FM Update 12 Overview
Celebrate your favorite mid-engine cars with Forza Motorsport Update 12. Renowned for their exceptional balance, handling and performance, you can unlock two incredible mid-engine cars over the next five weeks, both new-to-Motorsport: the 2023 McLaren Artura and the 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder.
Mid-Engine Month celebrates a new partnership with Jordan. Race the custom 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition in the Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Series and complete its 5 events to win a Jordan Luka 3 Racing Suit.
In addition to the cars and events, we have some exciting features coming with this update: Spectate Mode in Private Multiplayer, Challenge Hub, Forza Race Regulations AI upgrades, and customizable weather options in Free Play and Private Multiplayer.
Announcements
- Blog: Forza Motorsport Introduces Spectate Mode and Challenge Hub
- Release Notes: Forza Support
- Video: youtube.com/@Forza
Dates
| Content | Date |
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| Blog/video overview | Monday, September 9, 2024 4:00 PM |
| Content Update | Monday, September 9, 2024 5:00 PM |
| Week 1 start | Thursday, September 12, 2024 12:00 AM |
| Week 2 start | Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:00 AM |
| Week 3 start | Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:00 AM |
| Week 4 start | Thursday, October 3, 2024 12:00 AM |
| Week 5 start | Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:00 AM |
| Weekly Events close / Open Tour Reward deadline |
Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:00 AM |
| Featured Tour close & Reward deadline |
Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:00 AM |
CARS
CAR ROSTER ADDITIONS
Update 12 adds three cars to the game roster, each new to Motorsport. Reward cars are not available to buy with credits from the Showroom. Players will receive the Jordan Luka 3 Camaro as a gift in their Messages and it has also been added to the Showroom.
| 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition | Gifted to all players who play before 31 January 2025 Available from the Showroom. |
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| 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder | Complete Open Class Tour in Builders Cup Sep. 11 - Oct. 16, or Complete 10 Open Event races in Featured Multiplayer Sep. 11 - Oct. 16 |
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| 2023 McLaren Artura | Complete Mid-Engine Tour in Builders Cup Oct. 2 - Oct. 30, or Complete 10 Mid-Engine Series races in Featured Multiplayer Sep. 11 - Oct. 23 |
SHOWROOM DISCOUNTS
Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom each Wednesday at 5pm Pacific Time, available at a 30% discount with in-game credits. These cars can be used in the new Featured Tour as well as Spotlight Series events in Featured Multiplayer and Rivals. VIPs can also look forward to an exclusive 15% discount on a different car each week in the Showroom.
| Spotlight Discount | VIP Discount | Dates (5pm PT) |
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| 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce | Sep. 11 - Oct. 16 | |
| 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo | 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB | Sep. 11 - Sep 18 |
| 1993 McLaren F1 | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | Sep. 18 - Sep. 25 |
| 2003 Porsche Carrera GT | 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 | Sep. 25 - Oct. 2 |
| 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe | 2018 Ferrari FXX-K Evo | Oct. 2 - Oct. 9 |
| 2018 Saleen S1 | 2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE | Oct. 9 - Oct. 16 |
FEATURES AND CHANGES
SPECTATE MODE FOR PRIVATE MULTIPLAYER
With Forza Motorsport Update 12, we have enabled Spectate mode in Private Multiplayer, making it much easier for league admins to view and broadcast their official events. This initial version builds upon our previous efforts and includes new features and improvements that have been requested by the community, particularly by tournament and league organizers.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights you can expect when using Spectate to watch or broadcast community races in Private Multiplayer. As Spectate is essentially like a live replay, many of the features and options outlined below are already available as part of our recent update for saved race replays.
- Full-Field Dynamic Driver List and Lap Counter – Greatly increases race comprehension, making it easy to select a car to focus on from the driver list. Positions are updated based on scoring type.
- Ticker – A dynamic data loop in the Driver List. This can also be locked to show the leader’s time, race intervals, position changes, penalty time, or pit stops.
- Track Map – Shows all the locations of all the cars on the track map with the ability to zoom and view exact positioning more closely.
- Driver Data – Choose to see a race summary of the driver on focus, including car telemetry, comparison to the leader, and damage.
- True Race Start / Race End from 3-2-1 to Podium. In Forza Motorsport 7, the live feed in Spectate didn’t begin until several seconds after the race had started, which meant viewers missed much of the Turn 1 excitement. It also ended abruptly when the leader crossed the finish line. In Forza Motorsport, a spectator can watch the entire race from the moment it starts right up until either the final driver crosses the finish line, or the race timer concludes.
- Default Spectate Camera – The first time you use Spectate mode, you can decide which camera to use by default at race start. This can be changed at any time in the settings menu under Gameplay & HUD.
- New Camera Options – In addition to all the prior cameras available in game, two new camera modes have been added to both Spectate Mode and Race Replays:
- Rail Cam – This gives race spectators controls that our cinematics team uses, like FPS camera controls that move with the focus car. The left stick moves the camera forward or backward, left or right around the focus car. Use the right stick to change the camera target left and right or move the camera up and down.
- Point of Interest – Stationary cameras focusing on important track segments. Each track has at least 3 points of interest with more available on longer tracks.
- Improved Control Panel for much easier access to Spectate and Replay tools.
- Customizable HUD – The Spectate and Replay HUD elements are customizable to show as much or as little as you want. This gives you the freedom to prioritize between either a clean camera feed or a detailed, more informative interface.
- Minimized Switch Lag – Changing the camera view or car to focus on is much faster than it was in Forza Motorsport 7.
- Saving Replay after Spectate – You can save a replay from the Spectate post-race menu to view later. Please note that previous limitations for replay save length still apply and will vary based on factors such as the number of cars on track and the race duration.
Once you have tried the Spectate functionality in Private Multiplayer, we would like to get your input on how it could be made even better. You can share that feedback with us on the Suggestions Hub . We’re especially keen to gather thoughts from tournament organizers and live streamers who are broadcasting community racing leagues on their channels, and we will continue to collaborate closely with these groups to incorporate their ideas for Spectate improvements in future iterations.
- Discussion topic
- Suggestions Hub: Multiplayer / Online
CHALLENGE HUB
Whether you prefer to race in Career, compete in Featured Multiplayer, or outpace your Rivals, the new Challenge Hub presents special objectives and rewards for every player. Here you will earn credits, cars, race suits and other rewards for completing challenges.
In addition, starting with Mid-Engine Month and going forward, the reward cars for each update can be earned either by completing the Featured Tour in Career or by playing a specified number of races in Featured Multiplayer.
DRIVER SUIT REWARDS
- Jordan Luka 3 Racing Suit - Race the custom 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition in the Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Series and complete its 5 events to win a Jordan Luka 3 Racing Suit.
- Mobil1 50th Anniversary Driver Suit - Finish in the top 50% in the Race Mobil 1 Pro Driver: Jenson Button leaderboard to get the Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Driver Suit, which will be gifted to all qualifying players with the release of Update 13 in mid-October.*
- Logitech Driver Suit - Complete a lap in the “Logitech McLaren G Challenge Bonus Stage” Rivals Event by September 25.
- Molten Driver Suit - Complete 12 Laps in the Spec Division - Forza GT3 Rivals Event OR Complete 4 races in the Multi-Class Series in Featured Multiplayer by October 16.
- Liquid Earth Driver Suit - Complete 4 races in Career OR Complete 4 races in the Forza Touring Car Series in Featured Multiplayer by October 16.
FORZA RACE REGULATIONS IMPROVEMENTS
Update 12 advances the Forza Race Regulations (FRR) incident data capture system used to train the AI machine learning model for penalty system accuracy. Data reported after a collision now includes many additional metrics to determine fault and severity, measuring a 300% increase in captured information. Update 12 also includes general improvements to FRR accuracy.
- Fixed an issue where AI would move laterally into the player when driving alongside them on a straight. [1812911]
- Fixed an issue where the AI would struggle to stay on course after the use of Rewind. [1805201]
- Fixed an issue where some cars would unexpectedly swerve just after the race had started. [1824231]
- Fixed an issue where some high-powered AI cars were struggling to enter the pit lane smoothly. [1832342]
WEATHER SETTINGS IN FREE PLAY AND PRIVATE MULTIPLAYER
Additional weather options have been added to Free Play and Private Multiplayer. Selecting Variable Dry or Variable Wet in the Private Multiplayer or Free Play Advanced event setup menus will expose these new options. Set the Start, Mid-Race, and End Race weather types and adjust their probability percentage:
- Partly Cloudy
- Overcast
- Cloudy
- Looming Clouds
- Thunderclouds
- Lightning Clouds
- Patchy Fog
- Thin Fog
- Dense Fog
- Summer Drizzle
- Drizzle
- Light Rain
- Moderate Rain
- Heavy Rain
- Rain Thunder
- Rain Lightning
OTHER GAME CHANGES
- Rivals:
- Rivals events now set the default Fuel & Tire setup to minimum fuel load to lower vehicle weight (for all cars) and automatically equip Soft tires for maximum grip if player car is currently equipped with “Race” tires. As before, fuel use and tire wear are not simulated in Rivals.
- Multiplayer:
- Added staggered Start HUD improvements for Multi-Class Races that utilize it.
- The tire wear scalar for Multi-Class Series has decreased from 6x to 4x. [Enabled via recent server-side change]
- The tire wear scalar for all ‘Long’ events has decreased from 6x to 4x. [Enabled via recent server-side change]
- 2019 Porsche #70 Porsche Motorsport 935 has been removed from the Forza GT3 Series and added to the Modern Factory Racecar Series. [1833337]
- General voice over lines have been added for distance-based penalties and end of race callouts. [1768433]
- Audio: Updated all audio related to distance and environmental sounds for saved race replays and to support the release of Spectate mode. With these changes, both races and replays will sound better and more consistent:
- Improved distance model.
- Improved environmental audio (reverb and sound reflections) on all tracks.
- Improved audio support for new Replay and Spectate cameras.
- Fixed a bug where audio was not attenuating correctly when pitting.
- Accessibility:
- Improved Screen Narration while selecting options for tires, fuel, and repairs during pit stops.
- In multi-class race results, we have added Group numbers to Screen Narration.
- Screen Narrator now narrates each vinyl shape in the Livery Editor’s Vinyl Select scene.
Additional fixes are listed in the Release Notes.
EVENTS
CAREER MENU
JORDAN LUKA 3
Update 12 celebrates a new partnership with the iconic Jordan brand. In addition to the car, players can enter the Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Series, which will be available in the Career mode until January 31, 2025. Take the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition through five tracks including Silverstone, Catalunya, Yas Marina, and a special rendition of Hakone featuring the iconic Jordan brand. Reach Unexpected Speed and complete all 5 events to win a unique Jordan Luka 3 Racing Suit that you can wear in the game.
- Jordan Luka 3 Series (Sept. 11 - Jan. 30)
- Jordan Luka 3 Unexpected Speed
- Hakone – Club Circuit (6 laps)
- Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit (2 laps)
- Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit (3 laps)
- Yas Marina – Full Circuit (2 laps)
- Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
- Jordan Luka 3 Unexpected Speed
FEATURED: MID-ENGINE TOUR
The Mid-Engine Tour invites you on a journey to discover some of the most popular mid-engine sports cars in four racing series: Mid-Engine Muscles, Mid-Engine Legends, Mid-Engine Monsters, and Mid-Engine Miracles. Complete all four series in the Mid-Engine Tour before October 30, 2024, to get the new-to-Motorsport 2023 McLaren Artura.
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Experience modern-day Mid-Engine Muscles like the twin-turbocharged 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo with its best-in-class performance in the first series of the Mid-Engine Tour.
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Mid-Engine Legends features exceptionally balanced production cars from the late 80s to early 90s such as the supreme V12-powered 1993 McLaren F1. These are the cars you would proudly display in your garage alongside your cabinet of racing trophies.
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Supercars produced from the late 90s to early 2000s require no introduction – they’re the ultimate eye-catchers, destined to achieve glory on the racetrack. Mid-Engine Monsters like the fast and lightweight 2003 Porsche Carrera GT made headlines for their impressive engineering feats.
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Pure innovation and inspiration are at the heart of these cars. Mid-Engine Miracles such as the 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe ensure a sensational driving experience that you will never forget.
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Mid-Engine Tour (Sept. 11 – Oct. 30)
- Mid-Engine Muscles (Starts Sept. 11)
- Homestead-Miami Speedway – Road Circuit (5 laps)
- Nürburgring – Nordschleife (1 lap)
- Laguna Seca – Full Circuit (5 laps)
- Road Atlanta (4 laps)
- Mid-Engine Legends (Starts Sept. 18)
- Catalunya – National Circuit (5 laps)
- Sebring International Raceway (3 laps)
- Road America (3 laps)
- Hockenheim (4 laps)
- Mid-Engine Monsters (Starts Sept. 25)
- Silverstone – International Circuit (6 laps)
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Full Circuit (3 laps)
- Daytona – Sports Car Circuit (4 laps)
- Circuit de la Sarthe – Full Circuit (2 laps)
- Mid-Engine Miracles (Starts Oct. 2 )
- Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit (5 laps)
- Grand Oak – National Circuit (6 laps)
- Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit (4 laps)
- Yas Marina – Full Circuit (4 laps)
- Reward Showcase (Complete all Mid-Engine Tour series)
- Brands Hatch – GP Circuit (6 laps)
- Mid-Engine Muscles (Starts Sept. 11)
FEATURED: OPEN CLASS TOUR
Once you’ve mastered the latest Featured Tour, check out the Open Class Tour to continue the story of these mid-engine cars. Check it out under the Featured tab in Career mode. Open Class Tour is where you can resume the journey of your favorite tuned cars, and each update to Forza Motorsport refreshes the Open Class Tour with new events and a different reward car. Cars you’ve already upgraded in a different Builders Cup series can be further levelled up in the Open Class Tour.
The Open Class Tour features six series, each with three races, that range from D Class to R Class. Upgrade your favorite mid-engine sports cars and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before October 16, 2024, and you will receive the 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder, new-to-Motorsport with Update 12.
- Open Class Tour (Sept. 11 – Oct. 16)
- D Class Series
- Lime Rock – Full Circuit
- Brands Hatch – Indy Circuit
- Mugello – Club Circuit
- C Class Series
- Mid-Ohio – Short Circuit
- Nürburgring – GP Circuit
- Hakone – Club Reverse Circuit
- B Class Series
- Silverstone - National Circuit
- Brands Hatch – Indy Circuit
- Virginia International Raceway – North Circuit
- A Class Series
- Mugello – Club Circuit
- Homestead-Miami Speedway – Road Circuit
- Virginia International Raceway – Full Circuit
- S Class Series
- Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit
- Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
- Road America – Full Circuit
- R Class Series
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Full Circuit
- Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
- Daytona – Sports Car Circuit
- Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
- Mugello – Full Circuit (4 laps)
- D Class Series
FEATURED MULTIPLAYER MENU
In Update 12, Featured Multiplayer introduces the Mid-Engine Series featuring different restrictions each week. For fans of the Raging Bull, the Lamborghini Spec Series lets you compete for the podium in some of the most iconic Lamborghini models from the past decade.
Series / Schedule Changes
- The Forza GT4 Series was initially announced to cycle weekly with the Forza Touring Car Series (instead of cycling with Forza GT3 Series and Forza GT2 Series); as of September 16 we’ve made the change to keep the Forza Touring Car Series in this slot for all five weeks without GT4. See note here.
- Formula Mazda Spec Series has been changed to a weekly cycled one-make Spec Series. This will include new one-make series over time, as well as returning favorites, including the Formula Mazda Spec Series.
- Endurance Series has been moved to the Spec Events tab.
FEATURED: MID-ENGINE SERIES
- Mid-Engine + Production + B Class (Sept. 11 – Sept. 18)
- Mid-Engine + Production + A Class (Sept. 18 – Sept. 25)
- Mid-Engine + Production + S Class (Sept. 25 – Oct. 2)
- Mid-Engine + Production + R Class (Oct. 2 – Oct. 9)
- Mid-Engine + Production + P Class (Oct. 9 – Oct. 16)
FEATURED
- Lamborghini Spec Series (Sept. 11 – Sept. 18)
- Prototype Group Racing Series (Sept. 18 – Sept. 25)
- Forza P1 Series (Sept. 25 – Oct. 2)
- Modern Factory Racecar Series (Oct. 2 – Oct. 9)
- Formula 60s Series (Oct. 9 – Oct. 16)
FEATURED: SPOTLIGHT SERIES
- 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo (Sept. 11 – Sept. 18)
- 1993 McLaren F1 (Sept. 18 – Sept. 25)
- 2003 Porsche Carrera GT (Sept. 25 – Oct. 2)
- 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe (Oct. 2 – Oct. 9)
- 2018 Saleen S1 (Oct. 9 – Oct. 16)
SPEC EVENTS: FORZA TOURING CAR SERIES
- Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Sept. 11 – Sept. 18)
- Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Sept. 18 – Sept. 25)
- Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Sept. 25 – Oct. 2)
- Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Oct. 2 – Oct. 9)
- Forza Touring Car Spec Series (Oct. 9 – Oct. 16)
SPEC EVENTS: ONE-MAKE SERIES
- Lotus 3-Eleven Spec Series (Sept. 11 – Sept. 18)
- Subaru BRZ Spec Series (Sept. 18 – Sept. 25)
- Mazda Miata Spec Series (Sept. 25 – Oct. 2)
- VW Golf GTI Spec Series (Oct. 2 – Oct. 9)
- BMW M Procar Spec Series (Oct. 9 – Oct. 16)
SPEC EVENTS: FORZA GT SERIES
- Forza GT3 Spec Series (Sept. 11 – Sept. 18)
- Forza GT2 Spec Series (Sept. 18 – Sept. 25)
- Forza GT3 Spec Series (Sept. 25 – Oct. 2)
- Forza GT2 Spec Series (Oct. 2 – Oct. 9)
- Forza GT3 Spec Series (Oct. 9 – Oct. 16)
OPEN EVENTS: CLASS SERIES
- A Class Series, D Class Series and X Class Series (Sept. 11 – Sept. 18)
- B Class Series, R Class Series and E Class Series (Sept. 18 – Sept. 25)
- S Class Series, C Class Series and P Class Series (Sept. 25 – Oct. 2)
- A Class Series, D Class Series and X Class Series (Oct. 2 – Oct. 9)
- B Class Series, R Class Series and E Class Series (Oct. 9 – Oct. 16)
OPEN EVENTS: MULTI-CLASS SERIES
Multiple classes, multiple winners, one race. Pick an eligible car or build your very own within one of the classes to compete against other drivers within the same class while on track with the other classes. Class selections change each week.
OPEN EVENTS: ENDURANCE SERIES
Endurance races use a race length of ~60 minutes. New multi-class divisions will be rotated into the Endurance Series each week, opening new strategic possibilities for every race you compete in.
RIVALS MENU
- Featured Rivals for Mid-Engine Month features the Forza GT3 Spec Division. Burn rubber and set lap times around the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in speedy Forza GT3 cars! Pick your favorite and achieve your fastest time on the track. Cars have all been pre-tuned for optimal competition, however they can be further tuned to suit each individual driver.
- Join the Logitech McLaren G Challenge bonus stage at Maple Valley – Full Circuit featuring the 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 for your chance to win a trip to the McLaren Technology Centre!
- Race Mobil 1 driver Jenson Button in a 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint at Maple Valley – Short Circuit and try to beat his lap time of 00:52.168. Finish in the top 50% in the leaderboard to get the Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Driver Suit, which will be gifted to all qualifying players with the release of Update 13 in mid-October. Head to mobil1gaming.com to see Jenson set the lap and more.
- Participate in the eRacing Association Alpha Cup II featuring the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at Daytona Sports Car Course for a chance to win $500 in cash prizes.
| Rivals Event | Car | Track | Dates |
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| Spec Division: Forza GT3 | Any Forza GT3 Car | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Sept. 11 – Oct. 16 |
| VIP: Superveloce Speed | 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce | Yas Marina | Sept. 11 – Oct. 16 |
| eRacing Association Alpha Cup II | 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | Daytona International Speedway – Sports Car Course | Sept. 11 – Sept. 25 |
| Logitech G Challenge Qualifier Bonus Stage | 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 | Maple Valley – Full Circuit | Sept. - Sept. 25 |
| Race Mobil 1 Pro Driver: Jenson Button | 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint | Maple Valley – Short Circuit | Sept. 25 – Oct. 9 |
| Spotlight: Ferrari | 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo | Laguna Seca | Sept. 11 – Sept. 18 |
| Spotlight: McLaren | 1993 McLaren F1 | Kyalami | Sept. 18 – Sept. 25 |
| Spotlight: Porsche | 2003 Porsche Carrera GT | Nordschleife | Sept. 25 – Oct. 2 |
| Spotlight: McLaren | 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe | Watkins Glen | Oct. 2 – Oct. 9 |
| Spotlight: Saleen | 2018 Saleen S1 | Road America | Oct. 9 – Oct. 16 |
GAME FIXES AND RELEASE NOTES
The content update is expected to start rolling out after 10 am PT on Monday, September 9.
If you experience any issues with the content update installation we recommend that you quit out of your game and restart your device. If this does not solve the issue please report it in FM Report New Issues. Any game crashing issues should be reported directly at Forza Support so the team can investigate your account.
