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<item><title>Kazunori Yamauchi identifies tire simulation as Gran Turismo physics challenge</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gran-turismo-7-players-have-big-feelings-about-new-physics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gran-turismo-7-players-have-big-feelings-about-new-physics#u51688</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:10:55 +0000</pubDate><description>Kazunori Yamauchi stated that tire simulation is the primary physics problem Gran Turismo has not yet solved. Specifically, the developer noted that contact-patch behavior and graining remain unresolved issues. This admission comes as players continue to debate the impact of physics revisions introduced in Update 1.71. While the update added new cars, circuits, and engine swaps, it also triggered technical instability and wheelbase freezes for some Fanatec users.Why it mattersThe series aims for high-fidelity simulation, making tire behavior critical for realistic handling. These unresolved ph</description></item>
<item><title>Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.71 Triggers Hardware Issues and Player Debate</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gran-turismo-7-players-have-big-feelings-about-new-physics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gran-turismo-7-players-have-big-feelings-about-new-physics#u48236</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:21:26 +0000</pubDate><description>Gran Turismo 7 players are reacting to physics changes following the release of Update 1.71. While the game added four new cars and three world circuits on August 20, the update introduced technical instability for some users. Fanatec is currently investigating reports of wheelbase freezes that occurred after a FullForce update. Additionally, four new engine swaps were introduced, though some critics advise against using them. The community remains divided over the impact of the revised physics on gameplay.Why it mattersPhysics updates in racing simulators directly affect vehicle handling and </description></item>
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