Update 19 broke Forza Motorsport’s streak of small wins. Players are disappointed by new car selection despite the presence of legends

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Over the past few months, updates to Forza Motorsport have primarily focused on adding more cars rather than introducing significant gameplay changes. Today’s Update 19 follows this pattern by offering a larger selection of vehicles, but players seem underwhelmed by this addition.

New cars in Patch 19

Starting today and continuing through the end of April, a total of seven fresh car models will be incorporated into the game. Interestingly, you’ll notice that there are eight spots on the list below, however, two of them represent the same model – the 935/78 – but each with the distinctive colors of different racing teams.

Car:Availability:
1971 Porsche #23 917/20From April 10th in the salon.
1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78From today in the salon.
1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78Starting May 1st in the salon.
1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le MansRewards in career mode are available until May 21st, and in multiplayer mode until May 7th.
1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961From April 17th in the salon.
2016 Porsche Cayman GT4From April 24th in the salon.
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RFrom today (April 8th) in the salon or from April 10th as a reward in the Challenge Center.
2023 Porsche 911 Turbo SAward in career mode or multiplayer until May 7th.

In the realm of Forza, we’ve introduced two fresh machines: the racing 924 GTP Le Mans and the 961, along with two vehicles that made their debut a few months back in Forza Horizon 5 – the 911 GT3 R and 911 Turbo S. These four cars have left most players content.

Two brand new machines have been added to the Forza universe, namely the racing 924 GTP Le Mans and 961, as well as two vehicles that recently debuted in Forza Horizon 5 – the 911 GT3 R and 911 Turbo S. The majority of players are pleased with these four cars.

Despite the fact that three vehicles from Forza Motorsport 7 have returned, they fail to impress. In both this version and the previous one, there are numerous Porsche models that are highly desired, particularly the 2019 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, which is crucial for improving the underrepresented GT4 racing class. Additionally, some players find the “single-themed” aspect of this update unappealing, and there is increasing weariness due to the absence of significant game updates for several months.

Other changes in Update 19

Aside from the added content, Update 19 only fixes some errors and introduces small changes.

  1. In Rivals mode, a new category of ranked time trials has been permanently introduced, enabling you to test cars with the same “balance of performance” (BoP) specifications as those in the recommended competitions in Featured Multiplayer mode, across 22 different divisions.
  2. The next three cars received improved engine sounds: 2016 Ford Shelby GT-350R, 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe, and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
  3. Three cars were removed from the Forza GT3 division in the recommended multiplayer races: 2017 Ferrari 488 Challenge, 2015 Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo, and 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo. In the future, they are expected to have dedicated races just for them (just like in reality).
  4. The starting condition of tire debris coverage on the track in career races has been slightly adjusted (it has been reduced in practice sessions and increased in races). Furthermore, the asphalt will no longer gradually “rubberize” during driving in Rivals mode.

Many gamers are eagerly anticipating the 20th Anniversary Update arriving in early May, which will reintroduce the famous Fujimi Kaido track in honor of the Forza Motorsport series’ 20th anniversary. They hope that this occasion will be enhanced by substantial upgrades to the game. Here’s hoping they got their calculations right…

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2025-04-08 14:03