Forza Motorsport Update 20: 20th Anniversary Celebrations

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May marks a very special time for Forza Motorsport in 2025. Turn 10 is rolling out Update 20 for all console and PC players, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the Forza Motorsport franchise.

Weighing in at 9GB on PC and 10.42GB on Xbox Series X/S, this is one of the biggest updates by far, adding lots of new content and gameplay features.

There’s a lot to unpack in this update, so let’s dive in.

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Forza Motorsport Update 20: Fujimi Kaido

The headline news this update is the return of Fujimi Kaido. Since the last appearance of this iconic circuit in Forza Motorsport 4, it has become the most community-requested track of all time. This 10.24-mile (16.5km) mountain pass is one of the longest tracks in the game, behind the Nurburgring Nordschleife, as it winds its way through 144 corners in the spectacular Japanese mountains.

With a peak elevation change of over 2,700ft, players will experience both challenging uphill and exciting downhill sections. The track will be available to drive in single player and multiplayer modes.

Forza Motorsport Update 20: Spotlight/VIP Cars

In line with the 20th anniversary celebrations, each of the Spotlight cars are the cover cars from the previous seven Forza Motorsport titles, from the Honda NSX up to the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

Each Spotlight car will be available for purchase every week for a limited 30% discount using in-game credits. Players with VIP can also grab their own selection of Forza Motorsport history for a 15% discount.

A pair of Time Attack monsters and a returning drift car are also added to the Showroom for everyone:

Spotlight Cars

  • Honda NSX-R ’05 – May 7-14
  • Nissan Fairlady Z ’03, Aston Martin DBS ’08 – May 14-21
  • Audi R8 5.2 FSI ’10 – May 21-28
  • Ferrari 458 Italia ’09, BMW M5 ’12 – May 28 – June 4
  • McLaren P1 ’13, Audi RS7 Sportback ’13 – June 4-11
  • Ford GT ’17 – June 11-18
  • Porsche 911 GT2 RS ’18 – June 18-25

VIP Discount Cars

  • Cadillac V-Series.R #01 Cadillac Racing ’23, Cadillac V-Series.R #2 Cadillac Racing ’23, Cadillac V-Series.R #31 Whelen Engineering ’23 – May 7 – June 25
  • Nissan R390 ’98 – May 7-14
  • Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale ’03 – May 14-21
  • Aston Martin DBS ’08, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 ’09, Ferrari 430 Scuderia ’07, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 ’11, Porsche 911 GT3 ’07 – May 21-28
  • Bugatti Veyron Super Sport ’11, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 ’11 – May 28 – June 4
  • Bugatti Veyron Super Sport ’11, Mazda 787B ’91, Shelby Cobra 427 S/C ’65 – June 4-11
  • Ferrari 458 Speciale ’13, Ford Shelby GT-350R ’16, Lamborghini Veneno ’13, McLaren F1 GT ’97 – June 11-18
  • Acura NSX ’17, BMW M4 Coupé ’14, Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupe ’69, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ’17, Ford Escort RS Cosworth ’92 – June 18-25

Showroom Additions

  • Toyota Starlet #25 Horsepower Techs Time Attack ’84
  • Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV ’95
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution #1 Sierra Enterprises Time Attack ’05

One of the big additions is the addition of an extreme 1984 Toyota Starlet. This particular version bares very little resemblance to the road car thanks to a widebody kit, a huge rear wing, and a colossal rear diffuser for maximum downforce in Time Attack.

The engine is a 2.0-liter F20C lifted from a Honda S2000, but fitted with a massive turbocharger and converted to run on ethanol. The engine produces 650hp, giving this pocket rocket insane performance.

Another Time Attack car comes in the shape of the Sierra Enterprises Mitsubishi Lancer, crossing over from Forza Horizon 5. This Evo has undergone a plethora of extreme upgrades to take part in the top Unlimited class of Time Attack, with a fully stripped interior, carbon body panels and insane aerodynamic changes.

The Evo runs a 2.2-liter turbocharged engine tuned to produce 950hp and channeled through a beefed up four-wheel drive system.

Racing Heroes Car Pack

Turn 10 has also revealed the first paid DLC car pack, dubbed “Racing Heroes”. Featuring five famous machines from past and present, this pack has a broad appeal to racing fans

The big news is the return of the 2008 Mazda Furai. This LMP2-based car never raced, but quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its wild styling and rotary engine noise. The rotary engine in question is a 2.0-liter three-rotor unit making 450hp on ethanol. Unfortunately, the real car met a tragic end during a test by Top Gear, where a suspected mechanical failure saw the car destroyed in a fire.

One of the other headline cars making its debut is the 2024 Ford Mustang GT3. Marking Ford’s return to GT racing in the ultra competitive GT3 category, the Mustang is now racing across the globe in the hands of various customer teams. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 5.4 liter V8 making around 550hp before Balance of Performance rules.

This particular Mustang was run by Ford’s factory Multimatic Motorsports team in the IMSA GTD Pro class in 2024. Its special “Champion Spirit” livery also honors Ford’s victories in IMSA to celebrate 60 years of the Mustang.

The three other cars in the pack are the 2001 Formula Drift Nissan Silvia, 1997 Toyota Chaser MkII and 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5. The Racing Heroes pack is available now on the Microsoft Store and Steam for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99.

Forza Motorsport Update 20: Public Meetups

One of the big new gameplay additions is Public Meetups. Here, you can gather with your friends and other players on a variety of tracks to drive and drift. Four different types of meetups will be available at any time:

  • Fujimi Kaido Drift Meetup
  • Cycled Track Drift Meetup
  • Nurburgring Nordschleife Track Day Meetup
  • Cycled Track Day Meetup

Forza Motorsport Update 20: New Events

The newest tour is a history lesson taking you through all seven Forza Motorsport titles, with the Spotlight cars front and center.

20th Anniversary Tour

  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport – Honda NSX-R ’05
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2 – Nissan Fairlady Z ’03
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3 – Audi R8 5.2 FSI ’10
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4 – Ferrari 458 Italia ’09
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5 – McLaren P1 ’13
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6 – Ford GT ’17
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7 – Porsche 911 GT2 RS ’18

The 20th Anniversary Tour will put you behind the wheel of each of the seven previous cover cars over the last 20 years.

Even though the update is now live, the 20th Anniversary Tour will kick off on May 7 with Spirit of Forza Motorsport. Each of the following series will then be unlocked after a seven day period. Your prize for completing the tour is the 2022 Acura NSX Type S for the final showcase. Alternatively, you can acquire the NSX by completing 20 races in the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer.

Unlike previous tours, the 20th Anniversary Tour is available permanently, so you will have no issues trying to finish it on time.

Open Class Tour

You can choose to run through 20 years of Forza Motorsport hero cars or build your own for the Open Class Tour. Work your way from D Class to R Class in each three-race series to claim the prize of the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo. You can also claim the Z by doing 10 races in the Open Series in Featured Multiplayer

You’ll need to keep an eye on your schedule as the tour will run until June 18.

Forza Motorsport Update 20: Challenge Hub

The Challenge Hub features lots of rewards for the 20th anniversary update, including cars, cosmetics and credits. Each of the challenges can be completed in single player or multiplayer.

  • 20th Anniversary Tour Challenge – Complete all series in the 20th Anniversary Tour in Career OR Complete 20 races in the 20th Anniversary Series in Featured Multiplayer
  • Open Class Challenge – Complete all series in the Open Class Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer
  • Drift Champion – Get a Drift Score of 20,000 in the ‘Super Supra’ Drift Rivals event
  • Downhill Daredevil – Complete 1 clean lap in the ‘Fujimi Kaido Touge’ Rivals Event
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport Challenge – Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport’ series
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2 Challenge – Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 2’ series
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3 Challenge – Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 3’ series
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4 Challenge – Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 4’ series
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5 Challenge – Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 5’ series
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6 Challenge – Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 6’ series
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7 Challenge – Complete the ‘Spirit of Forza Motorsport 7’ series
  • Spirit of Forza Motorsport (2023) Challenge – Complete 15 total races in any game mode
  • Forza Motorsport 1 Rival Celebration Reward – Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Where Dreams Are Driven’ Rivals event
  • Forza Motorsport 2 Rival Celebration Reward – Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Jump Ahead on Road Atlanta’ Featured Rivals event
  • Forza Motorsport 3 Rival Celebration Reward – Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘A Love Letter to Car Fans’ Rivals event

Rewards: Acura NSX Type S ’22, Nissan Z Nismo ’24, Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV ’95, Toyota #25 Horsepower Techs Starlet Time Attack ’84, Forza Motorsport Racing Suit, Forza Motorsport 2 Racing Suit, Forza Motorsport 3 Racing Suit, Forza Motorsport 4 Racing Suit, Forza Motorsport 5 Racing Suit, Forza Motorsport 6 Racing Suit, Forza Motorsport 7 Racing Suit, Forza Motorsport (2023) Racing Suit, Livery for Nissan Fairlady Z ’03, 50,000 credits

Weekly Challenges

May 7-14

  • Spotlight Challenge: Get on the podium in the 2005 Honda NSX-R in a race with at least 10 opponents
  • Weekly Skills Challenge: Complete 3 clean laps on Fujimi Kaido
  • Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Rivals Challenge: Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Spotlight – 2005 Honda NSX-R’ Rivals Event
  • Weekly Track Challenge: Complete 10 laps on any Fujimi Kaido layout

May 14-21

  • Spotlight Challenge: Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
  • Weekly Skills Challenge: Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete five races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Rivals Challenge: Beat a rival in the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
  • Weekly Track Challenge: Get on the Podium on any Suzuka layout

May 21-28

  • Spotlight Challenge: Complete 5 clean laps in the 2010 R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI Quattro
  • Weekly Skills Challenge: Get on the Podium in any Featured Multiplayer race OR Get on the Podium 3 times in Career races
  • Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete five races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Rivals Challenge: Get a Drift Score of 10,000 in any Drift Rivals event
  • Weekly Track Challenge: Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – National Circuit

May 28 – June 4

  • Spotlight Challenge: Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Spotlight – 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia’ Rivals event
  • Weekly Skills Challenge: Complete 5 clean laps
  • Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete five races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Rivals Challenge: Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event
  • Weekly Track Challenge: Complete 10 laps on any Sunset Peninsula layout

June 4-11

  • Spotlight Challenge: Complete 5 races in the 2013 McLaren P1
  • Weekly Skills Challenge: Get a Segment Score of 9 or higher on any track
  • Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete five races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Rivals Challenge: Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Spotlight – McLaren P1 ’13’ Rivals Event
  • Weekly Track Challenge: Get on the Podium on any Yas Marina Circuit layout

June 11-18

  • Spotlight Challenge: Get on the podium in the 2017 Ford GT in a race with at least 10 opponents
  • Weekly Skills Challenge: Complete 5 clean laps in the 2017 Ford GT
  • Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete five races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Rivals Challenge: Beat a rival in the 2017 Ford GT
  • Weekly Track Challenge: Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on Lime Rock Park – Full Circuit

June 18-25

  • Spotlight Challenge: Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
  • Weekly Skills Challenge: Complete 5 clean laps in the rain
  • Weekly Safety Challenge: Complete five races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
  • Weekly Rivals Challenge: Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event
  • Weekly Track Challenge: Get a Segment Score of 9 or higher on any track

Rewards: 10,000-25,000 Cr.

Forza Motorsport Update 20: Multiplayer Events

Featured Multiplayer is stacked with events for the 20th anniversary. Like in the new tour, race your favorite Forza Motorsport cover car in the 20th Anniversary Series.

Ferrari and Lamborghini also get their own featured one-make series with the 488 Challenge and Huracan Super Trofeo.

Forza Proto-H and Daily Racers also return to the Featured Series list.

  • 20th Anniversary Series, Modern Factory Racecar Series, BMW Procar Spec Series – May 7-14
  • 20th Anniversary Series, The Challenge Series, Lotus 3-Eleven Spec Series – May 14-21
  • 20th Anniversary Series, Forza Proto-H Series, Subaru BRZ Spec Series – May 21-28
  • 20th Anniversary Series, Lamborghini Series, Mazda Miata Spec Series – May 28 – June 4
  • 20th Anniversary Series, Community Choice Series, VW Golf GTI Spec Series – June 4-11
  • 20th Anniversary Series, Daily Racers Series, Ferrari FXX Series – June 11-18

Forza Motorsport Update 20: Rivals

Theres a big selection of Rivals events for Update 20, with both Time Trial and Drift events for players to attempt. Fujimi Kaido gets its own event throughout the whole of the update.

Players with VIP will get to relive the first time driving in the current Forza Motorsport and get behind the wheel of the Cadillac V-Series.R on Hakone GP Circuit.

Drifters should prepare their best A, B and C Class cars to do battle at Catalunya, Suzuka and Maple Valley.

McLaren’s Logitech G Challenge returns, putting you behind the wheel of the legendary MP4/4 at Spa and Hakone.

The latest Rivals list is below;

  • Fujimi Kaido Touge – Toyota Starlet #25 Horsepower Techs Time Attack ’84 – Fujimi Kaido – Full Circuit (May 7 – June 25)
  • VIP – Cadillac Throwback – Cadillac Racing V-Series.R ’23 – Hakone – GP Circuit (May 7 – June 25)
  • Where Dreams Are Driven – Honda NSX-R ’05 – Laguna Seca – Full Circuit (May 7-21)
  • Jump Ahead on Road Atlanta – Nissan Fairlady Z ’03 – Road Atlanta – Grand Prix Course (May 21 – June 4)
  • A Love Letter to Car Fans – Audi R8 5.2 FSI ’10 – Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit (June 4-18)
  • Forza Ferrari on Mugello – Ferrari 458 Italia ’09 – Mugello – Full Circuit (June 18 – July 2)
  • Ghost of Fujimi – Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex ’85 – Fujimi Kaido – Full Circuit Reverse (May 7- June 25)
  • Super Supra – Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV ’95 – Grand Oak Raceway – Full Circuit (May 7 – June 25)
  • Open Class Drift – A Class – A Class, RWD – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – National Circuit (May 7 – June 25
  • Open Class Drift – B Class – B Class, RWD – Suzuka – East Circuit (May 7 – June 25)
  • Open Class Drift – C Class – C Class, RWD – Maple Valley – Short Circuit (May 7 – June 25)
  • Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #1 – McLaren MP4/4 ’88 – Spa Francorchamps – Full Circuit (May 14 – June 11)
  • Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2 – McLaren MP4/4 ’88 – Hakone – GP Circuit (June 11 – July 9)
  • Spotlight – Honda NSX-R ’05 – Silverstone – International Circuit (May 7-14)
  • Spotlight – Nissan Fairlady Z ’03 – Sebring – Short Circuit (May 14-21)
  • Spotlight – Audi R8 5.2 FSI ’10 – Hockenheimring – Full Circuit (May 21-28)
  • Spotlight – Ferrari 458 Italia ’09 – Le Mans – Full Circuit (May 28 – June 4)
  • Spotlight – McLaren P1 ’13 – Bathurst – Mount Panorama Circuit (June 4-11)
  • Spotlight – Ford GT ’17 – Watkins Glen – Full Circuit (June 11-18)
  • Spotlight – Porsche 911 GT2 RS – Maple Valley – Full Circuit (June 18-25)

Forza Motorsport Update 20: Other Changes

Drivatar AI receives one of its biggest updates to improve the raceability of computer opponents. T10 has released a new multi-line system to allow AI opponents greater options for their optimised racing lines. This also aims to improve side-by-side racing when AI is forced off its optimum line and reduce erratic driving behavior.

New plug-and-play updates for steering wheel users bring new calibrations and more authentic lock-to-lock turns. With these changes, Steering Lock Range and Steering Sensitivity have been reset. Default force feedback settings have also been reset. Those who have already tweaked their FFB settings should not be affected.

Selected music from Forza Motorsport 3-6 have been added to the music playlist, along with three new sequences from Lance Hayes, composor for Forza Motorsport 3-5.

The seven featured Spotlight cars also receive audio updates to concide with their new events as well. The 2005 Honda NSX-R also receives a Mugen bodykit and all players will receive a special 20th Anniversary livery for the car.

Forza Proto-H, GT2 and GT3 all receive a complete rebalancing in Multiplayer.

As part of celebrating the previous seven titles, Update 20 will run for seven weeks until mid-June. T10 hasn’t provided clues to the next update, but we’ll bring them to you when details are released.

You can read all the patch notes right here. You can also swing by our Forza Motorsport forums for community discussion and discovering possible undocumented changes.

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