VIP is always available separately. It’s extra for the standard edition of Forza games, but is included with the Deluxe and Ultimate editions.
What I want to know is why no Steelbook again. How about some love for us Disc-based gamers, huh Turn10? I’ve got the steelbooks for FM4, FH1, and FM5, but since the Xbox One came out, Turn10 has not offered a Steelbook, either as preorder bonus, Collector’s edition or whatever. Come on, I want my Centenario-emblazoned Steelbook, pronto! And take my money!
Because they don’t WANT you to buy a retail version. Be glad they are offering the ultimate at retail. They get more money (and MUCH more being first party) from digital, and have zero production cost, so, yeah, be happy they still MAKE discs. Within two generations, it will go the way of PCs.