.1 million meals for people in need. The Society embraces inclusivity and equality and is a signed-up member to the Business in the Community (BITC) Race at Work Charter, while it is also fully committed to addressing the impact of climate change and is on track to be Carbon Neutral by 2030. It invests a percentage of its trading profit into local communities through its Community Dividend Fund scheme which has seen over £175,000 shared out between 116 good causes over the past 12 months. Central England Co-op was named Leading Co-op of the Year by Co-operatives UK in 2021. Press office contacts: Rob Smyth and James Brindle

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The only part of the game that doesn’t need an online connection is the arcade mode
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Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi has said that Gran Turismo 7 ’s campaign requires an internet connection in order to combat cheating. The online requirement was first revealed in the small print of a PlayStation Blog post last week, which confirmed that campaign mode, the livery editor, Scapes photo mode, GT Café and GT Auto will require players to be connected to the PlayStation Network . In a new interview, Yamauchi told Eurogamer “the requirement for the online connection… is just to prevent cheating overall from people trying to modify the save data, so that’s the reason for the online connection”. He added: “The online connection is required for the campaign mode. The only part of the game that doesn’t require an online connection is the arcade mode, because that has no effect on the save data, so that’s possible. “But anything that has to do with the save data requires a connection. For example things like the livery data as well – that’s something that is downloaded from the online server.”
The previous Gran Turismo entry, PS4 ’s GT Sport, also required an online connection in order to access the majority of its content. However, Sport was positioned primarily as a competitive online game from the start. “GT7 is both the culmination of the series which answers the expectations of GT fans throughout the years, and at the same time it is a title that marks a beginning of a difficult mission to contain the full breadth of car culture from the past into a single video game,” said Yamauchi. The title’s campaign mode will return to the roots of the GT Campaign mode experience, Yamauchi said, with players able to “take their own unique journeys and gain life learning experiences” across a world map. further reading
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In addition to the return of the GT campaign mode, classic circuits like Trial Mountain and High-Speed Ring will be making a comeback. Players will also be able to tune their cars in GT Auto and track their car collection in GT Café. “GT7 is clearly designed as a ‘Car Collecting Game’, even more so than the GT series of the past,” Yamauchi said. “Players will progress and complete missions in the GT Café by acquiring prize cars from various races within the world, as well as from the Brand Central and the Used Car Dealership.”

Gran Turismo 7’s campaign requires an internet connection ‘to prevent cheating’

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