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Key Messages
- Join a community fueled by competition in the new Forza Motorsport, coming this October 10 to Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10 and 11 PCs via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for PC and console.
- Immerse yourself in an expanding world of motorsport that starts with over 500 real-world cars including modern race cars and 20 completely rebuilt tracks from around the world with multiple layouts, including 5 never-before-seen tracks in a Motorsport game.
- Out-build the competition and race our most advanced AI opponents yet in an exciting new single-player campaign, the Builders Cup Career Mode.
- Experience a cutting-edge simulation with incredible photorealistic visuals that deliver real-time ray tracing on-track, new damage and dirt accumulation systems, fully dynamic time-of-day with weather, live on-track scoring that helps you master every layout, and massively upgraded physics featuring powerful assists and a 48x improvement in tire fidelity.
- Compete for the podium in Featured Multiplayer events with a race weekend inspired structure or create the racing you and your friends desire in Free Play. Online racing is safer, more fun and more competitive with AI-powered Forza Race Regulations, tire and fuel strategy, and new driver and safety ratings.
- New career championships and online events will be regularly introduced offering unique challenges, incredible new cars and tracks, and exciting new gameplay experiences for years to come.
- Players on Xbox Series X|S and PC can now pre-order Forza Motorsport from the Microsoft Store and choose from the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Premium Edition.
General Q&A
Q: What did you announce at the Xbox Games Showcase?
A: During the Xbox Games Showcase, we showed off the latest look at Forza Motorsport, coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 10. We also shared more details on Forza Motorsport’s cover cars with General Motors: the stunning 2023 No.01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R racecar and 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray will be available for fans to drive in Forza Motorsport.
Q: What is Forza Motorsport’s release date?
A: The Forza Motorsport Standard and Deluxe Editions will be available on October 10, 2023. Early access for Forza Motorsport Premium Edition owners begins 5 days early on October 5, 2023.
Q: What platforms is Forza Motorsport available on?
A: Forza Motorsport will be available with Xbox Game Pass including console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta) as well as Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10/11 PC and Steam.
Q: Why isn’t Forza Motorsport available on Xbox One platforms?
A: Forza Motorsport leverages the full power and performance of Xbox Series X|S consoles and is our most beautiful, technically advanced game yet.
Q: Which version of Forza Motorsport is included with Xbox Game Pass and when can I start playing the game as part of my membership?
A: Xbox Game Pass members with an active subscription can start playing the Forza Motorsport Standard Edition from October 10 on PC, console, or Cloud Gaming (Beta), included as part of their ongoing membership at no additional cost.
Q: Can Xbox Game Pass members upgrade to the Forza Motorsport Premium Edition?
A: Yes, Xbox Game Pass players looking to upgrade their game to the Forza Motorsport Premium Edition can purchase the Premium Add-Ons Bundle. This upgrade includes 5 days of early access to the full game from October 5 with all the add-on content included with the Premium Edition. The Premium Add-Ons Bundle is the best value for our Game Pass members as compared to buying each included item separately.
Q: When can I pre-order Forza Motorsport?
A: Players on PC and console can now pre-order Forza Motorsport from the Microsoft Store and choose from the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and Premium Edition. Stay tuned for news on Steam pre-orders closer to release.
Q: What are the different editions of Forza Motorsport and how much will they cost?
A: Forza Motorsport has 3 editions including the full game available to pre-order, as well as the Premium Add-Ons Bundle upgrade for Xbox Game Pass members:
- Forza Motorsport Standard Edition includes the full game for $69.99 USD.
- Forza Motorsport Deluxe Edition includes the full game and Car Pass (30 cars delivered to your game weekly, one per week) for $89.99 USD.
- Forza Motorsport Premium Edition includes the full game with 5 days early access, Race Day Car Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership and Welcome Pack for $99.99 USD.
- Premium Add-Ons Bundle includes 5 days early access to the full game, Race Day Car Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership, and Welcome Pack for $39.99 USD. This add-on requires Forza Motorsport or Xbox Game Pass (sold separately).
Q: What content is included in the various Forza Motorsport add-on packs?
A: Players can expand their Forza Motorsport experience with the following add-on packs, all of which are included in the Premium Edition and Premium Add-Ons Bundle or can be purchased separately:
- Race Day Car Pack features 8, new-to-Forza cars built exclusively for the racetrack to collect, build and race from day one.
- Car Pass delivers 30, new-to-Forza cars to your game weekly, one per week. Car Pass content is available as released.
- VIP Membership provides a permanent 2x boost to base credits, 5 exclusive Forza Edition cars, exclusive VIP Driver Gear with 5 colorways to choose from, VIP Player Card, VIP Crown Flair, and more.
- Welcome Pack jumpstarts your career with 5 immediate car unlocks and bonus credits that you can use towards purchasing the car of your dreams.
Q: What is the “permanent 2x credit boost” included in VIP Membership?
A: Forza Motorsport players who have VIP Membership will enjoy a 2x bonus on base credit payouts after every race.
Q: What is the resolution and platform used for capture in the new Forza Motorsport trailer?
A: The Forza Motorsport trailer at Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was captured in-game on PC.
Q: Will Forza Motorsport have loot boxes?
A: Forza Motorsport will not have loot boxes
Q: What markets will the game be available in?
A: Forza Motorsport will be available where Xbox games are currently sold.
Cars Q&A
Q: How many cars can we expect in Forza Motorsport?
A: Forza Motorsport will feature over 500 cars that you can collect, race and build using over 800 performance upgrades.
Q: What cars will be on the cover of Forza Motorsport?
A: We’re excited and honored to team up with both Cadillac and Chevrolet to feature the stunning 2023 No.01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R racecar and the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray on the official Forza Motorsport cover.
Q: What is new for car models in Forza Motorsport?
A: To enhance our car models, we have sourced paints that produce a more realistic light response by using a spectrophotometer. We have also rebuilt our materials and shaders at higher resolutions for a cutting edge, ray tracing experience.
Q: With the new car damage, how far will it go, can I expect parts to fall off my car?
A: You can expect damage to be accurately reproduced down to the individual scratches on the bodywork. Currently, we are not planning to have car parts fall off cars.
Q: What is a spectrophotometer and how does it improve cars in Forza Motorsport?
A: We have sourced our car paints using a spectrophotometer to capture multiple data points of light behavior on a surface. This produces a paint model that has a much more realistic light response across colors, metal flake and gloss levels.
Q: Does Forza Motorsport feature any new visual customization options?
A: As shown during the trailer, Forza Motorsport will feature some new aero choices for bumpers and spoilers, as well as new rims, combined with some existing aero and body kit options from previous titles. The selection of parts available to fit will vary on a per car basis.
Q: Does Forza Motorsport feature any new types of performance upgrades?
A: We’ve introduced a ballast adjustment. Once fitted, this part can be adjusted in levels with each adding 100lbs of weight to the car.
Q: What cars are confirmed to be in Forza Motorsport at launch?
A: Check out Forza.net for the list of cars we’ve confirmed so far that you will get to race in Forza Motorsport at release. This blog will be updated over time as we reveal more cars for the game.
Tracks Q&A
Q: How will dynamic time-of-day change the racing experience in Forza Motorsport?
A: Our fully dynamic time-of-day system combines with our realistic cloud formations, track temperatures and weather to create a racing experience where no two races feel the same. That means mastering the car and track combination is more important than ever before with the ever-evolving track conditions changing both the grip of your tires and the overall car handling.
Q: How will dynamic track temperatures affect the driving physics in Forza Motorsport?
A: Dynamic track temperatures give variation to each of our environments and their track layouts. Colder conditions, especially at night, reduce traction and create a more challenging driving experience, while warmer conditions will heat the track surface and increase the temperature of tires, improving traction and corner speeds.
Q: How will “rubbering in” impact the track surface in Forza Motorsport?
A: The buildup of rubber on the track over time increases the overall grip on the racing line of the track surface, especially on corners. This helps prevent a loss of traction or wheel lock-up so you can more easily retain control of your car.
Q: What tracks are confirmed to be in Forza Motorsport at launch?
A: Check out Forza.net for the list of tracks we’ve confirmed so far to be included in Forza Motorsport at release. This blog will be updated over time as we reveal more tracks for the game.
Builders Cup Q&A
Q: Will Forza Motorsport include a single-player mode?
A: Yes, Forza Motorsport features a new car building focused single-player campaign, the Builders Cup Career Mode.
Q: Where can I learn more about the Builders Cup Career Mode?
A: We’ll have much more to say about the Builders Cup Career Mode in our next Forza Monthly livestream on Tuesday, June 13 from 11:00am PDT / 6:00pm UTC following the Xbox Games Showcase Extended. We’ll see you there!
Features Q&A
Q: What sets Forza Motorsport apart from previous Motorsport games?
A: The new Forza Motorsport introduces a completely reimagined car building career mode, a race weekend inspired structure for online multiplayer with new driver and safety ratings, AI-powered Forza Race Regulations that ensure clean, fair and competitive racing, tire and fuel strategy, cutting edge opponent AI with advanced physics, dynamic time of day with weather, new car damage and dirt accumulation systems, photorealistic visuals with real-time ray tracing on-track, and even more that will be revealed closer to launch.
Q: What improvements have been made to the physics simulation in Forza Motorsport?
A: The advancements we’ve made to the physics model are greater than Forza Motorsport 5, 6, and 7 combined. This makes the driving experience more fun and rewarding in the way that the car accelerates, corners, and brakes.
- Our tire collision model now has 48 times more fidelity. Previously, it had a single point of contact with the track surface and moved at 60 cycles per second. Our new model has eight points of contact with the track surface and is running at 360 cycles per second!
- Players can choose between hard, medium, and soft tire compounds, each with unique grip and wear characteristics.
- We’ve made curbs smoother and more natural to drive over, as tires feel the road and the undulation in the curb.
- We’ve developed a realistic suspension model that is responsive while retaining the “Forza feel” you know and love.
- Players will need to adapt to environmental factors and how they change the gameplay to make every lap feel different. For example, dynamic time-of-day with weather, rubbering in and dynamic track temperatures affect tire characteristics such as grip, pressure, and wear.
Q: Does Forza Motorsport feature an animated pit crew as shown in the trailer?
A: Pit crews primarily show up in our Featured Multiplayer mode – stay tuned for more info when we talk about pitting and Featured Multiplayer later this summer.
Q: Will Forza Motorsport be able to import all my previous Forza game liveries and tuning setups?
A: We will be sharing that information later, stay tuned.
Q: When will you share details about other features in Forza Motorsport?
A: Stay tuned! In the coming months we’ll be sharing more details on Featured Multiplayer, Free Play and Rivals, car and track lists, PC features and specs, and much more.
Platform / Tech Specs Q&A
Q: Does Forza Motorsport feature ray tracing?
A: Forza Motorsport features real time ray tracing on track. We will share additional details about ray tracing options and platform availability closer to launch.
Q: How does ray tracing work in Forza Motorsport?
A: Ray tracing bounces rays into the scene and does thousands of calculations to give us true reflections. Real-time calculations of this magnitude weren’t possible on previous generations.
Q: Does Forza Motorsport feature ray traced global illumination?
A: Forza Motorsport on PC will feature RTGI (ray traced global illumination).
Q: How does RTGI improve the visuals of Forza Motorsport?
A: On PC, when we apply ray tracing to global illumination, we are simulating how light accumulates color as it bounces from surface to surface, so a barrier next to a red rumble strip will be influenced by that color, creating a scene where all the pieces are connected.
Q: How does Forza Motorsport perform on Xbox Series X|S?
A: Forza Motorsport runs at 4K 60 FPS on Xbox Series X; and at 1080p 60 FPS on Xbox Series S.
Q: How does Forza Motorsport perform on PC?
A: We will be sharing that information later, stay tuned.
Q: Will my wheel be functional with Forza Motorsport?
A: We will be sharing that information later, stay tuned.
Q: Will Forza Motorsport support VR?
A: We have nothing to share at this time.
Q: What is convolution reverb and how does Forza Motorsport utilize it?
A: Convolution reverb is a hardware-accelerated technique enabled by Xbox Series X|S. It accurately reproduces how sounds interact within an environment to create a realistic and detailed soundscape. We also partnered with Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos to create a more immersive audio composition for Forza Motorsport.