Turn 10 Studios has confirmed how the new Forza Motorsport reboot will perform on Xbox Series X/S consoles. Forza Motorsport is one of the most anticipated Xbox exclusives coming in 2023, and any news on the title is welcomed by fans.
The Forza Motorsport franchise has struggled with the emergence of Forza Horizon, which has become a premier franchise for Xbox in recent years. Despite this, both series have benefited from being on Xbox Game Pass, allowing players to try the games before they buy them. Xbox Game Pass is especially important for Forza games, as they are regularly delisted from sale prior to the release of sequels. The last game in the Forza Motorsport franchise, Forza Motorsport 7, was delisted in 2021, leaving two years without an active game being supported.
The news of Forza Motorsport's performance on Xbox Series X/S comes directly from the developer, in a Q&A online. Players received confirmation that the game will run at 4K 60 FPS on Xbox Series X, and 1080p 60 FPS on Xbox Series S. On the weaker hardware, Turn 10 has prioritized frame rate parity over resolution. While many of the older games in the franchise ran at 30 FPS on older hardware, the smoother frame rate definitely makes a bigger difference for the overall experience than the resolution does. This is especially noticeable in a driving game like Forza Motorsport, where speed is everything.
The Q&A can be viewed on Forza Motorsport's website here.
The Q&A also came with some other interesting news about the game. Turn 10 has announced the game will feature ray traced global illumination, meaning it will have photorealistic visuals among the best ever seen in a video game. It's a big claim, but Forza games have always looked years ahead of the competition. Using the most advanced technology available, Turn 10 can create one of the most stunning games ever made. The online post also reiterated some great news for Xbox gamers - Forza Motorsport will be available free on day one through Xbox Game Pass.
With the game's proposed 2023 release date approaching, news has finally started to arrive about Forza Motorsport. Turn 10 has remained quite tight-lipped about the game, but players want to know what they're getting into. The game promises a new level of realism for the franchise, with a realistic day/night cycle that changes throughout races. Combined with the returning dynamic weather features and players might experience one of the most realistic driving experiences of all time.
Forza Motorsport releases in 2023 on PC and Xbox Series X/S.