Forza Fans Rejoice: Classic Cars Are Getting a Much-Needed Makeover
How long would you tolerate an eyesore before demanding a makeover? Longtime Forza aficionados have waited for over a decade, enduring the sight of cars in desperate need of digital TLC. Beloved icons like the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R and E30 BMW M3 have been showcased in outdated models, some dating back to the franchise's inception.
Despite updated textures and smoothed edges, these cars were glaringly disproportionate. But here's the good news: Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games have heeded the cries of the fans. The developers have officially confirmed that they will be rebuilding several of these nostalgic models.
A Long-Awaited Overhaul
The revelation came directly from Forza's official forums. Several threads categorized under ‘Troubleshooting’ related to inaccurate car models have been closed with messages from forum admins announcing that these cars will be rebuilt. The list includes:
- 1992 BMW M3 (E30)
- 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
- 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello
- 2003 Ford Focus RS
- 1997 Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)
- 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI MR
- 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R (S15)
- 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R32)
- 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex (AE86)
This lineup of cars getting a facelift is a huge deal for the franchise's dedicated fans. While modern models generally look exceptional, many of the older vehicles stick out like sore thumbs. The nostalgia of '90s and early 2000s cars makes this overhaul even more exciting. Vehicles such as the Honda S2000, first-gen NSX, and Mk IV Volkswagen Golf R32 hold legendary status now, and enthusiasts clamor to drive these vehicles in pristine digital form.
A Long Time Coming
These fixes aren’t just a nod to long-time loyalty; they’re a necessary update. Community threads have often pointed out the inaccuracies, and the gaming world has taken note. Articles such as worst-looking cars in Forza have only fueled the call for change. Although Turn 10 and Playground have given makeovers to some cars in the past, like the Subaru Impreza 22B STI, addressing multiple cars simultaneously is a significant indication that the development teams have been paying attention.
The Road Ahead
Community and Communications Director at Turn 10 explained some background on the decision and the upcoming work on Reddit:
'Yes! We have a list of cars we're chasing down to be rebuilt - really exciting stuff. It may take a while to get them showing up in games - sourcing and building cars takes many months or even a year+ depending on how hard it is to find a museum-quality car, licensing, etc. When the refreshed cars do come out, it will likely be with future games as we aren't able to just swap out the old models for the new in existing games without potentially breaking other things in the process.'
While this is heartening news, one concern remains. Forza Motorsport is emerging as a live service title, meaning a sequel may not be in the cards for the foreseeable future. It’s hopeful that Turn 10 will figure out how to incorporate these new models seamlessly into existing games, instead of reserving them for future titles. Until then, the fans will have to keep their fingers crossed.