Former Turn 10 Employee Claims Forza Motorsport Division Closed, Studio to Act as Support for Forza Horizon
Turn 10 Studios, the team behind Forza Motorsport, has been hit hard by the layoffs imposed by Microsoft on its Xbox division. The division responsible for developing the series is said to have been shut down, with the remaining employees reassigned to support roles.
Around 70 employees—nearly 50% of the staff—were laid off as part of Microsoft’s large-scale restructuring of Microsoft Gaming. This wave of cuts also led to the cancellation of games like Everwild and Perfect Dark, as well as the closure of studios such as The Initiative, while other teams faced heavy downsizing.
Turn 10 Studio Reportedly Downsized to Support Role
Now, there is another piece of concerning news, though it should be taken with caution. Fred Russell, a former employee of Turn 10, suggests that the Motorsport division has indeed been shut down, and the remaining team is now working on supporting the Forza Horizon series. This claim is partly backed by statements from former employees, gathered by members of the series’ forum, including the person in charge of the live service program.
If this is true, it means that Forza Motorsport might not get any more updates or new content, possibly ending support for the game earlier than expected. The future of the series would also be unclear. However, it’s important to remember that these are unconfirmed rumors, and Microsoft has not officially announced Turn 10’s closure or its transition into a support studio. As of now, we must wait for any official statements before jumping to conclusions.
For over 20 years, Turn 10 has focused on creating the Forza Motorsport series with realistic, traditional track racing, while many other racing games embraced the open-world trend. Turn 10 has remained focused on delivering that classic racing experience, which is highly appreciated by players who enjoy the traditional racing experience. On the other hand, Playground Games brought a different feel with Forza Horizon, offering an open-world racing experience.
In other news, the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 was released this April, and MP1st’s review gave it a score of 9.5 out of 10, stating, “Forza Horizon 5 was already a standout in the franchise when it was released in 2021, and it is still every bit as good as it was then in its new release on PS5.”
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