The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) may not be the place you would usually expect to see a AAA video game announced for the first time, but this is the venue that Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft opted to announced “Forza Motorsport 6”. Just like Forza Motorsport 5 which was a launch title for the console,this game will be available exclusively on Microsoft’s Xbox One console. Details on Forza Motorsport 6 are currently limited, and are expected to trickle out to fans over the next few months.
While being quiet on what will help separate Forza Motorsport 6 from its recently released predecessor, Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft were more than happy to boast a new in-game collaboration with Ford. This partnership will see the new Ford GT supercar serve as the featured cover car for FM6. This is in addition to a confirmation that Ford’s “performance vehicle line-up” will appear in the game, including the: Shelby GT350 Mustang and F-150 Raptor.
Phil Spencer | Head of Xbox
It is an honour 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. 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.
Raj Nair | Ford group Vice President of Global Product Development
The Ford GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar, delivering ultra-efficient EcoBoost performance, driver-centric technology and lightweight carbon fibre construction. Working with Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios allows us to share our all-new GT supercar with an unprecedented global audience, giving fans an opportunity to virtually experience the beauty, thrill and innovation of Ford’s performance line-up.
Dan Greenawalt | Creative Director at Turn 10 Studios
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. We’re excited to unveil gameplay at E3 in June.
As suggested by Mr. Greenawalt, expect to see proper gameplay footage from Forza Motorsport 6 at E3 2015 – which is taking place on June 16th to 18th in Los Angeles.
