{
  "id": 5472105,
  "title": "Original Gran Turismo Circuit Returns to Series After 13-Year Absence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/original-gran-turismo-circuit-returns-to-series-after-13-year-absence",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T02:02:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/original-gran-turismo-circuit-returns-to-series-after-13-year-absence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Polyphony Digital has announced that Gran Turismo 7's upcoming update, Spec IV, will reintroduce the Autumn Ring circuit, which had been absent from the series for thirteen years. The update is set to be released in two parts before the end of 2026; the first installment will launch in October, followed by the second in December. The first part of the update will feature Sportsland Sugo, a real-life race circuit situated in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture, which currently hosts Super GT and Super Formula events. Additionally, this initial release will bring six new cars, a 'Vintage' section showcasing vehicles not available for purchase in the game, a 'Car Concierge' feature enabling players to order used and Legend cars, new driving challenges, an enhanced car viewer, and an expanded Collector Level cap.\n\nThe second installment of the Spec IV update will reintroduce Autumn Ring with an additional six new cars, a new 'Family' mode designed for novice players, a luck-based race called 'Shuffle Race' with random cars, online drift trials, and a new difficulty level within the Power Pack. Autumn Ring, originally featured in the original Gran Turismo, will once again be represented in its original layout, accompanied by a significantly expanded layout for the GT7 version. This update was announced during PlayStation's latest State of Play showcase, which featured highlights from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Revelation, a clip from Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie, and the reveal of two new limited-edition DualSense controllers inspired by GTA 6. However, the overall event was dominated by ongoing fan demands for Destiny 3.",
  "summary": "Polyphony Digital has revealed Gran Turismo 7’s next major update will mark the return of Autumn Ring, and includes a dozen new cars, the series debut of real-life circuit Sportsland Sugo, and a variety of other features.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}