Master Hockenheim in Forza Motorsport Update 3

Forza Motorsport Update 3 is almost here! Master the legendary Hockenheim circuit with three unique race tracks and multiple spotlight cars ready to be put to the test in the Contemporary Tour career mode, the new Featured Multiplayer series and Rivals events .

Update 3 will be live in the game for 5 weeks before Update 4 releases in mid-January.

Game fixes and release notes

Update 3 will be available to download on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PCs and Steam starting early next week. Starting December 14, 2023, live content will be available in Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals modes.

New fixes in Update 3 will further improve the game’s overall stability and performance, as well as alleviate some of the issues most commonly reported by players on our community channels. The team is constantly working hard on bugs, some of which are not immediately visible to players but are critical to the game stability of all players.

Below are the highlights of what will be fixed or improved in Update 3. We will post the full release notes on the Forza support site next week

• Fixed an issue where it appeared that the Driver Level would reset to Level 1 after downloading Update 2 and entering the Free Play Test Drive.
• The impact on front and rear downforce when hit by another car has been rebalanced.
• Fixed an issue that caused custom steering wheel input layouts to reset to their default settings after restarting the game while both a controller and steering wheel are connected to the PC or console. Editor’s note: Although we intended to release this improvement as part of Update 3, we have determined that additional time is required to implement and test the fix. Instead, it will be introduced to Forza Motorsport in a future update.
• Fixed an issue that allowed players to sell their Builders Cup reward cars, preventing them from reacquiring the cars and completing the associated reward showcases.

We remain focused on improving our overall quality on PC as we know we have more work to do there. Here are some of the PC-specific improvements in Update 3:

• Stability and performance are improved on lower spec PCs.
• Fixed various random crashes during multiplayer races, particularly on PCs with AMD GPUs.
• Reduced the occurrence of a bug where the track or other objects become invisible during the race.

We’ve also introduced new options in the Screen Narrator section of the Accessibility settings menu to narrate your racing position and the names of the drivers in front and behind you.

New route – Hockenheim

Hockenheim is known for its long straights and extremely narrow final section and is one of the largest European race tracks. Since its introduction in the 1930s, there have been numerous changes to the layout, the last of which was designed by Hermann Tilke in 2002.

Forza Motorsport features 3 Hockenheim track layouts that you can play in Career Mode, Multiplayer Mode, Free Play and Rivals Mode. Drive your fastest laps on the 2.8-mile Full Circuit, the 2.3-mile National Circuit and the 1.6-mile Short Circuit. Master all three layouts with your favorite car builds in Time Attack with leaderboards for every car class in the game.

New racing suits

Hop on and get ready for the starting grid! Forza Motorsport Update 3 introduces 33 new driver suits to the driver customization menu. Groups of suits unlock at Driver Level Milestones 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. Level up and unlock some unique looks that will have you appearing on the grid in style.

If you have already reached these rider levels, all new suits will be retroactively unlocked for you as soon as the update is available. Please note that a game restart may be required for all suits to download and unlock.

Spotlight Cars – Update 3

Each week the Showroom will feature Spotlight cars that you can purchase with in-game credits at a 30% discount. These cars can be used in the Contemporary Tour as well as Spotlight Series events in Featured Multiplayer and Rivals.

Arrival of new car passes – Update 3

Here is your Forza Motorsport Car Pass calendar for the next 5 weeks:

The Car Pass includes 30 new motorsports cars, one of which will be released each week until the Car Pass is complete. Get the Car Pass in Forza Motorsport Deluxe and Premium editions today.

New Career Series – Contemporary Tour

Experience excellence and innovation with undeniably modern cars on the Contemporary Tour.

The new Featured Tour begins with Italian Ingenuity, a series celebrating cars that combine hand-crafted beauty with exceptional speed. From there you will witness the redefinition of powertrains as the potential of hybridization in the Hybrid Ferocity series is focused on performance rather than economy.

The following week, celebrate the wonders of modern aerodynamics in the Tip of The Spear series and race cars that have spent as much time in wind tunnels as state-of-the-art aircraft. Finally, end your journey with a modern marvel, the Valkyrie Challenge, a car that pushed the boundaries of car design to the extreme.

Contemporary Tour Series do not need to be completed in a specific week – you have until January 31, 2024 to complete this latest Featured Tour.

Complete all 4 series of the Contemporary Tour to unlock the 2022 Pagani Huayra R with a 6.0 liter V12 engine and track focus, handcrafted in a carbon fiber construction.

New Career Series – British Marques Open Tour

With each Forza Motorsport update, the Open Tour is updated with new events and a new reward car.

With the Open Tour you can continue the journey of your favorite cars. Cars that you have already built in another Builders Cup series can be further upgraded and upgraded in the Open Tour.

In Update 3, the Open Tour will see you bring your favorite cars to compete against famous British brands. Drivatars will use cars from Aston Martin, Jaguar, Lotus and Mini. You are not tied to one of these manufacturers but can compete with the cars you like best.

All 4 updated Open Tour series (C, B, A, S) will be available on December 14th. Complete all 4 series before January 18, 2024 to unlock the 2015 Mclaren 650S.

New Featured Multiplayer Series – Spec and Open Events

Here’s a look at the recommended multiplayer calendar for Update 3:

Lotus 3-Eleven Spec Series – 14th-21st December

The 3-Eleven is a mid-engine, open-cockpit scream car that embodies Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s mantra: “Simplify, then add lightness.”

Formula 70 Series – 21st – 28th December

The golden era of formula racing in the 1970s brought with it iconic wings and aerodynamic effects to help drivers control an escalating horsepower war between teams.

GTP/C Series – December 28th – January 4th

Group C GTP cars were the pinnacle of endurance racing design in the 1980s and 1990s, combining fuel-efficient aerodynamics with massive horsepower that set speed records that still stand today.

Mazda Miata Spec Series – 4th-11th January

The popular ’94 MX5 version of the best-selling Mazda Miata is perfectly balanced to tackle the most demanding road courses, with the speed and agility of cars that cost much, much more.

Vintage Le Mans Prototype Series – 11th-18th January

Relive Le Mans’ greatest rivalries with the most iconic and dominant cars of the 1960s and early ’70s.

Recommended Rivals – Update 3 Calendar

Challenge your skills in 4 new Featured Rivals, spotlighting a spotlight car each week, as well as a special event at the Hockenheim Full Circuit with the 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE. This performance hybrid is the ideal car for the long straights at Hockenheim, as it produces over 1,000 hp at a top speed of over 350 km/h (217 miles).

In the meantime, if you have a VIP membership, you can check out the 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe Forza Edition at the Kyalami GP Circuit.

Update 3 also marks the start of Phase 2 of the Logitech McLaren G Challenge. Sign up at Discord.gg/LogitechG to qualify for prizes, including the chance to win a VIP racing experience with McLaren!

After registering, drive your fastest laps in Hakone in the 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupé. The best drivers per region will advance to the semi-finals in February 2024.

Here is the Forza Motorsport Rivals calendar for Update 3:

Whether you’re racing at Hockenheim, playing the Contemporary Tour with the new Spotlight cars, or continuing to build your favorites in the Open Tour, we look forward to you discovering everything Update 3 for Forza Motorsport starting December 12th brings. Remember you can share your feedback about future cars, tracks and features on our official website Forza Suggestion Hub.