Meetup at Fujimi Kaido for Forza Motorsport’s 20th Anniversary

Forza Motorsport Update 20 is a celebration of our 20-year history, and there is no better way to mark this milestone than with the return of a fan favorite track that has a legendary status amongst our community: Fujimi Kaido.

To help you make the most out of Fujimi Kaido with your friends, this update also introduces one of the top-requested features for Motorsport: Public Meetups. These new multiplayer events will feature Open Track Day and Drift Meetups, where you can vote for the next track to play on, a 24/7 Fujimi Kaido Drift Meetup, and Nürburgring Nordschleife Track Day Meetup.

You’ll be able to take the wheel behind each of the cover cars from previous Forza Motorsport games– each with newly updated audio – in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour, the 20th Anniversary Multiplayer Series, and Spotlight Rivals. In addition, we’ll have driver suits themed for each previously released Forza Motorsport game as well as the new-to-Motorsport 2022 Acura NSX Type S and 2024 Nissan Z NISMO in the Challenge Hub.

Meanwhile, the new-to-Motorsport 1984 Toyota #25 Horsepower Techs Starlet Time Attack and 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV can be earned and added to your garage for free from their respective Featured Rivals and Drift Rivals events. Both cars alongside the 2005 #1 Sierra Enterprises Lancer Evolution Time Attack are also available in the Showroom.

There’s even a new Car Pack! Unleash your adrenaline in the fan favorite 2008 Mazda Furai and 4 exhilarating new-to-Motorsport cars – the 2024 Ford Mustang GT3, 2001 Formula Drift #215 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, 1997 Toyota Mark II Tourer V JZX100, and 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5. Get the Forza Motorsport: Racing Heroes Car Pack for $4.99|€4.99|£3.99 at the Microsoft Store or Steam.

We also have a special gift to help you get started in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour. As the cover car of the original Forza Motorsport game released 20 years ago, the 2005 Honda NSX-R has a new MUGEN body kit ready to be fitted, as well as a special 20th Anniversary livery that is being sent to all players.

In addition to all the anniversary content, Forza Motorsport Update 20 introduces improvements to AI and racing wheel features. With a new multi-line AI system, you’ll experience cleaner and safer racing from Drivatars. For players who use wheels, we’re introducing steering wheel calibration and lock-to-lock turns designed to be specific and authentic to each car in the game.

Thank you for playing our games. Your passion and dedication to both cars and Forza has fueled the community over these past 20 years. Have fun driving sideways with your friends at Fujimi Kaido, enjoy a nostalgic trip through automotive history in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour, and participate in Public Meetups to show off your favorite cars and skills to the world!

There’s a lot to cover in Update 20, so we’ve broken it down to help you find the details that are most important to you. Select a topic below to quickly jump to that part of the blog:

• Release Notes
• Fujimi Kaido
• Public Meetups
• New Car Pack
• Racing Wheel Features
• Single Player Events
• Spotlight Cars
• Multiplayer Events
• Rivals Events
• Challenge Hub

Look out for new Forza Motorsport – 20th Anniversary Edition threads dropping soon on the Xbox Gear Shop, featuring exclusive tees, a hoodie, blanket, and more. New wallpapers are also being added to Xbox.com for your favorite devices. Download them starting on May 8!

Be sure to stay informed about the latest Forza news and updates by signing up for the Forza Newsletter. Share your favorite Forza Motorsport stories and memories with us on @ForzaMotorsport channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) and be sure to include #ForzaMotorsport20 for a chance to be highlighted on our channels. And you can chat with other Forza fans about their favorite moments and keep up to date with events in our Forza Discord server.

Enough said – it’s time to burn rubber at Fujimi Kaido! Tune up your best cars for tackling those sprawling mountain roads and we will see you in the Drift Meetup.

Game Improvements and Release Notes

Forza Motorsport Update 20 rolls out for download starting Monday, May 5 on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. Spotlight cars and new in-game events will begin on Wednesday, May 7 starting at 5:00 PM PT (12:00 AM UTC on Thursday, May 8).

Below is an overview of the changes and improvements included with Update 20:

• Updated audio has been introduced for cover cars featured in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour:
  • 2005 Honda NSX-R
  • 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
  • 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro
  • 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
  • 2013 McLaren P1
  • 2017 Ford GT
  • 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
• Car Proximity Radar is now enabled by default in Featured Multiplayer. Players can still adjust its placement or disable the feature via the Settings menu.
• In Featured Multiplayer, we’ve adjusted the default fuel amount to more closely align with the number of laps in each race.
• Fixed an exploit where players could rewind back to before the starting line in Drift events to earn extra score.
  • As a result of this change, the leaderboards for the Welcome to Drift 101, Welcome to Drift 102, and Welcome to Drift 103 Drift Rivals have been wiped.
• Additional fixes have been deployed to help further improve lobby sizes after the multiplayer services change made with Update 18.

With Forza Motorsport Update 20, we’ve introduced a major update to our Drivatar AI system with significant improvements to collision avoidance and side-by-side behavior, especially during those tricky race starts. Check out this blog for a more detailed overview about this AI update.

We’ve shared a full list of fixes, improvements and other changes available with Forza Motorsport Update 20 in the release notes posted on our Forza Support site.

Fujimi Kaido: A Legend Reborn!

You’ve asked for it, and it’s finally returned...

Welcome to Fujimi Kaido, a legendary destination for drift enthusiasts and motorsport lovers alike!

At 16.5 kilometers or 10.24 miles, with an elevation of 826 meters, or 2,711 feet, this iconic stretch of winding mountain roads is a true paradise for those seeking the thrill of precision driving. With its sharp hairpin turns, steep inclines, and breathtaking descents, Fujimi Kaido challenges drivers to master the art of controlled slides as they navigate its serpentine path.

Whether you're a seasoned drifter or a newcomer eager to test your skills, this drifting and touge racing mecca offers an unforgettable experience, blending adrenaline-pumping action with stunning scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

Experience Fujimi Kaido across all modes including Career, Featured Multiplayer, Rivals, and Free Play, as well as our newest addition, Public Meetups.

Fujimi Kaido is both a love letter to Japan and a tribute to our fans. We hope you have fun racing and drifting with your friends on all 144 of its extreme turns. Discover even more about the history of the track and explore the details of its latest incarnation in our behind-the-scenes Fujimi Kaido blog!

Make New Friends in Public Meetups

Public Meetups are here! Meetups invite you and your friends to join other players on-track without the pressure of competition, car restrictions or race rules. Jump into Open Track Day Meetups where you can put down your best lap time or flaunt your drifting skills in Drift Meetups!

In Meetups you can drive, tune, upgrade your car, or just find a nice parking spot and enjoy the dynamic time of day and weather on any one of your favorite tracks. With Track Voting you can vote to change the track at any time for the current Meetup event!

In Update 20, we will have four Meetups available to select from at any time:

• Fujimi Kaido Drift Meetup – Go sideways on massive stretches of serpentine Japanese mountain roads in this 24/7 Meetup at Fujimi Kaido with Drift Scoring enabled.

• Cycled Track Drift Meetup – All 73 track layouts are available in this Drift Meetup where you can vote for your favorite drift track.

• Nürburgring Nordschleife Track Day Meetup – Tackle the ‘Green Hell’ in this 24/7 Meetup at the Nordschleife – the perfect track to test any car build and put it through its paces.

• Cycled Track Day Meetup - All 73 track layouts are available in this Meetup where you’re encouraged to set your best lap time on any track, in any car.

Select the Race option from the main menu to join any of the above four Public Meetups. To switch cars while in a Meetup, you need to go back to the pre-race menu. Pause the game and select ‘Exit -> Leave Race’ to return to the Pre-Race menu.

Forza Motorsport: Racing Heroes Car Pack

Unleash your adrenaline with the Forza Motorsport: Racing Heroes Car Pack. This new, optional downloadable content pack includes 5 epic racing and drift cars to add to your collection.

Get behind the wheel and experience the fan favorite and ultra-elusive 2008 Mazda Furai, the exhilarating 2024 Ford Mustang GT3, the power hungry 2001 Formula Drift #215 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, the iconic 1997 Toyota Mark II Tourer V JZX100, and the classic 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5.

Additionally, the 2024 Ford Mustang GT3 has been added to the Forza GT3 Spec Series in Featured Multiplayer.

Forza Motorsport: Racing Heroes Car Pack is available on the Microsoft Store or Steam for USD $4.99|EUR €4.99|GBP £3.99. Please note, it is not included with the Forza Motorsport Premium Edition, Premium Add-Ons Bundle, or Car Pass. Once purchased, the 5 cars are instantly added to your garage, with no additional in-game credit cost required.

New Steering Wheel Features in Update 20

This update adds new wheel features to Forza Motorsport, including steering wheel calibration and authentic car specific turns lock-to-lock. This will be most noticeable for race cars, which typically have fewer degrees of steering lock-to-lock. 

Prior to this release, the default steering behavior was to use the full range of your steering wheel for all cars – which could be tuned globally in the Settings menu or per-car through the Tuning Setup menu.

With this release, now that we are accurately simulating steering sensitivity for each car, we needed to reset the user's "Steering Lock Range" in the Tune Setup menu as well as the "Steering Sensitivity" in the Settings menu.

The default force feedback settings have been adjusted for most wheels as well. If you have already tuned your steering wheel settings, the new default settings will not overwrite your configuration.  Check out the Advanced Wheel settings to calibrate your wheel for the best experience.

Ignite Your Passion in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Forza Motorsport, we’ve created a special ‘20th Anniversary Tour’ that will be permanently available in Career mode.

This new Featured Tour will allow players to take a trip down memory lane and re-discover each of the previous Forza Motorsport titles in a special homage that celebrates a small part of what made each of these games so special to so many in our Forza community. We also brought back an old friend to narrate the introduction to the 20th Anniversary Tour...

That’s not all! A selection of iconic music from Forza Motorsport 3, 4, 5 and 6 has been added to the game’s soundtrack playlist. We also commissioned 3 entirely new sequences of music from Forza Motorsport 3-5 composer, Lance Hayes, which have also been added to the music playlist. You will hear these pieces before and after races, in the main menu, and when loading into events.

Over the next seven weeks, a new Showcase Series in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour will become available to play, highlighting a previously released Forza Motorsport game and its cover car.

Starting with the Spirit of Forza Motorsport (2005), here’s a closer look at each of the Spirit of Motorsport series you can look forward to playing in this commemorative Featured Tour:

Spirit of Forza Motorsport

Relive the moment that started it all. Race the 2005 Honda NSX-R featuring a celebratory Forza Motorsport livery and MUGEN body kit on Fujimi Kaido and other iconic Forza tracks.

Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2

New mainstay racing modes made their debut in Forza Motorsport 2 as the series cemented its place in the racing genre. You’re invited to race in that game's beloved cover car, the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z, and experience what made it so special.

Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3

With car upgrades, tuning and painting, customization features were at the heart of Forza Motorsport 3 alongside its astonishing cover car that marked the start of a new decade: the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro.

Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4

Celebrated as a favorite amongst many Forza enthusiasts in our community, Forza Motorsport 4 introduced new social and online features to connect our players. Its beautiful cover car, the 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia, is adored globally by petrolheads.

Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5

Marking the start of a new console, Forza Motorsport 5 charged out onto the racetrack with stunning visuals, enhanced physics, and open-wheel racecars. Race the 2013 McLaren P1 and discover the technical, ultra-innovative capabilities of the Holy Hybrid Trinity.

Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6

Forza Motorsport 6 marked the return of a legend – the 2017 Ford GT. It also featured rain and night racing, 24-player races, new ways to race competitively, and a single-player that celebrated the history of automobiles and racing: Stories of Motorsport.

Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7

Pitched as the ultimate automotive playset, Forza Motorsport 7 introduced 4K HDR racing with a huge variety of cars to collect, dynamic weather scenarios, and racing suits. It even unveiled a brand-new car on the world stage: the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

Spirit of Motorsport Tour Reward

Complete all seven series in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour in Career to get the 2022 Acura NSX Type S from the Challenge Hub. This new-to-Motorsport car is also obtainable by completing 20 races in the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer.

Race Your Favorite Cars in the Open Tour

Once you have experienced the legacy of Forza Motorsport in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour, check out the Open Class Tour to continue the journey of your favorite cars. Available under the Featured tab in Career mode.

Open Class Tour is where you can experiment with different upgrades and showcase your favorite tuned cars. 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 cars through each event and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before June 18, 2025, and you will receive the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO.

You can also unlock this new-to-Motorsport car by completing 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer.

Spotlight Cars and VIP Discounts

Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom every week. These cars correspond to the available in-game events and can be acquired with a temporary 30% discount using in-game credits.

Forza Motorsport’s 20th Anniversary Update highlights seven Spotlight cars in the Showroom, one per week. These Spotlight cars can be used in the Spirit of Motorsport Tour and Spotlight Rivals, the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.

You will also notice that some weeks include a bonus discount. These are additional, handpicked cars complementing our Spotlight cars that are also on sale with a 30% discount.

Forza Motorsport VIP Members benefit from a 15% four-week discount in the Showroom on the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R, the 2023 Cadillac #2 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R, and the 2023 Cadillac #31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing V-Series.R.

In addition, VIPs will receive an exclusive 15% discount on one or more cars every week in the Showroom throughout the 20th Anniversary update period. Here’s a look at the cars that will be going on sale for VIP Members over the next few weeks:

Exclusive VIP discounts and VIP Rivals events require VIP Membership, available in the Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle, sold separately.

Race in the 20th Anniversary Multiplayer Series

Experience the evolution of Forza Motorsport in an epic series that celebrates iconic cover cars and tracks from our past games! Join the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer and check back every week over the next seven weeks for updated car restrictions and tracks.

Compete for the podium in the 2017 Ferrari #25 Corse Clienti 488 Challenge in an epic one-make series that is a common stepping stone to higher levels of competitive racing. The Challenge Series will be available for one week starting May 14.

The Lamborghini Super Trofeo sees drivers of all backgrounds compete annually across three continents in the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo to crown the Lamborghini World Champion. Experience the Lamborghini Series for one week only from May 28.

Other series available throughout the 20th Anniversary update include fan favorites like the Modern Factory Racecar Series, BMW Procar Spec Series, Forza Proto-H Series, Subaru BRZ Spec Series, Daily Racers Series, Ferrari FXX Series and more.

Here’s a closer look at the Featured Multiplayer calendar of upcoming events:

Speed Up in 20th Anniversary Rivals

New Featured Rivals events are also available for the 20th Anniversary celebrations.

In Fujimi Kaido Touge, go head-to-head with your rivals to celebrate the return of a classic track! Set your fastest lap around Fujimi Kaido in the 1984 Toyota #25 Horsepower Techs Starlet Time Attack. Complete a clean lap in this event to add this new-to-Motorsport car to your collection for free!

Go sideways on Fujimi Kaido – Full Circuit Reverse in the Ghost of Fujimi Drift Rivals. Enjoy the upgraded series-spec version of the 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex and take in the scenery while sliding through Fujimi Kaido’s memorable curves.

Meanwhile, in Super Supra, get your tires spinning around Grand Oak in the 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV and earn as many drift points as you can! Get a Drift Score of 20,000 or higher in this Drift Rivals event to receive this new-to-Motorsport car in your garage at no cost.

Remember the very first time you played the latest Forza Motorsport? Take a trip down memory lane driving your favorite Cadillac Racing V-Series.R around the Hakone - Grand Prix Circuit in the Cadillac Throwback VIP Rivals.

In addition to Spotlight Rivals highlighting each of the previous Forza Motorsport cover cars, we will also be running special Anniversary Rivals over the next few months that gives you another chance to compete in events using these iconic cars. These bi-weekly events will also be your opportunity to obtain exclusive anniversary liveries. Some of these will be immediately available to apply to the respective car, while others will be made available after their associated Rivals event concludes.

The Logitech McLaren G Challenge returns for summer! Race for $50,000+ in cash, prizes, and the opportunity to visit the McLaren Technology Centre in England! Sign up at Discord.gg/LogitechG to confirm eligibility and qualify for prizes from Logitech G. Top drivers per region qualify for the Grand Finals on August 23-24. Get behind the wheel of the 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the first qualifier, and at Hakone – GP Circuit in the second.

You can check out the full lineup of 20th Anniversary Rivals events below:

Get Your 20th Anniversary Rewards in the Challenge Hub

Forza Motorsport’s 20th Anniversary Update introduces new rewards in the Challenge Hub. Prove your skills in previous Forza Motorsport cover cars across refreshed Featured Challenges and Weekly Challenges.

Challenge Hub objectives are spread across Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals. By playing these game modes, you can earn credit rewards, cars and race suits, including the special Forza Motorsport suits themed around each previously released game.

Car rewards in the Challenge Hub for 20th Anniversary include the new-to-Motorsport 2022 Acura NSX Type S and 2024 Nissan Z NISMO, both unlockable by completing the Spirit of Motorsport Tour and Open Class Tour, respectively.

In addition, the 1984 Toyota #25 Horsepower Techs Starlet Time Attack and 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV are also obtainable in their respective Rivals events.

There are also new Forza Motorsport Rival Celebration events where you can earn anniversary themed liveries for the cover cars. As noted above, some of these rewards will be sent out to players after the events have wrapped up.

Here’s a breakdown of the Challenge Hub objectives and rewards for 20th Anniversary:

Featured Challenges

May 7 5:00 PM PT – June 25 5:00 PM PT | May 8 12:00 AM UTC – June 26 12:00 AM UTC

Weekly Challenges

Week 1: May 7 5:00 PM PT – May 14 5:00 PM PT | May 8 12:00 AM UTC – May 15 12:00 AM UTC

Week 2: May 14 5:00 PM PT – May 21 5:00 PM PT | May 15 12:00 AM UTC – May 22 12:00 AM UTC

Week 3: May 21 5:00 PM PT – May 28 5:00 PM PT | May 22 12:00 AM UTC – May 29 12:00 AM UTC

Week 4: May 28 5:00 PM PT – June 4 5:00 PM PT | May 29 12:00 AM UTC – May 30 12:00 AM UTC

Week 5: June 4 5:00 PM PT – June 11 5:00 PM PT | May 30 12:00 AM UTC – June 12 12:00 AM UTC

Week 6: June 11 5:00 PM PT – June 18 5:00 PM PT | June 12 12:00 AM UTC – June 19 12:00 AM UTC

Week 7: June 18 5:00 PM PT – June 25 5:00 PM PT | June 19 12:00 AM UTC – June 26 12:00 AM UTC