May Update for FM6 Adds Five New Game-Changing Features

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A new content update for Forza Motorsport 6 is now available introducing a number of brand new features, complimentary of today’s NASCAR Expansion Pack. Weighing in at 1.45 GB, the largest weigh-in to date, the features have been created to improve the in-game racing experience wholesale. While these features are being introduced with today’s expansion, all of the features will be available to everyone regardless of whether or not the NASCAR Pack has been purchased.

The features, and how they’ll improve the racing experience moving forward, are as follows:

HUD Proximity Arrows

New on-screen HUD arrows will provide players with information on cars in close proximity. Especially useful for players who prefer to use cockpit or hood perspective when driving, these optional HUD proximity arrows indicate surrounding traffic and will give players that extra chance of avoiding costly wrecks.

Drafting and Drivatars

Making the most of the draft is more important than ever in Forza Motorsport 6. Now, players will be able to feel the intense effects of the draft on their cars’ performance as they fight for every inch at close quarters. In addition, Forza Motorsport 6’s Drivatar opponents have been refined to manage the intricacies of tight pack racing at high speeds, where every inch counts.

Quick Stop

In racing, victory has always required quick reflexes. Forza 6’s new Quick Stop feature means that strategy will play a bigger role than ever. In Quick Stop race mode, all cars are required to take at least one mandatory pit stop before the end of a race. As the race unfolds, choosing an early or late lap for your Quick Stop can be the difference between winning and losing.

Rolling Starts

Now players will have the option to select a rolling starts option for races. Rolling starts offer an exciting alternative to traditional standing starts, giving the players the chance to experience the thrill of green flag starts at speed. Rolling starts also allow the grid to spread out, in turn reducing the number of first-corner accidents.

New Damage Option

For Forza players that love endurance racing, we’ve added a brand new damage option – cosmetic damage with fuel and tire wear. This option is ideal for players who want to experience the challenge of racing long distances while their fuel burns down and tires gradually lose grip, without having to worry about a single crash disabling their car and ruining their race results.

Multiplayer Le Mans

Le Mans has returned to online multiplayer! For the first time in Forza Motorsport 6 players will be able to race on Le Mans’ Old Mulsanne and Full Circuit ribbons in multiplayer hoppers and Leagues.

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What do you think of the the expansion and the accompanying update? Visit our dedicated Forza Motorsport 6 forum and let us know!

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Comments (10)

  1. z06fun

    These are great adds, but I just can’t understand how they can continue put so much new work into Forza 6 without doing something about the incredibly bad tire model. The game is not really worth much for wheel users with current tire model. Fix that and it could be an incredible product.

    1. Fat Tyre

      I mean I got the NASCAR expansion, while doing the NASCAR campaign I tried this new features and they’re awesome. The quick stop especially adds a nice touch of strategy to the races, well done T10!

  2. dylanlikes88

    Wait, why wasn’t Le Mans available for multiplayer in the past?
    Also, are you telling me that Forza 6 didn’t have drafting in it?

    1. AudiMan2011

      Forza 6 has had drafting since launch. With the NASCAR addition, it’s been improved since the cars on ovals heavily rely on drafting.

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