The name of the game is Forza Motorsport 6: Apex, and it is tentatively timed for a “spring release”-we expect it to be available for download in April”.
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At the event, Microsoft demoed the game on a system powered by an i7 CPU and an Nvidia GTX 980Ti, which was enough to run the game at 4K and 60fps. Curated, in this instance, means 63 different cars, and “more than 20 exciting track ribbons across six world-famous locales”.
Forza Motorsport 6 players are also getting access to a new Lamborghini Super Trofeo event, which during its first season will include time trial events that will use a special version of the 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Microsoft has teased its next Forza game that will be revealed at E3 2016.
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According to a piece by The Seattle times, which has since been pulled, Microsoft is set to launch yet another formerly Xbox One exclusive title on PC.
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Rumours have abounded for ages that Microsoft would be bringing even more of its core Xbox franchises to the PC. Because Turn 10 is a wholly owned subsidiary, it will receive opportunities that other developers don’t have. The story also mentions that all games showed off at the closed doors event will have Windows 10 versions in some form or another. By satisfying various objectives, like placing in the top three, performing ideal passes, or turning off certain assists, you’ll earn the majority of the race points you’ll need to earn all three medals. Night and wet-weather variants are also available. “For Windows to be successful, gaming has to be vibrant, healthy, and innovative”, said Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s Xbox division. That should be good news for Apex owners, as Turn 10 is committed to updating the game and adding new content, Beaudoin said. As for Drivatars, they are expected to be seeded from the current game “FM6” to the “Forza Motorsport 6: Apex”.
