Forza Motorsport 6: Apex quick facts and FAQ

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Forza Motorsport 6: Apex - Frequently Asked Questions

This thread compiles source links and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Forza Motorsport 6: Apex.
Before asking a question on the forum about the game please read through this FAQ and use Search to find existing discussion threads about your topic. Provide source links or specific references whenever you bring new information to the forum so other players can assess the information with confidence.

As of the initial announcement on March 1 only partial information is available, leaving some questions unanswered until additional official information is released. This thread will be updated for accuracy in the coming weeks and months so be sure to check back now and then.

Release Date: May 5 - Open Beta through summer updates
Platform: Windows 10 PCs (64-bit) only
Price: Free
Install Size: 30 GB space required
Download: Windows Store (Beta)
Rating: E for Everyone

Links to topics in this thread

My goal is to deliver the most concise and comprehensive information possible to both power users and first timers, so please feel free to message me with suggested improvements for this FAQ. - Max

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APEX FAQ: OVERVIEW

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex is “designed for players who are new to the franchise” but draws on elements from the full Forza Motorsport 6 game. In the absence of specific info about Apex see the FM6 FAQ for its features and details as a likely guide. Some FM6 features are not included in Apex.

How does Apex differ from other Forza games?
Apex is free and is available on Windows 10 PCs only, while other Forza games are only available on the Xbox console. Apex uses a portion of the car roster and track roster from Forza Motorsport 6, has a slightly different game economy, has its own Xbox Live Achievements, and does not have Multiplayer lobbies. Forza Motorsport series games feature closed courses on tarmac, contrasted with the open-world setting of the Forza Horizon series.

How does Apex gameplay differ from other racing/car games?
Apex and Forza Motorsport are rated E for Everyone similar to titles in the competitive sports genre. The game is designed to be accessible to a wide range of skill levels while delivering a realistic experience at high visual fidelity. Apex does not have a storyline with protagonists and antagonists but instead focuses on car appreciation and performance.

QUICK LIST

  • Platform: Windows 10 PCs (64-bit), not on Xbox One
  • Release dates: May 5 for open beta, full game TBA
  • Release time: TBA
  • Pre-loading: none
  • Price: FREE
  • Install size: “30GB space required” - 18.76 GB (Beta)
  • Rating: E for Everyone ages 6 and up
  • Retailers: Windows Store
  • Language Support: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Czech, Dutch, English, English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Ireland), English (New Zealand), English (United Kingdom), French, French (Canada), German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico)
  • Editions: Open Beta, later full version
  • Pre-requisites: FM6 not required, Apex is a standalone game.
  • Hardware specs: minimum 30 GB drives pace, Intel i3 (or equivalent), 8GB RAM, 2GB VRAM. i7 and 12GB recommended.
  • Software specs: Window 10 64-bit, DirectX version 12, and Xbox app required
  • Multimonitor: not supported, full screen in 16:9 or 16:10 only
  • Hololens:
  • Oculus Rift:
  • Resolution: up to 4K, full screen in 16:9 or 16:10 only
  • Framerate: 60fps with i5 and 970 or 290X or better. Vsync control in the future
  • Wheel support: not included at launch, to be added later
  • Controller: Xbox One controller suggested. The Elite can be mapped with Xbox Accessories app.
  • Engine: ForzaTech
  • SLI/Crossfire: not supported at launch
  • DX12: required
  • Cross-play: not included
  • DLC plans: free content/suport updates planned, no VIP, packs/expansions unknown
  • Microtransactions: available as an option to unlock cars early, not required
  • Economy: racing earns points which earn medals which unlock cars, opt microtransactions, no XP or credits
  • Loyalty Rewards: gift car at launch from Forza Rewards
  • Forza Rewards: 1000 points to increase your Forza Rewards. Tier 9 remains the highest level.
  • Achievements: 24 achievements worth 1000 points
  • Car list: 63 models TBA
  • Car types: modern racing prototypes and supercars, classic American muscle, others TBA
  • Forzavista: enabled for all cars, fully functioning with working cockpits, doors, lights, sounds
  • Performance classes:
  • Track list: 6 locations (Brands Hatch, Spa, Rio, Sebring, Top Gear, Yas Marina) with 20 total configurations
  • Weather: wet-weather variants included (FM6 weather does not change during racing)
  • Night: night track variants included (FM6 TOD does not change during racing)
  • Career: new objective and scoring system, 12-event “Showcase Tour,” “Spotlight Series” updated regularly
  • Voice talent: videos narrated by automotive celebrities such as James May and Richard Hammond
  • Split-screen: not supported
  • Cars on track: 16
  • Drivatars: included and seeded from FM6, will train over time in Apex, Limit Aggression setting
  • Driving Assists: same as FM6 - line, braking, steering, shifting, damage
  • Mod Cards: not included
  • Music: similar to FM6 - in race and menu orchestral score
  • Audio: single volume slider for sound effects with speakers/headphones/home theater option
  • Avatar: male or female, no design customization
  • HUD: same as FM6 - mirror, map, lap time/position/distance, damage, wrong way, names over cars
  • Garage: same menu style as FM6 - grouped by manufacturer, toggle PI and horsepower specs
  • Homespaces: choose between paddock garage and patio
  • Upgrades: not included
  • Tuning: same as FM6 - tires, gearing, suspension, differential, braking, aero
  • Damage: “full damage” (in FM6: cosmetic to 100% degradation of car performance, not fire or popped tires)
  • Paint: same basic and special material options as in FM6
  • Livery editor: not included, some curated designs provided in beta
  • UGC import: not included
  • Storefront: not included
  • Sell cars: not included
  • Auction House: not included
  • Prize spins:
  • Rivals: not included
  • Leaderboards: asynchronous, compares Race Points with friends for each race event
  • Clubs: not included
  • Multiplayer: not included
  • Qualifying: not featured, option to Practice before racing
  • Grid setting:
  • Pitting: same as FM6 - automatically repairs damage (Simulation On), no animation
  • Race modes:
  • Drift mode:
  • Drag mode:
  • Playground: not included
  • Rally: not included
  • P2P: not included
  • Photography: same Photo Mode features as FM6
  • Replays:
  • Video export:
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APEX FAQ: SOURCE LINKS

Wherever an (s) is indicated in this thread click it to go to the original source url; external articles may have longer quotes or more context about a topic.

Apex in the News
See this thread for links to official and third party news about Apex. Some older articles and videos linked at the top of the thread pre-date specific mention of Apex but provide some background on FH2 and FM6 features that may be included in Apex as well as Turn 10’s vision for Forza in general.

OFFICIAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
ForzaMotorsport.net News section and news discussion forum
Twitter - Forzamotorsport
Twitter - Dan Greenawalt
Twitter - Aaron Greenberg
Facebook - Forzamotorsport
Twitch - Forzamotorsport
YouTube - Turn10Studios
Xbox Wire
YouTube - Xbox
Twitch - Xbox

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Forzamotorsport.net Site Index

Menu Bar
The top bar of the site has drop down menus for GAMES | COMMUNITY | REWARDS | STORE
GAMES

  • Official Cars and Tracks overview pages for FM6 and previous Forza games.
    COMMUNITY
  • News - has articles with announcements for DLC, content updates, contests, and other info. Scroll down to load older articles.
  • Forums - displays all discussion forums on the site with a “Trending Now” link to articles in the News section above.
  • Gallery - this is where to find the photos you’ve shared in the game.
    REWARDS
  • Overview shows your Rewards score and Tier, next Reward period, and your progress on each game.
  • Redeem takes you to the page to redeem current rewards and see your cumulative rewards history.
  • Friends Compare shows your progress and Friends progress in each game and element. Click the Forza Horizon tab and press the Tab key to see older Forza games stats.
    STORE - links to overview articles and Buy pages for FM6 game editions and DLC add-ons.

Forums
The top bar of the forum page may only show ALL | FM6 | FH2 | FM5 | ACTIVE TOPICS. Click ALL FORUMS and scroll down to see the Apex discussion forums.

NEWS & EVENTS

  • News Discussion - threads for discussing each article in the News page plus the forums Terms of Use and Code of Conduct.
  • Community Events - photo and livery contest threads for FM6 and other Forza games, plus special event notices.
  • Content Creators Area - post a thread announcing your videos and livestreams for other users to follow.
    FORZA MOTORSPORT 6
  • Discussion with Support subforum - use Wishlists in the Discussion forum, report bugs in Support.
  • Forzatography - post a thread to share your photos and get tips on technique.
  • Paint Booth - Race and Fantasy designers share images of their work and tips on technique.
  • Tuner’s Garage - Share tips and setups for circuit and drag racing.
  • Racer’s Lounge - Meet new friends, arrange cruises, organize racing series, and join external clubs.
  • Drifter’s Paddock and Drift Teams subforum - share tuning and driving tips, set up battles, coordinate club members.
    FORZA MOTORSPORT 6: APEX
  • Discussion about the game
    FM2, FM5, FM4, and CLASSIC FORZA
  • Discussion forums for previous games.
    MISCELLANEOUS
  • General Xbox Gaming - discussion of non-Forza games for the Xbox platforms.
  • Off-Topic - discussion of PC gaming and any other topic that comes to mind.
  • General Automotive - discussion of racing and car culture.
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APEX FAQ: TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT

Help! Something isn’t working!
Reboot. Rebooting your system (including networking hardware) solves most issues, especially after you’ve recently installed or updated software, or have had a long uptime. Reboot first, then look for solutions in the links below and existing discussion topics rather than creating new threads.

Supported Languages
Windows Store details: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Czech, Dutch, English, English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Ireland), English (New Zealand), English (United Kingdom), French, French (Canada), German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico)

How do I get tech support if I have trouble with installation or running the game?

How do I contact Turn 10?
Please see https://support.forzamotorsport.net and review the available articles. Articles include a link to submit a Ticket for the developers to review.

Troubleshooting links:
Apex Info at support.xbox.com
Error Code Lookup Tool
Gaming on Windows 10 Policies & Enforcement
Xbox Live Status
Windows 10 Gaming Support at Xbox.com
@XboxSupport Twitter account
@ForzaMotorsport Twitter account - announcements and current alerts
forzafb@microsoft.com - Contact the developers. Be detailed and concise, and patient.

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APEX FAQ: HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Will Apex run on AMD systems?
Yes - There is no Intel-only requirement; processors that have the equivalent number of cores and processing speed as in the above chart will perform similarly.

Make sure your system is ready
Windows 10 64-bit and Direct X version 12 are required in addition to the minimum hardware and 30GB drive space.

  • Find your system specs: Windows key + R > dxdiag + Enter (see support.xbox.com)
  • Update your Windows 10 software and drivers: Windows key > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update (s)
  • Install the most recent video card driver for your system (see below)
  • Set your app installation drive in Start > Settings > Storage > Save Locations (see below)
  • Ready to Install the Xbox App and Forza Hub app for Windows 10 and Apex app from the Windows Store (see below)
    Video card driver software
    Always check for the most recent version, and review their documentation for known issues!
  • GeForce.com
  • AMD.com
    Download and Install
    “On average, it takes about 3 hours to download 30 GB over a 20-Mbps connection.” (s)
  • Windows Store link for the full game (28.08 GB)
  • Windows Store link for the Beta (18.67 GB)
  • or open Forza Hub for Windows 10, click Forza Rewards, and click “Learn More” next to FM6: Apex to open the Windows Store link
  • or click the Store icon on your desktop, Games, browse/Search to the title, and Get the App or Install.
    Can I choose the install location?
    Before downloading Apex, connect your preferred physical internal or external drive to your PC (the destination cannot be a different mapped drive on your C disk). Then to set the destination drive for Win10 apps, press Start > Settings > System > Storage > Save Locations > New apps will be saved to: and set your destination drive. Then download and install Apex. Otherwise, the default is to save to C:LocalAppData\Packages.

Is Xbox Live Gold Membership required to play Apex?
You must have a Microsoft account to play Apex but the Xbox Support FAQ does not mention Gold.

Is an active internet connection required to play Apex?
“You’ll need to sign in to the Xbox Live service via the Xbox app when you launch Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. Once successfully connected, you can continue to play offline as long as you’re signed in to the Xbox app. If you play offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from the Windows Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you’re offline.” (s)

Does Apex require or support Kinect functionality?
No.

Is a wheel controller required, beneficial, or supported by Apex?

  • Apex won’t have wheel support at launch, but: “As development continues, players can expect to see updates and improvements to the game. For example, wheel support is coming to Forza Motorsport 6: Apex and Turn 10 is busy working to ensure that Apex delivers the kind of wheel support, performance, and features that racing fans expect from a range of available hardware. In addition we plan to support additional features that we know are important to PC gamers, such as the ability to disable Vsync and an in-app framerate counter.” (s) | (s) | (s)
  • Wheel controllers are not required for Forza even when they are supported, and many of the world’s top Forza drivers are just as comfortable or more comfortable using the standard Xbox One Controller or Elite Controller. In the driver Assists menu, Simulation Steering is designed for wheel users.
    Does Apex support pedals and shifters?
    Unlikely given the lack of wheel support.

Does Apex support the Xbox Elite controller functions or third party brand controllers?
Download the Xbox Accessories app from the Windows Store to configure the Xbox Elite controller.

ForzaTech
“The Forza franchise is built on what we call Forzatech, that’s our engine, our rendering and our physics engine, and both games are built on the same platform, and we evolve that between the two studios over time.” (s)

DX12
““Forza Motorsport 6: Apex” is a powerful demonstration of what the ForzaTech™ engine can do when unleashed by DirectX 12 at resolutions up to 4K” (s)

Xbox App for Windows 10
You can download the Xbox App from the Windows Store. “The Xbox app brings together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices. Stay connected to the Xbox Live community, see what your friends are playing, share game clips and screenshots, and view achievements across devices. Start party chats, launch into cross-device multiplayer with games like Fable Legends and Gigantic, and stream your favorite games from Xbox One to any Windows 10 PC in your home while using your Xbox One controller.” (s)

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APEX FAQ: DLC AND CONTENT UPDATES

Open Beta updates

  • “Apex’s new “Spotlight Series” events will challenge players with unique automotive events that will be updated on a regular basis.” (s) These events may appear in the game without requiring an update.
  • “during the open beta for Apex, we will be working to improve the game’s performance across a diverse selection of hardware setups (see below for our recommended PC specs). As development continues, players can expect to see updates and improvements to the game. For example, wheel support is coming to Forza Motorsport 6: Apex and Turn 10 is busy working to ensure that Apex delivers the kind of wheel support, performance, and features that racing fans expect from a range of available hardware. In addition we plan to support additional features that we know are important to PC gamers, such as the ability to disable Vsync and an in-app framerate counter.” (s) For these updates, see the Apex download page in the Windows Store.
    Will Apex be adding cars or tracks as DLC after release?
    "Apex will not feature Forza Motorsport 6’s $20 VIP membership. " and “Turn 10 declined to comment on the potential for paid Apex expansions of add-ons in the future.” (s)

Microtransactions
Players have the option to unlock cars earlier than the regular game progression with real money.“Forza Motorsport 6: Apex on Windows 10 is free-to-play with optional microtransactions, but Design Director Andy Beaudoin told IGN that it’s “been built from the beginning, all the way to the end, not to be a microtransaction driven game.”” (s)

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APEX FAQ: GAME MENUS

CONTINUE TOUR - The 12 showcase Tours of Motorsport in career mode.
SPOTLIGHT - Special events that will be updated on a regular basis.
FREE PLAY - Create a custom race alone or with Drivatars with any car or track.
DRIVER RECORD - Driver Rating, My Replays, My Drivatar, Change Badge, Change Driver, Forza Gallery, My Stats, Change Homespace
MESSAGE CENTER - DLC, News, Point Rivals, and other message alerts
FORZAVISTA - change car and use Photo Mode within your Homespace
FORZA HUB - launches the Windows 10 app for news, photos, and Forza Rewards info
MARKETPLACE - not yet available
OPTIONS

  • Audio - master game volume, race/menu music, playback system (speakers/headphones/home theater), subtitles, Audio Quality level
  • Video - Change the DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION setting from On to Custom to reveal settings for anisotropic filtering and MSAA etc.
  • HUD - Camera view, motion effects, damage/heat, map, lap time/position, wrong way, names over cars, speedometer, mirror, distance ahead, units, objective, rewind, feats, drift, drivatar designs
  • Input - Choose preset layouts for controller and keyboard, and customize and save your own button map
  • Help - Descriptions for Showcase, Spotlight, wet and night racing, Drivatars, Point Rivals, Forzavista, Badges, Controllers & Wheels, and Support
  • Credits - Turn 10 designers and engineers
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APEX FAQ: GAME SETTINGS.

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APEX FAQ: MESSAGE CENTER

The Message Center has tabs for DLC, News, Point Rivals, and Messages. These messages come from Turn 10 (not player-to-player, though Point Rivals may indicate Friend activities).

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APEX FAQ: FORZA HUB

Forza Hub app for Windows 10 announcement- December 2015
Windows Store download link

Forza Hub is a free app on the Xbox One console and Windows 10. You can use it to review your Achievement progress, compare progress against Friends, review Forza Rewards points progress, redeem Forza Rewards, read the latest News and announcements from Turn 10, view game photos from your Friends and your own gallery, jump to DLC in the Xbox Store, and launch the the games.

The Forza Hub can be launched from within Apex by clicking its tile on the main menu screen.

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APEX FAQ: CAR LIST

The initial announcement states:

This post will be updated as the car models are revealed.

Can I import cars from my FM6 garage to Apex or vice versa?
There is no transfer between games but Forza Rewards grants a gift car to start based on your points from previous games.

Manufacturers
Abarth, Ariel, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pagani, Peugeot, Pontiac, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Car List
2013 Abarth Punto Supersport
2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8
2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
2010 Aston Martin One-77
2006 Aston Martin #007 Aston Martin Racing DBR9
2015 Audi TTS Coupe
2014 Audi #2 Audi Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro
2014 Audi #45 Flying Lizard Motorsports R8 LMS Ultra
2014 Audi #67 Rotek Racing S3 Saloon
2013 Audi R8 Coupe V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro
2011 Audi #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R15++ TDI
2014 Bentley #7 M-Sport Bentley Continental GT3
2014 BMW #55 BMW Team RLL Z4 GTE
2014 BMW #5 Ebay Motors 125i M Sport
2014 BMW M235i
2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
2015 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06
2014 Chevrolet #3 Corvette Racing Corvette C7.R
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe
2014 Ferrari #51 AF Corse 458 Italia GTE
2014 Ferrari California T
2013 Ferrari LaFerrari
2013 Ferrari 458 Speciale
2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta
2010 Ferrari 599 GTO
2017 Ford GT
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
2013 Ford Focus ST
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
2014 Honda #2 Castrol Honda Civic WTCC
2014 Honda #5 Zengo Motorsport Civic WTCC
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
2010 Lexus LFA
2015 McLaren 650S Coupe
2014 McLaren #60 Bhaitech 12C GT3
2013 McLaren P1
2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S
2014 Mercedes-Benz #33 WIX Racing A-Class
2011 Mercedes-Benz #35 Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
2012 MINI John Cooper Works GP
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR
2015 Nissan #23 GT-R LM NISMO
2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35)
2010 Nissan 370Z
2012 Pagani Huayra
2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
2011 Peugeot #10 Matmut-Oreca 908
2009 Peugeot #9 Peugeot Sport Total 908
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2015 Subaru WRX STI
2014 Toyota #80 Speedworks Motorsport Avensis
2014 Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7)
2014 Volvo #1 Volvo Polestar Racing S60 STCC

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APEX FAQ: PERFORMANCE INDEX AND CLASSES

Performance Index and Classes
In FM6 each car is given a PI number (described in the quote below) from 100 to 999 which changes when upgrade parts are installed. PI ranges are grouped into ten classes (E, D, C, B, A, S, R, P, X) which group cars of similar performance levels together for racing events. However, the PI number is a single assessment of the car’s lap time around a virtual test track (see description below) and do not indicate guaranteed performance on every track. Additionally each car has a rating for Speed, Handling, Acceleration, Launch (added back in for Apex having been left out of FM6) and Braking are shown from 3.0 (slowest/weakest) to 10.0 (fastest, strongest).

The PI numbers for cars in Apex have been adjusted compared to the same cars in Forza Motorsport 6 due to track selection. In most cases the PI has gone up while the performance ratings have remained the same. In Apex’s roster the lowest PI car is the 1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe at C451 up to P997 for the 2014 Audi #2 R18 e-tron. Apex does not feature upgrade parts as in FM6 so these PI numbers cannot be changed, but the cars can be tuned for gearing, suspension, braking, differential, and aero.

How is a car’s Performance Index (PI) calculated? How realistic are the driving characteristics?

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APEX FAQ: DIVISIONS

In FM6 most cars are assigned a Division which is used for event restrictions and leaderboard grouping. Apex’s career events group similar cars but Division is not a filter option in Free Play.

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APEX FAQ: CAR SPECS AND TOGGLES

Car Specs
In FM6 custom multiplayer lobby users can filter eligible cars by Performance Index, power, weight, drivetrain, engine layout and configuration, cylinders, aspiration, Region (North America, Europe, Asia), Country, Type (Production, Pre-Tuned, or Race), Manufacturer, Make, Model Family (Silvia etc), Division, or Year. Only power, weight, drivetrain, an engine position are indicated in the garage and Rent/Buy Cars menus. Forzavista also shows some car data. A benchmark screen in the tuning menu shows 0-60mph time, 0-100, top speed, 60mph-0 feet, 100-0 feet, and lateral g’s at 60 and 100mph.

Telemetry
In FM6 a telemetry HUD while driving shows power, rpm, boost, tire temp/speed/camber, g-forces, suspension travel, and damage.

Damage
In FM6 cosmetic damage from impacts is shown as cracked glass, broken headlights, crushed panels, and scuffed paint. Simulation damage is expressed as a percentage of functional degradation in suspension, steering, engine, transmission, brakes, and differential which affect the performance of the car and responsiveness to control inputs. Sounds during shifting will indicate damage and smoke will be seen behind the car, but fully damaged cars do not break apart, catch fire, or pop tires.

Toggles
In FM6 headlights, dashboard illumination, wipers, and aero are activated by the game depending on the track chosen and speed of the car. Drivers cannot honk the horn, trigger blinkers, open doors, toggle windows, or toggle other car functions while driving. Forzavista allows players to open the hood, open doors, get in and out of the car, and turn headlights on or off.

Simulated Physics

  • Weight: “We display standard manufacturer curb weights in the UI - i.e. wet with no driver. the backend sim uses more detailed numbers.” (s)
  • Tires: The ForzaTech engine deforms tire sidewalls with stress. “Tires heat and wear. Heat changes pressure and friction. Pressure changes stiffness and friction. Wear changes friction.” (s)
  • Puddles: “When racing in wet weather in Forza Motorsport 6, you’ll experience aquaplaning across real physically simulated 3D puddles, each of which has accurate drag properties.” (s)
  • Night temps: “At night the tarmac cools down, reducing overall grip, which means that racing at night requires a different skillset than racing in the day.” (s)
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APEX FAQ: FORZAVISTA AND HOMESPACES

Homespaces
A Homespace is where your current car is shown in screensaver mode on the main menu and in Forzavista. FM6 and Apex offer two options for Homespaces: a paddock garage and an outdoor patio in Rio. Homespace can be changed by selecting the Driver Record tile from the main menu screen.

Forzavista

  • Forzavista is an up close mode enabling you to open a car’s doors, hood, and trunk, get in the car, and look at each point up close. Use the controller sticks to move around the car, and press the left stick in to move from high to low viewing angle.
  • Active icons: Anywhere there is an “i” icon you can select it for detailed info on that part of the car. A color wheel will enable you to paint the car.
  • Engines can be revved from inside the car but not all cars allow you to open the hood.
  • You can change car or enter Photo Mode in Forzavista.
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APEX FAQ: GARAGE

Acquiring and Accessing cars
In Apex there is no Buy Cars menu. Cars are unlocked through the collection of medals from racing performance. Any car you have unlocked can be accessed in Free Play but players also have the option to pay real money to unlock access to cars earlier than regular progression.

Can I import cars from my previous Forza game garage into Apex?
No, there’s no connection between different game garages.

How many cars can I own?
In FM6 players can own multiples of any car model up to a garage limit of 600 cars. In Apex you can own one of each model.

Can my garage cars be shared with my friends?
Garage sharing is not a feature in Apex.

Can I gift or receive gift cars from my friends?
Peer gifting is not a feature in Apex but you may receive gift cars from Turn 10 via Forza Rewards.

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APEX FAQ: UPGRADING

Apex does not feature upgrade parts as in FM6, but cars can be tuned.

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APEX FAQ: TUNING SETTINGS

Apex features the same tuning menus as in FM6.

See the FM6 Tuner’s Garage forum for tips on tuning.

Tires
All cars can change tire pressures without installing any parts. Adjust pressure to create the right contact patch and affect tirewall flex; pressure increases with heat.

Gearing
Sport transmissions allow for setting the Final Drive ratio while Race transmissions allow for setting each gear individually. Lower numbers allow for higher speed, higher numbers provide more acceleration. Watch the benchmark data for 0-60 and Top speed for these effects.

Alignment
Set Front/Rear Camber, Front/Rear Toe, and Front Caster. These affect turning and stability.

Anti-Roll Bars
Set Front and Rear separately. Lower numbers allow more body roll, higher numbers are stiffer.

Springs
Set Front and Rear stiffness, and ride height.

Damping
Set Front/Rear Rebound and Bump stiffness.

Aero
Set Front/Rear downforce. Downforce creates more grip and can be used for turn-in but more downforce reduces top speed.

Brake
Set brake balance and pressure. These are used to control when wheels lock up, and how much weight transfer loads each end of the car.

Engine tuning
There is no ability to tune compression or other engine features.

Wheel Offset
There is no ability to change wheel offset, though different rim choices may have an impact on appearance.

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APEX FAQ: TUNING FILES

Tuning File import
Due to the absence of upgrade parts and different PI numbers, Apex does not feature importing files from other Forza games.

Sharing Tuning Setups
Currently the only tab in the Setup Manager is for My Tunes.

Tuning File limit
In FM6 there is a limit of 500 saved tuning files. Information about Apex is pending.