Stability and Performance [All Platforms]
- Fixed an issue where the game could restart when using the Quick Resume suspend feature on Xbox Series X|S consoles. [1773305]
- Fixed an issue where disconnects could happen during a fixed start at the beginning of a race. [1955275]
- Fixed an issue where the game could get stuck in a loading screen after losing connection in a multiplayer race. [1934075]
- Fixed an issue where the game could softlock during the sign-in flow before reaching the Homespace. [1898693]
- Fixed an issue where the game could softlock in the post-race results screen. [1936503]
- Fixed an issue where liveries would be reloaded even if they were currently applied to the given car. [1681330]
Audio [All Platforms]
Updated car audio for the following vehicles based on community feedback:
- 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
- 2020 Toyota GR Supra
- Fixed a bug in the updated 2019 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 exhaust sound.
- Fixed a bug in the updated 2021 Porsche GT3 cockpit audio.
- Fixed a bug where opponent cars were not being attenuated correctly in cockpit view. [1909391]
Gameplay [All Platforms]
- Rivals events can now be switched quickly without causing game instability. [1945817]
- An improved Rival select system changes how friends and random players are prioritized as your Next Rival when there are no more friends to beat on the event’s leaderboard or when your next friend's best lap time is exceedingly faster than yours, while ensuring each new Rival presents a decent challenge.
- Fixed an issue where the crowd sizes could be incorrect for some races. [1887293]
Featured Multiplayer [All Platforms]
- Fixed an issue in both Featured Multiplayer and Private Multiplayer during the Grid Preview before each race where the driver character and cars would flicker when players are adjusting Fuel or Tire settings. [1800311]
- Fixed an issue where the 1988 #77 Beretta Trans Am was incorrectly eligible for the BMW Challenge Series. [1960071]
- Fixed an issue where selecting a driver suit would cause the player's driver to flicker during a multiplayer race. [1800311]
- Fixed an issue where the game would become unstable when trying to enter an event for A Class cars in Featured Multiplayer. [1956418]
- Fixed an issue that could occur when retrieving the Featured Multiplayer schedule while receiving an update. [1792306]
- Fixed a crash present when attempting to enter certain events without an applicable car in Featured Multiplayer. [1956362]
- Updated the track rotation in the Forza GT2 Spec Series based on player feedback.
Featured Multiplayer Car Balancing Changes [All Platforms]
The main Series Spec / BoP changes in Update 17 are focused on the Forza Touring Car Series, alongside the addition of the 2021 Hyundai #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Elantra N.
As part of this re-tuning process, all Forza Touring Cars were reverted to stock parts (except for tire width to normalize) and re-tuned with feedback from Insiders. With that in mind, the percentages seen below are in relation to the stock cars.
| Car | Power | Weight | Drag | Front Downforce | Rear Downforce | [/tr]
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Adrian Flux SUBARU Racing Levorg GT | -0.05 | -0.04 | -0.12 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #1 Audi Sport RS 3 LMS | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.06 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #100 Cyan Racing 03 | 0.03 | Stock | 0.05 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #17 AMD Tuning Focus ST BTCC | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.13 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #20 MG6 Xpower | -0.09 | 0.01 | -0.06 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #22 Experion Racing Golf GTI | -0.09 | 0.04 | -0.19 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #33 Mac Tools Ciceley Motorsports A-Class (A45) | -0.05 | Stock | -0.04 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #66 Power Maxed TAG Racing Astra | -0.01 | Stock | 0.02 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #7 DG Sport Compétition 308 | -0.07 | 0.06 | -0.19 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #73 LA Honda World Racing Civic | -0.01 | -0.0025 | -0.04 | -0.03 | -0.03 | [/tr]
| #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Elantra N | 0.01 | -0.12 | 0.05 | Stock | Stock | [/tr]
| #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Veloster N | Stock | -0.03 | 0.03 | -0.03 | -0.03 | [/tr]
Private Multiplayer [All Platforms]
- Fixed an issue where having the first player cross the finish line would trigger the race's end in private multiplayer. [1957535]
Livery Editor [All Platforms]
- Fixed an issue where the game could crash when searching for car designs. [1797253]
- Fixed an issue on the 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI where paint does not fully apply to all of the vehicle parts when attempting to change the paint color. [1829546]
Cars [All Platforms]
- Fixed an issue with rim dimensions on the 2004 Audi S4. [1850392]
Tracks [All Platforms]
- Fixed an issue that caused flickering on leaves and vegetation in some scenarios. [1928279]
