When it comes to Microsoft's racing games, it's one of the first names that comes to mind. Forza Motorsport, is nearing its end, according to a statement made by a former employee. Turn 10 studiosIt was claimed that 's closed this legendary series. However, Forza Horizon The same does not seem to be true for the series, as these claims only cover the Motorsport side.
Forza Motorsport Team Disbanded Allegedly
Working as a content coordinator at Turn 10 Studios for four years Fred Russel, the studio shared on Facebook Forza Motorsport is closing its department Russell described this as "the end of one of the best racing games" and said the studio will now focus solely on the Horizon side.
Following Russell's posts, he has been working as a content producer for the Forza brand for over 10 years. John Schommer also released a farewell message. Also among those laid off was the business operations manager Jordy ResslerIt was reported that the number of people laid off was also included. Although it is not clear how many people were laid off, according to Bloomberg's report Approximately 10 percent of the Turn 50 team was affected by this process.
Microsoft's Massive Layoffs and Their Impact on the Gaming Industry
Microsoft's total this week 9.000 people laid off, it is known that there have been serious cuts in the gaming department as well. Zenimax, King and Rare Many studios such as were affected by this process. Also Perfect Dark and Everwild It was also reported that ambitious projects such as were canceled. These layoffs are interpreted as another indicator of the recent contraction in the gaming industry.
Originally released for Xbox in 2005 Forza Motorsport, in time Gran Turismo It has become an important alternative to its simulation-focused competitors such as. The aim of the series was to appeal to racing enthusiasts with its realistic driving experience and detailed vehicle models. However, in the following years Playground Games developed by Forza Horizon series, with its open world structure and more arcade-oriented gameplay, has reached a wider audience and has overtaken Motorsport. While the Horizon series continues to be successful, the future of Motorsport remains uncertain in light of these claims.
