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Turn 10 Studios Announces the “Forza Motorsport 4” Game Add-on Season Pass, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track, and Day-One Downloadable Content

“Forza Motorsport 4” Xbox LIVE demo arriving 3rd October for Xbox LIVE Gold members and 7th October for all other Xbox LIVE members

LONDON — 22 September, 2011 — Revving up for the launch of “Forza Motorsport 4” on 14th October 2011, Turn 10 Studios is offering fans a special deal to help fuel their car passion all year long with the “Forza Motorsport 4” Season Pass. The “Forza Motorsport 4” Season Pass is your action-packed ticket to six game add-on packs of the title’s downloadable content as they’re released through the next year.

Starting 14th October, players can purchase the Season Pass on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and at participating retailers for only 2,400 Microsoft points – redeemable for six game add-on packs, representing a 30 per cent overall saving as compared to purchasing the content separately.

Delivering 60 of the hottest cars  to supplement your “Forza” experience, the six game add-ons included in the Season Pass offer will be released from November 2011 to April 2012 and are must-haves for “Forza Motorsport” fans, whether you like to race, tune or simply collect cars from the hundreds of available models in “Forza Motorsport 4.”

The “Forza Motorsport 4” Season Pass is also the key to the ultimate day-one experience. Fans who purchase the Season Pass will receive the first game add-on, the “American Muscle” car pack as an additional bonus

·         The American Muscle car pack includes:
o   1965 Pontiac GTO
o   1968 Pontiac Firebird
o   1970 Buick GSX
o   1970 Dodge Cornet Super Bee
o   1966 Chevrolet Nova SS
o   1969 Shelby GT500 428CJ
o   1971 Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi
o   1967 Dodge Cornet W023
o   1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock
o   1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

Xbox LIVE demo lands 3rd October to get you ready for race day
For those who cannot wait to speed to victory, the Xbox LIVE demo for “Forza Motorsport 4” will be available to download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on 3rd October for Xbox LIVE Gold members and on 7th October for all other Xbox LIVE members. More information about the demo will be revealed soon.
Furthermore, fans are encouraged to pre-order “Forza Motorsport 4” before its UK launch on 14th October to ensure they can get their hands on the Limited Collector’s Edition and to receive the “Launch Bonus” car pack as supplies will be limited.

Demo will be based on the E3 demo : Bernese Alps with the Kia cee'd, 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, 2011 Subaru WRX STI and 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO.


Under the hood 3, tons of stuff discussed in it :
- revamped AI
- Expert mode
- On several cars : OEM parts, paintable headlight covers, removable spoiler/bumpers, etc...
- Improved compression for 720p shots
- New feature called Big Shot that lets you upload fewer lossless 3840x2160 photos (!!)
- Vignette effect, six homespaces


Forza 4 was featured in the latest Top Gear US episode. (thanks AMUSIX for the upload)

Starter cars and beginning of the game announced.

The first race will throw the player directly in the action with a race in the Bernese Alps with the 458 Italia.
The starter cars are :
2011 Ford Ka
2011 Chevrolet Spark
2011 Citroen C1
2011 Nissan Micra
2011 Peugeot 107
2011 Toyota Aygo
2011 Vauxhall Agila
2011 Volkswagen Fox


Infineon Raceway officially revealed.
Layouts available :
Long Course
Indy Racing League Circuit
NASCAR Circuit
Drag 1/4-mile

Awesome video of the track.

Click for 2560x1440 versions :








Under the hood Part 2 :
- NO night racing or weather
- 14 new Unicorns + 3 returning ones
- Sidewinder, New York, Amalfi full circuit and the Bugatti track have been dropped
- Day 1 Track DLC includes : Top Gear soccer field and Benchmark Test Track
- 25 Autovista cars + the 2012 BMW M5 as day 1 DLC
- Lots of new informations about the physics changes

Based on your Forza 3 driver level, you start your Forza 4 garage with these cars. These are player loyalty rewards.

If you have any of the following cars are in your Forza 3 profile’s garage, you start your Forza 4 garage with Forza 4 version of the same car. These cars are community loyalty rewards.

Achievement list revealed.
Halo 4's Warthog will join the Autovista mode of Forza 4 and will NOT be drivable.
Porsche will NOT be in the game.
Hockeinheimring joins FM4's other tracks.
Forza 4 And The American Le Mans Series join forces.

Released/leaked screenshots so far.

List Autovista cars :

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
2005 Ford Ford GT
2010 Lexus LF-A
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
2010 Aston Martin One-77
2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
1982 DeLorean DMC-12
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
2009 Ferrari California
2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari
1995 Ferrari F5
2010 Gumpert Apollo S
2006 Hummer H1 Alpha
2006 Koenigsegg CCX
2008 Lamborghini Reventon
1993 McLaren F1
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR
2010 Morgan Aero SuperSports
2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
2009 #9 Peugeot Sport Total 908
2010 C8 Laviolette LM85
2005 TVR Sagaris

Additional unlockable vehicles:
2554 AMG Transport Dynamics M12 Warthog FAV ("Halo" Warthog)
1931 Bentley 8 Litre

Day-1 DLC :
2012 BMW M5 F10

Known Autovista cars not present in final game :
Ferrari F40
Lamborghini LP670-4 SV
Porsche 918 RSR

1993 McLaren F1
2009 Ferrari California
2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent
2008 Lamborghini Reventon
1995 Ferrari F50
1971 AMC Javelin AMX
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM SD-455
2011 Ford Ka
2009 SEAT Ibiza Cupra and
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
1998 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Mk 3
1998 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
1997 Civic Type R
1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV
2003 Hyundai Tuscani Elisa
1957 Ford Thunderbird
1961 Jaguar E-type S1
1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16v Mk2
1993 Ford SVT Cobra R
1994 Honda Civic 1.5 VTi
1998 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
2010 Ford Taurus SHO
2011 Holden #11 Pepsi Max Crew Commodore VE
2011 Lexus CT200h
2010 BMW Motorsport #79 Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car
2011 BMW X5 M
1971 BMW 3.0 CSL
1973 BMW 2002 Turbo
2011 Ford #4 IRWIN Racing FG Falcon
2009 Holden HSV w427
2010 Joss JT1
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2010 Radical SR8 Supersport
2010 Jaguar #33 Jaguar RSR XKR GT
1989 Toyota MR2 SC
1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
2010 Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Race Car
2010 BMW Z4 GT3
2008 Dodge #2 Mopar Dodge Viper Competition Coupe
2003 Subaru #77 CUSCO SUBARU ADVAN IMPREZA
2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
2008 Acura #15 Lowe’s Fernandez ARX-01b
2008 Acura #26 Andretti-Green Racing ARX-01b
2008 Acura #66 de Ferran Motorsports ARX-01b
2011 Aston Martin #6 Muscle Milk Aston Martin Lola
2001 BMW #6 Prototype Technology Group M3 GTR
2009 BMW #92 Rahal Letterman Racing M3 GT2
2009 Ford #40 Robertson Racing Ford GT Mk7
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
2011 Nissan Leaf
1998 Nissan R390
1970 Nissan Datsun 510
1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R
1990 Lotus Carlton
1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Ram Air
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
1994 Nissan Silvia K
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport
2003 Lexus IS300
1999 Lotus Elise Sport
1995 Toyota MR2 GT
2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP
1999 Shelby Series 1
2006 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6
1968 Shelby GT-500KR
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI
2010 Maserati GranTurismo S
1999 Pagani Zonda C12
1971 De Tomaso Pantera
1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
1980 Abarth 131 Abarth
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
1958 Aston Martin DBR1
1957 Ferrari 250 California
1956 Jaguar D-Type
2006 Audi RS4
2009 Audi Q7 V12 TDI
2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro
2006 Pontiac GTO
1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
2006 Subaru Impreza S204
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR
2005 Lamborghini Murciélago
2004 Maserati MC12
1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG Mercedes CLK GTR
2011 Ferrari FF
2010 Aston Martin Rapide
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
2006 Hummer H1 Alpha
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged
1991 GMC Truck Syclone
2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10
2008 Saleen S331 Supercab
2003 BMW M5
2003 Audi RS6
2004 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
1986 BMW M635CSi
1983 Audi Sport Quattro
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
1994 Nissan 240SX SE
1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
2002 Suzuki Liana GLX
2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback
2009 Honda Fit Sport
1973 Ford XB Falcon GT
2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR
2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR
1987 Buick Regal GNX
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
2002 Saab 9-3 Aero
2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
1991 Ferrari 512 TR
1995 Ferrari F355 Challenge
1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4
2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello
2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
1966 Ford GT40 MkII
1967 Ferrari 330 P4
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
2011 Volvo S60 R-Design
2003 SEAT Leon Cupra R
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTi
2005 Mazda Axela Sport 23S
1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R
1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
2005 Lamborghini Gallardo
2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
1997 Mistubishi GTO
1997 Mazda RX-7
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
2004 Toyota Altezza RS200
1999 Honda Civic Si Coupe
2003 Toyota Celica SS-I
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
2010 Mazda #16 Dyson Racing B09/86
2003 Nissan #12 CALSONIC SKYLINE
1999 Toyota #3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020
2007 SEAT Leon Cupra
2005 Scion tC
2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup
1995 Audi RS2 Avant
1997 BMW M3
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
1997 Acura NSX
2001 TVR Tuscan S
2002 Lotus Esprit V8
1988 BMW M5

Cars in bold are new to FM4, cars in italic were previously exclusive to FM3 UC, underlined cars have changed manufacturers between release (i.e Abarth is now under its own name)



OP :

Bundled together in a polished Steelbook DVD Case, the Limited Collector’s Edition content will include the following:

The VIP Car Pack:
2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
2010 Noble M600
2011 RUF Rt 12 R

The limited quantity “Ship Bonus” car pack available for fans who order Forza 4 early:
1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
1997 Lexus SC300
2011 RUF RGT-8
2011 Tesla Roadster Sport

The Limited Collector's Edition will also include a ten-car add-on pack featuring a selection of the best classic American muscle cars. In addition, there will be custom-designed BMW cars (also available for purchase at launch on Xbox LIVE Marketplace) selected as part of the “Forza Motorsport 4 BMW Design Challenge.”, as well as “Cars of Forza Motorsport 4 Presented by Top Gear,” a gorgeous 96-page volume written by the editors at Top Gear. It features 96-pages of fantastic imagery both from Forza 4 and from Top Gear’s extensive photo library, as well as insightful commentary accompanying the in-game Autovista experience. Other goodies include: a set of vinyl stickers featuring the logos of “Forza Motorsport 4,” “Top Gear” and “Turn 10;” VIP Membership status within the Forza community including special recognition in the Forza community, leaderboards, ForzaMotorsport.net and more; and an exclusive BMW theme available for download via Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

In addition to all the sweet stuff above, one of best reasons to get the LCE version of Forza 4 is the 2012 BMW M5, unveiled for the first time as the newest addition to the Forza 4 lineup at this weekend’s 24 Hour of Nürburgring race event in Germany. The new BMW M5 will be drivable first in Forza Motorsport 4 and will also be featured on the cover of the LCE version of the game. That means the stunning super-sedan will be automatically included in the LCE version of Forza 4, and all Xbox LIVE members will be able to download the car to drive. In addition, fans will be able to explore the meticulous design and impeccable execution of the BMW M5 via Autovista mode, where Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson will take fans on a virtual tour of the world’s most sought-after cars.

Forzamotorsport.net article about the LCE
Forzamotorsport.net article about the 2012 BMW M5

2012 BMW M5 (click to see 1080p) :











Art shots (click to see 1080p) :

So how can you put the 2012 M5 in your Forza 4 garage? While the M5 will not ship out with Forza 4 game discs, anyone who owns a copy of Forza 4 will be able to visit the Xbox LIVE marketplace and download the very special “BMW M5 Fan Pack” for free.

 

[amar212]

1080p screens are honest hope for sanity.

 

[RSP]

omg, i'll buy it because of the BMW.

 

[glaurung]

Nice, but the LCE seems weaker than the third game.

Still, getting the game for Jeremy and the masturbatory AutoVista feature.

 

[leng jai]

Artbooks the size of DVD cases need to die.

 

[Lakitu]

Hmm.. I want it. If only for that car collection. Shame... they should be in the standard version

 

[glaurung]

Artbooks the size of DVD cases need to die.

I'd go a step further and say that the standard DVD jewel case format needs to die.

 

[G Rom]

Updated the OP with the info that the M5 will NOT ship with the game (lol), it will instead be part of a FREE pack.

It will be interesting to see how big the download of that pack is since the M5 is an Autovista car.

 

[Dabanton]

Mmm love that cover

 

[eemijun]

Day 1 for me. Love me some 458 challenge

 

[Shaneus]

Not sure what I think about the in-game screens of the Beamer. Just doesn't look quite right. Autovista looking splendid, though.

Sure they'll fix it, though

 

[fabricated backlash]

Yeah, I guess this, Skyrim and Dark Souls will keep my 360 busy^^

 

[Arnie]

That cover is sexy as fuck.

 

[G Rom]

The awesome cars of the VIP car pack :

2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

2010 Noble M600

2011 RUF Rt 12 R
xxxx


I think Porsche can really be ruled out now...
Also, they didn't say a word on the Nürburgring. So much tease...

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

so both but not only because of the cars I want the book
And the FM3 special edition was also awesome!

 

[polyh3dron]

Updated the OP with the info that the M5 will NOT ship with the game (lol), it will instead be part of a FREE pack.

It will be interesting to see how big the download of that pack is since the M5 is an Autovista car.

my guess on the download pack size:

about 108kb, lol

 

[Diablohead]

Art book is always nice to have as an extra, all those car packs though... not really that fussed and would have preferred another key chain.

I wonder if the VIP status will be worth a damn this time around.

 

[DiscoJer]

Forza was a big reason I bought a 360. But the last time around (Forza 3) the LCE and VIP stuff really rubbed me the wrong way.

Having to buy a Limited Collector's Edition to basically get the full game is pretty awful.

Special skins, sure, but it being the only way to get models of a given car? Crappy, IMHO.

 

[Risk Breaker]

That cover is ugly as fuck (to me anyways).

 

[herod]

Any word on new tracks? Getting really sick of the core tracks now.

 

[G Rom]

That cover is ugly as fuck (to me anyways).

No, no, not just to you. It has a Midnight Club/NFS vibe of which I'm not the biggest fan. As I said in the previous thread, I actually prefer the regular cover this time.
French FM3 LCE cover >>>> other FM covers will still be true after FM4.

 

[Desmond]

Covers great, logo looks terrible though.

 

[Wazzim]

So I have to order this one as early as possible then, looks fantastic.

 

[Diablohead]

No, no, not just to you. It has a Midnight Club/NFS vibe of which I'm not the biggest fan. As I said in the previous thread, I actually prefer the regular cover this time.
French FM3 LCE cover >>>> other FM covers will still be true after FM4.

UK FM2 LE cover > all

 

[h3ro]

Bought.

This better not be Gamestop exclusive like the F3's LE was. I hated going in there to buy a game.

 

[Feature]

Fuck I hate these bullshots / photomode shots...

 

[derFeef]

The european FM3 LCE cover was boss. This time around everything looks like as if they have forgotten to put in some colors or wanted to go wih a more noble look. In the end it looks washed out and a little bit NFS-like.

 

[Risk Breaker]

No, no, not just to you. It has a Midnight Club/NFS vibe of which I'm not the biggest fan. As I said in the previous thread, I actually prefer the regular cover this time.
French FM3 LCE cover >>>> other FM covers will still be true after FM4.

Good to know lol, I was starting to feel bad

If you mean this one Cover then yeah, absolutely.

 

[acm2000]

just inject the game straight into my veins....

 

[Fortinbras]

The lighting still looks off on track. Nevertheless day 1.

 

[adelante]

Hotddamn at those new screens!

 

[AgentOtaku]

:O

 

[TheOddOne]

Eco-ing the NFS vibe going on. Still like it though, still not as boss as FM3 LE.

 

[Gowans]

Like every forza I'll have the LCE/

Really looking forward to this.

 

[G Rom]

I wonder if the VIP status will be worth a damn this time around.

"VIP Membership status within the Forza community including special recognition in the Forza community, leaderboards, ForzaMotorsport.net and more"

Crown next to the gamertag confirmed...

 

[Mush]

Why are they still using that darn logo?

Day whenever they announce Logitech wheel support.

Spoiler

 

[ConradCervantes]

Grabbing this fo' sho. I remember being extremely jealous of all my friends who had gotten the Forza 3 CE, for I didn't have a 360 until just this past Christmas.

 

[saladine1]

Which muscle cars will be featured in the 10 car add-on?
Are they new models to Forza or what?

Forza Motorsport 4 BMW Design Challenge

http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/FM4_BMW_Design_Challenge/

 

[brotkasten]

That's one ugly cover.

 

[Yoshichan]

That cover... the hell?

 

[Joseph Merrick]

seems obvious the m1 should have been on the cover

 

[adelante]

Forza Motorsport 4 BMW Design Challenge

http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/FM4_BMW_Design_Challenge/

Sweet I'm gonna jump on this

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

The limited quantity “Ship Bonus” car pack available for fans who order Forza 4 early:

hmm, how early? before we even know all the retailer exclusive bs stuff?

We already know the retailer exclusive BS stuff...

thanks, missed the update in that thread.

 

[G Rom]

We already know the retailer exclusive BS stuff...

Any word on new tracks? Getting really sick of the core tracks now.

Bernese Alps, Top Gear Test Track and Indianapolis are already confirmed as new tracks.

Hockheimring has a very good chance of being in the game.

Infineon Raceway and Bathurst have been hinted/rumored to be in too.

Don't forget that we'll have alternate time of day on several tracks too, it will be a nice change from the midday sunny monotony...




Anyway, comparison time. Stock FM3 photo mode vs FM4 bullshot :

 

[Diablohead]

I really do hope that compression is not a problem for exported images this time around.

 

[saladine1]

Holy shit, G Rom, that's a great comparison. An amazing achievement by Turn 10...absolutely amazing!

 

[enzo_gt]

The VIP Car Pack:
2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
2010 Noble M600
2011 RUF Rt 12 R

The limited quantity “Ship Bonus” car pack available for fans who order Forza 4 early:
1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
1997 Lexus SC300
2011 RUF RGT-8
2011 Tesla Roadster Sport

Welp. Looks like I'm going to get suckered into buying this shit again :/

 

[G Rom]

Bad news for UK players...

And while all “Forza Motorsport 4” players will enjoy this premiere automotive experience, Turn 10 announced that, starting today, fans who purchase the Limited Collector’s Edition for £59.99 ERP (available exclusively from GAME and Gamestation)

 

[chubigans]

This reminds me how much I dislike the Forza logo. Yuck.

 

[Diablohead]

Holy shit, G Rom, that's a great comparison. An amazing achievement by Turn 10...absolutely amazing!

woah hold your horses it's too early yet, look at an early forza 3 thread

Bad news for UK players...

fuck shit 60 beans for this :/