Update 4.0 - new Track, new Cars, new Events
Update 4.0 will be available for download on Tuesday January 16, adding new weekly content for January 18th through February 15th, 2024 and February 29th for the new Career tour.
Announcements
- Blog: Experience Daytona in Forza Motorsport Update 4
- Release Notes: released Jan. 16th, ver. *526.5483, details at Forza Support
- Video overview:
New Content, Features and Events
TRACKS
New Track
- Daytona International Speedway - Tri-oval and Sports Car Circuit
Compete on both layouts in Career Mode and Featured Multiplayer, set your fastest lap times in any car class in Time Attack, or enjoy a Daytona race day either solo or with your friends in Free Play and Private Multiplayer. We’ll also have a special Daytona Sports Car Series in Featured Multiplayer to replicate the excitement of the iconic race weekend.
Track integration
- With the release of Update 4, select existing Builders Cup series will be updated to integrate Daytona, Hockenheim, and Yas Marina.
CARS
Reward Cars
- 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV (Career Italian Challengers Tour)
- 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale (Career Open Tour)
Spotlight Cars
Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom every week, available for you to acquire with a 30% discount using in-game credits. These cars can be used in the new Italian Challengers Tour, as well as Spotlight Series events in Featured Multiplayer and Rivals.
- 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO (Jan. 18 - 24)
- 2017 Abarth 124 Spider (Jan. 25 - 31)
- 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (Feb. 1 - 7)
- 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia (Feb. 8- 15)
- 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV (VIP 15% discount)
Car Pass Cars (DLC)
- 2019 McLaren Senna GTR (Jan. 18)
- 2019 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione 488 GTE (Jan. 25)
- 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro (Feb. 1)
- 2018 Cadillac #57 TA CTS-V (Feb. 8)
EVENTS
CAREER
Discover how Italian cars became an unquestionable staple of the automotive industry in Italian Challengers, the new Featured Tour in Career Mode. It starts with All-Wheel Driven, where Lancia stands ready to take on its historic adversaries on the track as you race iconic rally machines. Then in Roadster Renaissance, step behind the wheel of the Abarth 124 Spider and battle the iconic Mazda MX-5 to discover the shared origins of these unique siblings. Tour the world of luxury sports sedans – a class once dominated by Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz – and experience a fierce contender in Alfa Performance. Conclude this Featured Tour with Italian beauty, craftsmanship, and speed by racing with track-focused, high-performance Ferrari cars in Prancing Power.
Italian Challengers series do not have to be completed in a particular week – you have until February 29, 2024, to finish this latest Featured Tour. Spotlight cars are available at a discount for the week during which they are featured. Complete all 4 series to unlock the 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV!
- Italian Challengers Tour (Jan. 18 – Feb. 29)
- All-Wheel Driven (Starts Jan. 18)
- Roadster Renaissance (Starts Jan. 25)
- Alfa Performance (Starts Feb. 1)
- Prancing Power (Starts Feb. 8)
In Update 4, the Open Tour is all about racing the classics. Build your favorite cars and bring them to the track to race models of automotive history. All 4 refreshed Open Tour series (C, B, A, S) will be available on January 18. Complete all 4 series before February 15, 2024, to add the 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale to your collection.
- Open Tour (Jan. 18 - Feb. 15)
- C Class Series
- B Class Series
- A Class Series
- S Class Series
MULTIPLAYER
| Spec Series | Open Series | Spotlight Series | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Mazda Series | Jan. 18 - Feb. 15 | ||
| Forza P1 Series | S Class Series, A Class Series | 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO | Jan. 18-24 |
| Daytona Sports Car Series | X Class Series, C Class Series | 2017 Abarth 124 Spider | Jan. 25-31 |
| VW Golf GTI Spec Series | R Class Series, E Class Series | 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio | Feb. 1-7 |
| Modern Factory Racecar Series | P Class Series, B Class Series | 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia | Feb. 8-15 |
Formula Mazda Series
With their smooth power delivery and brilliant handling, open-wheel Mazda formula cars are an ideal entry-level series to develop a driver’s skills for racing’s top classes.
Forza P1 Series
Experience cutting-edge racecars with massive aerodynamic downforce, super-efficient engines and performance-boosting hybrid systems.
Daytona Sports Car Series
Experience the thrill of Daytona race weekend in Forza Motorsport! Every few hours, the car class cycles between Forza GT, Forza P2, and Forza Proto-H with natural time-of-day progression like the real 24-hour race.
VW Golf GTI Spec Series
Get behind the wheel of the car that gave birth to the Hot Hatch revolution more than four decades ago.
Modern Factory Racecar Series
Race through a field of ultimate track day specials in the Modern Factory Racecar series. These mid-engine production cars feature unique upgrades designed to achieve the highest performance metrics and ensure victory on the track.
RIVALS
| Event | Car | Track | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featured Track: Daytona | 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | Jan. 18 - Feb. 15 |
| Titanic Tuner (VIP) | 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 FE | Road America - East | Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 |
| Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Stage #3 | 2015 McLaren P1 GTR | Grand Oak - National | Jan. 18 - Feb. 15 |
| Spotlight | 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO | Suzuka - East | Jan. 18 - Jan. 25 |
| Spotlight | 2017 Abarth 124 Spider | Lime Rock - Full Alt | Jan. 25. - Feb. 1 |
| Spotlight | 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio | Mid Ohio - Short | Feb. 1 - 8 |
| Spotlight | 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia | Mugello - Full | Feb. 8 - 15 |
Logitech McLaren G Challenge competition
Sign up at Discord.gg/LogitechG to qualify for prizes, including a chance to win a VIP racing experience with McLaren! Once registered, set your fastest laps at Grand Oak – National Circuit in the 2015 McLaren P1 GTR. The top drivers per region advance to the semifinals in February 2024.
*VIP Rivals events and Spotlight discounts require VIP Membership, available in the Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle, sold separately.
GAME CHANGES
In addition to bug fixes, the update includes these changes that affect the game experience:
- Homestead: Fixed issue where AI would aggressively return to the race line upon existing the pits at the Homestead – Road Circuit.
- Silverstone: Fixed issue where driving over red concrete squares can slow down the player’s car.
- Yas Marina: Adjusted the overall track surface to feel less bumpy and smoother to drive on.
- Yas Marina: Smoothened the rumble strips on turns 14 and 15 as they previously felt too bumpy and sometimes caused the player to lose control of their car.
- 2018 Audi #44 R8 LMS GT3: Rebalanced this car to be more competitive, fairer and in line with its opponents in the Forza GT Spec Series in Featured Multiplayer.
- 2011 Citroën DS3 Racing: Fixed issue where livery was missing logos from the real-life car.
- 1989 Mercedes-Benz #63 Sauber-Mercedes C 9: Fixed issue where the V8 engine audio is inaccurate compared to its real-life counterpart.
- Fixed issue preventing stock rear wing from being painted on several cars.
See the full Release Notes and bug fixes at Forza Support and remember to put all bug discussion in FM Report New Issues and FM Car Issues so the team can quickly monitor the number of players affected and specific details.
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