Turn 10 and Microsoft announced that the debut of Ford’s all-new GT in will be in Forza Motorsport 6. They also announce it will be available to check out in June at E3 this year and I’m looking forward to being there to see it first hand !
Today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios officially announced Forza Motorsport 6, the next iteration of “Forza Motorsport,”.
In addition to revealing the upcoming racer, Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios also announced a significant automotive partnership for the “Forza” franchise with Ford Motor Company, which will bring this year’s most exciting debut, the all-new GT along with Ford’s entire new performance line, to “Forza Motorsport 6.”
Here’s the entire press release !
Microsoft and Ford Unveil Ford GT as the Cover Car for “Forza Motorsport 6” Debuting Exclusively on Xbox One
Ford’s new line of performance vehicles will star in Microsoft’s newest and most advanced racing game
DETROIT – Jan. 12, 2015 – Microsoft, Turn 10 Studios and Ford unveiled their new collaboration today at the North American International Auto Show, announcing the all-new Ford GT ultra-high performance supercar as the featured cover car in the next iteration of the acclaimed racing simulation franchise for Xbox, “Forza Motorsport 6,” launching exclusively on Xbox One.
The GT serves as a technology showcase for Ford with its ultra-efficient EcoBoost engine performance, advanced aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. It begins arriving in dealerships in select markets globally late next year.
In addition, the companies revealed that Ford’s performance vehicle line-up will appear in “Forza Motorsport 6”. This includes the GT, Shelby® GT350 Mustang and F-150 Raptor debuted by Ford earlier today at the auto show. As “First in Forza” vehicles, global fans will have the opportunity to virtually experience the cars when they debut in “Forza Motorsport 6,” available exclusively for Xbox One.
“It is an honor to share this historic moment with Ford and celebrate the legacy of the GT by making it the featured cover car of ‘Forza Motorsport 6,’” said Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox. “We’re thrilled to have the unique opportunity to announce ‘Forza Motorsport 6’ the day the car debuts – on one of the biggest stages in the automotive industry, and we can’t wait to share more details on the game later this year.”
“Forza Motorsport,” developed exclusively for Xbox, is the highest-rated racing series of the past decade, according to Metacritic. Developed by Microsoft’s Turn 10 Studios, the series combines the industry’s leading next-gen graphics and simulation engines and has become the most played next generation racing simulation on Xbox One.
“The Ford GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar, delivering ultra-efficient EcoBoost performance, driver-centric technology and lightweight carbon fiber construction,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “Working with Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios allows us to share our all-new GT supercar with an unprecedented global audience, giving fans an opportunity to virtually experience the beauty, thrill and innovation of Ford’s performance line-up.”
A pioneer of the global automotive industry, Ford is a leader in innovation. GT showcases material and technology innovations to help better serve drivers, such as active aerodynamics, lightweighting with a carbon-fiber passenger cell and carbon-ceramic brake discs and a next-generation EcoBoost engine that produces more than 600 horsepower.
“Just as Ford has pushed the boundaries of car technology in GT, ‘Forza Motorsport 6’ will embrace that spirit of innovation as our most technically advanced racing simulation to date, offering a fun and realistic automotive experience for both car lovers and gamers,” said Dan Greenawalt, creative director at Turn 10 Studios. “We’re excited to unveil gameplay at E3 in June.”
More details on “Forza Motorsport 6” and Ford GT news can be found at news.xbox.com and media.ford.com, respectively.
About “Forza Motorsport”
“Forza Motorsport” is the best-selling racing series on Xbox and the highest-rated racing series of the past ten years (Source: Metacritic). Welcoming racing gamers of all types, “Forza Motorsport” games combine unprecedented visuals with the industry’s leading simulation engine, giving everyone the opportunity to truly feel what it’s like to own, race and customize the cars of their dreams.
“Forza Motorsport” is developed by Microsoft’s award-winning game developer Turn 10 Studios. “Forza Motorsport 5: Game of the Year Edition” and “Forza Horizon 2” are available now for Xbox One.
More information about the “Forza Motorsport” franchise is available at forzamotorsport.net.
Great stuff. Forza 5 is often underestimated by the sim community. It’s my second favourite sim behind Assetto Corsa and has the potential to be even better with some improvements in the suspension dynamics. I’d like to see Turn 10 get serious about the possibility of competitive online racing too.
Absolutely love the car. Hopefully there is no Madden NFL type curse with Forza, it is a beautiful car. Looking forward to seeing it in some of these pc games.