Forza Motorsport 6: Apex announced

Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6: Apex, the upcoming debut of the racing franchise on Windows PCs.

Arriving on the Windows Store this spring and available for free, Forza Motorsport 6: Apex is a demonstration of what the ForzaTech engine can do when unleashed by DirectX 12 at resolutions up to 4K.

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex will have trademark Forza features such as Drivatar opponents and a hand-picked selection of 63 Forzavista-enabled cars, each with working cockpits and full damage. Players can race those cars on 20 track configurations across six locations – Brands Hatch, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Rio de Janeiro, Sebring International Raceway, Top Gear and Yas Marina – including night and wet-weather variants.

Apex features a career mode anchored by a new 12-event “Showcase Tour,” which introduces players to the cars and unique automotive match-ups through a series of videos, narrated by automotive celebrities such as James May and Richard Hammond. There’s also a new objective and scoring system, which challenges the player to grow their skill and compare scores with their friends, and each event is a completely unique experience with unending replay value. In addition, a new “Spotlight Series” will feature new Showcase-style events that will be updated on a regular basis.

Available for free in the Windows Store this spring, Forza Motorsport 6: Apex promises to pave the way for future Forza experiences on Windows 10.