Forza Motorsport unveils major car upgrade system and multiplayer

With Forza Motorsport 8 just around the corner, Turn 10 has revealed a plethora of multiplayer features set to come to the next entry in the series. Alongside this, the series is set to receive a brand-new car upgrade system which aims to inspire a “sense of pride of ownership or accomplishment in Forza Motorsport when they show up for a race with a specific car.”

In a recent blog post on forza.net, Turn 10 noted that the Forza Motorsport 8 development team has “invested more in the multiplayer experience than in any other aspect of the game”. The primary feature Turn 10 is looking to implement into the next Forza Motorsport entry is “Featured Multiplayer”. Featured Multiplayer is described as a “live, real-world time-based mode of pre-defined live events”. This means certain races in Featured Multiplayer will begin at real-world times as Turn 10 is aiming to capture the essence of a “real-world race weekend”. For fans of previous Forza Motorsport games, this will consolidate the Hoppers and Leagues modes present in previous Forza Motorsport entries.

Open Practice will also allow players to test drive on certain tracks to get a feel for each corner before jumping into a Qualify session. However, probably the most intriguing aspect of Forza Motorsport 8 is its approach to car upgrades. Players can now “earn progression on your car when you play Builders Cup, Free Play, Rivals, and multiplayer”. Players can also test out specific car builds in private meet-ups, and vehicles have received a significant price drop from previous games to accommodate the new car system built into the entire game. While Turn 10 notes, “This is a big change from how Forza Motorsport has been in the past, but we [Turn 10] think it will bring more elements of real-world racing into the game experience overall”.

However, if you’re worried about the game’s customization features and just want to race, the game’s planned Spec Series might be a good shout. These races will have every player in an identical car built to ensure the fairest possible race. In other Forzaz Motorsport 8 news, Forza Motorsport teaser frustrates fans after always-online requirement gets revealed, and the Forza Motorsport release date set for October 10, will have five days of early access in Premium Edition.

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