Summary
The latest content update forForza Motorsporttakes players deeper into the world of NASCAR with an official collaboration. Update 14 not only introduces new NASCAR vehicles and themed events, but also brings numerous gameplay tweaks and visual improvements toForza Motorsport.
Since its release one year ago,Forza Motorsporthas regularly received new content via free monthly updates from developer Turn 10 Studios. Just last month, the game’s anniversary update most notably added the Sunset Peninsula Raceway, which was last featured inForza Motorsport 4, as well as aDrift Mode toForza Motorsport. Now,Forza Motorsportplayers on Xbox and PC have a hefty new NASCAR-focused content update to enjoy.
Arriving less than a month afterUpdate 13 forForza Motorsport, Update 14, dubbed “Next Gen NASCAR,” bringsthree NASCAR Next Gen carsinto the fold, namely the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Ford Mustang Dark Horse, and Toyota Camry XSE. To accompany them,Forza Motorsportwill add the NASCAR-themed American Thunder Tour career event, featuring tracks like Homestead-Miami, Indianapolis, and Sunset Peninsula. A featured NASCAR multiplayer series will also be available forForza Motorsportplayers to compete in.
New Cars Added in Forza Motorsport Next Gen NASCAR Update
Beyond the NASCAR-centric content, Update 14 forForza Motorsportalso includes significant gameplay adjustments, such as better Drivatar AI handling on oval tracks like theiconic Daytona International Speedway, reduced collision impact, and enhanced drafting stability, the last of which will definitely come in handy for NASCAR races. Rolling starts have been introduced in multiplayer NASCAR events as well, allowing for smoother, more realistic race kickoffs. Additionally, advanced ghosting features now prevent disruptive collisions, such as those resulting from high-speed impacts or unsafe re-entries.
Thepatch notes forForza Motorsport’s Next Gen NASCAR updatealso reveal the addressal of various player-reported issues stemming from game stability and vehicle audio accuracy. For instance,car sounds for specificForza Motorsportcarslike the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV and McLaren P1 have been updated, while visual rendering improvements claim to enhance the game’s reflections. Forza Race Regulations have been fine-tuned to ensure fair gameplay, with penalties adjusted for accuracy and severity.
While it’s no secret thatForza Motorsportfaced difficulties in its first few monthsafter launch, Turn 10 looks to be committed to incorporating as much community feedback as possible to offer the immersive and realistic racing sim experience it likely envisioned. NASCAR fans in particular should check out this update as it brings one of America’s most beloved motorsports intoForza Motorsport.
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