Forza Motorsport Update 12 Adds 2 Mid-Engine Supercars, Spectator Mode, & More

Forza Motorsport had a rough start last year. Launching with game-breaking bugs and missing features, it lacked the polish you would expect from a big-budget racing franchise. Since then, regular updates have slowly put Microsoft’s racer back on track. Out now on Xbox and PC, the latest update adds new cars, a long-requested multiplayer spectator mode, and much more.

Forza Motorsport’s Latest Update Celebrates Mid-Engine Supercars​

Update 12 expandsForza Motorsport’s car roster with two mid-engine supercars, with the McLaren Artura and Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder making their Forza Motorsport series debuts. McLaren’s first hybrid supercar sports a twin-turbo V6 and electric motor. Combined, this setup generates a substantial 671 horsepower.

That is enough power to hit 0-60 mph in a blistering 2.7 seconds and onto a top speed of 205 mph. You can add McLaren’s hybrid supercar to your collection by completing the Mid-Engine Tour or ten multiplayer races in the Mid-Engine Series.

Also new to Forza Motorsport is the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder. Unlike the Artura, the Huracan Evo Spyder is naturally aspirated. Under the bonnet is a 5.2-litre V10 engine sending 630 horsepower to all four wheels, allowing the convertible supercar to hit 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds before maxing out at 201 mph. It can be yours by completing the Open Class Tour or ten Open Event races in Featured Multiplayer.

Straying from the mid-engine theme, you can also win the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition inspired by Jordan sneakers. To claim it, all you have to do is play Forza Motorsport before January 31, 2025. Forza Horizon 5 players can also claim it in the Hidden Horizons series update this week.

Spectator Mode​

One of the most requested features missing at launch, Update 10 finally adds an online spectator mode to Forza Motorsport. Available in private multiplayer races, league hosts can now broadcast online races for other players to watch and save replays. Spectator mode has also been enhanced since Forza Motorsport 7, with new features, including a “dynamic driver list” that makes it easier to track drivers, a lap counter, a customisable HUD, and new camera angles.

Challenge Hub​

Additionally, Update 12 introduces a new Challenge Hub, where players can win extra rewards from cars and credits to race suits by completing bonus objectives in career mode or multiplayer. For example, completing four races in career mode or the multiplayer Forza Touring Car Series will unlock the Liquid Earth Driver Suit for your driver avatar.

New Weather Options​

As well as new cars and game modes, Update 12 brings additional weather options to free play and private multiplayer races. Now, you can fully customise the weather conditions at different race stages, whether you want to start the race in dense fog or finish with a dramatic final lap in a heavy thunderstorm.

No New Track​

Sadly, Update 12 does not include a new track after the last update added Road Atlanta. However, the recent roadmap confirmed that Forza fans can look forward to revisiting Sunset Peninsula, last seen in Forza Motorsport 4, in the next update expected in October. After that, Australia’s Mount Panorama Circuit is expected to arrive in December’s update.

Update 12 Patch Notes​

Alongside new content, Update 12 brings another raft of bug fixes and general improvements, including improved penalty system accuracy in multiplayer races. For a full list of changes, check out the Forza Motorsport Update 12 patch notes below.

Game Content, Features and Events [All Platforms]​

Spectate Mode
Spectate is now available in Private Multiplayer, making it easier for league admins to view and broadcast their official events. This initial version builds upon our previous efforts and includes new features and improvements that have been requested by the community, particularly by tournament and league organizers.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights you can expect when using Spectate to watch or broadcast community races in Private Multiplayer. As Spectate is essentially like a live replay, many of the features and options outlined below are already available as part of our recent update for saved race replays.

• Full-Field Dynamic Driver List and Lap Counter – Greatly increases race comprehension, making it easy to select a car to focus on from the driver list. Positions are updated based on scoring type.
• Ticker – A dynamic data loop in the Driver List. This can also be locked to show the leader’s time, race intervals, position changes, penalty time, or pit stops.
• Track Map – Shows all the locations of all the cars on the track map with the ability to zoom and view exact positioning more closely.
• Driver Data – Choose to see a race summary of the driver in focus, including car telemetry, comparison to the leader, and damage.
• True Race Start / Race End from 3-2-1 to Podium. In Forza Motorsport 7, the live feed in Spectate didn’t begin until several seconds after the race had started, which meant viewers missed much of the Turn 1 excitement. It also ended abruptly when the leader crossed the finish line. In Forza Motorsport, a spectator can watch the entire race from the moment it starts right up until either the final driver crosses the finish line, or the race timer concludes.
• Default Spectate Camera – The first time you use Spectate mode, you can decide which camera to use by default at race start. This can be changed at any time in the settings menu under Gameplay & HUD.
• New Camera Options – In addition to all the prior cameras available in game, two new camera modes have been added to both Spectate Mode and Race Replays:
  • Rail Cam – This gives race spectators controls that our cinematics team uses, like FPS camera controls that move with the focus car. The left stick moves the camera forward or backward, left or right around the focus car. Use the right stick to change the camera target left and right or move the camera up and down.
  • Point of Interest – Stationary cameras focusing on important track segments. Each track has at least 3 points of interest with more available on longer tracks.
• Improved Control Panel for much easier access to Spectate and Replay tools.
• Customizable HUD – The Spectate and Replay HUD elements are customizable to show as much or as little as you want. This gives you the freedom to prioritize between either a clean camera feed or a detailed, more informative interface.
• Minimized Switch Lag – Changing the camera view or car to focus on is much faster than it was in Forza Motorsport 7.
• Saving Replay after Spectate – You can save a replay from the Spectate post-race menu to view later. Please note that previous limitations for replay save length still apply and will vary based on factors such as the number of cars on track and the race duration.

Once you have tried the Spectate functionality in Private Multiplayer, we would like to get your input on how it could be made even better. You can share that feedback with us on the Suggestions Hub.
Weather Options
Additional weather options have been added to Free Play and Private Multiplayer. Set the Start, Mid-Race, and End Race weather types and adjust their probability percentage:

• Partly Cloudy
• Overcast
• Cloudy
• Looming Clouds
• Thunderclouds
• Lightning Clouds
• Patchy Fog
• Thin Fog
• Dense Fog
• Summer Drizzle
• Drizzle
• Light Rain
• Moderate Rain
• Heavy Rain
• Rain Thunder
• Rain Lightning

Selecting Variable Dry or Variable Wet in the Private Multiplayer or Free Play Advanced event setup menus will expose these new options.
Jordan Luka 3

• Car Reward: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition (Gifted upon logging in to Forza Motorsport once Update 12 has been downloaded)
• Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Series (Located under the new Showcase tab in Career)
• Event Reward: Jordan Luka 3 Racing Suit (Rewarded upon completion of the Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Series)
• Hakone Art Refresh: A special rendition of Hakone featuring the iconic Jordan brand

Career Events

• Showcase Tour: Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Series (Available from Sept. 9 5pm PT | Sept. 10 12am UTC – Jan. 30 4pm PT / Jan. 31 12am UTC)
  • Jordan Luka 3 Unexpected Speed
    • Hakone – Club Circuit (6 laps)
    • Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit (2 laps)
    • Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit (3 laps)
    • Yas Marina – Full Circuit (2 laps)
    • Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)

• Featured Tour: Mid-Engine Tour (Available from Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Oct. 30 5pm PT | Oct. 31 12am UTC)
  • Mid-Engine Muscles (Starts Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC)
    • Homestead-Miami Speedway – Road Circuit (5 laps)
    • Nürburgring – Nordschleife (1 lap)
    • Laguna Seca – Full Circuit (5 laps)
    • Road Atlanta (4 laps)
  • Mid-Engine Legends (Starts Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
    • Catalunya – National Circuit (5 laps)
    • Sebring International Raceway (3 laps)
    • Road America (3 laps)
    • Hockenheim (4 laps)
  • Mid-Engine Monsters (Starts Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
    • Silverstone – International Circuit (6 laps)
    • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Full Circuit (3 laps)
    • Daytona – Sports Car Circuit (4 laps)
    • Circuit de la Sarthe – Full Circuit (2 laps)
  • Mid-Engine Miracles (Starts Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
    • Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit (5 laps)
    • Grand Oak – National Circuit (6 laps)
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
    • Yas Marina – Full Circuit (4 laps)
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all Mid-Engine Tour series)
    • Brands Hatch – GP Circuit (6 laps)

• Open Class Tour (Available from Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)
  • D Class Series
    • Lime Rock – Full Circuit
    • Brands Hatch – Indy Circuit
    • Mugello – Club Circuit
  • C Class Series
    • Mid-Ohio – Short Circuit
    • Nürburgring – GP Circuit
    • Hakone – Club Reverse Circuit
  • B Class Series
    • Silverstone – National Circuit
    • Brands Hatch – Indy Circuit
    • Virginia International Raceway – North Circuit
  • A Class Series
    • Mugello – Club Circuit
    • Homestead-Miami Speedway – Road Circuit
    • Virginia International Raceway – Full Circuit
  • S Class Series
    • Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Road America – Full Circuit
  • R Class Series
    • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Full Circuit
    • Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Daytona – Sports Car Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
    • Mugello – Full Circuit (4 laps)

Reward Cars

• Mid-Engine Tour: 2023 McLaren Artura
• Open Class Tour: 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder

Spotlight Cars

• 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• 1993 McLaren F1 (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• 2003 Porsche Carrera GT (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• 2018 Saleen S1 (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

VIP Discount Cars

• 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT | Oct. 17 12am UTC)
• 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• 1997 Porsche GT1 Strassenversion (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• 2018 Ferrari FXX-K Evo (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• 2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Multiplayer Events
In Update 12, Featured Multiplayer introduces the Mid-Engine Series featuring different restrictions each week.
For fans of the Raging Bull, the Lamborghini Spec Series lets you compete for the podium in some of the most iconic Lamborghini models from the past decade.
Series / Schedule Changes

• Forza GT4 Series now cycles weekly with Forza Touring Car Series (instead of cycling with Forza GT3 Series and Forza GT2 Series)
• Formula Mazda Spec Series has been changed to a weekly cycled one-make Spec Series. This will include new one-make series over time, as well as returning favorites, including the Formula Mazda Spec Series.
• Endurance Series has been moved to the Spec Events tab.

Mid-Engine Series

• Mid-Engine + Production + B Class (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• Mid-Engine + Production + A Class (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Mid-Engine + Production + S Class (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• Mid-Engine + Production + R Class (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• Mid-Engine + Production + P Class (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Featured Series

• Lamborghini Spec Series (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• Prototype Group Racing Series (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Forza P1 Series (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• Modern Factory Racecar Series (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• Formula 60s Series (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Spec Series

• Lotus 3-Eleven Spec Series (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• Subaru BRZ Spec Series (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Mazda Miata Spec Series (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• VW Golf GTI Spec Series (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• BMW M Procar Spec Series (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Forza GT Series

• Forza GT3 Spec Series (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• Forza GT2 Spec Series (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Forza GT3 Spec Series (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• Forza GT2 Spec Series (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• Forza GT3 Spec Series (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Forza Touring Car and Forza GT4 Spec Series

• Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• Forza GT4 Spec Series (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• Forza GT4 Spec Series (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Open Series

• A Class Series, D Class Series and X Class Series (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• B Class Series, R Class Series and E Class Series (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• S Class Series, C Class Series and P Class Series (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• A Class Series, D Class Series and X Class Series (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• B Class Series, R Class Series and E Class Series (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Spotlight Series

• 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• 1993 McLaren F1 (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• 2003 Porsche Carrera GT (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• 2018 Saleen S1 (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

Rivals Events

• Spec Division: Forza GT3 – Any Forza GT3 Car – Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT | Oct. 17 12am UTC)
• VIP: Superveloce Speed – 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce – Yas Marina (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT | Oct. 17 12am UTC)
• eRacing Association Alpha Cup II – 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – Daytona International Speedway – Sports Car Course (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Logitech G Challenge Qualifier Bonus Stage – 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 – Maple Valley – Full Circuit (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Race Mobil 1 Pro Driver: Jenson Button* – 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint – Maple Valley – Short Circuit (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• Spotlight: Ferrari – 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo – Laguna Seca (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC)
• Spotlight: McLaren – 1993 McLaren F1 – Kyalami (Sept. 18 5pm PT | Sept. 19 12am UTC – Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC)
• Spotlight: Porsche – 2003 Porsche Carrera GT – Nordschleife (Sept. 25 5pm PT | Sept. 26 12am UTC – Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC)
• Spotlight: McLaren – 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe – Watkins Glen (Oct. 2 5pm PT | Oct. 3 12am UTC – Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC)
• Spotlight: Saleen – 2018 Saleen S1 – Road America (Oct. 9 5pm PT | Oct. 10 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT / Oct. 17 12am UTC)

*Finish in the top 50% in the Race Mobil 1 Pro Driver: Jenson Button leaderboard to get the Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Driver Suit, which will be gifted to all qualifying players with the release of Update 13 in mid-October.
Challenge Hub
Featured Challenges

• Mid-Engine Challenge (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Oct. 23 5pm PT | Oct. 24 12am UTC)
  • Complete all series in the Mid-Engine Tour OR Complete 10 races in the Mid-Engine Series in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: 2023 McLaren Artura
• Open Class Challenge (Sept. 11 5pm PT | Sept. 12 12am UTC – Oct. 16 5pm PT | Oct. 17 12am UTC)
  • Complete all series in the Open Class Tour OR Complete 10 Open Event races in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder
• Jordan Luka 3 Challenge
  • Complete the Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Series in Career
  • Reward: Jordan Luka 3 Racing Suit
• Down to Earth
  • Complete 4 races in Career OR Complete 4 races in the Forza Touring Car Series in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: Liquid Earth Driver Suit
• Heating Up
  • Complete 12 Laps in the Spec Division – Forza GT3 Rivals Event OR Complete 4 races in the Multi-Class Series in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: Molten Driver Suit
• Logitech McLaren G Challenge
  • Complete a lap in the “Logitech McLaren G Challenge Bonus Stage” Rivals Event
  • Reward: Logitech Driver Suit

Weekly Challenges
Sept.11 5:00 PM PT – Sept. 18 5:00 PM PT | Sept.12 12:00 AM UTC – Sept. 19 12:00 AM UTC:

• Spotlight Challenge
  • Complete 20 laps in the 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Skills Challenge
  • Complete a race 5 positions ahead of where you started
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits
• Weekly Safety Challenge
  • Complete 5 races without receiving an FRR Penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Rivals Challenge
  • Beat a rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals Event
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits

Sept.18 5:00 PM PT – Sept. 25 5:00 PM PT | Sept.19 12:00 AM UTC – Sept. 26 12:00 AM UTC:

• Spotlight Challenge
  • Complete a race in this week’s Spotlight Featured Multiplayer Event
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits
• Weekly Skills Challenge
  • Get on the Podium in any Featured Multiplayer race OR Get on the Podium 3 times in Career races
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Safety Challenge
  • Complete 5 races without receiving an FRR Penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Rivals Challenge
  • Beat a rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals Event
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits

Sept. 25 5:00 PM PT – Oct. 2 5:00 PM PT | Sept. 26 12:00 AM UTC – Oct. 3 12:00 AM UTC:

• Spotlight Challenge
  • Complete 5 clean laps in the 2003 Porsche Carrera GT
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Skills Challenge
  • Complete a race 5 positions ahead of where you started on the grid
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits
• Weekly Safety Challenge
  • Complete 5 races without receiving an FRR Penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Rivals Challenge
  • Beat a rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals Event
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits

Oct. 2 5:00 PM PT – Oct. 9 5:00 PM PT | Oct. 3 12:00 AM UTC – Oct. 10 12:00 AM UTC:

• Spotlight Challenge
  • Reach Car Level 5 in the 2021 McLaren 765LT
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Skills Challenge
  • Get on the Podium in any Career Event
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits
• Weekly Safety Challenge
  • Complete 5 races without receiving an FRR Penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Rivals Challenge
  • Beat a rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals Event
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits

Oct. 9 5:00 PM PT – Oct. 16 5:00 PM PT | Oct.10 12:00 AM UTC – Oct. 17 12:00 AM UTC:

• Spotlight Challenge
  • Complete 10 laps in the 2018 Saleen S1
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits
• Weekly Skills Challenge
  • Complete a race 5 positions ahead of where you started
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits
• Weekly Safety Challenge
  • Complete 5 races without receiving an FRR Penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Reward: 25,000 Credits
• Weekly Rivals Challenge
  • Beat a rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals Event
  • Reward: 10,000 Credits

Bug Fixes and Improvements​

Stability and Performance [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue with the system initialization order. [1783374]
• Fixed an issue where the game crashes when a photo or replay is selected to be viewed. [1835457]
• Fixed a crash that would occur when changing the tune type of a car, for example when using a pre-tuned car in a spec-based Featured Multiplayer series and then using that same car in another game mode. [1812611]
• Fixed a crash that could occur when selecting an unowned DLC car in Buy Cars and going to the purchase options scene. [1752709]
• Players will now receive a “Not Enough Space” error when their downloaded UGC exceeds the allocated cache space on their device for each UGC type. [1667962]

Rendering [All Platforms]

• Improved track streaming for rolling starts. [1766291]
• Fixed a bug in our LOD system that was skipping the ghost depth pre pass and allowed you to see into an opponent’s. [1821575]
• Fixed an issue with visible artifacts in car tire smoke when using Performance RT render mode on Xbox Series X consoles. [1803875]
• Addressed a bug that causes car focus in Photo Mode to not work correctly when NVIDIA DLSS is enabled on PC. [1792228]
• Fixed a crash in the ray tracing update model. [1599818]
• Memory and system improvements for PCs that support GPU upload heaps. [1817888]

Gameplay [All Platforms]

• Rivals events now set the default Fuel & Tire setup to minimum Fuel Load to lower vehicle weight (for all cars) and automatically equip Soft tires for maximum grip if player car is currently equipped with “Race” tires. As before, fuel use and tire wear are not simulated in Rivals. [1541490]
• Fixed an issue in Rivals where the Fuel Load slider did not apply the correct amount of fuel to the car and did not properly affect vehicle weight. [1670363]
• Fixed rival ghost popping in-and-out after the first lap of a Rivals event. Please note that the rival ghost may still take a bit of time to pop in. [1820890]
• Fixed an issue where TCS driving assists were behaving unexpectedly. [1830513]
• Fixed an issue where car upgrades may be removed when entering the car selection menu for a race with Class restrictions. [1823348]

Multiplayer [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where some players could not see each other’s cars during Qualifying. [1792979]
• Added staggered Start HUD improvements for Multi-Class Races that utilize it.
• The tire wear scalar for Multi-Class Series has decreased from 6x to 4x. [Enabled via recent server-side change]
• The tire wear scalar for all ‘Long’ events has decreased from 6x to 4x. [Enabled via recent server-side change]
• 2019 Porsche #70 Porsche Motorsport 935 has been removed from the Forza GT3 Series and added to the Modern Factory Racecar Series. [1833337]
• General voice over lines have been added for distance-based penalties and end of race callouts. [1768433]
• Fixed an issue where ineligible cars could be utilized in the Vintage Le Mans Sportscar group in Endurance Series. [1866684]
• Race settings now properly reset when loading saved presets in Private Multiplayer. [1832334]

Livery Editor [All Platforms]

• Fixed a crash that could occur when backing out of the livery group selection scene. [1840934, 1842840]
• The game no longer crashes when switching tabs by selecting tab items directly using mouse input in Find Designs scene. [1822723]
• Fixed an issue where the incorrect vinyl would be chosen when selecting a vinyl to apply to the design. [1784021]
• Fixed an issue with the loading spinner animation appearing after sharing a livery. [1830407]
• Unsaved changes popup should no longer appear when selecting a new livery group and moving it or resizing it but not placing it. [1793043]

UI [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where the Color tab names were missing when buying a car. [1822179]
• Star icon for host designation now properly appears next to the host in the pre-race menu during Private Multiplayer events. [1820394]
• Fixed the game flow after downloading and saving tunes. Players will no longer get kicked out to the Setup Manager. [1830333]
• Fixed an issue where a “Controller Disconnected” popup would be shown when using a wheel controller and inviting friends to Private Multiplayer, naming liveries or viewing Gamercards. [1817796]
• Fixed an issue where the vibration scale for wheels was greyed out. [1789472]
• Fixed an issue where voiceover subtitles do not disappear after skipping an intro cinematic, ending practice, exiting a race, and returning to the Main Menu. [1784066]
• Fixed an issue where resetting the Free Play Advanced Event Setup to default will set the Drivatar Designs setting to On. [1745022]
• Fixed an issue where backing out of a Career race from the Upgrade & Tune menu will lock the My Cars menu to only display cars available from the previous Career race. [1751550]
• Fixed an issue where the Delete button did not function as expected for saved photos and replays. [1826936]

Drivatar AI [All Platforms]

• Fixed an issue where AI would move laterally into the player when driving alongside them on a straight. [1812911]
• Fixed an issue where the AI would struggle to stay on course after the use of Rewind. [1805201]
• Fixed an issue where some cars would unexpectedly swerve just after the race had started. [1824231]
• Fixed an issue where some high-powered AI cars were struggling to enter the pit lane smoothly. [1832342]

Cars [All Platforms]

• Fixed a low-quality texture issue on the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports. [1673668]
• Fixed an issue with the 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo where the Gauges and HUD were out of sync. [1686273]
• Remove wing option now correctly removes the wing from the 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A. [1686900]
• Fixed an issue with the 2014 Audi #2 Audi Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro where wipers and raindrops were out of sync. [1724978]
• Fixed an issue where the livery was missing parts from the 2017 BMW #24 BMW Team RLL M6 GTLM model. [1786681]

Accessibility [All Platforms]

• Improved Screen Narration while selecting options for tires, fuel, and repairs during pit stops. [1775427]
• In multi-class race results, we have added Group numbers to Screen Narration. [1803306]
• Screen Narrator now narrates each vinyl shape in the Livery Editor’s Vinyl Select scene. [1389297]
• Fixed an issue where the numbering of items in the decal selection scene were incorrectly read out by the Screen Narrator [1828195]

Audio [All Platforms]

• Updated all audio related to distance and environmental sounds for saved race replays and to support the release of Spectate mode. With these changes, both races and replays will sound better and more consistent:
  • Improved distance model.
  • Improved environmental audio (reverb and sound reflections) on all tracks.
  • Improved audio support for new Replay and Spectate cameras.
  • Fixed a bug where audio was not attenuating correctly when pitting.

Known Issues [All Platforms]
We’re aware of the following bug in Update 12 and plan to have a fix available for it in mid-October as part of Update 13:

• Logitech wheel RPM LEDs are not working consistently. [1862191]

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