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Update 5.0

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Update 5.0 is a patch made available on February 14, 2024 for all releases of Forza Motorsport (2023). It includes a new track, new vehicles, new events and bug fixes and improvements.

Version Number[]

  • Xbox Series X|S: 1.545.529.0
  • PC (Microsoft Store): 1.545.529.0
  • Steam: 1.545.529.0

New Content, Features and Events[]

New Track[]

New Cars[]

Spotlight Cars[]

Car Pass Cars[]

Reward Cars[]

New Career Events[]

  • Featured Tour: Ringer Tour (Available from Feb. 15 12am UTC – March 29 12am UTC)
    • Showdown Series: BMW M (Starts Feb. 15 12am UTC)
    • Showdown Series: Audi Sport (Starts Feb. 22 12am UTC)
    • Showdown Series: Mercedes-AMG (Starts Feb. 29 12am UTC)
    • Showdown Series: Porsche 911 (Starts March 7 12am UTC)
  • Open Class Tour – German Automotive (Available from Feb. 15 12am UTC – March 14 12am UTC)
    • D Class Series
    • C Class Series
    • B Class Series
    • A Class Series

New Multiplayer Events[]

Spec Series[]

  • Grand Prix Rivals (Feb. 15 12am UTC – Feb. 22 12am UTC)
  • Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series (Feb. 22 12am UTC – Feb. 29 12am UTC)
  • GTX Sportscar Spec Series (Feb.29 12 am UTC – March 7 12am UTC)
  • Forza Proto-H Series (March 7 12am UTC – March 14 12am UTC)

Open Series[]

  • S Class & D Class (Feb. 15 12am UTC – Feb. 22 12am UTC)
  • X Class & A Class (Feb. 22 12am UTC – Feb. 29 12am UTC)
  • R Class & C Class (Feb. 29 12am UTC – March 7 12am UTC)
  • P Class & E Class (March 7 12am UTC – March 14 12am UTC)

Spotlight Series[]

  • 2023 BMW M2 (Feb. 15 12am UTC – Feb. 22 12am UTC)
  • 2013 Audi RS 7 Sportback (Feb. 22 12am UTC – Feb. 29 12am UTC)
  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (Feb. 29 12am UTC – March 7 12am UTC)
  • 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S (March 7 12am UTC – March 14 12am UTC)

New Rivals Events[]

Bug Fixes and Improvements[]

Stability[]

  • Fixed an issue where the game enters an unresponsive state when returning to Open Practice in Featured Multiplayer from a suspended state.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur after selecting “Skip Practice,” exiting the race and re-entering the event.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when entering Forzavista.
  • Fixed a game crash that could occur when opening a race replay.

Builders Cup[]

  • Skipping Completed Practice: Players are now presented with the option to Skip Practice in the Career mode pre-race menu. Furthermore, if the player completes a Practice session, the game creates a save point and provides additional options when returning to a series for replaying or skipping complete practice.
  • Additional information has been added for projected finishes in the Challenge the Grid screen.
  • Fixed an issue in Builders Cup where the series standing list is missing the names of AI drivers.
  • Fixed an issue in Builders Cup where the Skip Practice option loads the incorrect time-of-day for the track intro cinematic.

Cars[]

  • Introduced a first-time pop up to the Buy Cars menu that explains the Featured Tab.
  • Fixed an issue in the Showroom where cars have a checkmark despite not being properly selected.
  • Lexus LFA: Updated inaccurate car audio.
  • Mercedes-AMG GT R: Fixed an issue where the Rear Tire Width options are displayed in the wrong order after applying a widebody kit.
  • 2009 Ford Focus RS: Fixed an issue where the car’s audio sounds metallic and distorted.

Multiplayer[]

  • Fixed an issue in Private Multiplayer where someone driving the wrong way wasn’t correctly ghosted and could collide with other players.
  • Fixed an issue in Featured Multiplayer where players could encounter an infinite loading screen when attempting to change their Fuel and Tire setup at Grid Preview.
  • Fixed an issue where Featured Multiplayer events at Hockenheim had only 3 laps instead of the intended lap count.
  • Fixed issue where in some Featured Multiplayer Series (Prototype Group Series, Vintage Le Mans Sportscar Series), some cars utilized different tire compounds, resulting in uneven tire wear during a race.
  • Fixed an issue in Featured Multiplayer Forza GT Spec Series where multiple classes are displayed when filtering by class.
  • Fixed an issue in Forzavista where the car model remains “exploded” after accepting a Multiplayer invite.

Tracks[]

  • Hockenheim: Fixed an issue where race-day objects clip into the post-race cinematic when the player does not earn a podium finish.
  • Daytona: Fixed an issue where crew members can appear floating during the walk-the-grid cinematic in Featured Multiplayer.
  • Spa-Francorchamps: Fixed the typo on the “Welcome to Circuit de Spa” track sign.

Gameplay[]

  • Fixed an issue where the "Do You Like This Design?" and "Do You Like This Tune?" post-race prompts are not appearing.
  • In the Fuel and Tires setup menu, added descriptions for non-race tires that explain their all-weather capability.
  • Fixed an issue where audio sounds were played twice when pressing and releasing the “A” button on controller in the post-race podium finish sequence.
  • Fixed an issue where the “Seeing Stars” blue and teal Driver Suits are mixed up in the Driver Customization menu.
  • Added an explanation to the Fuel and Tires menu that clarifies why tires cannot be changed while using a rental car.
  • Adjusted the post-race rewards flow to ensure credits earned are displayed before a new Driver Suit unlock.

Free Play[]

  • Fixed an issue in Free Play where car model names are missing from the drivers list.
  • Fixed an issue in Free Play Quick Events where the "Number of Laps" returns to the track layout default when going to Event Setup in the pre-race menu.
  • Fixed an issue where Load/Save Event Setup options appear in Free Play Advanced while offline.
  • Time of Day and Weather will no longer always be randomized for the "Next Event" after a Free Play race. Your settings will be remembered.
  • Fixed an issue in Free Play where the post-race information on the next race screen is inaccurate when weather is set to Variable.

AI[]

  • Fixed issue where “Skip Lap” forces player off-track at Suzuka Full Circuit if they have adjusted their fuel levels on certain X class cars.
  • Fixed issue where AI controller takes player car off the track at VIR North when using “Skip Lap” or the start of a Test Drive session.

Livery Editor[]

  • Fixed an issue where the game enters an indefinite loading screen after selecting any car within the All Cars sub-menu of the Design & Paint mode.
  • Players are now prompted to save their livery if they attempt to exit the Livery Editor without saving.
  • Fixed an issue when exiting a search in “Find Designs” exits the design section of the Livery Editor.
  • Fixed an issue where upgraded calipers are unable to be painted.
  • Maserati MC12: Fixed an issue where the manufacturer livery partially disappears when paint and decals are applied to the vehicle.
  • Fixed an issue where Vinyl Group sizes can become negative, leaving it difficult or even impossible to get them back to positive values.
  • Fixed an issue where shared Vinyls created and used by the same author on a Car Livery will lock sharing on the livery.
  • Added custom advanced zoom to the Livery Editor when applying decals to a car.
  • Fixed an issue where the Paint Wing option would be still accessible when the wing is removed from the car.
  • Acura #36 NSX GT3: Fixed an issue where the car’s shadow would “pop-in” at certain camera angles in the Paint Car menu.
  • Fixed an issue in Apply Decals > Vinyl Group where layer count displayed incorrectly in the UI.
  • Fixed an issue in Apply Decals > Vinyl Group where Curated Groups do not populate if selected too quickly.
  • Fixed an issue in the decal selector where letters and symbols are incorrectly rearranged in the tab Lower Letters 5.

Graphics[]

  • Improved screen space reflections to handle quick dynamic resolution changes.

Photo Mode and Replays[]

  • Players can now save Short Race replays. When racing against a full grid, Short races should save most replays; Medium races will not save full replays but will save up to 11 minutes. Work to improve replay save length is ongoing.
  • Fixed an issue in Photo Mode on PC where non-16:9 resolutions include letterboxing in saved photos.
  • Fixed an issue when searching Replays or Photo Galleries by Track or Track Layout would return no results.

Accessibility[]

  • Blind Driving Assists: Fixed an issue where the AI Takeover Cue pitch-volume setting is not honored during pit entry if the player enters with Pit Assist enabled.
  • Blind Driving Assists: Fixed an issue where the Deceleration Cue Pitch preview does not function properly in the Accessibility settings menu.
  • Fixed an issue where the UI Contrast setting text does not accurately describe the setting function.
  • Fixed an issue at Laguna Seca where certain P and X Class cars do not follow the driving line with throttle assist turned on.
  • Fixed an issue at Daytona where certain P and X Class cars do not follow the driving line with throttle assist turned on.
  • Fixed an issue where the Screen Narrator reads the acceleration or braking stat changes in kilometers per hour when miles per hour is displayed.
  • Fixed an issue where the Screen Narrator reads "no results for this leaderboard are available at this time" when entering the leaderboard in Rivals.
  • Blind Driving Assists: Fixed an issue where the Turn Navigation preview does not function properly in the Accessibility settings menu while on track.
  • Blind Driving Assists: Fixed an issue where audio cues are present during and after the Benchmark mode on PC where the player is unable to control the vehicle.
  • Added hyphenation for common compound word, front-wheel drive, to the subtitle when inspecting the 2018 Honda Civic Type R during the Builders Cup Intro Series.
  • Fixed an issue in the Quick Upgrade menu where the "Confirm" button on this screen always narrates the incorrect status initially.
  • Fixed an issue where the Screen Narrator does not readily read all the VIP event information in Rivals.
  • Fixed an issue where the Screen Narrator does not inform players that they are highlighting a new Series they have not viewed before in Career mode.
  • Fixed an issue in the Showroom where the "Owned" text appears much larger than its UI box while Menu Text size is set to largest.

PC[]

  • Numerous under-the-hood improvements to reduce CPU spikes and better utilize the GPU, helping to improve framerate consistency while driving.
  • Fixed numerous crash scenarios caused by multi-threaded rendering.
  • Fixed being unable to use full screen mode when using a PC with an integrated GPU.
  • Fixed erratic framerate after reverting a video settings change.
  • Improved Mouse navigation by allowing RMB to behave like esc + B to navigate back through menus.
  • Fixed an issue on PC where players would see no performance boost when switching from a high-quality mode to low quality.
  • Fixed an issue where objects were missing from car reflections in Photo Mode and Forzavista.
  • Added a check for GPU support of D3D12 Enhanced Barrier feature to application startup. Error code AP205 corresponds to detected lack of support. Client will attempt to find a device which has required features and will report a "failed to create graphics device" modal if none are found.
  • Fixed an issue in the Livery Editor on PC where zooming in with the mouse wheel scrolls the decal layers as well.

Wheels[]

All Platforms[]

  • Fixed an issue causing custom wheel input layouts to reset to their default settings after relaunching the game with both a controller and steering wheel connected.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the first shift LED light on the Logitech G923 to be illuminated when the car is idling.
  • Fixed an issue where the shift lights don’t blink on Logitech steering wheels when the car exceeds redline.
  • Fixed an issue where H-pattern shifters occasionally delayed shifting gears.
  • Improved shift light LED normalized rev range for Thrustmaster and Logitech devices.
  • Fixed an issue where the car steering animation was laggy or unresponsive when using a steering wheel to drive.

PC[]

  • Fixed an issue where LEDs on the Fanatec Formula wheel were blinking with the incorrect colors and rate.
  • Improved shift light LED normalized rev range for Fanatec devices.[1]

References[]

  1. ↑ "Forza Motorsport Update 5.0 Release Notes" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 04-09-2025.
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