With February underway, Turn 10 is preparing a preparing an early Valentine’s Day gift by releasing Update 17 for all Forza Motorsport players on console and PC.
Weighing in at a featherweight 2.5 GB on consoles and PC, the latest update is one of the lightest ones yet.
This comes amidst a change of plans at Turn 10 regarding its update roadmap. In a recent developer letter in January, T10 confirmed that the next three months will be heavy on content as upcoming features may be re-evaluated. Unlike the pattern of updates in 2024, Update 17 does not contain a new or returning circuit.
Instead, Update 17 puts its focus on “Daily Racers”, highlighting cars that are practical enough to drive to the shops, but still capable of delivering thrills on track. Let’s take a look at what players can expect:
Table of Contents
- Forza Motorsport Update 17: Spotlight/VIP Cars
- Forza Motorsport Update 17: New Events
- Forza Motorsport Update 17: Challenge Hub
- Forza Motorsport Update 17: Multiplayer Events
- Forza Motorsport Update 17: Rivals
- Forza Motorsport Update 17: Other Changes
Forza Motorsport Update 17: Spotlight/VIP Cars
Daily Racers shines a spotlight on myriad cars from across the globe, with the main Spotlight cars coming from Japan and Korea. Every week, a new Spotlight car will be added.
Each Spotlight car will be available to purchase with a 30% discount using in-game credits. Players with VIP can also pick up a different selection of cars with a 15% discount.
The Showroom also gains a quartet of Japanese and Korean performance cars.
Spotlight Cars
- Hyundai i30 N ’20 – February 12-19
- Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ’22 – February 19-26
- Mazda MX-5 RF ’22 – February 26 – March 5
- Hyundai Elantra N ’22 – March 5-12
VIP Discount Cars
- Mini John Cooper Works GP ’21 – February 12 – March 12
- Volkswagen Golf R ’22 – February 12-19
- BMW M3 Competition Sedan ’21 – February 19-26
- Abarth 124 Spider ’17 – February 26 – March 5
- Subaru WRX STI S209 ’19 – March 5-12
Showroom Additions
- Toyota Camry TRD ’23
- Hyundai i20 N ’21
- Toyota GR86 ’22
- Hyundai Elantra TCR #98 ’21
Hyundai and Toyota make up the bulk of new cars being added. While machines such as the Toyota GR86, Camry TRD, and Hyundai i30 N all make their way over from Forza Horizon 5, the most notable additions come in the form of the Hyundai i20 N and Elantra N.
The i20 N is Hyundai’s smallest N car and has been designed to square off with the all-conquering Ford Fiesta ST. Under the hood lies a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine making a beefy 204hp. With extensive chassis upgrades, the little i20 promises big fun.
Meanwhile the Elantra N brings all of the N Division thrills in a more spacious sedan package. It shares the mechanicals with the i30 N, meaning a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine making 276hp.
Hyundai’s commitment to motorsport also spawned a racing version of the Elantra. Running to TCR regulations, the Elantra N has been homologated to run across the world alongside the Veloster N TCR. This particular Elantra N is the 2021 #98 run by Brian Herta Autosport in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.
Forza Motorsport Update 17: New Events
The latest tour takes you through the latest and greatest performance daily drivers, with the Spotlight cars taking center stage.
Daily Racers Tour
- Modern Hot Hatch – Hyundai i30 N ’20
- Luxury & Horsepower – Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ’22
- RWD Roadster – Mazda MX-5 RF ’22
- Battle of Sedans – Hyundai Elantra N ’22
From hot hatches to small sports cars, the Daily Racers Tour will cover your practical performance needs. Finish each series and your prize is the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris to be used in the final reward showcase.
The Daily Racers Tour will kick off on February 12 with Modern Hot Hatch, with each series after that being unlocked after seven days. For those who want an alternative route, you can also win the Yaris by completing 10 races in the Daily Racers Series in Featured Multiplayer.
The tour will run until March 26, giving you plenty of time to choose your path.
Open Class Tour
For the Open Tour, you can pick your favorite daily driver to build, or any car of your choice as you work through from D Class all the way up to R Class.
Complete each three-race series for all the classes and you’ll win the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to use in the final showcase event.
The schedule for this tour is much tighter, as it is due to finish on March 12.
Forza Motorsport Update 17: Challenge Hub
The latest Weekly and Featured challenges bring a new batch of cars, cosmetics and credits for players to win over the next several weeks. Each challenge can be completed either through single player or multiplayer.
Featured Challenges
- Daily Racers Challenge – Complete all series in the Daily Racers Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in the Daily Racers Series in Featured Multiplayer
- Open Class Challenge – Complete all series in the Open Class Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer
- Drift Your Heart Out – Get a Drift Score of 15,000 or higher in the ‘Star-Crossed Drifters’ Drift Rivals event
- Touring Car Expert – Complete 25 laps in any Forza Touring Car
- Dreaming of Mugello – Complete 3 clean laps in the ‘Italian Date Night’ Rivals event
- Master of the Road – Get on the Podium in the Daily Racers Series in Featured Multiplayer OR Get on the Podium in the Modern Hot Hatch Series in the Daily Racers Tour in Career
- Logitech McLaren G Challenge – Complete a clean lap in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Bonus Stage’ Rivals event
Rewards: Toyota GR Yaris ’21, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ’23, Toyota GR86 ’22, Hyundai Elantra N TCR #98 ’21, Dreamwave Suit, Weekend Warrior Suit, Logitech G Challenge II Suit
Weekly Challenges
Feb 12-19
- Spotlight Challenge – Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 2020 Hyundai i30 N
- Weekly Skills Challenge – Complete 5 clean laps in the rain
- Weekly Safety Challenge – Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in a race with at least 10 opponents
- Weekly Division Challenge – Complete 3 races in any car in the Modern Hot Hatch division
- Weekly Track Challenge – Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on ‘Sunset Bend’ at Sebring Short Circuit
Feb 19-26
- Spotlight Challenge: Complete 3 laps in the ‘Spotlight – Cadillac CT5 ‘22’ Rivals Event
- Weekly Skills Challenge: Beat 3 Rivals
- Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in a race with at least 10 opponents
- Weekly Division Challenge: Get on the podium in any Modern Sport Touring car in a race with at least 10 opponents
- Weekly Track Challenge: Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on ‘Crowthorne’ at Kyalami GP Circuit
Feb 26 – Mar 5
- Spotlight Challenge: Get on the podium in the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in a race with at least 10 opponents
- Weekly Skills Challenge: Complete 5 clean laps
- Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in a race with at least 10 opponents
- Weekly Division Challenge: Complete 15 laps in any car in the Modern Sport Compact division
- Weekly Track Challenge: Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on ‘Chicane RACC’ at Catalunya National Circuit
Mar 5-12
- Spotlight Challenge: Complete 5 clean laps in the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
- Weekly Skills Challenge: Qualify in pole position in any Featured Multiplayer race
- Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in a race with at least 10 opponents
- Weekly Division Challenge: Complete a race in each of the following Divisions: Modern Hot Hatch, Modern Sport Touring, Modern Sport Compact
- Weekly Track Challenge: Get a Segment Score of 9 or higher on any track
Rewards: 10,000-25,000 Cr.
Forza Motorsport Update 17: Multiplayer Events
The daily racers also take over Featured Multiplayer for the duration of Update 17. Just like the Featured Tour, pick your favorite daily driver and head off to the races in the Daily Racers Series.
You can also do battle in series for your favorite six-cylinder cars, as well as one-make series for the Lotus 3-Eleven and Subaru BRZ. The ever popular NASCAR Series also makes a return to the featured event rotation.
Featured Series
- Daily Racers Series (Modern Hot Hatch), 6 Cylinder Series, Lotus 3-Eleven Spec Series – February 12-19
- Daily Racers Series (Modern Sport Touring), Mid-Engine Series, Subaru BRZ Spec Series – February 19-26
- Daily Racers Series (Modern Sport Compact), Community Choice Series, Mazda Miata Spec Series – February 26 – March 5
- Daily Racers Series (Multi-Class), NASCAR Series, VW Golf GTI Spec Series – March 5-12
Forza Motorsport Update 17: Rivals
It’s another month crammed full of events for Rivals, with time trials and drift events to please everyone.
The Spotlight cars for Daily Racers get their own events that will each be available for a period of seven days. There’s also a Valentine’s Day themed event throughout the month where you run the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso around Mugello.
VIP Players get to hustle the Hyundai Veloster N Forza Edition around the Catalunya National Circuit
Those with a taste for shredding tires can also prepare their best cars for A, B and C Class in the latest drift events, with Grand Oak, Mid-Ohio and Yas Marina serving as the arenas.
The Logitech Mclaren G Challenge brings a bonus stage, where you’ll need to wrestle the fearsome Mclaren M8B around a bumpy Sebring.
An updated Rivals list can be found below;
- Italian Date Night – Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso ’62 – Mugello – Full Circuit (Feb 12 – Mar 12)
- VIP – Veloster Valentine – Hyundai Veloster N Forza Editon ’19 – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – National Circuit Alt (Feb 12 – Mar 12)
- Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #3 – McLaren P1 ’13 – Watkins Glen – Full Circuit (Jan 15 – Feb 19)
- Logitech McLaren G Challenge Bonus Stage – McLaren M8B ’69 – Sebring – Full Circuit (Feb 19 – Mar 26)
- Open Class Drift – A Class – A Class, RWD – Grand Oak Raceway – National Circuit Reverse (Feb 12 – Mar 12)
- Open Class Drift – B Class – B Class, RWD – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Short Circuit (Feb 12 – Mar 12)
- Open Class Drift – C Class – C Class, RWD – Yas Marina – South Circuit (Feb 12 – Mar 12)
- Star-Crossed Drifters – Subaru BRZ ’22/Toyota GR86 ’22 – Suzuka – East Circuit (Feb 12 – Mar 12)
- Spotlight – Hyundai i30 N ’20 – Hakone – Club Circuit (Feb 12-19)
- Spotlight – Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ’22 – Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit (Feb 19-26)
- Spotlight – Mazda MX-5 RF ’22 – Laguna Seca – Full Circuit (Feb 26 – Mar 5)
- Spotlight – Hyundai Elantra N ’22 – Brands Hatch – Indy Circuit (Mar 5-12)
Forza Motorsport Update 17: Other Changes
The main change for this update is a complete rebalancing of the Forza Touring Car division. All cars currently used in the Forza TC Spec Series are now reverted to stock parts and have been re-tuned.
Ongoing audio reworking brings changes to the 1998 Toyota Supra RZ and 2020 Toyota GR Supra. The Lamborghini Sian and 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 have also had audio bugs fixed.
Stability and performance fixes include fixing disconnects and crashes for consoles and PC.
Update 17 will run over the next four weeks until mid-March, where the next theme has been confirmed as “Velocity”. As part of the revised road map, T10 confirmed that a “fan favorite circuit” will arrive by May, but did not mention if any circuits will come before then.
The full set of patch notes can be found here. You can also stop by our dedicated Forza Motorsport forums for more community discussion, as well as looking for any undocumented changes.
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