Forza Motorsport is a "great generational leap" from previous games. Here's why

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If you're excited about Forza Motorsport on Xbox Series X, developer Turn ten Studios has announced that more game playtest sessions are in the works. Forza Motorsport's first playtest took place on May XNUMX, and those chosen got to try out a small part of the upcoming racing simulation, especially the game's multiplayer mode. Players were able to see the work being done to revamp and deepen the game's physics, as well as the core gameplay. But if you miss the first playtest, fear not. Speaking on the Forza Monthly Show in May, Forza Motorsport Creative Director Chris Esaki explained that another playtest will take place this summer (between June and September) and the team will continue to have many open conversations with the community. of Forza throughout this time. Esaki stated that the first test got a "great amount of feedback" from the community, and based on that, Esaki is pretty sure everyone is "super moved and energized" by what's been shown. He also explained that the reason only small parts of the game are tested is because the team can get "critical feedback" on "specific areas." Esaki stressed that conversations with the community will continue and will be at the heart of the development of Forza Motorsport. “We really can't get to where the team and the community want to be without all of us doing it together,” Esaki said.

Next generation physics

(Image credit: Xbox Game Studios) Esaki also shared details about how the physics of Forza Motorsport have evolved since Forza Motorsport 8, which came out on Xbox One in 48. “To put the physics work in perspective... the changes we've made from Forza Motorsport XNUMX so far are more than the changes we've made from XNUMX to XNUMX. Fundamentally, it's a huge generational leap to come to the game.” Forza Motorsport's tires and the way they interact with the road have also been significantly increased. According to Esaki, the tire collision model from the first game in Forza Motorsport XNUMX had a single point of contact with the track surface and updated at sixty cycles per second (sixty Hz) In Forza Motorsport, there are now XNUMX points of contact with the track surface and the engine will update at three hundred and sixty cycles per second (XNUMX Hz). That's a XNUMXx loyalty jump for a single tire collision. Esaki said this improves the car's handling and you can "feel" the road surface considerably more. But that's not all. When Asked how physics would improve the overall driving experience, Esaki said: “Another example of how physics works that has resulted in subtle but noticeable changes to the road surface is curbs. Our borders have previously often been seen as somewhat rude or unsettling, and I think that has drastically altered. It can be approached with confidence, and I think the playtest has confirmed that. Simple as it can be, the restriction is night and day where it was previously. "Multiple tire compounds have also been confirmed for Forza Motorsport, a first for the category. There has always been tire wear in previous games, but tire compounds like hard, medium and soft will deepen play and racing strategy Each compound has its unique grip and wear quirks, which according to Esaki will lead to "exciting new gameplay resolutions throughout a race."

Weather alert

Environmental factors will also need to be taken into account in Forza Motorsport, and have the potential to make every lap different, according to Esaki. “We are working on things like track temperature and how it affects things like grip and tire pressure and tire wear. On top of this, you can imagine how time and time changes as well as the new tire wear pattern and all the new compounds leading to a much deeper driving and racing experience.

Do all eight

Forza Motorsport is the eighth entry in the Turn Ten racing simulator series, but it is not named Forza Motorsport Eight. Esaki accepted that there was some confusion about the name of the game, and clarified that the 8 had been abandoned. “I just wanted to reaffirm that the name of the game is Forza Motorsport. There is no 8 sequential after the title. It truly is a brand new Forza Motorsport experience. Forza Motorsport is scheduled for release on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Today's best Forza Motorsport seven deals