Forza Motorsport News

The penultimate series of the Combustion Tour is here! This week you can immerse yourself in the golden era of Detroit muscle with V8 Heritage.

Go behind the wheel of the legendary 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, the latest Spotlight car with a sweet 30% discount.

The A Class Open Series in Featured Multiplayer invites you to build cars with 8-cylinder engines. Spec racing enthusiasts can take on the classics in the Vintage Le Mans Prototype Series.

It’s all about 6-cylinder engines in the Super Sixes series of the Combustion Tour!

Don’t forget to test drive and build this week’s Spotlight car, the 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II – an ideal match for the track.

Over in Featured Multiplayer, the S Class Open Series celebrates the cars with 6-cylinder engines. Build yours today or try your hand at extreme prototype machines in the Forza P2 Series.

See you at the track!

Over the past few months, for both Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5, we’ve been fully focused on developing new content and fixes based on your reports. Today we wanted to reflect on some of the additions to both games over the past half-year and celebrate those inspired directly by your posts on the Suggestions Hub and Troubleshooting Hub.

In our previous blog last July, we had 239,000 votes cast. Today more than 470,000 votes have been counted across both Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon topics. That number breaks down into 450,500 votes on the Suggestions Hub and 19,500 votes on the Troubleshooting Hub. Thank you for participating in these topics – your feedback is invaluable and helps make Forza games better for everyone.

[h2]Car Voting[/h2]

Cars are the most popular forum in the Suggestions Hub! One primary reason for this is because there are so many cars to vote on – after all, we all have our favorite cars that we would love to see in Forza someday. Out of the 14,800 topics on the Suggestions Hub today, over 9,500 of those available to vote on are car model topics.


Here’s a look at some of the most notable vehicles we’ve introduced in Forza Horizon 5 recently:

• 2012 Nissan Tsuru was the most upvoted topic in Community Hubs history with 4,086 votes before it was added to Forza Horizon 5 in October 2023 with the Dia de Muertos series update.
  
• 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie was the 16th most requested with 826 votes when it was gifted to all players as part of the Secret Santa event in December 2023.
  
• 2022 Gordon Murray T.50 was a top 50 requested car with 451 votes when it was gifted to all players as part of the Secret Santa event last December.
  
• 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio reached 761 votes when it was added in August 2023 with the Italian Automotive series update.

There are 15 Forza Horizon Car Voting topics with over 1000 votes each. These include some of the newest and fastest cars on the market today, as well as 1990s JDM cars, hot hatches, and cars seen in previous Forza games.


Always keep in mind that highly voted cars on the Suggestions Hub aren’t guaranteed to be added in future updates. Community input is just one aspect we consider when introducing new cars or features to Forza games. There are many steps required to introduce a new or returning car to Forza, from licensing agreements and sourcing of a pristine model to 3D scanning and modelling work – all necessary steps before integrating a vehicle into the game.

Forza Horizon 5 has reached a total of 823 cars over 129 manufacturers and counting. Manufacturers like Rivian, Automobili Pininfarina, Elemental, Czinger, Lucid Air, and Gordon Murray Automotive all debuted in Forza from September through December. Forza Horizon 5 has the most makes of any Forza game in history with the largest roster of production and racing spec models.


Forza Motorsport also recently added the Aston Martin Valkyrie (and AMR Pro) and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, however Motorsport players are showing a strong interest in racing-spec models. Forza Motorsport responded to community requests for a focus on racing with 50 new racing models released across Showroom, Race Day Car Pack and Car Pass, including the following cars:

• Vintage to modern prototypes like the 1970 Porsche #3 917 LH, 1983 Porsche #11 John Fitzpatrick Racing 956, 1999 Nissan #23 NISMO Clarion R391, and 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R.
  
• Touring cars like the 2020 Hyundai #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Veloster N.
  
• Factory race cars like the 2019 McLaren Senna GTR.
  
• Trans-Am series cars like the 2018 Chevrolet #23 Ruman Racing TA Corvette.
  
• GT3 cars like the 2019 McLaren #03 720S GT3 and 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT3.
  
• And finally, the 2019 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione 488 GTE was added as a top 30 requested car with 143 votes in January 2024 with Update 4.

Forza Motorsport also debuted manufacturers BRM, Ginetta, and Oreca, as well as new-to-Motorsport Gordon Murray Automotive.

[h2]Track Voting[/h2]

On the topic of Forza Motorsport, let’s talk tracks! We've added four tracks since the launch of the game, starting with Yas Marina in November 2023.


We knew the Nürburgring-Nordschleife was a top community request and took the time to make it look great. Initially announced for Spring 2024, it was released in February 2024 with Update 5.

Daytona International Speedway was the 7th most requested track when it was released in January 2024, with 572 votes. Following the addition of Daytona, players requested a revision to the pitlane exit, quickly making that the number one topic in the Environment category with 241 votes; we included that change in Update 6 this month. Meanwhile, Hockenheimring was ranked 11th with 448 votes when it was added to the game in December 2023.

The current top requested track is the iconic Interlagos Circuit (Jose Carlos Pace) in Brazil, with over 1,750 votes.


As a reminder, community voting is one element considered when a track location receives the green light for Forza Motorsport, and like cars, there are several steps required before it can be considered final and introduced to the game. Track development milestones include licensing approval, laser scanning and photogrammetry, environment art and 3D asset creation, as well as the integration of track limits, AI driving lines and other gameplay features.

[h2]Horizon Features[/h2]

With all the cars introduced to Forza Horizon 5 over the past few years, players naturally wanted more storage space for their vehicles and UGC creations.

Italian Automotive increased tuning and livery save slots to 1,000 each. With 451 votes, this one was a top 5 feature request for Forza Horizon 5. We also increased garage space to 2,000 cars, an important quality-of-life update which had 204 votes on the Suggestions Hub.

The European Automotive Series update in February 2024 added the full list of classes to Rally Adventure Rivals. This was the 7th most requested Forza Horizon 5 feature, with 98 votes.


Top Forza Horizon 5 feature requests are typically focused on car customization; in the American Automotive series released in November 2023, we added 3 Forza Bodykits to the 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM GTA, 2016 Shelby GT350R and 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. This was accompanied by 27 new rim styles from aftermarket wheels brand HRE.

We see you asking for additional building types in Horizon Mexico, and Partnerships with popular convenience store brands. With the addition of EventLab 2.0 features in the Horizon Creatives series, players now have a petrol station prop and the ability to use prefabs from other players to create unlimited immersive landscape features and events.

[h2]Motorsport Features[/h2]

One of the top 20 feature requests we saw at the launch of Forza Motorsport was FOV (field-of-view) positioning, with 146 votes. We continue to see voting for seat position.


Following the launch of the game, we saw multiple topics suggesting changes to Car Progression, with one of them reaching the #2 most requested spot. We believe the changes to Car Progression in Update 6 satisfy most of these requests.

Currently the most requested Forza Motorsport feature is Proximity Radar at 448 votes in place of the arrows currently available in the HUD, for awareness of other cars.


We're continuing to work on improving Forza Race Regulations and Drivatar AI behavior to help address issues around contact with other cars, and more of the things you care about.

[h2]Troubleshooting Hub[/h2]

Each content update released for both Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5 introduce new fixes to improve overall game stability alongside experience improvements that make your gameplay better.


At launch, Forza Motorsport players experienced an issue with the game freezing after applying car upgrades. This topic was the top voted topic in Troubleshooting Hub history with 657 votes before Update 1.1 fixed the issue.

Update 5 introduced the ability to save Short Race replays. Work to improve replay save length is ongoing. Currently when racing against a full grid, short races should save most replays, while medium races will not save full replays but will save up to 11 minutes. This update also introduced PC-specific optimizations to improve framerate consistency and added the option to Skip Practice in the Career mode pre-race menu with save points for already completed practice sessions.


We review issues posted by players in the Troubleshooting Hub regularly and deploy fixes based on these reports with each update. Check out the Forza Motorsport Update 6 release notes which includes fixes and improvements for the Livery Editor and AI.

Most recently we deployed Hotfix 6.1 to address HDR flickering for PC and Xbox console players under certain framerate conditions and decrease the sensitivity for Livery Editor decal movements.


We’ve crossed the finish line of this Forza Community Hubs Feedback Update! We will continue to track all your Suggestions Hub ideas and Troubleshooting Hub reports, so please keep them coming. Be sure to upvote any issues that you are also encountering in our games, and cast your votes on the cars, tracks and features you would like to see us include in the future.

[h3]GO TO SUGGESTIONS HUB – GAME IDEAS AND CAR VOTING[/h3]

[h3]GO TO TROUBLESHOOTING HUB – BUG REPORTS AND GAME ISSUES[/h3]

March 18, 2024 Hotfix 6.1 Release Notes

Forza Motorsport hotfix addresses HDR flickering for PC and Xbox players under certain framerate conditions and decreases the sensitivity for Livery Editor decal movements.

Version Number:

• Xbox Series X|S: 1.559.9113.0
  
• PC (Microsoft Store): 1.559.9113.0
  
• Steam: 1.559.9113.0
  
• Bug Fixes and Improvements
  

[h2]Stability[/h2]

• Fixed a soft lock that occurred on three specific cars that had their available manufacturer paints changed. [1731655]
  

[h2]Rendering[/h2]

• Fixed an issue which caused HDR skyboxes to flicker across the game experience on PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles under certain framerate conditions. [1727457]
  

[h2]Livery Editor[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where incremental decal movements were too high in the Livery Editor. [1734856]
  

Look forward to a new Featured Tour – the Combustion Tour – with additional Spotlight cars and Car Pass deliveries each week, as well as a fresh schedule of Multiplayer and Rivals events.

Update 6 also introduces the changes to Car Progression we told you about previously and adjusts the Daytona pit-lane exit following your feedback.

Forza Motorsport Update 6 rolls out for download from 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UTC on Steam. Spotlight cars and new Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals events start Wednesday, March 13 from 4:00 PM PT (12:00 AM UTC on Thursday, March 14).

[h2]Car Progression[/h2]

With the changes coming to Car Progression in Forza Motorsport Update 6, you will have the freedom to equip the parts you want to install on your car regardless of Car Level.

The first change is to remove the level restriction on performance parts, making them all available at Car Level 1. This allows players to install parts in any order they wish, regardless of Car Level. Whether it's engine swaps, race tires, or body kits, you will have the freedom to build cars your way.


Secondly, players can use in-game Credits to acquire Car Points when exiting the upgrade screen at a ratio of 4,500 Credits for 500 Car Points. This change gives you a choice to immediately upgrade your car using Credits, or if you're saving your Credits, you can earn Car Points for upgrades through car leveling as before.

[h2]Game Improvements and Release Notes[/h2]

We continue to optimize and improve the overall stability of Forza Motorsport. Update 6 introduces new fixes and experience improvements, including additional lighting options for the Livery Editor to help players see how their designs look in different conditions.

Following the addition of Daytona to our track list in Update 4, we’ve heard your feedback and have changed the pit lane exit to address track-rejoin collisions and more closely reflect the track as it is used in real life events.


This update also introduces 8 new music tracks to the game, composed by Kaveh Cohen and Michael Nielsen, and Peter Holmstrom, and these will be played while you’re in the Homespace.

Below you will find a snapshot of the other fixes and improvements in Update 6. Head on over to Forza Support to find the full release notes.

• Improved Drivatar AI behaviors at the beginning of races to reduce mid-field collisions and breakaway drivers at race start through Turn 1. [1728001, 1663637]
  
• Rewind is now available to use at race start and after one or more Drivatar AI crosses the finish line before the player. [1577801, 1269413]
  
• Fixed a crash when entering Private Multiplayer lobbies. [1711214, 1712940, 1692800]
  
• Fixed a hard lock when transitioning from Race Results to Race Rewards after a race has been completed. [1709973]
  
• On PC, VRAM usage estimates for many graphics settings have been updated to be more accurate. [1593495]
  
• Fixed an issue where cars wrongly sampled Ray Traced Ambient Occlusion leading to flicker. [1689343]

As previously shared in our Update 5 blog, Update 6 will not include a track however our next track release is scheduled for Update 7, expected to be available in April.

[h2]Spotlight Cars – Update 6[/h2]

Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom every week, available for you to acquire with a 30% discount using in-game credits. These cars can be used in the new Combustion Tour, as well as Spotlight Series events in Featured Multiplayer and Rivals.



Forza Motorsport VIP Members will also get an exclusive 15% discount on the 1993 McLaren F1 in the Showroom for a limited time.

[h2]Car Pass – Update 6[/h2]

Get ready to step behind-the-wheel of four new deliveries coming to Car Pass holders in Update 6. Here is your Forza Motorsport Car Pass calendar for the next 4 weeks:



Car Pass includes 30 new-to-Motorsport cars with one released every week until Car Pass is complete. Get Car Pass today in the Forza Motorsport Deluxe and Premium Editions.

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

Engines come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and configurations. The Combustion Tour is where you will experience first-hand how the number of cylinders found in an engine is foundational to delivering its power.


Discover small-sized engines with remarkable power output in 4 Cylinder Furies. Explore iconic 6-cylinder cars that epitomize enthusiast motoring in Super Sixes. Go back in time and immerse yourself in the golden era of Detroit muscle with V8 Heritage. Finally, master an elite class of engines that defy convention in V10 Titans.

Spotlight cars featured in the Combustion Tour allow you to experience the true potential of these engines. Get ready to race in the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C, 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II, 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, and 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4.



Series within the Combustion Tour do not have to be completed in a particular week – you have until April 24, 2024, to finish this latest Featured Tour. Spotlight cars are available at a discount for the week during which they are featured.


Complete the Combustion Tour to earn the 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster – an ultra-exclusive hypercar with exceptional performance from its 7.3-liter V12 delivering 678 horsepower.

[h2]Open Class Tour – Engine Cylinders [/h2]

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


Open Class 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 Class Tour.
In Update 6, cylinder count is king in this unique twist on the Open Class Tour with Drivatars racing cars ranging from modest to high-performance engines.


All 4 refreshed Open Class Tour series (C, B, A, S) will be available on March 13. Your reward for completing all four of these series before April 10, 2024, will be the 2010 Ferrari 599XX with its screaming V12 engine!

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

In Featured Multiplayer, new variations in the Open Series combine class restrictions with engine cylinder counts. Engine swaps change the number of cylinders your car has under the hood, so experiment with different builds and tuning setups to find the perfect balance on the track.


Week 1 challenges you to build A class cars with 4-cylinder engines, followed by S class cars with 6-cylinder engines in Week 2. Then in Week 3 tune your favorite A class cars with 8 cylinders before maximizing power and performance with S class cars and 12-cylinder engines in Week 4!

Over in the Spec Series, get ready for the BMW M3 Spec Series, Forza P2 Series, Vintage Le Mans Prototype Series, and Early LMP Series.


Here’s a look at your Featured Multiplayer calendar of upcoming events for Update 6:



[h3]BMW M3 Spec Series – March 13-20[/h3]

The first generation of the legendary M3, the E30 model, continued BMW’s long tradition of racing success with outstanding power and near perfect balance.

[h3]Forza P2 Series – March 20-27[/h3]

Sharing many advanced, tech-savvy features with their P1 siblings, P2 Prototypes accommodate design limitations to lower production costs but keep driving excitement maximized.

[h3]Vintage Le Mans Prototype Series – March 27 – April 3[/h3]

Reignite Le Mans’ greatest rivalries racing the most recognizable, most dominant cars of the 1960s and early 70s.

[h3]Early LMP Series – April 3-10[/h3]

Starting in 1992, LMP prototype class racing returned some open cockpit, single seaters to the top tier of endurance racing.

All dates/times are 4pm PST on date listed or 12am UTC on following date.

[h2]Featured Rivals – Update 6[/h2]

Set your fastest lap times across several thrilling new Rivals events in Forza Motorsport Update 6.


Challenge your skills and precision in the new Featured Spec Rivals. Choose from any Forza GT division car and bring it to Silverstone GP circuit to join the Forza GT Rivals Leaderboard. This event uses the same vehicle ruleset as the Forza GT Spec Series in Featured Multiplayer with cars that have all been pre-tuned for optimal competition, however they can be further tuned to suit each individual driver.

Calling all VIP Members! Race the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Forza Edition on the Daytona Sports Car Circuit in rainy weather conditions and post your fastest times on the Daytona Drizzle leaderboard.


Every week there is also a new Rivals featuring that week’s Spotlight car. Get started in the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C at Yas Marina North Corkscrew during Week 1, the 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II at Suzuka East for Week 2, the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T at Eaglerock Speedway Oval for Week 3, and finally the 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 at Catalunya National Circuit Alt during Week 4.

Here’s the Forza Motorsport Rivals calendar for Update 6:



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

[h2]Get Your Tunes Ready[/h2]

Forza Motorsport Update 6 is available today on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. Download now and start building your favorite cars with the changes to the Car Progression mechanic so they're ready to compete in the new events starting from March 13. Remember to share your feedback about future cars, tracks and features on our official Forza Suggestions Hub.


Remember, our next track is coming in April, and we look forward to showing it to you next month!