Forza Motorsport General Discussion Thread

[Bilu]

I don't know if anyone saw but Nvidia put a Bathurst photo in the article they just put out.https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/indiana-jones-marvel-rivals-geforce-game-ready-driver/View attachment 1410840
Its only 1 photo of it but it looks very pretty

I watched some videos of the track in GT7 to compare and... It's not even close. Excellent work by T10.

 

[Nacho Libre]

Rumours are the 5080 will be $1500ish. Maybe the 5070 ti will be the better deal

Right now, I recommend the RTX 4070 super if anyone wants to play at 1440p WITH raytracing features enabled (rasterization performance is very good too). But next year it is worth to research and compare price to performance between the RTX 5000 series, the RX 8000 series and even the Arc Battlemage cards.

I may be team green right now, but down the line (2-3 years' time), when the next console cycle is upon us, I will upgrade to what I think is worth my money.

 

[skazz]

Bathust is in many games, but not many put serious effort into making the sandy hills look good. That one preview shot looks extremely promising, indeed.

 

[Dopplegagger]

I wonder how RTGI is going to effect night time racing? Will the cars still act like color lenses as the light from the players car bounces off of them, or will the reflected color look more natural? From what I understood about the RTGI work around, night time saw little to no difference. I hope this still isn't the case because some of the more dramatic effects should happen at night. For example, the screens at Hakone, should really light the scene up.

 

[Nacho Libre]

I wonder how RTGI is going to effect night time racing? Will the cars still act like color lenses as the light from the players car bounces off of them, or will the reflected color look more natural? From what I understood about the RTGI work around, night time saw little to no difference. I hope this still isn't the case because some of the more dramatic effects should happen at night. For example, the screens at Hakone, should really light the scene up.

As of now, Hakone at night looks like this in my VA, HDR capable monitor (600 nits) with full RT reflections and RTAO.

An issue right now is how overexposed the cars' reflections can get, especially if they are white or have metallic paints. I've addressed the issue somewhat through Nvidia's filters where I can reduce exposure. My contrast and gamma values are 0 so that's not the issue.

See here how the Alfa loses all detail. I'll admit that colors are somewhat saturated, again thanks to Nvidia's filters. I've toned them down since.

This is the RTAO in the cockpit view. Again, the white BMW overexposed, and the Lotus shows bloom. These things I want addressed with RTGI.

 

[skazz]

I realised something earlier: In one of the background videos around FM23 launch they mentioned that Playground Games had developed RTGI for the Forza engine and that T10 was looking to integrate it.

Thinking further, I suspect that PG are now at a stage with the FH6 game engine that they are getting RTGI in place there, and this is what actually enabled T10 to bring it over to FM23.


Too cynical of me?

 

[Nacho Libre]

I realised something earlier: In one of the background videos around FM23 launch they mentioned that Playground Games had developed RTGI for the Forza engine and that T10 was looking to integrate it.

Thinking further, I suspect that PG are now at a stage with the FH6 game engine that they are getting RTGI in place there, and this is what actually enabled T10 to bring it over to FM23.


Too cynical of me?

They probably designed it first for Fable and now it goes to FM and then to FH6.

 

[PorscheHD]

RTAO makes the games very unclear and runs likes **** although FPS says that there is nothing wrong. Colours and lightning looks a bit better better overall i dont like it for some reason.

I have the best experience with TA all at max unlocked fps vsync with Car ray Tracing only @4k. Stable FPS and sharp graphics. 120fps (max OLED tv)

7800X3D and RTX4080

Ow and the frame gen crap is just..... Crap allot of ghosting. I dont like it. Just native for me.

It would be nice if the menu sharpness (for instance the wheels when modding the car etc) and better paint colours from Horizon 5 comes to Motorsport. Then the game would be very good graphics whise. Its good now but not consistance. Sometimes i like it ALLOT and sometimes i think mhe....

What i mist most of GT7 where i come from is the wheels and colours from the paint etc mutch more details.

For me personally as a race game with controller this is for me the best game i like the gameplay and feel allot. Feels awesome in third person. Something i always missed in GT series. I know the die hard racers now cry because me racing in 3rd person but for me that is very important in a game especially with controller i like cars and i want to see them.

Bonnet view different story there is GT king. So sometimes i want to race a bid more serious i bood GT7 on the PS5 and drive there over the ring in bonnet view. So in a perfect world these 2 games had a baby..... Called... ForzaGT

 

[LumpiestFish]

It's a very, very small complaint, but I'm a bit bummed they've gone with the fantasy sponsors on the track surroundings at Bathurst. As an Australian it was always neat to see Australian brands that were actually on the signage for the Bathurst 1000 when the track was scanned in game, made it feel more authentic.

 

[Reparable]

It's a very, very small complaint, but I'm a bit bummed they've gone with the fantasy sponsors on the track surroundings at Bathurst. As an Australian it was always neat to see Australian brands that were actually on the signage for the Bathurst 1000 when the track was scanned in game, made it feel more authentic.

Is it out or are you going off promo images?

 

[notsofast]

Fingers crossed Bathurst drops this week.

 

[RolexGTP]

It's a very, very small complaint, but I'm a bit bummed they've gone with the fantasy sponsors on the track surroundings at Bathurst. As an Australian it was always neat to see Australian brands that were actually on the signage for the Bathurst 1000 when the track was scanned in game, made it feel more authentic.

Dude we only saw a pic of about 1/100th of the track lol. It's to be seen if there's sponsors all around the track or not come....

Fingers crossed Bathurst drops this week.

....tomorrow. why wouldn't it be released this week when it's been announced many times...?

 

[slthree]

Haven't played the game in so long I can't remember when I last played it. 6 months, probably longer? That's how frustrated I was with it.

But, I decided to see what has changed since I last played. Jumped in to my career last night. I hadn't really gotten that far anyway.

It was great racing and I couldn't wait to get back to it today. Maybe I just got lucky with a great few hours of racing. All I know is that it felt way more 'mature' than it initially did. Don't know how many updates I missed but I really am trending positive right now .

For all the people who have demanded Turn 10 do better, thank you. I feel like they have

 

[-Fred-]

Dude we only saw a pic of about 1/100th of the track lol. It's to be seen if there's sponsors all around the track or not come....

....tomorrow. why wouldn't it be released this week when it's been announced many times...?

Yeah, most likely we'll get the announcement tomorrow, they've usually come out on Mondays in the past. Hopefully a few more cars this time, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[RolexGTP]

Yeah, most likely we'll get the announcement tomorrow, they've usually come out on Mondays in the past. Hopefully a few more cars this time, but I'm not holding my breath.

Yeah the cars is my concern and what I'm also anticipating most. I'm sure we will get some new to FM ones but will they be enough Bathurst worthy race cars....We will see

 

[raymanns]

Some sound update 😁

 

[mynameis66]

What does it translate to? My french is non existant.lol

 

[Nacho Libre]

What does it translate to? My french is non existant.lol

Sound improvements for six additional cars in today's update.

 

[PJTierney]

What does it translate to? My french is non existant.lol

List of cars getting audio updates in today’s patch.

 

[Nacho Libre]

Bathurst Returns for Australia Month in Forza Motorsport

Celebrate Australian automotive culture with Bathurst, iconic cars from the land down under, and car upgrading in Featured Multiplayer.

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[nukleabomb]

Bathurst Returns for Australia Month in Forza Motorsport

Celebrate Australian automotive culture with Bathurst, iconic cars from the land down under, and car upgrading in Featured Multiplayer.

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Bathurst Returns for Australia Month in Forza Motorsport​

9 December 2024- Turn 10 Studios
Celebrate Australian automotive culture with Bathurst, iconic cars from the land down under, and car upgrading in Featured Multiplayer.
Car passion is deeply rooted in Australia. Celebrate its racing heritage over the next four weeks with Australia Month in Forza Motorsport.
Over in Career, the Australia Tour is where you will experience the storied legacy of Australian motoring culture: from the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit, where the legendary Bathurst 1000 endurance race unfolds amidst breathtaking scenery, to the Australian-made sport utes that seamlessly blend speed and utility.

Compete in high-performance V8-powered supercars in the Forza AUS Series in Featured Multiplayer, featuring Bathurst exclusively for the duration of Australia Month. Rolling Starts expand to additional Spec Series, while the Nordschleife and Nürburgring – Full Circuit have been added to select Open Series events.
Update 15 also introduces the ability to upgrade cars in Featured Multiplayer Open Events, faster transitions in Spectate and Replay, changes to Safety Ratings, and Ray-Traced Global Illumination (RTGI) for players on high-end PCs.

Game Improvements and Release Notes​

Forza Motorsport Update 15 rolls out for download starting Monday, December 9 on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. Spotlight cars and new in-game events will begin on Wednesday, December 11 starting at 4:00 PM PT (12:00 AM UTC on Thursday, December 12).

Below is a snapshot of the fixes and improvements included with Update 15. Head on over to Forza Support to view the full release notes:

• Transitional black loading screens when switching camera types and cars on focus in both Spectate and Replay have been replaced by quick fades wherever possible, closer to the blink of an eye. Loading screens will only appear when changing streaming zones, such as jumping from one end of a long track to another. For PC players, this experience may vary based on system specs.
• We have adjusted the impact of recent races on your Safety Rating to reduce severe rating fluctuations and to more accurately reflect your overall race history.
• We have also increased the number of races used to calculate your Safety Rating. Previously, we increased the number of races from 10 to 20 and saw positive results. In this update, this number is further increasing from 20 to 50.
• Updated Forza GT Division cars in Showroom to reflect their Divisions in Featured Multiplayer (Forza GT2, Forza GT3, Forza GT4, Forza AUS, and Forza T/A).
• Fixed an issue where AI drivers were unaffected by a wet track during events with variable weather conditions.
• Updated Drivatar AI to reduce erratic/unrealistic braking behaviors around players.

Update 15 introduces a new model for Forza Race Regulations (FRR). This version brings a slight reduction to false positive penalty assignments, takes tire wear into account when computing time gained for off-track penalties, and fixes an issue where the player could be disqualified by going off track prior to crossing the Start/Finish line.

Today’s update also includes enhanced car audio for the following vehicles:

• 1991 BMW M3
• 1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta
• 2013 Ferrari La Ferrari
• 2015 Ferrari F12 TDF
• 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast
• 2015 McLaren P1 GTR

For additional information on how we’re updating the car sounds of Forza Motorsport, check out this blog, adapted from a presentation and AMA (“ask me anything”) hosted in the Forza Official Discord with the Turn 10 audio team.

Ray-Traced Global Illumination (RTGI) on PC​

A new graphics option for our PC players has been added to Forza Motorsport's ray tracing settings to enable Ray Traced Global Illumination in the game, or RTGI for short. Players with high-end PCs can enable this new option to improve overall visual quality.
RTGI uses ray tracing hardware to compute more accurate indirect lighting and occlusion across the track and car in real time. This results in enhanced visual fidelity and realism in the game.
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RTGI is a new setting that must be enabled and is not on by default. Turn on RTGI and scale its rendering quality in the Forza Motorsport Graphics menu using the following toggles:

• Set Raytracing Quality to "Full Reflections + RTGI"
• Set RTGI Quality to "High"

When enabled, RTGI will apply to all gameplay and cinematics, as well as your Homespace and Photo Mode. If you require assistance with using RTGI on your PC, please see this Support article.

Car Upgrades in Featured Multiplayer​

Custom Upgrade and Quick Upgrade functionality are now accessible from within Featured Multiplayer events for Series that allow it, including all Open Class Series, Cycled Class Series, and the Multi-Class Series.

Captured on PC with RTGI
This makes it easier than ever to tweak your current build without needing to leave the event or experiment with a new setup before the race starts. Additionally, this improves visibility for any PI Limits that may be in place for the current event.

Race on Mount Panorama Circuit​

Bathurst is renowned for its competitive racing scene in the land down under. The 3.8-mile (6.2km) circuit sees drivers battle it out across Mount Panorama in New South Wales, Australia. Made up entirely of public roads, Bathurst is essentially a street circuit with a 570-foot (174-meter) elevation change, off-camber corners, and narrow racing surface.

With spectacular views ahead of each technical twist and turn, Bathurst has hosted V8 Supercars for over 80 years – with the exhilarating Conrod Straight allowing them to reach speeds of almost 200mph! As one of the most demanding yet rewarding racetracks in the entire world, the Mount Panorama Circuit is both feared and respected, especially by the drivers who have raced there.
Master this world-famous track while behind the wheel of beloved Aussie cars in the Australian Tour, Forza AUS Series, and Featured Rivals.

Discover Aussie Classics in the Australian Tour​

Australian racing culture embodies a passion for ingenuity, speed, and adventure. Race in the Australian Tour with V8 Supercars, Australian Saloons, Aussie Classics and Sport Utes.
V8 Supercars

Choose between the 2017 Ford #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Falcon FG X and 2017 Holden #22 Walkinshaw Performance VF Commodore and compete with V8s from around the world.
Australian Saloons

The 1991 Holden HSV Commodore Group A SV showcased the early 1990s era of low-cost amateur sedan racing, dominated by large Australian saloons. Pick your favorite Holden and race it against 1990s Touring cars of the same class.
Aussie Classics

Leaving their mark in pop culture, famous Aussie cars like the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT have made their name on the big screen in blockbuster movies. Demonstrate the raw power of Australian muscle in the penultimate series of the Australian Tour.
Super Utes

Race Australian Utes and discover one of the most unique car hybrids in the world. Built on utility and unique looks before being adopted into motorsports, race the 2014 HSV Limited Edition GEN-F GTS Maloo or 2014 Ford FPV Limited Edition Pursuit Ute against their 2010s competitors.
Australian Tour Reward
Complete all four series in the Australian Tour in Career before January 22, 2025, or 10 races in the Forza AUS Series in Featured Multiplayer during Australia Month, to earn the 2013 Holden #10 Xbox Racing Team Commodore VF.

The Xbox One Racing Team was formed as a wildcard, one-off entry to celebrate the Bathurst track in Forza Motorsport 5. Andy Priaulx and Mattias Ekström drove the #10 to an astounding ninth place in the 2013 Bathurst 1000 race. The fact that the car – and its drivers – surprised everyone with their performance added to the spectacle of what is one of the world’s most difficult endurance races.

Cherish Your Aussie Favs in the Open Tour​

Once you have mastered racing the Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst in Forza Motorsport, check out the Open Class Tour to continue the journey of your favorite Australian cars. Available under the Featured tab in Career mode.

Open Class Tour is where you can experiment with different upgrades and showcase your favorite tuned cars. Each update to Forza Motorsport refreshes the Open Class Tour with new events and a different reward car. Cars you’ve already upgraded in a different Builders Cup series can be further levelled up in the Open Class Tour.
The Open Class Tour features six series, each with three races, that range from D Class to R Class. Upgrade your favorite Australian saloons – or any other cars of your choosing – and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before January 8, 2025, and you will receive the 2011 Holden HSV GTS.

You can also unlock the 2011 Holden HSV GTS by completing 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer. With a 6.2-liter V8 capable of 436 horsepower and a remarkable engine note, this Holden has the muscle for straight-line speed. It also features a dramatic front end complete with a unique vase-shaped grille.

Spotlight Cars and VIP Discounts​

Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom every week. These cars correspond to the available in-game events and can be acquired with a temporary 30% discount using in-game credits.

Australia Month will showcase six Spotlight cars in the Showroom, with one or more cars per week. These Spotlight cars can be used in the Australian Tour and Spotlight Rivals, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.


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Spotlight Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
2017 Ford #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Falcon FG X, 2017 Holden #22 Walkinshaw Performance VF Commodore	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
1991 Holden HSV Commodore Group A SV	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
1973 Ford XB Falcon GT, 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
2014 HSV Limited Edition GEN-F GTS Maloo	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

The 2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F, 2014 Ford FPV Limited Edition Pursuit Ute, and 1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A are also being added to the Showroom for Australia Month.

Forza Motorsport VIP Members also benefit from a 15% four-week discount in the Showroom on the 2017 Nissan Altima Racecar. In addition, VIPs receive an exclusive 15% discount on a car every week in the Showroom.
Here’s a look at the cars that will be going on sale for VIP Members over the next few weeks:


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VIP Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
2017 Nissan Altima Racecar	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
2014 Ferrari FXX K	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
1996 HSV GTSR	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
2014 HSV GEN-F GTS	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

Exclusive VIP discounts and VIP Rivals events require VIP Membership, available in the Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle, sold separately.

Australian V8-Themed Series in Featured Multiplayer​

Several legendary rivalries have formed behind the wheels of high-performance V8-powered supercars from the land down under. Experience the Forza AUS Series featuring Bathurst exclusively for the duration of Australia Month.

Update 15 also introduces the Ferrari FXX Series. Blending Formula 1 technology with unparalleled exclusivity, these track-only supercars allow drivers to get behind the wheel of some of the most advanced and powerful Ferraris on the planet.
Later in Australia Month, we will also have a Track Toys Series. Designed for enthusiasts seeking the ultimate track day experience, these cars feature lightweight materials and stripped-down interiors and as a result feature exceptional acceleration and handling.

Other Featured Series over the next four weeks include the returning VW Golf GTI Spec Series, Formula Mazda Spec Series, and Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series.
Community Choice is back for Australia Month. We asked, you voted, and the events you can look forward to are the Early LMP Series, Road to Race Series (featuring new car combinations), Track Toys Series and Forza P1 Series.

Evergreen Series like the Endurance Series, Forza Touring Car Series, Forza GT2|3 Series, Multi-Class Series, and the daily Cycled Class Series all continue throughout Update 15. For the Endurance Series, we have swapped out Vintage Le Man Prototypes and Vintage Le Mans Sportscars events for Forza AUS events.
The Nordschleife and Nürburgring – Full Circuit have been added to the following Open Class Series in Featured Multiplayer:

• Multi-Class Series – Nordschleife
• A Class Series – Nordschleife
• S Class Series – Nordschleife
• R Class Series – Nürburgring Full Circuit
• Cycled Class Series (P Class, X Class) – Nürburgring Full Circuit

Rolling Starts have been adding to the following series in Featured Multiplayer: Forza GT2 Series, Forza GT3 Series, Early LMP Series, Forza P1 Series, Forza Proto-H Series, Formula Mazda Spec Series, and Endurance Series (excluding Forza AUS events).

Finally, your enthusiasm and dedication to the NASCAR Series in Featured Multiplayer means it will remain available in Forza Motorsport through the new year. In our next updates, you will be able to join the NASCAR Series under the Spec tab in Featured Multiplayer.
Here’s a look at the Featured Multiplayer calendar of upcoming events for Australia Month:


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Featured Series	Spec Series	Open Series	Starts	Ends
Forza AUS Series + Early LMP Series + Ferrari FXX Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
Forza AUS Series + Road to Race Series + VW Golf GTI Spec Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + S Class Series	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
Forza AUS Series + Track Toys Series + Formula Mazda Spec Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + R Class Series	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
Forza AUS Series + Forza P1 Series + Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + B Class Series	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

Go Fast and Set Records in Australian Rivals​

Climbing 174 meters from the Pit Straight to Skyline, Mount Panorama’s Bathurst Circuit offers drivers an exhilarating ascent to the top, followed shortly by a nerve-racking descent back to the finish line. Experience it while behind the wheel of the 2019 Brabham BT62 in this Featured Rivals.

The Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2 is here! Race for $100,000+ in cash and prizes and the chance to win a VIP race experience with McLaren. Sign up on Discord to confirm eligibility and qualify for prizes. This month’s event features the 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 on the Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit. The top 10 drivers per region qualify for grid races on March 1-2.
VIP Members, this one is for you! Get behind the wheel of the 2019 SUBARU STI S209 Forza Edition for a stroll to the top of Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst in the WRX Walkabout VIP Rivals.

VIP Members, this one is for you! Get behind the wheel of the 2019 SUBARU STI S209 Forza Edition for a stroll to the top of Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst in the WRX Walkabout VIP Rivals.
Celebrate the holiday season in style! Take the 2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F to Grand Oak – Club Circuit and rack up the highest drift score on the leaderboard. Beat at least 10 Rivals to unlock the 2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F for free! Pick your favorite C Class Drift car or build your very own and bring it to dominate the drift leaderboard in Open Class Drift.

Check out the full schedule of Rivals events available for your participation during Australia Month below. We will see you on the leaderboards!


Results: 9
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Rivals Event	Car	Track	Starts	End
Featured Track: Bathurst	2019 Brabham BT62	Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
VIP Rivals: WRX Walkabout	2019 SUBARU STI S209 Forza Edition	Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – C Class	C Class + RWD	Hakone – Club Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Holly Jolly Holden	2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F	Grand Oak – Club Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Spotlight – V8 Supercars	2017 Ford #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Falcon FG X, 2017 Holden #22 Walkinshaw Performance VF Commodore	Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
Spotlight – Holden VN '91	1991 Holden HSV Commodore Group A SV	Grand Oak – Club Circuit	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
Spotlight – Ford Falcons	1973 Ford XB Falcon GT, 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO	Laguna Seca – Short Circuit	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
Spotlight – HSV Maloo	2014 HSV Limited Edition GEN-F GTS Maloo	Road Atlanta – Short Circuit	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

Get Your Winter Rewards in the Challenge Hub​

Australia Month introduces new opportunities to score rewards in the Challenge Hub. Prove your skills on Bathurst and behind the wheel of Australian cars in refreshed Featured Challenges and Weekly Challenges.

Challenge Hub objectives are spread across Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals. By playing these game modes, you can earn credit rewards, cars and race suits. Stay warm while racing your favorite cars in the Frostbite Suit and Rebellious Suit.
Unlock the winter-themed Frostbite Suit by completing a lap in the 2019 Elemental Rp1 on Nürburgring Nordschleife in the Rain. This white suit and helmet have black and red accents and are covered throughout with icicles in teal tones.

Meanwhile, the yellow Rebellious Suit – earned by completing 10 clean laps at Bathurst in an Australian car – features black and green accents in lightning patterns.
What’s more, the reward cars for Australia Month can be obtained by completing the Featured Tour in Career or by playing a specified number of races in Featured Multiplayer – it’s your choice!

Here’s a breakdown of the Challenge Hub objectives and rewards available for Australia Month:
Featured Challenges


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Title	Description	Reward	Challenge Starts	Challenge Ends
Aussie Challenge	Complete all series in the Australian Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in the Forza AUS Series in Featured Multiplayer	2013 Holden #10 Xbox Racing Team Commodore VF (Available from Jan. 1, 2025)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
Open Class Challenge	Complete all series in the Open Class Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer	2011 Holden HSV GTS	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Bathurst Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps at Bathurst in an Australian car	Rebellious Race Suit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Drifting through the Holidays	Beat 10 Rivals in the 'Holly Jolly Holden' Drift Rivals Event	2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Commodore Conqueror	Get on the Podium in any Holden Commodore in a race with at least 10 opponents	1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Stay Frosty	Complete a lap in the 2019 Elemental Rp1 on Nürburgring Nordschleife in the Rain	Frostbite Race Suit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Car Reward	Complete 15 laps in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Special livery by 'THE FLG'	Complete a clean lap in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	Logitech McLaren G Challenge Livery	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC

Weekly Challenges
Week 1: Dec. 11 4:00 PM PT – Dec. 18 4:00 PM PT | Dec. 12 12:00 AM UTC – Dec. 19 12:00 AM UTC


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Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 races in the 2017 Holden #22 Walkinshaw Performance VF Commodore Complete 5 races in the 2017 Ford #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Falcon FG X	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Get a Podium in the Ferrari FXX Spec Series in Featured Multiplayer OR Get a Podium in the V8 Supercars Series in Career	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Featured Track - Bathurst’ Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher in ‘The Esses’ on Bathurst	25,000 Credits

Week 2: Dec. 18 4:00 PM PT – Dec. 25 4:00 PM PT | Dec. 19 12:00 AM UTC – Dec. 26 12:00 AM UTC


Results: 5
Clear

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Reach car level 5 or higher in the 1991 Holden HSV Commodore Group A SV	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Qualify in Pole Position in any Featured Multiplayer race	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete a lap on Bathurst at Sunset	10,000 Credits

Week 3: Dec. 25 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 1 4:00 PM PT | Dec. 26 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 2 12:00 AM UTC


Results: 5
Clear

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps in the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT OR Complete 5 clean laps in the 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Get a Drift Score of 10,000 in any Drift Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get on the Podium at Bathurst in a race with at least 10 opponents	25,000 Credits

Week 4: Jan. 1 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 8 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 2 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 9 12:00 AM UTC


Results: 5
Clear

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Spotlight - HSV Maloo’ Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Finish a race 10 positions ahead of where you started on the grid at Bathurst	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 laps in Rivals in an Australian car	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps at Bathurst	25,000 Credits

Race Down Under in Bathurst​

That’s Australia Month in Forza Motorsport. We hope you enjoy racing Australian cars around Mount Panorama Circuit in the Australian Tour and Forza AUS Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Please continue sharing your ideas for new cars, tracks and features with us over on the Suggestions Hub, and they might be considered for inclusion in future updates.

If you encounter any issues while playing Forza Motorsport or enjoying Update 15 features, they can be reported on the Troubleshooting Hub. Please be sure to include any reproduction steps to help our team investigate, and if another player has reported a similar problem, you can upvote their topic to help bring additional visibility to it.
Update 15 is our last content update for 2024, however we have more coming to Forza Motorsport in 2025. Update 16 will be available in January as a celebration of all things BMW with new cars and events.

Captured on PC with RTGI
Stay tuned for more details about Update 16 in next month’s blog! In the meantime, sign up for the Forza Newsletter to be in the loop with all things Forza. You can also join our official Forza Discord server to chat with other Forza Motorsport players, participate in community events and future “In the Garage” AMAs, and be informed of the latest in-game updates.
Until the next one, we hope you all enjoy the holidays and get some well-earned rest, and we look forward to racing with you on the track!

 

[nukleabomb]

https://support.forzamotorsport.net/hc/en-us/articles/36126903882771-Forza-Motorsport-Update-15-Release-Notes-December-9-2024

Forza Motorsport Update 15 Release Notes – December 9, 2024​

Car passion is deeply rooted in Australia. Celebrate its racing heritage over the next four weeks with Australia Month in Forza Motorsport.
Over in Career, the Australia Tour is where you will experience the storied legacy of Australian motoring culture: from the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit, where the legendary Bathurst 1000 endurance race unfolds amidst breathtaking scenery, to the Australian-made sport utes that seamlessly blend speed and utility.
Compete in high-performance V8-powered supercars in the Forza AUS Series in Featured Multiplayer, featuring Bathurst exclusively for the duration of Australia Month. Rolling Starts expand to additional Spec Series, while the Nordschleife and Nürburgring – Full Circuit have been added to select Open Series events.
Update 15 also introduces the ability to upgrade cars in Featured Multiplayer Open Events, faster transitions in Spectate and Replay, changes to Safety Ratings, and Ray-Traced Global Illumination (RTGI) for players on high-end PCs.

New Game Features​

Ray-Traced Global Illumination on PC (RTGI)

• A new graphics option for our PC players has been added to Forza Motorsport's ray tracing settings to enable Ray Traced Global Illumination in game (RTGI for short).
• RTGI uses ray tracing hardware to compute more accurate indirect lighting and occlusion across the track and car in real time. This results in enhanced visual fidelity and realism in the game.
• RTGI can be enabled in the Forza Motorsport Graphics menu using the following toggles:
  • Set Raytracing Quality to "Full Reflections + RTGI"
  • Set RTGI Quality to "High"
• When enabled, RTGI will apply to all gameplay and cinematics, as well as your Homespace and Photo Mode.
• RTGI is a new setting that must be enabled and is not on by default. If you require assistance with turning on RTGI on your PC, please see this article.

Upgrades in Featured Multiplayer

• Custom Upgrade and Quick Upgrade functionality are now accessible from within Featured Multiplayer events for Series that allow it, including all Open Class Series, Cycled Class Series, and the Multi-Class Series.
• This makes it easier than ever to tweak your current build without needing to leave the event or experiment with a new setup before the race starts. Additionally, this improves visibility for any PI Limits that may be in place for the current event.

Faster Transitions in Spectate & Replay

• Transitional black loading screens when switching camera types and cars on focus in both Spectate and Replay have been replaced by quick fades wherever possible, closer to the blink of an eye. [1874035]
• Loading screens will only appear when changing streaming zones, such as jumping from one end of a long track to another. For PC players, this experience may vary based on system specs.

Safety Rating Updates

• We have adjusted the impact of recent races on your Safety Rating to reduce severe rating fluctuations and to more accurately reflect your overall race history.
• We have also increased the number of races used to calculate your rating. Previously, we increased the number of races from 10 to 20 and saw positive results. In this update, this number is further increasing from 20 to 50.

Game Content and Events [All Platforms]​

Track Addition

• Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit

Bathurst is available in Career, Featured Multiplayer Series, Free Play, Private Multiplayer, Featured Rivals and Time Attack.
Career Events

• Featured Tour: Australian Tour (Available from Dec. 11 4pm PT | Dec. 12 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
  • V8 Supercars (Starts Dec. 11 4pm PT | Dec. 12 12am UTC)
    • Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit (4 laps)
    • Watkins Glen – Short Circuit (6 laps)
    • Catalunya – National Circuit (6 laps)
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
  • Australian Saloons (Starts Dec. 18 4pm PT | Dec. 19 12am UTC)
    • Grand Oak – Club Circuit (7 laps)
    • Lime Rock Park – Full Circuit (8 laps)
    • Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit (3 laps)
    • Maple Valley – Full Circuit (4 laps)
  • Aussie Classics (Starts Dec. 25 4pm PT | Dec. 26 12am UTC)
    • Eaglerock Speedway – Club Circuit (11 laps)
    • Sebring International Raceway – Short Circuit (6 laps)
    • Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit (3 laps)
    • Laguna Seca – Full Circuit (4 laps)
  • Super Utes (Starts Jan. 1 4pm PT | Jan. 2 12am UTC)
    • Eaglerock Speedway – Club Circuit (13 laps)
    • Road Atlanta – Short Circuit (7 laps)
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
    • Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit (3 laps)
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all Australian Tour series)
    • Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit (3 laps)

• Open Class Tour (Available from Dec. 11 4pm PT | Dec. 12 12am UTC – Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC)
  • D Class Series
    • Eaglerock Speedway – Club Circuit
    • Silverstone – National Circuit
    • Suzuka – East Circuit
  • C Class Series
    • Grand Oak – Club Circuit
    • Road America – East Circuit
    • Yas Marina – South Circuit
  • B Class Series
    • Watkins Glen – Short Circuit
    • Sunset Peninsula – Club Circuit
    • Hockenheim – National Circuit
  • A Class Series
    • Mugello – Club Circuit
    • Homestead-Miami Speedway – Road Circuit
    • Virginia International Raceway – Full Circuit
  • S Class Series
    • Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit
  • R Class Series
    • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Full Circuit
    • Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Road Atlanta – Full Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
    • Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit (3 laps)

Reward Cars

• Australian Tour: 2013 Holden #10 Xbox Racing Team Commodore VF
• Open Class Tour: 2011 Holden HSV GTS

Showroom Cars
The following cars have been added to the Showroom for all Forza Motorsport players:

• 2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F
• 2014 Ford FPV Limited Edition Pursuit Ute
• 1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A

These cars can also be obtained from the Challenge Hub during Australia Month.
Spotlight Cars
Australia Month will showcase six Spotlight cars in the Showroom, with one or more cars per week. These Spotlight cars can be used in the Australian Tour and Spotlight Rivals, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.

Spotlight Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
2017 Ford #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Falcon FG X, 2017 Holden #22 Walkinshaw Performance VF Commodore	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
1991 Holden HSV Commodore Group A SV	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
1973 Ford XB Falcon GT, 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
2014 HSV Limited Edition GEN-F GTS Maloo	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

VIP Discount Cars

VIP Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
2017 Nissan Altima Racecar	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
2014 Ferrari FXX K	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
1996 HSV GTSR	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
2014 HSV GEN-F GTS	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

Multiplayer Events

Featured Series	Spec Series	Open Series	Starts	Ends
Forza AUS Series + Early LMP Series + Ferrari FXX Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
Forza AUS Series + Road to Race Series + VW Golf GTI Spec Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + S Class Series	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
Forza AUS Series + Track Toys Series + Formula Mazda Spec Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + R Class Series	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
Forza AUS Series + Forza P1 Series + Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series	NASCAR Series + Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + B Class Series	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

Rivals Events

Rivals Event	Car	Track	Starts	End
Featured Track: Bathurst	2019 Brabham BT62	Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
VIP Rivals: WRX Walkabout	2019 SUBARU STI S209 Forza Edition	Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – C Class	C Class + RWD	Hakone – Club Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Holly Jolly Holden	2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F	Grand Oak – Club Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Spotlight – V8 Supercars	2017 Ford #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Falcon FG X, 2017 Holden #22 Walkinshaw Performance VF Commodore	Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC
Spotlight – Holden VN '91	1991 Holden HSV Commodore Group A SV	Grand Oak – Club Circuit	Dec. 18 4pm PT / Dec. 19 12am UTC	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC
Spotlight – Ford Falcons	1973 Ford XB Falcon GT, 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO	Laguna Seca – Short Circuit	Dec. 25 4pm PT / Dec. 26 12am UTC	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC
Spotlight – HSV Maloo	2014 HSV Limited Edition GEN-F GTS Maloo	Road Atlanta – Short Circuit	Jan. 1 4pm PT / Jan. 2 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC

Challenge Hub
Featured Challenges

Title	Description	Reward	Challenge Starts	Challenge Ends
Aussie Challenge	Complete all series in the Australian Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in the Forza AUS Series in Featured Multiplayer	2013 Holden #10 Xbox Racing Team Commodore VF (Available from Jan. 1, 2025)	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
Open Class Challenge	Complete all series in the Open Class Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer	2011 Holden HSV GTS	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Bathurst Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps at Bathurst in an Australian car	Rebellious Race Suit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Drifting through the Holidays	Beat 10 Rivals in the 'Holly Jolly Holden' Drift Rivals Event	2016 Formula Drift #530 HSV Maloo GEN-F	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Commodore Conqueror	Get on the Podium in any Holden Commodore in a race with at least 10 opponents	1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Stay Frosty	Complete a lap in the 2019 Elemental Rp1 on Nürburgring Nordschleife in the Rain	Frostbite Race Suit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Car Reward	Complete 15 laps in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Special livery by 'THE FLG'	Complete a clean lap in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	Logitech McLaren G Challenge Livery	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC

Weekly Challenges
Week 1: Dec. 11 4:00 PM PT – Dec. 18 4:00 PM PT | Dec. 12 12:00 AM UTC – Dec. 19 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 races in the 2017 Holden #22 Walkinshaw Performance VF Commodore Complete 5 races in the 2017 Ford #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Falcon FG X	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Get a Podium in the Ferrari FXX Spec Series in Featured Multiplayer OR Get a Podium in the V8 Supercars Series in Career	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Featured Track - Bathurst’ Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher in ‘The Esses’ on Bathurst	25,000 Credits

Week 2: Dec. 18 4:00 PM PT – Dec. 25 4:00 PM PT | Dec. 19 12:00 AM UTC – Dec. 26 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Reach car level 5 or higher in the 1991 Holden HSV Commodore Group A SV	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Qualify in Pole Position in any Featured Multiplayer race	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete a lap on Bathurst at Sunset	10,000 Credits

Week 3: Dec. 25 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 1 4:00 PM PT | Dec. 26 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 2 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps in the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT OR Complete 5 clean laps in the 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Get a Drift Score of 10,000 in any Drift Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get on the Podium at Bathurst in a race with at least 10 opponents	25,000 Credits

Week 4: Jan. 1 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 8 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 2 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 9 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Spotlight - HSV Maloo’ Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Finish a race 10 positions ahead of where you started on the grid at Bathurst	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 laps in Rivals in an Australian car	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps at Bathurst	25,000 Credits

Bug Fixes and Improvements​

Stability and Performance [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where the game would crash when entering a Multi-Class Race in Free Play. [1539013]
• Faster transition between car views when using Spectate in Private Multiplayer or watching Replays. [1874035]
• The game should no longer soft lock when players exit a Free Play Multi-Class Race before Drivatar loading finishes. [1806966]
• Fixed an issue where the game would crash in very rare cases, when changing options on Multi-Class Free Play Races [1877525]
• Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when starting a Rivals race. [1584200]
• The game no longer crashes when accepting a Private Multiplayer join request while saving livery groups or designs in the Livery Editor. [1901378]

PC

• Improvements have been made to better balance the rendering work across more cores when possible, resulting in better Render CPU FPS on entry to mid-tier CPUs and possibly better GPU FPS depending on the system.

Audio [All Platforms]

• Updated car audio for the following vehicles based on community feedback:
  • 1991 BMW M3
  • 1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta
  • 2013 Ferrari La Ferrari
  • 2015 Ferrari F12 TDF
  • 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast
  • 2015 McLaren P1 GTR

We recently shared details about how we updated our authoring techniques and pipelines so that we can fix as many car audio issues as possible. Please read this blog for additional details regarding our approach to future car audio updates in Forza Motorsport.
Gameplay [All Platforms]

• Split up Forza GT Division cars in the Showroom to reflect their Divisions in other game modes: Forza GT2, Forza GT3, Forza GT4, Forza AUS, and Forza T/A.
• Fixed an issue where the visual racing line was not affected by tire wear. [1907347]
• Fixed an issue where the 2022 Pagani Huayra R was listed in the Modern Hypercars division instead of the Modern Factory Racecars division. [1822907]
• Fixed a stability issue when renting a car. [1864009]

Career [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where certain cars would be ghosted in the First Cup race. [1878447]
• Fixed an issue where the player would become soft locked if they drove into the pit lane during the First Cup on Hakone. [1883718]

Featured Multiplayer [All Platforms]

• Fixed a bug where the race end countdown could start at the beginning of a race, ending the race pre-maturely. [1693311]
• Added new Forza AUS Series featuring Bathurst exclusively for the duration of Update 15.
• Swapped out Vintage Le Man Prototypes and Vintage Le Mans Sportscars events for Forza AUS events in the Endurance Series for Update 15.
• Road to Race Series makes a return with new Road/Race car combinations.
• Added the Nordschleife / Nürburgring Full Circuit to the following Open Class Series:
  • Multi-Class Series - Nordschleife
  • A Class Series - Nordschleife
  • S Class Series - Nordschleife
  • R Class Series – Nürburgring Full Circuit
  • Cycled Class Series (P Class, X Class) – Nürburgring Full Circuit
• Enabled Rolling Starts for all events in the following Featured MP Series:
  • Forza GT2 Series
  • Forza GT3 Series
  • Early LMP Series
  • Forza P1 Series
  • Forza Proto-H Series
  • Formula Mazda Series
  • Endurance Series (excluding Forza AUS events)
• Fixed an issue where the wrong player information would be displayed during walk-the-grid. [1829185]
• Set correct initial Fuel adjustments when starting a Practice or Qualifying race. [1877402]
• Prevented players who had just switched from Practice to Qualifying from briefly appearing in the wrong position on track for players who were already in Qualifying. [1714748]

Featured Multiplayer Car Balancing Changes [All Platforms]

Car	Change Summary
2022 Pagani Huayra R	Added to & tuned within the Modern Factory Racecar Series Spec Decreased Engine Torque by 5% (from stock) Increased Drag by 30% (from stock) Added 7.5% weight ballast (from stock)

Private Multiplayer [All Platforms]

• Fixed a stability issue occurring while exiting a Private Multiplayer Drift Event on Steam. [1890464]
• Fixed an issue where the end of race timer in Drift mode would start only after the last driver has crossed the finish line. [1874069]
• Added a "host driving" and "host spectating" icon so players can always identify who is the host in Private Multiplayer events. [1795249]
• Fixed disconnected players showing up on track during the race start sequence for all of the Race Start Types; Fixed disconnected players showing up on track for the entirety of a race whilst spectating. [1901106]
• Fixed an issue where upon performing a Rolling Start on a slope the cars would appear to be dropped onto the track. [1896372]
• Fixed an issue where the Spectate or Quit Spectate button would not update properly. [1881215]
• Fixed an issue where other player's cars could appear to get stuck in the pits during Practice & Qualifying. [1902788]
• Improved title stability around Private Meetup games when players switch to Meetup game types from other Game Types. [1909417]
• Players will no longer time out or disconnect if the host changes the Race Type while they're in a post-meetup cinematic. [1903881]
• Fixed an issue where rejoining Spectate mode would cause the spectated car to turn invisible. [1874593]
• Players are now brought back to Mobile HQ from the pit cinematic if the host changes event settings while they are entering Practice or Qualifying. [1898687]
• Fixed an issue where race options would disappear when the host would disable Practice & Qualify while players were in practice or qualify. [1917758]
• The pre-race Spectate button's visibility should now be properly updated for players as the host changes between Game Types. [1912549]

Photo Mode [All Platforms]

• Fixed a bug where the Photo Mode camera could break beyond defined boundaries in the Homespace and be navigated around the car bay area.
  • Developers Note: We recognize that this was a popular capability for some photographers in our community, however it was the result of a bug that we needed to fix as leaving it in the game would create problems in future updates. With that said, we are keen to understand how much interest you have in this functionality being developed into a feature and officially implemented into the game. We have set up this thread on the Suggestions Hub where you can upvote the idea and share your thoughts and experiences with us. Thank you for your understanding as we worked through this one!

Livery Editor & UGC [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where canceling the upgrade flow in car select wouldn't bring you back to the car select menu. [1906791]
• Fixed an occasional crash when downloading liveries and tunes for Drivatars. [1867332, 1873135]
• Fixed an occasional soft lock when quick upgrading your car from the pre-race menu. [1891711]

UI [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue causing "(GroupText)" to sometimes show up in the podium cinematic. [1906361]
• The driver’s list column names in Private Multiplayer now matches the event setup in Drift mode. [1872914]
• Fixed the "Race Results" button sometimes being disabled in the Rivals post-race menu. [1885834]
• Fixed an issue where the incorrect group name would appear in the Podium UI. [1906361]
• Players readying for Spectate will now show a checkmark instead of the spectating icon in the pre-race lobby. [1880154]
• Fixed an issue where the Driver List entries were not correctly updating with the creator's Tune and/or Design details. [1805337]
• Fixed an issue where the download spinner would not dismiss for replay file thumbnails. [1883714]
• Fixed an issue with navigating the driver list during Spectate and Replays. [1877283]

Drivatar AI [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where AI drivers were unaffected by a wet track during events with variable weather conditions. [1750188]
• Updated AI to reduce erratic/unrealistic braking behaviors around players. [1899880]

Forza Race Regulations [All Platforms]

• Pushed a new Forza Race Regulations (FRR) model with a slight reduction to false positive penalty assignments.
• Fixed an issue where the player could be disqualified by going off track prior to crossing the Start/Finish line. [1877124]
• FRR will now take tire wear into account when computing time gained for off-track penalties. [1907347]

Cars [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where the 2023 McLaren Artura did not have a price when viewing or selling the car from the player’s garage. [1909274]

 

[tomo 427 S/C]

We got Bathurst back, and still no Jaguar XJS return.

Gonna go cry.

Sad they had to fix the photomode garage bug, but at least they acknowledge people liked it and might add it.

 

[MrCrynox]

So happy with this update but a little disappointed with the absence of the current Gen 3 cars. I wonder if these will ever come ? As surely should have been with this update. 🫤

 

[RolexGTP]

I'm not going to lie im disappointed in the overall cars coming in this update. I guess T10 continues to struggle with getting licenses for newer cars and race cars in general because I'll be damned this new generation of V8 supercars of the Mustang and Camaro not coming is a huge missed opportunity for this Bathurst update. Then no returns for at least the Volvo and E63 versions from the last few games is another let down along with none of the racing versions of the early 90s Grp.A cars..damn that hurts quite a bit. Good to see a couple of the classic Aussie cars though I guess...good to also see GT division finally getting broken up the right way although how it was worded in the blog seems like it's multiplayer only which it should be across the board like it's been asked for multiple times.

 

[nukleabomb]

Any guesses for the BMW based Update 16?

 

[skazz]

I'm not going to lie im disappointed in the overall cars coming in this update. I guess T10 continues to struggle with getting licenses for newer cars and race cars in general because I'll be damned this new generation of V8 supercars of the Mustang and Camaro not coming is a huge missed opportunity for this Bathurst update. Then no returns for at least the Volvo and E63 versions from the last few games is another let down along with none of the racing versions of the early 90s Grp.A cars..damn that hurts quite a bit. Good to see a couple of the classic Aussie cars though I guess...good to also see GT division finally getting broken up the right way although how it was worded in the blog seems like it's multiplayer only which it should be across the board like it's been asked for multiple times.

Agreed, this was the absolutely perfect moment to give us newer V8 Supercars. I guess they are not coming...

 

[turk1993]

Any guesses for the BMW based Update 16?

• M5 E60
• M5 G90
• M4 GT4 23/24
• M6 E63

 

[PJTierney]

The LMDh would be a nice addition in BMW month, to go along with the Porsche and Cadillac before Daytona.

 

[Nacho Libre]

• M5 E60
• M5 G90
• M4 GT4 23/24
• M6 E63

Lots of Banglers in that list.