The spotlight is well lit with the latest Forza Motorsport update 4 that includes Daytona and fixes, will the community be happy?
Forza Motorsport Update 4 has roared onto the scene, bringing with it the hallowed asphalt of Daytona International Speedway. Alongside this iconic track, a raft of fixes and variations have been deployed, aiming to smooth out the racing experience. But will this latest patch be enough to quell the roaring discontent emanating from a community weary of crashes, bugs, and glitches?
For months, the Forza Motorsport forums have been ablaze with the frustrations of a passionate player base. Persistent bugs have thrown wrenches into carefully crafted racing lines, while crashes have unceremoniously ejected drivers from the heat of competition. Performance hiccups have turned silky-smooth circuits into stutter-fests, leaving some fans questioning whether the checkered flag is even worth the pursuit.
Update 4 arrives bearing the torch of hope, promising to mend the fractured racetracks and exorcise the gremlins plaguing the game. Daytona, a track steeped in motorsport lore, may just be the adrenaline shot the community needs to reignite its love for Forza. Yet, the question lingers: can this update truly turn the tide of discontent, or will the storm of frustration continue to rage?
The changelog unveils a bevy of tweaks and adjustments, each aiming to address specific community concerns. From improved netcode to enhanced collision detection, Update 4 seems to be laser-focused on restoring the pristine racing experience Forza is known for. However, only time will tell if these fixes will prove to be mere bandages on gaping wounds, or if they mark the dawn of a new era of Forza racing bliss.
The coming days and weeks will be a crucial test for Turn 10 Studios. The community, with its collective eyes glued to the rearview mirror of past grievances, will scrutinize every corner of Update 4. Can the developers navigate the hairpin turns of player expectations and emerge victorious, or will they spin out, leaving the Forza faithful stranded on the edge of disappointment?
One thing is certain: the arrival of Daytona and Update 4 has thrown Forza Motorsport back into the spotlight. Whether it basks in the warm glow of renewed community love or finds itself shrouded in the exhaust fumes of further discontent remains to be seen. Buckle up, Forza fans, because the next few laps are sure to be a thrilling, and potentially bumpy, ride.
- Xbox Series X|S: 1.526.5483.0
- PC (Microsoft Store): 1.526.5483.0
- Daytona International Speedway: Tri-oval Circuit and Sports Car Circuit.
- Italian Challengers
(Available from Jan. 18, 2024 – Feb. 29, 2024)
- All-Wheel Driven (Starts Jan. 18)
- Roadster Renaissance (Starts Jan. 25)
- Alfa Performance (Starts Feb. 1)
- Prancing Power (Starts Feb. 8)
- Open Class – Automotive Classics
(Available from Jan.18, 2024 – Feb.15, 2024)
- C Class Series
- B Class Series
- A Class Series
- S Class Series
- Italian Challengers
: 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV
- Open Class Tour
: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
- 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO (Jan. 18 – Jan. 24)
- 2017 Abarth 124 Spider (Jan. 25 – Jan. 31)
- 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (Feb. 1 – Feb. 7)
- 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia (Feb. 8 – Feb. 15)
- 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)
- Formula Mazda Series (Jan. 18 – Feb. 15)
- Forza P1 Series (Jan. 18 – Jan. 24)
- Daytona Sports Car Series (Jan. 25 – Jan. 31)
- VW Golf GTI Spec Series (Feb. 1 – Feb. 7)
- Modern Factory Racecar Series (Feb. 8 – Feb. 15)
- S Class & A Class (Jan. 18 – Jan. 24)
- X Class & C Class (Jan. 25 – Jan. 31)
- R Class & E Class (Feb. 1 – Feb. 7)
- P Class & B Class (Feb. 8 – Feb. 15)
- 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO (Jan. 18 – Jan. 24)
- 2017 Abarth 124 Spider (Jan. 25 – Jan. 31)
- 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (Feb. 1 – Feb. 7)
- 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia (Feb. 8 – Feb. 15)
- Featured Track: Daytona
– 1990 Mercury #15 Whistler Radar Cougar XR-7 – Daytona Tri-oval Circuit (Jan. 18 – Feb. 15)
- VIP: Titanic Tuner
– 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 Forza Edition – Road America East Route (Jan. 18 – Feb. 15)
- Logitech McLaren G Stage #3
–2015 McLaren P1 GTR – Grand Oak National Circuit (Jan. 18 – Feb. 15)
- Spotlight
– 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO – Suzuka Circuit East (Jan. 18 – Jan. 24)
- Spotlight
– 2017 Abarth 124 Spider – Lime Rock Full Alt (Jan. 25 – Jan. 31)
- Spotlight
– 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – Mid-Ohio Short (Feb. 1 – Feb. 7)
- Spotlight
– 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia – Mugello Full Circuit (Feb. 8 – Feb. 15)
The team is constantly hard at work on bugs, some of which are not immediately visible to players but are critical for game stability for all players.
Please note that Update 4 is focused on new content and events, and contains only minor fixes for car and track content compared to our previous updates. Work on game fixes to address top community issues is ongoing – look out for additional improvements in Update 5 and beyond.
- Laguna Seca
: Fixed issue where an invisible collision in the middle of the track would cause the car to spin out, as if it hit an object. [1639011]
- Homestead
: Fixed issue where AI would aggressively return to the race line upon existing the pits at the Homestead – Road Circuit. [1652367]
- Silverstone
: Fixed issue where driving over red concrete squares can slow down the player’s car. [1653179]
- Yas Marina
: Adjusted the overall track surface to feel less bumpy and smoother to drive on. [1658297]
- 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. [1658295]
- 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.
- 1987 Buick Regal GNX
: Fixed issue where headlights do not cast at night-time. [1502026]
- 2011 Citroën DS3 Racing
: Fixed issue where livery was missing logos from the real-life car. [1658673]
- 2011 Citroën DS3 Racing
: Fixed issue where Acura manufacturer logo appeared on the hood of the car. [1658582]
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
: Fixed issue where aftermarket street hood would not be visible when applied to the car. [1652039]
- 2019 Dodge #9 American V8 Road Racing TA Challenger
: Fixed an issue where the car had no engine audio in gameplay. [1663644]
- 2017 Ferrari #25 Corse Clienti 488 Challenge
: Fixed issue where the driver and dash cameras both appear off-center from where the driver is sitting in the car. [1644617]
- 1977 Ford Escort RS1800
: Fixed issue where street hood would not be visible after applying the visual upgrade to the car. [1642425]
- 1992 Honda NSX-R
: Fixed issue where dash camera view causes visual clipping through the “Race” roll cage visual modification. [1644521]
- 1992 Honda NSX-R
: Fixed issue where a visible gap would appear in the car’s geometry after installing a widebody kit. [1640528]
- 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
: Fixed issue where the car’s red taillight covers are missing. [1640439]
- 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
: Fixed issue where floating light would appear above the car after upgrading the rear wing. [1641290]
- 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A
: Fixed issue where pop-up lights are not visible from cockpit camera views. [1640883]
- 1989 Mercedes-Benz #63 Sauber-Mercedes C 9
: Fixed issue where the V8 engine audio is inaccurate compared to its real-life counterpart. [1651824]
- 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
: Fixed texture issue seen on the trunk of the car. [1646189]
- 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
: Fixed issue where the car color appeared too bright. [1639289]
- 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
: Fixed issue where race rear bumper is not visible when applied to the vehicle. [1640434]
- 1999 Toyota #3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020
: Fixed issue where multiple lights on the dash light up when applying the brakes. [1642396]
- 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
: Fixed issue where Toyota emblem would partially appear through the geometry of the KRC Japan Sport Wing. [1650050]
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf R
: Fixed visible gaps appearing in the car’s interior after installing the race roll cage visual modification. [1639213]
- Fixed issue preventing stock rear wing from being painted on several cars. [1621084]
- Rendering bugs when tinting windows has been fixed on several cars. [1554831]
- 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport:
Fixed issue where liveries do not properly apply to the vehicle. [1555708]
- 2011 Citroën DS3 Racing:
Fixed numerous livery mapping issues. [1652967]
- 2017 Ford Focus RS:
Fixed issue where decals applied to the right side of the aftermarket widebody kit would automatically apply another decal inverted on the left side. [1652291]
- 2017 Ford Focus RS:
Fixed issue where decals applied to the right front fender are obscured by the aftermarket widebody kit. [1652292]
- 2018 Ford Mustang GT:
Fixed issue where the Magnetic Grey color appeared matte. [1564418]
- 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera:
Fixed issue where the manufacturer livery is not fully covered when a custom paint is applied to the vehicle. [1642183]
- 1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 Hemi:
Fixed issue where the hood is not paintable. [1548666]
- 2023 Nissan Z:
Fixed issue where graphical artificing would appear visible on the roof of the car after painting it black. [1652237]
- 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS:
Fixed issue where decals on the right side of the car are mirrored on the left side. [1646557]
- 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S:
Fixed issue where decals applied to the front left side of the car are mirrored on the right side. [1646602]
