Gran Turismo 7 Players Split Over New Physics Update

Gran Turismo 7's 1.71 update has significantly altered the game's physics, sparking extensive player discussion on GTPlanet forums with nearly 900 replies. The update changes tire, suspension, and steering behavior, dividing opinion on its merits. Many players praise the new physics for being more progressive and natural, particularly in road cars and drifting, with some reporting faster lap times. However, others criticize road cars as too soft, and controller users report steering wiggle issues. Dirt racing has received consistently negative feedback, with players describing it as frustrating on controllers. The update also invalidated existing car tunes and reset leaderboards, requiring players to relearn the game.