Summary
Forza Motorsporthas released Update 5, which includes the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife track, cars from various German manufacturers, and new Tours. The new update also introduces some gameplay improvements and bug fixes toForza Motorsport.
Forza Motorsport’s last major patch was Update 4, which released on January 16. The update added the iconic Daytona International Speedway and allowed users to race on both of its layouts, the high-speed Tri-oval Circuit and the more technical Sports Car Circuit. Update 4 also focused on Italian automobiles by introducing the Italian Challengers Career Tour, which featured cars from manufacturers like Lancia, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, and Ferrari. Update 5 continues this trend by adding another famous track and focusing on another nation’s automobile industry.
Forza Motorsport’s Update 5 features cars from German manufacturers BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz AMG, and Porsche. Fans can race these automobiles in the update’s new Career Tour, called the Ringer Tour. Completing all four series of the Ringer Tour rewards users with a 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Additionally, fans can compete in the new Open Tour, where users will be gifted a 1974 Porsche #1 911 RSR for completing all four of its series. As for multiplayer, fans have four new Spec Series to participate in, with the first one being Grand Prix Rivals, which runs from February 15 to February 22 and sees players race in iconic formula cars from the late 1980s and 1990s. Other Multiplayer Spec Series to be added later in Update 5’s lifespan include the Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series, GTX Sportscar Series, and Forza Proto-H Series.Forza Motorsportalso added to its collection of tracksby introducing the Nordschleife, a classic section of the Nurburgring built in the 1920s.
Forza Motorsport’s Update 5introduces new Rivals events including the Nurburgring Nordschleife Spotlight, which challenges users to speed through the legendary track while driving a 1979 BMW #6 Motorsport M1 Procar. Other Rivals events available with Update 5’s launch include Body Builder, which sees players race around the Mugello Club Circuit track, and the Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Bonus Stage, which sees players race around the Hakone Club Circuit track. As for Car Pass members, Update 5 adds the 1965 Team Lotus Type 35, which is available now. Later on, Update 5 will also the 2015 Cadillac #3 Racing ATS-V.R, 2018 Ford #98 Breathless Pro Racing TA Mustang, and 2020 Audi TT RS Coupe to Car Pass.
The new update also addressed some of theForza Motorsportcommunity’s recent concernsby fixing some crashing issues and PC performance problems. Additionally, players can now save Short Race replays and are now given the option to skip practice in the Career mode pre-race menu.
Forza Motorsport’s Update 5 Patch Notes
We’re working to improve your Forza Motorsport experience. Below is a summary of new content and features, and items fixed or improved in Update 5.
New Rivals Events
Bug Fixes and Improvements
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.
PC [Microsoft Store and Steam]
Photo Mode and Replays [All Platforms]
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