“We are not trying to mislead anyone.” Forza Motorsport will feature ray tracing during races

At the conference held last week, Microsoft showcased gameplay from the new installment in the Forza Motorsport series. It was revealed that the game will feature ray tracing.

The developers assure that the effect will be visible during actual gameplay. The question regarding the use of this solution was raised by the project creative director Chris Evans during a broadcast last Thursday. Evans stated that real-time ray tracing will be visible to players during the race.

The Turn 10 representative noted that ray tracing will appear not only in photo mode or replay mode, as in Gran Turismo 7, but also during gameplay.

“We are not trying to mislead anyone. When you are racing, the technology is on. We want to be clear about that.”

Ray tracing will likely be visible in reflections and so-called ambient occlusion. In addition, the developer confirmed that all tracks, including returning ones, were rebuilt from scratch. The game will feature a day-night cycle and various weather conditions that affect car handling on the track, including traction and grip. 

The new Forza Motorsport will be released in spring 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.