Microsoft kicked off the New Year in a big way, announcing Forza Motorsport 6, a new installment to one of its more popular Xbox exclusive franchises.
Currently in development at Turn 10 Studios, not much of the actual game was shown during the announcement, which was made at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Instead, Microsoft and Ford partnered for the grand unveiling of the all-new Ford GT, which will serve as the cover car for Forza 6.
“It is an honor to share this historic moment with Ford and celebrate the legacy of the GT by making it the featured cover car of ‘Forza Motorsport 6,’” said Phil Spencer, head of Xbox. “We’re thrilled to have the unique opportunity to announce Forza Motorsport 6 the day the car debuts – on one of the biggest stages in the automotive industry – and we can’t wait to share more details on the game later this year.”
Additionally, Ford's performance vehicle lineup will also appear in Forza Motorsport 6. This includes the GT, Shelby GT350 Mustang, and the F-150 Raptor, also debuted by Ford at the auto show. These will be First in Forza vehicles, meaning Forza fans will have the opportunity to drive these cars when they debut in the game.
“Just as Ford has pushed the boundaries of car technology in GT, Forza Motorsport 6 will embrace that spirit of innovation as our most technically advanced racing simulation to date, offering a fun and realistic automotive experience for both car lovers and gamers,” added Dan Greenawalt, creative director at Turn 10 Studios.
Microsoft promises 2015 will be the "busiest and biggest" in Forza history. As the premiere announcement of 2015, and the title that will celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Forza Motorsport series, I'm sure Microsoft has some big plans for Forza 6. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until June to see why, as Microsoft plans to unveil gameplay at E3 2015. And in case you missed it in the headline, Forza Motorsport 6 will be exclusive to Xbox One.
