Microsoft's Decision on Forza Motorsport Sparks Outcry from Enthusiasts: Fans Urge Microsoft for Explanation
Uncertain Future for Forza Motorsport Franchise
The Forza Motorsport franchise, created by Turn 10 Studios and a staple on Xbox since its inception, is currently in a state of uncertainty. Reports of significant layoffs and restructuring at Turn 10 Studios have raised concerns among fans and the community about the future of the Motorsport franchise.
In 2025, Turn 10 underwent major layoffs, shifting the studio's role more towards supporting Forza Horizon, the arcade-style spin-off. This has led to speculation about the future of the Motorsport franchise as a dedicated sim racing series, given this apparent deprioritization and lack of communication on new developments.
Despite the silence on fresh content or a new Motorsport game, Microsoft has publicly stated that existing games will continue to receive updates and support. However, the longer-term roadmap for Turn 10 and the Forza Motorsport brand remains unclear. Many analysts and fans speculate that Forza Horizon might become Xbox’s primary Forza franchise, given its stronger recent momentum and investment.
Forza Motorsport, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in May, is Microsoft's biggest homegrown IP, stretching across two titles under the badge. The last content update to Forza Motorsport was on June 16, with two hotfix updates released between that date and the end of June. However, the future of the franchise as a standalone sim racing series is currently uncertain, with no official announcements on new entries or studio restructuring plans beyond support roles.
The speaker, representing the Forza community, urges Microsoft to communicate openly about the future of Forza Motorsport. They believe that Turn 10 Studios, the makers of Forza Motorsport, are the best in the business and deserve a proper farewell if the franchise is indeed being discontinued. The silence from Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft regarding the future of Forza Motorsport has been frustrating for the community, with some speculating that the franchise might be discontinued. However, no official confirmation has been given.
References:
- IGN
- GameSpot
- Polygon
- Microsoft Press Release
- Turn 10 Studios Statement
- In the face of speculation about the future of the Forza Motorsport franchise, Microsoft has reassured fans that existing games will continue to receive updates and support, according to their public statements.
- The shift in Turn 10 Studios' role towards supporting Forza Horizon has led to questions about the future of Forza Motorsport as a dedicated sim racing series, with many analysts and fans predicting that Forza Horizon might become Xbox's primary Forza franchise.
- Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Motorsport franchise, Microsoft's flagship homegrown IP, Forza Motorsport, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, with the last content update released on June 16.
- Amidst the silence from Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft regarding the future of the Motorsport franchise, the community representative calls for open communication and, if necessary, a proper farewell to the franchise if it's being discontinued.
- In the realm of technology and gaming, industry giants like Microsoft continue their influence, with products like Outlook, Edge, Surface, Windows, and Xbox Series X playing significant roles in their ecosystem, further emphasizing the potential implications of the Forza Motorsport's uncertain future.
