Forza Motorsport News

Bring your favorite cars to the Nürburgring and put them to the ultimate Time Attack test – the epic 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife track comes to Forza Motorsport in Update 5, free to all players.

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Meanwhile, the Ringer Tour introduces you to the cars that German manufacturers have perfected within their performance-focused divisions.

[h2]Game Fixes & Release Notes[/h2]

Forza Motorsport Update 5 is now rolling out for download on Steam with the Nürburgring Nordschleife available today. Spotlight cars and new events across the Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals will start from Thursday, February 15 at 12:00 AM UTC.


Below you will find a snapshot of the fixes and improvements in Update 5. Head on over to Forza Support to find the full release notes.

• Players can now save Short Race replays. When racing against a full grid, Short races should save most replays; Medium races will not save full replays but will save up to 11 minutes. Work to improve replay save length is ongoing. [1655835]
  
• Players are now presented with the option to Skip Practice in the Career mode pre-race menu. Furthermore, if the player previously completed Practice, the game creates a save point and gives the player additional options when returning to a series for replaying or skipping complete practice. [1635662]
  
• Fixed an issue in Featured Multiplayer where players could encounter an infinite loading screen when attempting to change their Fuel and Tire setup at Grid Preview. [1611726]
  
• Players are now prompted to save their livery if they attempt to exit the Livery Editor without saving. [1437864]
  
• Added custom advanced zoom to the Livery Editor when applying decals to a car. [1621135]
  
• On PC, we’ve made numerous under-the-hood improvements to reduce CPU spikes and better utilize the GPU, helping to improve framerate consistency while driving. [1536749, 1651623]
  
• Fixed an issue causing custom wheel input layouts to reset to their default settings after relaunching the game with both a controller and steering wheel connected. [1593360]

[h2]New Track – Nordschleife[/h2]

Get ready to tackle the exhilarating challenge of the Nürburgring Nordschleife! This iconic track isn't just about its 12.9-mile length or its daunting twists and turns; it's a testament to racing history.


Located in Nürburg, Germany, the Nordschleife is renowned for its challenging and unpredictable nature. Built in the 1920s, the track has over 170 corners, 300 meters of elevation changes and is famous for its long straights and the Karussell, a banked turn that gives the sensation of being in a giant bowl. Its production car lap record is held by the Mercedes-AMG ONE with a time of 6:35.183, with the overall lap record of 5:19.546 held by the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.

Discover what makes this circuit an adrenaline-fueled crucible in Forza Motorsport, one which pushes drivers, manufacturers and cars to their limits. Experience the legendary Nordschleife and the combined GP Full Circuit in Career Mode and Rivals Time Attack or create your own track days in Free Play and Private Multiplayer.


We can’t wait for you to experience the Nordschleife in Forza Motorsport! Looking ahead, Update 6 coming next month will introduce the changes to car progression we spoke about last week and other improvements based on community feedback, as well as Spotlight cars and events. We also wanted to let you know that Update 6 will not include a track, and our next track release is scheduled for Update 7, expected to be available in April.

[h2]New Career Tour – Ringer Tour[/h2]

German engineering is at the heart of the Ringer Tour, the new limited-time Featured Tour available in the Career as part of Update 5.


In the Ringer Tour, discover the acclaimed performance divisions of German manufacturers and race some of their most renowned and modern cars in epic showdowns, including the cutting-edge, high-performance machines of BMW M, Audi Sport, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche 911.

Similar to previous Featured Tours, Series within the Ringer Tour do not have to be completed in a particular week – you have until March 28, 2024, to finish this latest Featured Tour. Spotlight cars are available at a discount for the week during which they are featured.


Complete all 4 series to unlock the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS – an ideal contender for the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

[h2]New Open Tour – German Automotive[/h2]

With each update to Forza Motorsport, the Open Tour gets refreshed with new events and a new reward car.


Open Tour is where you can continue the journey of your favorite cars. Cars that you’ve already built in a different Builders Cup series can be further levelled up and upgraded in the Open Tour.

In Update 5, the Open Tour is all about German marquees, including manufacturers who have who’ve left their mark on the Nordschleife. Build your favorite cars, no matter their country of origin, and bring them to the track to race Drivatars who will be behind the wheel of some of Germany's finest examples of automotive engineering.


All 4 refreshed Open Tour series (C, B, A, S) will be available on February 15. Complete all 4 series before March 14, 2024, to add the 1974 Porsche #1 911 RSR to your collection.

[h2]Featured Multiplayer – Spec and Open Series[/h2]

Here’s a look at your Featured Multiplayer calendar of upcoming events for Update 5:


[h3]Grand Prix Rivals – February 12-22[/h3]

Race with iconic formula car designs piloted by motorsport legends in the late 1980s and 90s.


[h3]Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series – February 22-29[/h3]

Master every track in this Spec Series featuring the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Experience its relentless engine power, advanced suspension and robust brakes!

[h3]GTX Sportscar Series – February 29 – March 7[/h3]

From the late 70s to early 90s, the Grand Touring Experimental class transformed beloved street models into turbocharged track legends.


[h3]Forza Proto-H Series – March 7-14[/h3]

Experience superior aerodynamics and incredible horsepower in some of the most thrilling and advanced racecars in the world.

[h2]Featured Rivals – Update 5[/h2]

Set your fastest lap times across several thrilling new Rivals events in Forza Motorsport Update 5. To celebrate the arrival of the Nordschleife, the latest Featured Rivals challenges you to master the twists and turns of the Nordschleife behind the wheel of the 1979 #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar.


Calling all VIP Members! Test your skills in the Body Builder VIP Rivals event featuring the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Forza Edition on the Mugello Club Circuit.

The Logitech McLaren G Challenge has reached its final stage. Enter the Bonus Stage to earn a special in-game Driver Suit rewarded for your participation. How fast can you lap the Hakone Club Circuit in a 1997 McLaren F1 GT? Don’t forget to sign up at Discord.gg/LogitechG to qualify for prizes, including a chance to win a VIP racing experience with McLaren!


Here’s the Forza Motorsport Rivals calendar for Update 5:
*VIP Rivals events require VIP Membership, sold separately.

[h2]Race You to the ‘Ring[/h2]


Forza Motorsport Update 5 is available today on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. Download today and start hot lapping the Nordschleife ahead of the new events beginning Thursday, February 15. Remember you can share your feedback about future cars, tracks and features on our official Forza Suggestions Hub.

Today we’re outlining important changes to the Car Progression mechanic in Forza Motorsport. These updates will give players freedom to equip the parts they want to install to their car regardless of Car Level, while retaining aspects of the system for those who enjoy it.

Firstly, we will remove the locked part mechanic so all car parts can be accessed at Car Level 1 for every car in the game. Once a car is added to your car collection, you can install upgrades to it in any order that you wish. Whether it's engine swaps, race tires, aspiration changes, body kits or any other part available for your vehicle, you will have the freedom to build cars your way.


Secondly, in addition to earning Car Points through levelling up the car, you will be able to use in-game Credits to acquire Car Points. This means you can begin to immediately install upgrades to your car if you have sufficient Credits or if you would rather save your Credits, you can still earn car parts through car leveling as before.

We’re testing a ratio of 4,500 Credits for 500 Car Points and based on the feedback we’ve collected, we expect this to provide a healthy balance. That means if you’re upgrading the 2021 Volkswagen Golf R with all available parts at Level 1, for example, it will cost 89,775 Credits. In the case of the 2021 BMW M4 Competition Coupé, for all parts it amounts to 125,325 Credits, or for the 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432, it totals to 133,875 Credits.


Brand discounts will remain as they currently are. When a car reaches the maximum Car Level 50, a Showroom discount of 5% is applied to future cars you purchase from that same manufacturer. If you get 5 cars from the same manufacturer to Car Level 50, the loyalty discount stacks to 25%. The time needed on-track to reach Car Level 50 will remain between 2 and 3 hours.

We expect these updates to Car Progression to roll out with Forza Motorsport Update 6 in March 2024, and we will let you know an exact date closer to availability. Once these changes are made, we would like your input about the updates once you’ve played it, and you can share that feedback with us on the Forza Suggestions Hub.

Experience how the Alfa Romeo Giulia became a fierce contender in a class once dominated by Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

Alfa Performance is the next chapter in Italian Challenges featuring the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio as your latest Spotlight car.

Over in Featured Multiplayer, get behind the wheel of an iconic car that gave birth to the hot hatch revolution over four decades ago in the VW Golf GTI Spec Series.

Tackle the exhilarating 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife coming this February to Forza Motorsport.

Today on Forza Monthly, we revealed that the Nürburgring Nordschleife – the most challenging, daunting racetrack in the world – arrives in Forza Motorsport with Update 5, free to all players.

The Nordschleife is a testament to racing history with a notorious reputation. Legends have been born on this track, while others have suffered tough defeats. With several challenging turns, steep climbs, and long straights – not to mention an elevation of nearly 300 meters – the Nordschleife is the ultimate test of endurance for racers and manufacturers alike.

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Check out a sneak preview of the Nordschleife in Forza Motorsport in the video above, featuring gameplay behind the wheel of the supreme Mercedes-AMG ONE. With stunning racetrack performance, hybrid technology and exemplary efficiency, this car made headlines all over the world – breaking the Nordschleife’s production car lap record in 2022 with a yet-to-be-defeated time of 6:35.183.

As the video puts it, the Nordschleife is the benchmark for cars and performance. It’s where manufacturers invite their most skilled drivers to show the world just how fast their newest cars really are – pushing the boundaries of car development to find the perfect balance of performance, suspension and features.


The Nordschleife will be added to both single-player and online modes in Forza Motorsport, including the Career, Free Play, Private Multiplayer and Rivals Time Attack. Whether you’re creating your own track days or setting leaderboard records, we can’t wait to experience your fastest laps on this adrenaline-fueled crucible!

Earlier today, we shared a preview of the fixes and improvements coming to Forza Motorsport in Update 5 alongside the Nordschleife. These include improved discoverability of the Skip Practice option along with a save point for completed Practice sessions, and quality-of-life changes for the Livery Editor.