Recent developments at Turn 10 Studios have led to significant changes in the Forza Motorsport franchise. A former employee has reported that the Forza Motorsport team has been disbanded, while the Forza Horizon series will still be supported. This news follows Microsoft's decision to lay off around 9,000 employees, significantly impacting Turn 10 and its workforce. As a pioneering racing simulation franchise since 2005, Forza Motorsport battled against competitors like Gran Turismo but has struggled against the growing popularity of the more casual Horizon games, which remain in development by Playground Games.
What happened to Forza Motorsport and Turn 10 Studios?Forza Motorsport has been officially discontinued as Turn 10 Studios has closed its Motorsport division following significant layoffs. However, the Forza Horizon series will continue to be developed.
The Forza Motorsport franchise began in 2005 as a flagship racing simulation title for Xbox, gaining acclaim and building a devoted fan base over the years. The series has had multiple releases but faced tougher competition from more casual racing games like Forza Horizon, developed by Playground Games, which has overshadowed its Motorsport counterpart in terms of popularity and sales. Playground Games is currently working on a new entry in the Fable RPG series, expected in 2026, marking a shift in the studio's focus amidst the industry's changing landscape.
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Man, it’s bittersweet seeing Motorsport bow out while Horizon keeps cruising—kinda feels like the sim racing purists just lost their home track. Here’s hoping Playground keeps the spirit alive with Horizon’s open-world chaos, even if it’s not the same.
It's wild how Horizon's arcade-style fun ended up overtaking Motorsport's sim roots—guess even racing games aren't immune to the casual takeover. Still, sad to see a legacy franchise like this fade, especially with Turn 10's history of pushing technical boundaries.