THE ROAD TO XBOX ONE: FOCUS ON FORZA MOTORSPORT 5
Forza Motorsport 5
Using the power of the Xbox One, Forza Motorsport 5 offers fans a never-before-seen driving experience. We take a look at the game’s new features and what players can expect from Microsoft’s next-gen racer
MICROSOFT’S premier racing franchise makes the jump to the next-gen as Forza Motorsport 5 debuts on the Xbox One. The cinematic racing title has been built from the ground up for the Xbox One and takes full advantage of the console’s new graphics engine to deliver next-gen 1080p resolution graphics running at 60 frames per second. Forza Motorsport 5 lives up to its next-gen billing with a host of new features designed to enhance realism for driving fans. It’s built on the new Xbox One graphics engine, which is able to recreate thousands of physically based materials at a level never before possible. This results in an unrivalled level of detail for players. From light
24 October 11th 2013
The advanced technology of the Xbox One is put to use in Forza Motorsport 5
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through Kinect and the Xbox Cloud.
tunnels reflecting off their car’s paint, to the noticeably hand- stitched leather interior, gamers will instantly notice the finer details of Forza Motorsport 5.
But this heightened detail means a new level of responsibility and consequences for players. A high- resolution damage modelling system recreates every little bump or scrape on a cars exterior, so players will need to take their corners tighter in order to keep their vehicle pristine.
Racers will now feel like their driving on realistic tracks that responds to genuine racing conditions. Roads will accumulate tire rubber as racers make their way around, while debris from crashes will build up as the race progresses.
But it’s not just the track itself that’s had a facelift as courses now come alive as part of a living, busy world. Crowds of fans will now line the walls surrounding the race, helicopters will fly overhead to capture every moment, and even the ambient sounds of race day all combine for a realistic experience.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK The advanced technology of Xbox One is put to use in Forza Motorsport 5through Kinect and the Xbox Cloud.
One of the biggest new features in the game is Drivatar, which recognises and learns a player’s racing tendencies and saves them to the Cloud. Gamers will never race alone as opponents are based on
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