Summary
Developer Turn 10 Studios has released a newForza Motorsportupdate, making changes to its multiplayer system along with several fixes and tweaks. Turn 10 also announced thatForza Motorsport’s Spotlight cars and new in-game events will launch on February 12 after the update was made available on February 10 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Forza Motorsportis a sim racing video game withinthe largerForzafranchisethat offers advanced features like real-time ray tracing, more than 500 cars, and plenty of performance upgrades. Serving as a reboot of the originalForza Motorsportseries, its new physics system and AI technology enhance the racing experience, making it feel more authentic. Since its release in 2023, the game has gotten many updates, adding new content and featuring collaborations. Now, Turn 10 is releasing another patch to address certain issues and gear up forForza Motorsport’s upcoming events.
Forza Motorsportupdate 17 is already live, and players now have access to new car audio for the 1998 Toyota Supra RZ and 2020 Toyota GR Supra, along with an improved Rival select system.Forza Motorsportmultiplayernow works differently, as the patch changes the way friends and random players are prioritized in Next Rival. These changes aim to ensure that players don’t end up facing an unfair race—either too hard or too easy for their skills. Additionally, players can now smoothly switch Rivals events without any game instability.
Several other fixes were also introduced, including a problem with the 2019 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37’s exhaust sound and the 2021 Porsche GT3’s cockpit audio. There was also a visual issue involving certainForza Motorsportcarsthat were not properly attenuated when in cockpit view. Players on Xbox Series X|S will be pleased to know that the problem that caused the game to restart when using the Quick Resume suspend feature was rectified.
Moreover, the developer noted that update 17 was possible thanks to the Forza Insiders Program, where players can test new features and patches. As for patch 17, insiders helped revert the Forza Touring Car Spec Series in Featured Multiplayer to stock parts, among other things. Turn 10 also encourages players to report any kind of bug they may encounter while playing by using its Troubleshooting Hub, as well as its Suggestions Hub to leave any recommendations for the devs.
Update 17 adds to the November 2024 patch, which treatedForza Motorsportplayers to NASCAR vehicles. As players get their hands on the new update, they should be on the lookout for Spotlight cars and new in-game events starting on February 12.
Game Content and Events [All Platforms]
Reward Cars
Showroom Cars
The following new-to-Motorsport cars have been added to the Showroom for all Forza Motorsport players:
Two of these cars can also be obtained from the Challenge Hub during Daily Racers Month, the 2022 Toyota GR86 and 2021 Hyundai #98 Elantra TCR.
Race Suits
The following driver suits can be unlocked from the Challenge Hub during Daily Racers Month:
Spotlight Cars
Daily Racers Month showcases four Spotlight cars in the Showroom, one per week, and three new-to-Motorsport.
2020 Hyundai i30 N
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Feb. 19 4pm PT / Feb. 20 12am UTC
Feb. 26 4pm PT / Feb. 27 12am UTC
Mar. 5 4pm PT / Mar. 6 12am UTC
Mar. 12 4pm PT / Mar. 13 12am UTC
These Spotlight cars can be used in the Daily Racers Tour and Spotlight Rivals, the Daily Racers Series in Featured Multiplayer, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.
Starts
Ends
Daily Racers Series (Modern Hot Hatch) + 6 Cylinder Series + Lotus 3-Eleven Spec Series
Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + S Class Series
Daily Racers Series (Modern Sport Touring) + Mid-Engine Series + Subaru BRZ Spec Series
Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + R Class Series
Daily Racers Series (Modern Sport Compact) + Community Choice Series + Mazda Miata Spec Series
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + B Class Series
Daily Racers Series (Multi-Class) + NASCAR Series + VW Golf GTI Spec Series
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series
Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Mar. 26 4pm PT / Mar. 27 12am UTC
2022 SUBARU BRZ or 2022 Toyota GR86
Challenge Ends
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 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
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
Weekly Challenges
Week 1: Feb. 12 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 19 4:00 PM PT | Feb. 13 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 20 12:00 AM UTC
Reward
Spotlight Challenge
Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 2020 Hyundai i30 N
Complete 5 clean laps in the rain
25,000 Credits
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
10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge
Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on ‘Sunset Bend’ at Sebring Short Circuit
Week 2: Feb. 19 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 26 4:00 PM PT | Feb. 20 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 27 12:00 AM UTC
Complete 3 laps in the ‘Spotlight - Cadillac CT5 ‘22’ Rivals Event
Get on the podium in any Modern Sport Touring car in a race with at least 10 opponents
Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on ‘Crowthorne’ at Kyalami GP Circuit
Week 3: Feb. 26 4:00 PM PT – Mar. 5 4:00 PM PT | Feb. 27 12:00 AM UTC – Mar. 6 12:00 AM UTC
Get on the podium in the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in a race with at least 10 opponents
Complete 5 clean laps
Complete 15 laps in any car in the Modern Sport Compact division
Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on ‘Chicane RACC’ at Catalunya National Circuit
Week 4: Mar. 5 4:00 PM PT – Mar. 12 4:00 PM PT | Mar. 6 12:00 AM UTC – Mar. 13 12:00 AM UTC
Complete 5 clean laps in the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
Qualify in pole position in any Featured Multiplayer race
Complete a race in each of the following Divisions: Modern Hot Hatch, Modern Sport Touring, Modern Sport Compact
Get a Segment Score of 9 or higher on any track
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Stability and Performance [All Platforms]
Featured Multiplayer [All Platforms]
Featured Multiplayer Car Balancing Changes [All Platforms]
The main Series Spec / BoP changes in Update 17 are focused on the Forza Touring Car Series, alongside the addition of the 2021 Hyundai #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Elantra N.
As part of this re-tuning process, all Forza Touring Cars were reverted to stock parts (except for tire width to normalize) and re-tuned with feedback from Insiders. With that in mind, the percentages seen below are in relation to the stock cars.
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-4%
-12%
+4%
+2%
+6%
+3%
+5%
+7%
+9%
+13%
-9%
+1%
-6%
-19%
-1%
-7%
-0.25%
-3%
