Although Gran Turismo 7 is set to receive a major update, "Spec IV," this October, developer Polyphony Digital seems to be laying the groundwork for the next entry in the series. Several job postings recently published on the studio's official website have sparked speculation that Gran Turismo 8 has entered early development.
One job posting in particular caught attention: a position for a "Gran Turismo Series Vehicle Simulation Programmer." The main responsibilities include improving the vehicle simulation engine used in the Gran Turismo series and recreating the unique mechanical structures of various car models. Although the job description does not directly mention Gran Turismo 8, such foundational technology development is typically closely related to new title development. It is more likely that Polyphony Digital is forming or expanding the core team responsible for the future Gran Turismo 8.
Gran Turismo 7 was released in March 2022 and has since received continuous content updates from the studio. The "Spec IV" update, scheduled for release this October, will bring several major new additions, marking the game as still being actively supported.
Considering that Sony's next-generation console is inevitably on the horizon, and given the Gran Turismo series' reputation for long development cycles, it's not out of the question that Gran Turismo 8 could ultimately launch on the PS6 rather than the PS5. For now, Polyphony Digital's focus remains on the ongoing support for Gran Turismo 7.