Former Forza Motorsport Dev Has Bad News For Fans

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A previous employee from Turn 10 Studios has revealed that the Forza Motorsport team and project have ceased operation. Although no formal confirmation has been made by the studio, this information aligns with recent developments and rumors within the gaming sector due to Microsoft’s recent round of layoffs. If accurate, it’s a disheartening news for Forza Motorsport enthusiasts, although the broader Forza franchise might continue.

Multiple Microsoft-owned studios have recently announced reductions and project cancellations during a wave of layoffs. Turn 10 Studios hasn’t officially commented on restructuring plans, but reports suggest that they were preparing for potential layoffs. Unfortunately, it appears these preparations were justified as the studio now faces an uncertain future following rumors of the cancellation of their flagship Forza Motorsport series.

In a post on Facebook, ex-employee Fred Russell from Turn 10 Studios hinted that the team responsible for developing Forza Motorsport has been disbanded and work on the game has ceased. Although he provided no further information about the source of this news, his previous involvement in the series may suggest he is privy to insider knowledge. Despite being saddening, this claim seems plausible considering the surge in popularity of Forza Horizon and recent Microsoft layoffs.

Turn 10 Studios Has Reportedly Ended Work on Forza Motorsport

Russell didn’t explicitly state that Turn 10 was closing entirely; instead, his statement implied a restructuring and possible shift in emphasis from Racing (Motorsport) to supporting the Forza Horizon series. There are speculations that the studio might be transforming into a support unit for the popular Forza Horizon series, which has been a significant success for Microsoft recently. The launch of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 is said to have generated over $100 million in revenue for Microsoft, demonstrating their recent shift towards non-exclusive releases. However, the future direction for the Turn 10 team remains unclear.

It’s not just Forza that’s facing challenges due to recent layoffs at Microsoft; reports suggest that Halo Studios has lost several employees as a result of cost-cutting measures, moving towards contracted development. This trend is also affecting teams working on games like Call of Duty and The Elder Scrolls Online. As more details emerge about the impact on other studios and games, it’s clear that this round of layoffs will likely affect a wide range of Microsoft’s projects, given their extensive global presence.

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2025-07-04 16:23