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Playground Games’ Ralph Fulton says Fable’s open world will be smaller than the Horizon games but far denser at ground level, with every building interior accessible to support a rich RPG experience; the team emphasizes interior detail over sheer size, moves at a slower, horse-like pace, and positioned the 2026 release as a shift from racing to a deeply interactive fantasy world.
The future of Forza Motorsport looks uncertain following significant layoffs at Turn 10, the studio behind the game, with reports suggesting the franchise has been 'shuttered' and the studio shifting focus to support Forza Horizon and future projects. Despite the reboot in 2023, no new Forza Motorsport title is expected soon, and the current game may no longer receive updates or support. Meanwhile, Forza Horizon is continuing with a new installment planned for 2026.
A former Turn 10 Studios employee claims that Forza Motorsport has been discontinued following recent Microsoft layoffs, which affected nearly half of the studio, though the Forza Horizon series will continue. The layoffs are part of broader cuts across Microsoft's gaming division, including other studios and canceled projects.
Nvidia's cloud gaming service, GeForce Now, has added Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 to its lineup, as part of the ongoing rollout of Xbox PC games on the platform. This comes after a 10-year deal between Nvidia and Microsoft, and follows the recent addition of PC Game Pass support to GeForce Now.
The Crew Motorfest, the latest installment in the franchise, offers a wackier and wilder take on open-world racing similar to Forza Horizon. With a wide array of vehicles including cars, boats, planes, and bikes, players can freely switch between them at any point. However, the game's odd progression system and limited customization options for events hinder the overall experience, making it frustrating for those seeking more freedom in their open-world racing games.
The upcoming racing game, The Crew Motorfest, introduces themed Playlists that offer a curated racing experience, similar to Forza Horizon's 'Horizon Stories'. These Playlists, such as Made in Japan and Vintage Garage, focus on specific car themes and objectives. The game also features a Main Stage with monthly events and post-release support. Motorfest includes air, sea, and land vehicles, with the ability to switch between them. The game's map, based on O'ahu, is smaller but more detailed than The Crew 2's continental USA map. The Crew Motorfest is set to release in September 2021.
Ubisoft's upcoming game, The Crew Motorfest, set to release on September 14, takes inspiration from Forza Horizon with its open-world racing and festival-like atmosphere. The game is set in a downscaled version of Hawaii's O'ahu island and offers a diverse range of events and disciplines. While the preview access experience was hindered by streaming limitations, the visuals and handling seem promising. The game aims to create a rich and detailed world, sacrificing map size for a more immersive experience. Players will need to choose their vehicles strategically as different terrains require different types of vehicles. The Crew Motorfest is set to release on current and last-gen platforms.
Xbox has teased that the upcoming Xbox Showcase could feature the first update for the Fable reboot in nearly three years. The short video posted on the official Xbox Twitter shows a trail of glitter, which served as a guide for players to find their next mission marker in the Fable games. This heavily implies the appearance of the Fable reboot, currently being developed by Forza Horizon devs Playground Games, at next month's event. The Xbox Showcase kicks off on June 11 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
Gavin Raeburn, the former studio head of Playground Games, has formed a new AAA studio called Lighthouse Games. The studio is currently working on an unannounced new IP, but given Raeburn's background in racing games, it's possible that Lighthouse is working on a new racing game. Raeburn is joined by 30 former colleagues, including "key founding members" of Playground Games and other industry-leading talent.
Gavin Raeburn, co-founder of Playground Games and creator of Forza Horizon, is reportedly leading a new video game development studio that is recruiting racing game development talent. The studio is currently referred to as "Unannounced Startup" and is believed to be creating a new driving game. Other former Playground Games and Sumo Digital developers have also founded Maverick Games, a new independent "AAA studio." Despite losing talent to these new studios, Playground Games remains a significant outfit with over 300 employees across its two studios.