- Hey guys, it's Justine
and it might look like I'm at a racetrack right now,
but I'm not.
I'm inside of a studio
with the two new Forza Motorsport cover cars.
We've got the Cadillac V-Series.R and the Corvette E-Ray.
I'm so excited.
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I partnered with Xbox
to share something really special with you.
The new Forza Motorsport is coming out on Tuesday,
October 10th and I had the incredible opportunity
to check out the cars that are on the cover.
Yeah, those two cars that you see right there,
here I am with them in real life.
The first Forza Motorsport game was released back in 2005
and the last one was all the way back in 2017,
so we haven't had an all new Forza Motorsport game
in over six years.
This game has been built from the ground up
with an overhaul of the physics for more accuracy,
the beauty of the cars and tracks,
there's a new dynamic time of day,
advanced car damage and real-time ray tracing
on the track for even more realistic gameplay.
This is the most technically advanced racing game ever made
and I cannot wait to play it.
Now before we get more into
the new 2023 Forza Motorsport release,
I feel like we should take a moment to look back
at the history of Forza
and the iconic cars that have defined this franchise.
Forza Motorsport was first introduced in 2005
for the original Xbox,
setting the stage for this groundbreaking racing series
with the first cover car, the Acura NSX.
This game featured over 200 cars
and focused on realistic physics and handling,
which set it apart from its arcade style competitors.
The second installment we had "Forza Motorsport 2."
This expanded the roster to over 300 cars
and improved the graphics and physics engine
and on the cover was the Nissan 350Z.
And I'm not gonna lie, back in the day
the 350Z was the car of my dreams.
"Forza Motorsport 3" brought the Audi R8
to the forefront.
This mid engine supercar was a symbol
of European engineering and it solidified Forza's status
as a premier racing franchise.
The game also introduced a new rewind function
which would let you undo mistakes
and perfect your driving skills.
The fourth game came out in 2011
and it featured the Ferrari 458 Italia.
The game included over 500 playable cars
and added auto vista mode, allowing players
to explore their favorite vehicles in stunning detail.
"Forza Motorsport 5" graced us
with the McLaren P1 on the cover.
As a launch title for the Xbox One,
this game showcased the console's
improve graphics capabilities
and introduce the drivatar system,
which used cloud computing
to create a more realistic AI opponent.
All of this was based on players' driving styles
and it was really fun because sometimes you would be driving
and you would just see one of your friends cruising by you.
I would always text them and be like,
you're driving recklessly in Forza right now.
I just wanted to let you know.
You're unhinged.
In 2015, "Ford Motorsport 6" took us back to America
with the Ford GT,
a legendary car with a rich racing heritage.
This installment also introduced wet weather
and night racing, adding new challenges
and depth to the gameplay.
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS was the last car
on the "Forza of Motorsport 7" cover.
This high performance machine represented the pinnacle
of German engineering and was a fitting choice
of the franchise most ambitious entry yet.
And that my friends brings us to today.
After six years of waiting,
let's check out some gameplay
of the new Forza Motorsport.
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Obviously with the power of Xbox Series X
and Series S consoles,
we'll be getting significant graphics improvements
and taking full advantage
of ray tracing technology for more realistic reflections,
visual effects, 4K gameplay at 60 frames per second
for a more immersive racing experience.
They also rerecorded the sound library
to be compatible with Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos,
so riding in a car with more turbo
will give you a much more real life representation
of what it's like in game.
As for the tracks, we can expect the return
of some fan favorite circuits alongside the introduction
of new locations and challenges for us.
I also love the new dynamic time of day weather systems
and lighting tweaks to make everything even more realistic.
One of the things that I'm so excited about with this game
is this will be the most accessible
Forza Motorsport game ever,featuring blind driving assist.
This will let players who are blind
or low vision use supplemental audio cues
about their position on the track.
Something that I have loved so much is the way
that Microsoft really is putting accessibility
in the forefront.
They've done so much for accessibility in gaming
to let more players be able to play than ever before.
I cannot tell you guys how excited I am for this game.
I will definitely be having a Forza party in my house
when it comes out.
I'm hoping that I'll be the champion or maybe not,
it's okay, as long as I come in the first maybe top three,
but I guess maybe that actually might not be completely fair
because as you're about to see,
I actually got to go and sit behind the wheel
of the real life cars from the game
and it was quite an experience.
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Both of these cars are absolutely stunning
and seeing them up close was so awesome.
For any of you car enthusiasts out there,
you might already know
that the Cadillac V-Series.R
is actually Cadillac's third generation prototype race car
and boasts a powerful V8 engine.
The design is striking and super aggressive.
Even just parked here in the studio,
this thing just looks fast.
Also super exciting,
this car won its first race back in May at Laguna.
- I think one of the big things that drew us
to this platform was the ability
to really translate Cadillac's design language
into a high performance vehicle.
(engine roaring)
We really wanted to bring something to the fans
and to the racetrack
that was gonna reflect Cadillac's brand.
- Like they're racing this car, like right now, basically.
- Oh yeah, this is a race winning platform right here
and this is definitely a very busy car.
This is the future of the platform.
This is the future of the sport
and so I'm excited for people to experience it.
We worked really closely with Forza
on making sure that they had an understanding
of what the aero properties of our car are like,
what the power and performance curves are like,
as well as what the experience is gonna be like
inside of the car providing them with math data
and CAD information
so that they could build a real authentic experience
for the fans.
- So now somebody hopping into the game,
why would you tell them to choose this car
over any of the others?
- [Kalvin] Oh, just look at this car.
It's clearly the most gorgeous car
that you're ever gonna see and from a pure performance
and driving experience perspective,
this is the one to go with.
- Do you think they can get in?
Are they afraid I might take off?
How do you get in here?
- [Kalvin] This just raced, so it's a little dirt.
- Okay. - There you go.
- All right, it's official.
We're gettin' in.
I gotta take my shoes off first.
- Snake down into it. - Okay.
- And like I said, you're really gonna sit down there.
- Whoa, yeah, we're really down there.
It's like a perfect fit.
- [Kalvin] There you go.
- Okay, but how can they see anything?
You can't see the road.
Can you see the road?
- [Kalvin] They can see a little bit of the road.
- No, I don't believe it.
- [Kalvin] Remember they have helmets on too
and their neck movement is limited as well.
- You can't see anything.
I can't even imagine what it's like
to be behind this wheel going nearly 200 miles an hour
down the track.
I could barely get in and out of this thing
and I couldn't even see over the steering wheel
to see the road,
so it was pretty scary, but so freaking cool.
There's no way anyone can see out of this windshield.
There's no way.
Is this conformed to the racer's butt.
Okay, should we close me up?
See ya later.
Oh man, this is such a tight squeeze.
So I'm inside the car.
I don't know how anyone sees out of this vehicle.
Oh my goodness.
Get me an Xbox controller.
This is too intense.
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The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, on the other hand,
is definitely a little more approachable.
It's so beautiful and with the added electric boost,
it's going to be so fun to drive virtually and in real life.
The exterior is sort of a futuristic version
of the classic Corvette aesthetic
and the interior is just as cool.
It feels luxurious but also super functional.
So even someone like me
who is definitely not a pro race car driver,
I felt very comfortable behind the wheel parked,
but I was behind the wheel.
I felt great.
So right now they're setting up
for a wheel shot of the Corvette
and my idea is I'm gonna be in the car
when they do the reveal, so it's like, hi, I'm drivin'
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So the interior in this one is so nice.
I think that's one of the things
that I was a huge fan of with Corvette
is you can customize it with so many different colors.
This is definitely the color
that I think I would choose for myself.
It's perfect.
The E-Ray is an electrified sports car
that combines raw power
with state-of-the-art all-wheel drive technology.
It's one of the only sports cars
with two separate propulsion systems
to provide naturally aspirated V8 power
with the electrified responsiveness
of electric all-wheel drive.
It is the fastest production Corvette in history
with 2.5 second zero to 60 miles per hour
and a quarter mile in just 10.5 seconds.
The E-Ray really is a perfect blend of style, performance,
and sustainability, making it a truly remarkable addition
to the world of electrified sports cars.
- The Corvette has always been a staple on the racetrack
and a monster to go lap after lap,
but what this car brings is that all-wheel drive cloud
of the corner immediacy of the all-wheel drive system
and I think that's what we want people to get
out of driving this car in the game.
- Now for anyone who doesn't know,
this is an electrified Corvette.
So what's different between this and a traditional one?
- So this is a performance electrified variant,
so what we wanna do is give you
both the legendary LT2 small block V8 experience
with that complementing front axle performance.
So really both systems work best in parallel,
especially on a racetrack when you want 655 horsepower
to get you down the straightaway.
- So what can people expect
and why should they choose this car
when they first hop into the game?
- [Cody] You really should choose this car
because it's fast, it's fun to drive,
and there's nothing more fun
than getting to the throttle sooner
and letting the all-wheel drive rocket you out the front.
- That's awesome.
I'm so excited.
This is definitely gonna be one of the first cars
that I try out for sure.
After getting acquainted with how each car looks
and feels and nearly getting stuck in the Cadillac,
I'm so excited for this game.
I'm such a huge Forza fan.
It is just so fun
because it really does let you experience these cars
as close to real life as possible.
Obviously we're standing in front
of the two new cover cars this year,
so how do you guys choose
which cars are gonna make the cover?
- Well, these two cars in particular
are really meaningful to me and the team.
There's two halves of Forza Motorsport.
There's the production side,
the production cars or sports cars,
and then the race cars, right,
so this is the first time that we're bringing
a production car and a race car
and really representing those two halves
of Fortza Motorsport.
This time around, we're really focusing on car building
as part of the actual career mode.
So you'll get into the game
and it's not just about building your car,
but it's about building your career over time
and it's about building
that deeper relationship with individual cars.
- So I think one of the things that's most important
for not only the car manufacturers but for gamers
is we want these to be authentic to the actual experience
because I know a lotta times, there's no way that any of us
are actually ever gonna be behind the wheel
of any of these cars, so how do you maintain that?
- We've got so much information, CAD drawings,
all of the data around the engine weight,
how it's balanced and all of that,
so it comes through faithfully in the game.
It is a deep racing simulation at its core.
Our physics have gone through
a complete overhaul this time around,
so it is an authentic racing simulator,
but we have these amazing assists
that allow anyone to jump in now regardless of skill
and just enjoy the game.
- With Forza's dedication to precision,
unmatched gaming experiences, a vast array of vehicles,
and state-of-the-art gaming development,
I am so hyped for the 2023 edition of Forza Motorsport
and I think this is gonna be the best yet
and I cannot wait to play.
This was so much fun and I can't wait for you guys
to get your hands on this game
to be able to test out these cars for yourself.
Leave me some comments below
and I will see you guys on the track.