Forza Motorsport 5 Coming 2013 Horizon and Motorsport Are 2 Different Games

Microsoft has confirmed that Forza 5 will be released next year and shall remain a two-year franchise, with Horizon filling the gaps between the main series games.

*facepalm*

This is pretty good news. It would be better news if we found out it was coming out on the new xbox.

By handing the development of Horizon to Playground–a developer composed of talents from a range of studios: TOCA, GRID, Codemasters–it seems that Microsoft aims to have a new Forza title released every year, without making the sacrifices that are commonly seen in yearly franchises handled by one developer. In regards to the Horizon "trailer", Sebull reassured fans that "this is not a game trailer" but instead a "simple video showing the FH universe and there is not much to see."

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Microsoft France is on the roll this weekend! First we had the leaked teaser "trailer" for Forza Horizon, then this morning Microsoft confirmed that the trailer is real, and we'll receive more information. Well, Microsoft has another Forza-related announcement for you today! Fans of Forza Motorsport will be happy to know that Forza Motorsport 5 will be coming in 2013 as stated by Sebull of Microsoft France. Sebull has also elaborated upon something that fans may have wondered. The recently unveiled Forza Horizon is and Forza Motorsport are "two different games" that are split between two development teams; Playground and Turn10 respectively. Motorsport will remain on an "every-two-years release schedule" as it has since the beginning of the franchise.

By handing the development of Horizon to Playground–a developer composed of talents from a range of studios: TOCA, GRID, Codemasters–it seems that Microsoft aims to have a new Forza title released every year, without making the sacrifices that are commonly seen in yearly franchises handled by one developer. In regards to the Horizon "trailer", Sebull reassured fans that "this is not a game trailer" but instead a "simple video showing the FH universe and there is not much to see."

Microsoft's handling of the Forza franchise has been quite smart thus far. Providing fans with a game every year, while still retaining the quality that Forza is known for will prove to be great for longtime fans of the series that might have been worried about Forza's yearly status. Horizon will be officially unveiled tomorrow during GDC 2012, until then, game one!

AnalogHype

Forza 5 is coming in 2013...and Forza Horizon looks like a new direction for the franchise.

Let's just hope that Microsoft doesn't casualize both new games.

I wouldn't be surprised, but I followed that link spiral and didn't find anything resembling an official confirmation from Microsoft.

Also, everyone's aware that Horizon isn't Forza 5.

This is pretty good news. It would be better news if we found out it was coming out on the new xbox.

randomguy15

By handing the development of Horizon to Playground–a developer composed of talents from a range of studios: TOCA, GRID, Codemasters–it seems that Microsoft aims to have a new Forza title released every year, without making the sacrifices that are commonly seen in yearly franchises handled by one developer. In regards to the Horizon "trailer", Sebull reassured fans that "this is not a game trailer" but instead a "simple video showing the FH universe and there is not much to see."

killzonexbox

Here's the text of the article:

[QUOTE="AnalogHype"]

Microsoft France is on the roll this weekend! First we had the leaked teaser "trailer" for Forza Horizon, then this morning Microsoft confirmed that the trailer is real, and we'll receive more information. Well, Microsoft has another Forza-related announcement for you today! Fans of Forza Motorsport will be happy to know that Forza Motorsport 5 will be coming in 2013 as stated by Sebull of Microsoft France. Sebull has also elaborated upon something that fans may have wondered. The recently unveiled Forza Horizon is and Forza Motorsport are "two different games" that are split between two development teams; Playground and Turn10 respectively. Motorsport will remain on an "every-two-years release schedule" as it has since the beginning of the franchise.

By handing the development of Horizon to Playground–a developer composed of talents from a range of studios: TOCA, GRID, Codemasters–it seems that Microsoft aims to have a new Forza title released every year, without making the sacrifices that are commonly seen in yearly franchises handled by one developer. In regards to the Horizon "trailer", Sebull reassured fans that "this is not a game trailer" but instead a "simple video showing the FH universe and there is not much to see."

Microsoft's handling of the Forza franchise has been quite smart thus far. Providing fans with a game every year, while still retaining the quality that Forza is known for will prove to be great for longtime fans of the series that might have been worried about Forza's yearly status. Horizon will be officially unveiled tomorrow during GDC 2012, until then, game one!

peterw007

Forza 5 is coming in 2013...and Forza Horizon looks like a new direction for the franchise.

Let's just hope that Microsoft doesn't casualize both new games.

God damn it.

Forza 5

forza Horizon

Fable whateverthef*ckthatsh*twesawwas

And the 4th announced game?

Probably another Halo spin-off

God damn it MS.

[QUOTE="randomguy15"]

This is pretty good news. It would be better news if we found out it was coming out on the new xbox.

killzonexbox

Hard to keep up with all these damn sequels.LovePotionNo9

[QUOTE="LovePotionNo9"]Hard to keep up with all these damn sequels.PinnacleGamingP

[QUOTE="killzonexbox"]

By handing the development of Horizon to Playground–a developer composed of talents from a range of studios: TOCA, GRID, Codemasters–it seems that Microsoft aims to have a new Forza title released every year, without making the sacrifices that are commonly seen in yearly franchises handled by one developer. In regards to the Horizon "trailer", Sebull reassured fans that "this is not a game trailer" but instead a "simple video showing the FH universe and there is not much to see."

charizard1605

I think you forget that MS does have other first party's, but for Kinect.

I don't understand why there are so many Forza games on one platform. Seriously

Hopefully MS doesn't turn this into a once a year milkage series

an open world game with sim-like physics could be awesome=/
Would be like midnight club LA

[QUOTE="PinnacleGamingP"][QUOTE="LovePotionNo9"]Hard to keep up with all these damn sequels.randomguy15

2013

-forza 5

-gears of war 4

2014

-halo 5 (8)

-Fable X

2015

-forza 6

-Gears of war 5

2016

-Halo 6

-Fable X

Oh I forget Forza _____
Halo _____

Fable _____

Gears of War _____

They should focus some effort on getting Forza to be more known.

It just doesn't sell as well as "The best reviewed driving series" should

I hope a new PGR is in the works. :D

I'm a Forza fan. Will look in to these games.

I am fine with a Halo and Forza every year. Good franchises. We get a new Call of Duty every year and at least 2 mario games. I do not see a big deal. People claim Microsoft has no exclusives and yet when they release sequals to the best driving game this gen and the best console FPS of all time...people complain. Dumb Dumb Dumb. Not to mention 2 Fable games (yes not looking good) and we just got another Alan Wake.

Microsoft is releasing good games right in front of your eyes. Morons.

Microsoft really needs to invest in a few more first-party exclusives.

Damn it. Why do they have to milk Forza? It's a bloody great series, but I want I liked it better when each game was like a brand spanking new game, from Forza 1-2-3.

Then with 4, while the handling model was much better, it wasn't a big enough change. And why kill of the community that's been built on the previous one? Just keep supporting it with DLC!

Damn it. Why do they have to milk Forza? It's a bloody great series, but I want I liked it better when each game was like a brand spanking new game, from Forza 1-2-3.

Then with 4, while the handling model was much better, it wasn't a big enough change. And why kill of the community that's been built on the previous one? Just keep supporting it with DLC!

OB-47

[QUOTE="randomguy15"]

[QUOTE="PinnacleGamingP"] sounds like x=5 in this case-Patrick_92-

I am fine with a Halo and Forza every year. Good franchises. We get a new Call of Duty every year and at least 2 mario games. I do not see a big deal. People claim Microsoft has no exclusives and yet when they release sequals to the best driving game this gen and the best console FPS of all time...people complain. Dumb Dumb Dumb. Not to mention 2 Fable games (yes not looking good) and we just got another Alan Wake.

Microsoft is releasing good games right in front of your eyes. Morons.

WarTornRuston

[QUOTE="-Patrick_92-"]

[QUOTE="randomguy15"]Like GT5? If sony exclusives were making up to 5+ sequels you'd be ok with it, but when it happens with Microsoft you're ignorant fanboyism drivel spews.

randomguy15

360 is on a exlusives spree lately

Exclusives (23)

Ryse (exclusive)
Fable Journey (exclusive)
Crimson Dragon (exclusive)
Halo 4 (exclusive)
Dust Elysian Tale (exclusive)
Haunt (exclusive)
Star Wars (exclusive)
Steel Batallion (exclusive)
Battleblock Theater (exclusive)
Bloogforge (exclusive)
****3 Zombi MMO (exclusive)
Diabolical Pitch (exclusive)
Hybrid (exclusive)
Trials Evolution (exclusive)
Alan Wake American Nightmare (exclusive)
Sine Mora (exclusive)
Dead Light (exclusive)
Spelunky (exclusive)
Happy Wars (exclusive)
Mark of the Ninja (exclusive)
Forza Horizon (exclusive)
Kinect Rush (exclusive)
Fable: Heroes (exclusive)


PC/360 only games

Witcher 2 (PC/360 only)
FEZ (PC/360 only)
Minecraft (PC/360 only)
Owlboy (PC/360 only)
Capsized (PC/360 only)

The best part is that all those are day one buys, besides Star Wars that i want to see more first

I said it once but I will say it again, console gaming needs next gen now. ESPECIALLY MICROSOFT! Please stop with the forzas and gears and halo games till next gen. Save them. These franchises can not benefit from your outdated tech known as the Xbox 360. There's no juice left to squeeze out of the 360. todd2r

With so many amazing exlusives, i would definatly not want a xbox 720 so soon

360 will reach 80.000.000 sales in 2012 with all those titles and Kinect will go to 50-60 million too

xbox 720 is coming in 2014 or 2015 as it seems

I don't mind, the developers and game seem different enough.

[QUOTE="OB-47"]

Damn it. Why do they have to milk Forza? It's a bloody great series, but I want I liked it better when each game was like a brand spanking new game, from Forza 1-2-3.

Then with 4, while the handling model was much better, it wasn't a big enough change. And why kill of the community that's been built on the previous one? Just keep supporting it with DLC!

AcidSoldner

Now days it's really dissapointing. All games seem to be fire and forget, with some DLC for awhile than onto a whole new game. Forza has awesome community tools and online, why kill it when you can keep supporting it? Heck I'd be prepared to pay some money for extra content if it's reasonably priced. As much as I like Forza more than GT5, I feel I prefer GT's approach where they keep updating the game and it's a long time before the next.

[QUOTE="OB-47"]

Damn it. Why do they have to milk Forza? It's a bloody great series, but I want I liked it better when each game was like a brand spanking new game, from Forza 1-2-3.

Then with 4, while the handling model was much better, it wasn't a big enough change. And why kill of the community that's been built on the previous one? Just keep supporting it with DLC!

AcidSoldner

This.

Wow...already lost faith in Forza 4 to not support it anymore?

There will be 4 Forza sim games for the xbox360 for crying out loud.....Whatever they are doing to 5...I'm 100% sure they could just patch it in or release it as DLC for a fraction of the cost.

But I suppose why do that and charge people for the full 60 right?

As much as i like the Forza series, a game every 2yrs is probably not long enough for devs to make significant improvements... I dont want Forza5 to be just a slightly visually improved game with a few new cars & tracks thrown in it like what happened with Forza4..

more forza i dont mind the milk i enjoy the series and got tbh im intrested in the new direction, turn 10 handling games on a bi-yearly basis with the motorsports series and im happy with that i know the quality wont drop with them.

Seriously?! Oh great so now people can be milked for Forza 4.5. 2 years is not a long enough dev cycle for racing games. There just will not be enough of an improvement.

Can someone link me to this video of Forza Horizon that is supposedly around?

I love Forza don't get me wrong, but Forza 5 just seems pointless right now, and making the franchise a yearly franchise by having a different developer just seems to be unneccassary.

Seriously?! Oh great so now people can be milked for Forza 4.5. 2 years is not a long enough dev cycle for racing games. There just will not be enough of an improvement.

Can someone link me to this video of Forza Horizon that is supposedly around?

I love Forza don't get me wrong, but Forza 5 just seems pointless right now, and making the franchise a yearly franchise by having a different developer just seems to be unneccassary.

_Matt_

By the time forza 5 launches 4 will be 2 years old man :P decent dev cycle,new tracks,new features,improve physics models etc.If anything i dont mind the 2 year system of Forza to the skittish and random one polyphony have with GT5.

Halo

Forza

Fable

Gears

Rinse, wash, repeat!

I thought Forza got treated harshly. There were two years between it and Forza 3, yet it was derided for being 'too soon' for a sequel despite the gaming press drooling over every iteration of COD to vom out of activision's mouth every year. Forza 4 is hands down the best racing sim ever made. Ninja-Hippo

Different genres. With shooters it is much easier to create a fresher game in the same period of time, since a whole new story/narrative can be wrote, and gameplayt can be changed risk free.

With Forza, it is a racing sim genre, already a fairly refined genre. Moreover Turn 10 make little improvement over each of their games each time, so 2 years obviously isn't enough time for them to produce a better improved sequel.

Also in this case it really does seem Microsoft is grasping at the remaining life in the 360, rather than letting Turn 10 maybe have 3 year dev cycle and produce a Forza 5 for the next Xbox

[QUOTE="_Matt_"]

Seriously?! Oh great so now people can be milked for Forza 4.5. 2 years is not a long enough dev cycle for racing games. There just will not be enough of an improvement.

Can someone link me to this video of Forza Horizon that is supposedly around?

I love Forza don't get me wrong, but Forza 5 just seems pointless right now, and making the franchise a yearly franchise by having a different developer just seems to be unneccassary.

razgriz_101

By the time forza 5 launches 4 will be 2 years old man :P decent dev cycle,new tracks,new features,improve physics models etc.If anything i dont mind the 2 year system of Forza to the skittish and random one polyphony have with GT5.

Hmm, I am far from being convinced. The improvement between Forza 2 and 3 in 2 years made 3 not worth buying for owners of 2. The improvement between 3 and 4 which while much more noticable than previous improvement, it was still a minor upgrade.

New tracks, better physics etc, they can all be implemented in patches or even paid dlc, those sorts of things just do not (to me) justify the need for a whole new game).

I prefer the 2 year dev cycle to PD's weird dev times with Gran Turismo, but I would much much prefer it if Turn 10 had 3 year dev cycles over 2.

More to the point, the 360 is coming towards the end of it's life, I highly doubt Turn 10 will put much effort into the improvement of the engine if they may end up just making a new engine for next gen anyway, this just seems like MS's last ditch effort to get more 360 sales.

I think Forza 5 should be a launch title for the next console.

Also depending on what sort of racing game Horizon is, I wonder how it'll work.

Not least because there's far too much content in Forza games for me to get a new one every year. I can't keep unlocking it with every game.

Other than just rebuilding Forza 4 in a prettier engine, I see no need for the existence of Forza 5. I will keep an eye on this "Horizon" however, as I have great interest in seeing if it will in fact be sim-physics in an open-world setting.foxhound_fox

Yeah, they should make Forza 5 for next gen.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="_Matt_"]

Seriously?! Oh great so now people can be milked for Forza 4.5. 2 years is not a long enough dev cycle for racing games. There just will not be enough of an improvement.

Can someone link me to this video of Forza Horizon that is supposedly around?

I love Forza don't get me wrong, but Forza 5 just seems pointless right now, and making the franchise a yearly franchise by having a different developer just seems to be unneccassary.

_Matt_

By the time forza 5 launches 4 will be 2 years old man :P decent dev cycle,new tracks,new features,improve physics models etc.If anything i dont mind the 2 year system of Forza to the skittish and random one polyphony have with GT5.

Hmm, I am far from being convinced. The improvement between Forza 2 and 3 in 2 years made 3 not worth buying for owners of 2. The improvement between 3 and 4 which while much more noticable than previous improvement, it was still a minor upgrade.

New tracks, better physics etc, they can all be implemented in patches or even paid dlc, those sorts of things just do not (to me) justify the need for a whole new game).

I prefer the 2 year dev cycle to PD's weird dev times with Gran Turismo, but I would much much prefer it if Turn 10 had 3 year dev cycles over 2.

More to the point, the 360 is coming towards the end of it's life, I highly doubt Turn 10 will put much effort into the improvement of the engine if they may end up just making a new engine for next gen anyway, this just seems like MS's last ditch effort to get more 360 sales.

3 was a massive improvement graphically and playability over 2 :S