Game Improvements and Release Notes
Forza Motorsport Update 20 rolls out for download starting Monday, May 5 on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. Spotlight cars and new in-game events will begin on Wednesday, May 7 starting at 5:00 PM PT (12:00 AM UTC on Thursday, May 8).
Below is an overview of the changes and improvements included with Update 20:
Updated audio has been introduced for cover cars featured in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour:
2005 Honda NSX-R
2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro
2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
2013 McLaren P1
2017 Ford GT
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Car Proximity Radar is now enabled by default in Featured Multiplayer. Players can still adjust its placement or disable the feature via the Settings menu.
In Featured Multiplayer, we’ve adjusted the default fuel amount to more closely align with the number of laps in each race.
Fixed an exploit where players could rewind back to before the starting line in Drift events to earn extra score.
As a result of this change, the leaderboards for the Welcome to Drift 101, Welcome to Drift 102, and Welcome to Drift 103 Drift Rivals have been wiped.
Additional fixes have been deployed to help further improve lobby sizes after the multiplayer services change made with Update 18.
With Forza Motorsport Update 20, we’ve introduced a major update to our Drivatar AI system with significant improvements to collision avoidance and side-by-side behavior, especially during those tricky race starts. Check out this blog for a more detailed overview about this AI update.
We’ve shared a full list of fixes, improvements and other changes available with Forza Motorsport Update 20 in the release notes posted on our Forza Support site.
Fujimi Kaido: A Legend Reborn!
You’ve asked for it, and it’s finally returned...
Welcome to Fujimi Kaido, a legendary destination for drift enthusiasts and motorsport lovers alike!
At 16.5 kilometers or 10.24 miles, with an elevation of 826 meters, or 2,711 feet, this iconic stretch of winding mountain roads is a true paradise for those seeking the thrill of precision driving. With its sharp hairpin turns, steep inclines, and breathtaking descents, Fujimi Kaido challenges drivers to master the art of controlled slides as they navigate its serpentine path.
Whether you're a seasoned drifter or a newcomer eager to test your skills, this drifting and touge racing mecca offers an unforgettable experience, blending adrenaline-pumping action with stunning scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Experience Fujimi Kaido across all modes including Career, Featured Multiplayer, Rivals, and Free Play, as well as our newest addition, Public Meetups.
Fujimi Kaido is both a love letter to Japan and a tribute to our fans. We hope you have fun racing and drifting with your friends on all 144 of its extreme turns. Discover even more about the history of the track and explore the details of its latest incarnation in our behind-the-scenes Fujimi Kaido blog!
Make New Friends in Public Meetups
Public Meetups are here! Meetups invite you and your friends to join other players on-track without the pressure of competition, car restrictions or race rules. Jump into Open Track Day Meetups where you can put down your best lap time or flaunt your drifting skills in Drift Meetups!
In Meetups you can drive, tune, upgrade your car, or just find a nice parking spot and enjoy the dynamic time of day and weather on any one of your favorite tracks. With Track Voting you can vote to change the track at any time for the current Meetup event!
In Update 20, we will have four Meetups available to select from at any time:
Fujimi Kaido Drift Meetup – Go sideways on massive stretches of serpentine Japanese mountain roads in this 24/7 Meetup at Fujimi Kaido with Drift Scoring enabled.
Cycled Track Drift Meetup – All 73 track layouts are available in this Drift Meetup where you can vote for your favorite drift track.
Nürburgring Nordschleife Track Day Meetup – Tackle the ‘Green Hell’ in this 24/7 Meetup at the Nordschleife – the perfect track to test any car build and put it through its paces.
Cycled Track Day Meetup - All 73 track layouts are available in this Meetup where you’re encouraged to set your best lap time on any track, in any car.
Select the Race option from the main menu to join any of the above four Public Meetups. To switch cars while in a Meetup, you need to go back to the pre-race menu. Pause the game and select ‘Exit -> Leave Race’ to return to the Pre-Race menu.
Forza Motorsport: Racing Heroes Car Pack
Unleash your adrenaline with the Forza Motorsport: Racing Heroes Car Pack. This new, optional downloadable content pack includes 5 epic racing and drift cars to add to your collection.
Get behind the wheel and experience the fan favorite and ultra-elusive 2008 Mazda Furai, the exhilarating 2024 Ford Mustang GT3, the power hungry 2001 Formula Drift #215 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, the iconic 1997 Toyota Mark II Tourer V JZX100, and the classic 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5.
Additionally, the 2024 Ford Mustang GT3 has been added to the Forza GT3 Spec Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Forza Motorsport: Racing Heroes Car Pack is available on the Microsoft Store or Steam for USD $4.99|EUR €4.99|GBP £3.99. Please note, it is not included with the Forza Motorsport Premium Edition, Premium Add-Ons Bundle, or Car Pass. Once purchased, the 5 cars are instantly added to your garage, with no additional in-game credit cost required.
New Steering Wheel Features in Update 20
This update adds new wheel features to Forza Motorsport, including steering wheel calibration and authentic car specific turns lock-to-lock. This will be most noticeable for race cars, which typically have fewer degrees of steering lock-to-lock.
Prior to this release, the default steering behavior was to use the full range of your steering wheel for all cars – which could be tuned globally in the Settings menu or per-car through the Tuning Setup menu.
With this release, now that we are accurately simulating steering sensitivity for each car, we needed to reset the user's "Steering Lock Range" in the Tune Setup menu as well as the "Steering Sensitivity" in the Settings menu.
The default force feedback settings have been adjusted for most wheels as well. If you have already tuned your steering wheel settings, the new default settings will not overwrite your configuration. Check out the Advanced Wheel settings to calibrate your wheel for the best experience.
Ignite Your Passion in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Forza Motorsport, we’ve created a special ‘20th Anniversary Tour’ that will be permanently available in Career mode.
This new Featured Tour will allow players to take a trip down memory lane and re-discover each of the previous Forza Motorsport titles in a special homage that celebrates a small part of what made each of these games so special to so many in our Forza community. We also brought back an old friend to narrate the introduction to the 20th Anniversary Tour...
That’s not all! A selection of iconic music from Forza Motorsport 3, 4, 5 and 6 has been added to the game’s soundtrack playlist. We also commissioned 3 entirely new sequences of music from Forza Motorsport 3-5 composer, Lance Hayes, which have also been added to the music playlist. You will hear these pieces before and after races, in the main menu, and when loading into events.
Over the next seven weeks, a new Showcase Series in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour will become available to play, highlighting a previously released Forza Motorsport game and its cover car.
Starting with the Spirit of Forza Motorsport (2005), here’s a closer look at each of the Spirit of Motorsport series you can look forward to playing in this commemorative Featured Tour:
Spirit of Forza Motorsport
Where Dreams Are Driven
Relive the moment that started it all. Race the 2005 Honda NSX-R featuring a celebratory Forza Motorsport livery and MUGEN body kit on Fujimi Kaido and other iconic Forza tracks.
Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2
Making Moves on the Track
New mainstay racing modes made their debut in Forza Motorsport 2 as the series cemented its place in the racing genre. You’re invited to race in that game's beloved cover car, the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z, and experience what made it so special.
Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3
Your Invitation to Speed
With car upgrades, tuning and painting, customization features were at the heart of Forza Motorsport 3 alongside its astonishing cover car that marked the start of a new decade: the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro.
Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4
An Endangered Species
Celebrated as a favorite amongst many Forza enthusiasts in our community, Forza Motorsport 4 introduced new social and online features to connect our players. Its beautiful cover car, the 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia, is adored globally by petrolheads.
Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5
A New Generation of Racing
Marking the start of a new console, Forza Motorsport 5 charged out onto the racetrack with stunning visuals, enhanced physics, and open-wheel racecars. Race the 2013 McLaren P1 and discover the technical, ultra-innovative capabilities of the Holy Hybrid Trinity.
Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6
What We’ve Been Racing Towards
Forza Motorsport 6 marked the return of a legend – the 2017 Ford GT. It also featured rain and night racing, 24-player races, new ways to race competitively, and a single-player that celebrated the history of automobiles and racing: Stories of Motorsport.
Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7
The Danger and Beauty of Racing
Pitched as the ultimate automotive playset, Forza Motorsport 7 introduced 4K HDR racing with a huge variety of cars to collect, dynamic weather scenarios, and racing suits. It even unveiled a brand-new car on the world stage: the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
Spirit of Motorsport Tour Reward
Complete all seven series in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour in Career to get the 2022 Acura NSX Type S from the Challenge Hub. This new-to-Motorsport car is also obtainable by completing 20 races in the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Race Your Favorite Cars in the Open Tour
Once you have experienced the legacy of Forza Motorsport in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour, check out the Open Class Tour to continue the journey of your favorite cars. Available under the Featured tab in Career mode.
Open Class Tour is where you can experiment with different upgrades and showcase your favorite tuned cars. Each update to Forza Motorsport refreshes the Open Class Tour with new events and a different reward car. Cars you’ve already upgraded in a different Builders Cup series can be further levelled up in the Open Class Tour.
The Open Class Tour features six series, each with three races, that range from D Class to R Class. Upgrade your cars through each event and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before June 18, 2025, and you will receive the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO.
You can also unlock this new-to-Motorsport car by completing 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Spotlight Cars and VIP Discounts
Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom every week. These cars correspond to the available in-game events and can be acquired with a temporary 30% discount using in-game credits.
Forza Motorsport’s 20th Anniversary Update highlights seven Spotlight cars in the Showroom, one per week. These Spotlight cars can be used in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour and Spotlight Rivals, the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.
You will also notice that some weeks include a bonus discount. These are additional, handpicked cars complementing our Spotlight cars that are also on sale with a 30% discount.
