Forza Motorsport News

Since the release of Forza Motorsport and Update 1.0
Forza Motorsport Update 3 is almost here! Master the iconic Hockenheim track, featuring 3 unique layouts for you to race, and several Spotlight cars that are ready to be put to the test in the Career Mode Contemporary Tour, new Featured Multiplayer series and Rivals events.

Update 3 will be live in the game for 5 weeks before Update 4 releases in mid-January.

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

Update 3 will be available to download on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PCs and Steam starting early next week. Live content will begin to light up across the Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals from December 14, 2023.


New fixes coming in Update 3 will continue to improve the overall stability and performance of the game, alleviating some of the issues we're seeing players report most frequently on our community channels. The team is constantly hard at work on bugs, some of which are not immediately visible to players but are critical for game stability for all players.

Below you can find the highlights of what will be fixed or improved upon in Update 3. We’ll share the full release notes next week on the Forza Support website once the update rolls out.

• Fixed issue in which the Driver Level visually appeared to reset to Level 1 after downloading Update 2 and entering Test Drive in Free Play.
  
• Rebalanced the impact on front and rear downforce when being drafted by another car.
  
• Fixed issue causing custom wheel input layouts to reset to their default settings after relaunching the game with both a controller and steering wheel connected to the PC or console. Editor's Note: While we intended to release this improvement as part of Update 3, we have realized that additional time to implement and test the fix is required. It will instead be introduced to Forza Motorsport in a future update.
  
• Fixed issue which allowed players to sell their Builders Cup reward cars, preventing them from reobtaining the cars and completing their associated Reward Showcases.

We continue to put a focus on raising our overall quality on PC, as we know we have more work to do there. Here are some of the PC-specific improvements coming in Update 3:

• Stability and performance are improved on lower spec PCs.
  
• Fixed various random crashes in multiplayer races specifically on PCs with AMD GPUs.
  
• Reduced the occurrence of a bug where the track or other objects becomes invisible while racing.

We’ve also introduced new options in the Screen Narrator section of the Accessibility settings menu to narrate your race position and driver names ahead and behind you.


[h2]New Track – Hockenheim [/h2]

Known for its long straights and ultra-narrow final sector, Hockenheim is one of the great European tracks and has seen many layout changes since its introduction in the 1930s, the last of which being designed by Hermann Tilke in 2002.


Forza Motorsport has 3 Hockenheim track layouts available for you to play across Career Mode, Multiplayer, Free Play and Rivals. Set your fastest laps on the 2.8-mile Full Circuit, the 2.3-mile National Circuit and the 1.6-mile Short Circuit. Master all 3 layouts using your favorite car builds in Time Attack with leaderboards available for all car classes in the game.

[h2]New Race Suits [/h2]

Level up and suit up for the grid! Forza Motorsport Update 3 introduces 33 new driver suits to the Driver Customization menu. Groups of suits will unlock at Driver Level milestones 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. Level up and unlock some unique looks that you can use to show up to the grid in style.


If you’ve already surpassed these Driver Levels, all the new suits will be retroactively unlocked for you once the update is available. Please note, a game restart may be required for all suits to be downloaded and unlocked.

[h2]New Career Series – Contemporary Tour [/h2]

Experience cutting-edge performance and innovation with unquestionably modern cars in the Contemporary Tour.


The new Featured Tour begins with Italian Ingenuity, a series celebrating cars blending handcrafted beauty at extraordinary speed. From there you will experience the redefinition of powertrains as the potential of hybridization is geared towards performance rather than economy in the Hybrid Ferocity series.

In the following week, celebrate the wonders of modern aerodynamics in the Tip of The Spear series and race cars that have spent as much time in wind tunnels as state-of-the-art aircraft. Finally, conclude your journey with a modern marvel in the Valkyrie Challenge, a car which has pushed the boundaries of car design to the absolute edge.



Contemporary Tour series do not have to be completed in a particular week – you have until January 31, 2024, to finish this latest Featured Tour.


Complete all 4 series in the Contemporary Tour to unlock the 6-liter V12, track-focused 2022 Pagani Huayra R, hand-built with a carbon fiber construction.

[h2]New Career Series – British Marques Open Tour [/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 3, the Open Tour will see you bring your favorite cars to take on iconic British marques. Drivatars will be using cars from Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus, and Mini. You are not restricted to any of these manufacturers, so you can compete with the cars you enjoy the most.


All 4 refreshed Open Tour series (C, B, A, S) will be available on December 14. Complete all 4 series before January 18, 2024, to unlock the 2015 Mclaren 650S.

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

Here’s a look at the Featured Multiplayer calendar for Update 3:



The 3-Eleven is an open-cockpit, mid-engine screamer that exemplifies Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s mantra “simplify, then add lightness.”

[h3]Formula 70s Series – December 21-28 [/h3]

The 1970s Golden Era of formula racing brought iconic wings and aerodynamic effects to help drivers control an escalating horsepower war between teams.


[h3]GTP/C Series – December 28-January 4 [/h3]

GTP Group C cars were at the pinnacle of endurance racing design in the 1980s and 90s, combining fuel saving aerodynamics with enormous horsepower that set speed records still standing today.

[h3]Mazda Miata Spec Series – January 4-11 [/h3]

The popular MX5 ‘94 version of the best-selling Mazda Miata is perfectly balanced to handle the most demanding road courses with the speed and agility of cars costing much, much more.


[h3]Vintage Le Mans Prototype Series – January 11-18 [/h3]

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

[h2]Featured Rivals – Update 3 Calendar [/h2]

Challenge your skills across 4 new Featured Rivals highlighting a Spotlight car every week, as well as a special event on Hockenheim Full Circuit featuring the 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE. This performance hybrid is the ideal car to take on the long straights at Hockenheim as it produces beyond 1,000 horsepower at a maximum speed of over 350 km/h (217 miles).


Meanwhile if you have VIP Membership, check out the 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé Forza Edition at Kyalami GP Circuit.

Update 3 also means the beginning of Stage 2 of the Logitech McLaren G Challenge. Sign up at Discord.gg/LogitechG to qualify for prizes, including a chance to win a VIP racing experience with McLaren!


Once registered, set your fastest laps at Hakone in the 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe. The top drivers per region advance to the semifinals in February 2024.

Here’s the Forza Motorsport Rivals calendar for Update 3:



[h2]See You at Hockenheim[/h2]


Whether you’re racing at Hockenheim, playing the Contemporary Tour with the new Spotlight cars, or continuing to build your favorites in the Open Tour, we’re excited for you to discover everything Update 3 brings to Forza Motorsport starting on December 12. Remember you can share your feedback about future cars, tracks and features on our official Forza Suggestions Hub.

We're heading into the holidays with a jam-packed livestream! Turn 10 Studio's will preview the new track, cars, bug fixes and events coming to Forza Motorsport in Update 3.0, Playground Games will preview the next two series for Forza Horizon 5 and announce this years Golden Tank Awards nominees, we'll catch up with QuadRings from AR12 Community Racing Series in our Community Spotlight, get an inside look at the Logitech McLaren G Challenge Stage 1 Rivals, and more!


[h2]News from the Forza Franchise[/h2]

[h3]Yas Marina arrives in Forza Motorsport[/h3]

As one of the most technologically advanced tracks ever constructed, Yas Marina is a modern marvel, seamlessly blending cutting-edge architecture with thrilling racing and the shimmering waters of Abu Dhabi.

Forza Motorsport introduces 4 challenging Yas Marina layouts to slay: the 3.28-mile Full Circuit, the North Corkscrew, the North Circuit and the South Circuit. We’ve also included the track layout updates implemented for the 2022 race season, featuring a more flowing hairpin for better racing and overtaking opportunities.

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[h3]American Automotive Car Pack [/h3]

Four high-octane, adrenaline-pumping, all-American vehicles are coming to the Horizon Festival this November.

Hot rods, super cars, and pickups take over the Festival with the American Automotive Car Pack, available starting November 7 for $4.99!

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The penultimate week of the Prestige Tour is here. Take on the fastest production cars ever made in Maximum Velocity Series, including this week’s Spotlight car, the 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Experience the car to its fullest potential with the new Featured Rivals on Yas Marina - North Circuit.

Featured Multiplayer celebrates The Birth of Grand Prix, a Spec Series with classic open wheel racers that epitomize the pioneering spirit of motorsport.

[h2]New Maximum Velocity Series [/h2]

Take on the fastest production cars ever made in Maximum Velocity Series, including this week’s Spotlight car, the 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. Get it from the Showroom with a 30% discount. Complete all 4 Prestige Tour series to unlock the 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. "
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[h2]Experience The Birth of Grand Prix [/h2]

Discover classic open wheel racers that epitomized the pioneering spirit of motorsport in the latest Featured Multiplayer Spec Series, The Birth of Grand Prix.

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The 2020 BMW M2 Competition is a driver's dream. Its powerful engine, responsive suspension, and precise steering make it ideal for the track. Take it to the limit!

[h2]Logitech G McLaren Challenge[/h2]

Celebrate the start of the Logitech McLaren G Challenge in Forza Motorsport with a series of special liveries for the 2018 McLaren Senna.

ForzaLiveryGuy has created a variety of unique colorways inspired by the event. Search for creator designs from Gamertag “The FLG” in the design browser, download them to your McLaren Senna and show off your favorite on the track!

Set your fastest lap time in the Stage 1 Maple Valley Featured Rivals event for a chance to win up to $100,000 in cash and prizes. Sign up at Discord.gg/LogitechG to qualify for prizes. The top drivers per region will advance to the semifinals in February 2024.

V12 Power combines power and harmony to mark the next stage of the Prestige Tour. It’s where this week’s Spotlight car, the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce, will roar.

Over in Featured Multiplayer, take part in a true test of driver skill with the Subaru BRZ Spec Series.

Don’t forget that every week the Spotlight car can be used in a new Featured Rivals event. Push the Aventador to its limits on Hakone - Full Circuit.

[h2]Play The Prestige Tour V12 Power Series[/h2]



Race some of the most elusive cars of the past 20 years combining power and harmony in the mighty V12 Power Series, including this week’s Spotlight car, the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce. Get it from the Showroom with a 30% discount. Complete all 4 Prestige Tour series to unlock the 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.

[h2]Compete in the Subaru BRZ Spec Series [/h2]


Take part in a true test of driver skill in a handling masterclass. The Subaru BRZ Spec Series is now live in Featured Multiplayer.

Yas Marina arrives with 4 layouts. Slay them all in Time Attack and experience the 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko in Featured Rivals.

This week starts the Prestige Tour. Up first, British GT with the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spotlight car. Complete all 4 Prestige Tour series to unlock the 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. The latest Featured Multiplayer Spec Series highlights cars as beautiful as they are brutal with Vintage Le Mans Sportscars.

[h3]NEW TRACK[/h3]

As one of the most technologically advanced tracks ever constructed, Yas Marina is a modern marvel, seamlessly blending cutting-edge architecture with thrilling racing and the shimmering waters of Abu Dhabi.

Forza Motorsport introduces 4 challenging Yas Marina layouts to slay: the 3.28-mile Full Circuit, the North Corkscrew, the North Circuit and the South Circuit. We’ve also included the track layout updates implemented for the 2022 race season, featuring a more flowing hairpin for better racing and overtaking opportunities.

[h3]NEW CAREER TOUR [/h3]

Today’s update starts the Prestige Tour. Race famous marques in the British GT Series, experience true power and harmony in the V12 Power Series, take on the fastest production cars ever made in Maximum Velocity Series, and discover the world of limited-production supercars in the Boutique Builds series.


Complete all 4 Prestige Tour series to unlock a car that needs no introduction, the 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.

[h3]OPEN TOUR[/h3]

Meanwhile, the Builders Cup Open Class Tour celebrates Italian manufacturers. Build and compete against iconic marques like Lamborghini, Maserati, and Ferrari on the racetrack to claim the coveted 2015 Ferrari 488 GTB.

We’ve also updated the existing Builders Cup and Featured Multiplayer series to include new cars and the Yas Marina layouts. Go to aka.ms/FMUpdate2 for a detailed overview of these changes, as well as a complete update breakdown.

[h3]NEW BRITISH GT SERIES[/h3]

Race famous marques in the British GT Series, including this week’s Spotlight car, the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. Get it from the Showroom with a 30% discount. Complete all 4 Prestige Tour series to unlock the 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.

[h3]SPOTLIGHT CARS [/h3]


Your Spotlight cars for November include the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce, 2017 Mazda MX-5 Cup, 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, 2017 Saleen S7 LM, 2016 Spania GTA Spano, and 2020 MG #20 MG6 XPower.

[h3]MULTIPLAYER [/h3]

Online racers can take on new Spec Series over the next 4 weeks, starting with the Vintage Le Mans Sportscar Series, the Subaru BRZ Spec Series, The Birth of Grand Prix Series, and the ultra-competitive Forza P2 Series.


Celebrate Yas Marina in Forza Motorsport with a limited-time event on the Full Circuit in an equally luxurious car, the 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko.

VIP Members, check out High Velocity on Lime Rock Full Circuit Alt behind the wheel of the 2019 Veloster N Forza Edition.

You can also compete using the Spotlight cars and post your fastest times on weekly leaderboards.

[h3]Logitech McLaren G Challenge[/h3]

Enter Stage 1 of the Rivals competition

Race in the Logitech McLaren G Challenge for $100,000+ in cash and prizes! Set your time on Maple Valley in the 2018 McLaren Senna. Top drivers per region advance to the semifinals in February 2024.

You can celebrate the start of the Logitech McLaren G Challenge with a special giveaway!

Learn more at http://LogitechGChallenge.com