Forza Motorsport has a community of 7 million players

With the announcement of Forza Motorsport 6, which is available today as a download for XBox One and in stores, Microsoft has announced that there are an existing 7 million players on Forza 5 and Forza Horizon. The exhilirating new racing simulator features the most realsitic graphics, 1080p HD resolution at 6 frames per second including a variety of weather conditions that affect traction and the outcome of the game.

For the millions of racing fans on Xbox One, the wait is over. “Forza Motorsport 6,” the biggest Forza ever created, including 460 cars, 26 world-famous locales and 24-car multiplayer, is now available to all players in North America and Australia today, with availability in Europe on Friday, Sept. 18.

Most returning Forza players will begin the game with at least one free car in “Forza Motorsport 6” as part of the Forza Rewards program, with experienced players receiving up to eight cars in their garage, including the Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione 458 Italia GTLM.

Additionally, all players of the “Forza Motorsport 6” demo – more than one million so far – will immediately unlock the game's cover car, the all-new 2017 Ford GT, in the full game at no additional cost.

Forza Motorsport Offers at Microsoft stores

Microsoft stores in Canada, the U.S. and Puerto Rico are celebrating the launch of “Forza Motorsport 6” with exclusive in-store experiences and discounts.

Select stores are hosting a “Forza Motorsport 6” Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27. Fans can visit their local store to take a run on the Rio Track in the Ford GT Mustang with the Playseat Forza Motorsport Racing Seat and the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition. Log the fastest time and you’ll be rewarded with a prize pack from Forza and Thrustmaster.

Fans can also get a 25 percent discount on the Playseat Forza Motorsport Racing Seat and the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition, in addition to exclusive downloadable content – the Ford GT Mustang.