Forza Motorsport has reportedly moved to “Q3 or later” this year

Forza Motorsport has reportedly been pushed back to “Q3 maybe even a bit later” from its previously announced “Spring 2023” release date.

So says Jeff Grubb, reporter from Giant Bomb, who shared the news (thanks VG) during the latest episode his podcast Game Mess Decides.

“From what I’m hearing – I’m feeling pretty good after asking around a few times after hearing it for the first time today,” Grubb explained, “it seems like Forza is slipping later in the year and probably not winning that.” first half of the year.”

Microsoft had initially given Forza Motorsport for Xbox Series X/S and PC a “Spring 2023” release window when it was announced in June last year. However, when the game resurfaced during this week’s Developer Direct showcase, many were quick to notice that rather than announcing a release date, Microsoft had decided to revamp the release of Forza Motorsport to a much broader “2023.”

Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed the chatter surrounding Forza Motorsport’s revised start date in one Interviewed by IGN, but held back from giving a firmer indication of when the game might finally appear.

“I know there have been some questions about the Forza Motorsport date because we just announced the year,” Spencer said. “Everyone should know what quality Turn 10 brings to motorsport. If you look historically, it will be present in this game. That’s the most important thing first and foremost, and we’ll give a date. no doubt when we get a little closer. But we just wanted to reassure people again that this is a 2023 game.”

While the exact arrival date of Forza Motorsport remains uncertain, Microsoft has provided launch updates for a number of its first-party games during its Developer Direct.

For example, Minecraft spin-off Minecraft Legends launches April 18 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, while Arkane Austin’s vampire shooter Redfall launches May 2 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. And if you’re looking for something to bridge you in the meantime, there’s always Tango Gameworks’ beautifully exuberant rhythm-adventure Hi-Fi Rush, which had a surprise release earlier this week on Xbox and PC.