Summary
TheForzaseries has always been known for having some of the most visually stunning and well-crafted tracks in the entire racing genre, and the latest entry most definitely upholds this tradition. Alongside featuring over 500 unique cars for players to choose from,Forza Motorsportalso includes20 tracks, all of which feel extremely fresh and different from one another and all provide their own racing experience that can favor certain vehicles and driving styles.
While a lot of these are classic tracks that have made several appearances in the series history that have been adjusted slightly andreceived a significant graphical upgradethis time around, there are also a few brand-new ones that are all just as creative and fast-paced. Still, this doesn’t mean all tracks are created equal, as it’s clear that Turn-10 Studios spent just a little extra time on some to make them as unique and memorable as possible.
7WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
The WeatherTech Raceway contains somepretty brutal and challenging corkscrewsthat can easily trip up any racers who aren’t paying attention, but this is what makes it so downright fun to play. It might not be the flashiest track to appear in aForzagame, but it makes up for this in its structure, which provides such a challenge that it will truly test the skill and experience of everyone involved in the race.
Blistering fast cars will struggle to make it through this track, so prioritizing handling and breaking should always be the way to go. The fairly standard circuit aesthetic of the track does let it down a bit and make it much less exciting than its competition, but there’s no denying that the actual design is still top-notch.
6Mugello Circuit
For the most part, Mugello Circuit features a nice mixture of wide and tight corners that adds a nice level of variety, but where it really shines is the long stretch of road that is located right in the middle. This is where players can rev up their engine without having to worry about any upcoming corners and is a great way totest a car’s max speed.
This simple straightforward road also allows anyone who may have stumbled to catch up in a race, so long as they’re fast enough, that is. The bustling crowds that are scattered through the trackadd a lot to the atmosphere, and while it doesn’t feature any extremely exciting design choices or visual additions, it’s still the dream track for anyone who loves traveling at lighting-fast speeds.
5Grand Oak Raceway
The Grand Oak Raceway is quite an interesting track in the sense that while itcould definitely be considered the" tutorial"track for how easy it is to navigate, players can still find plenty of ways to navigate it. The wide corners and bends can be handled pretty easily normally, but they also provide the perfect opportunity for some drifting. To truly master the track, a low-powered open-wheel car can slip around the track like nobody’s business and quickly accelerate past any other racers who might be struggling.
There’s a real sense of scale to this track, too, which makes it feelvery grand in its size, primarily because of the wind turbines far off in the background, alongside plenty of landmarks that occasionally can be seen while driving. It might not be very complex in its design, but it’s the accessibility of Grand Oak Raceway that makes it so enjoyable for beginners and longtime fans alike.
Because of the numerous twists and turns placed around this track,Road America is extremely unpredictableand a track that never gets boring or stale, making it easy to play over and over again. The biggest fork in the road is without a doubt the Carousel Corner, which is found about halfway through the race and is an absolutely lethal turn that is almost always guaranteed to take out anyone who doesn’t prepare well in advance.
The Canada Corner and Bill Mitchell Bend aren’t quite as bad, but it’s this fluctuation that makes Road America an extremely hard track to master, but one that’s extremely rewarding to get to grips with. It’s also a beauty to behold visually, and while it might not be for everyone due to how hard it is, it’s one of the best tracks in the game for thosehigh-speed multiplayer raceswhere everyone’s going above and beyond to reach first place.
3Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
Having a track as long as Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is always a little risky since it could easily end up becoming too repetitive or boring, but this really isn’t the case with this track sinceit manages to feel fresh each and every time, thanks to how much variation there is. While racers will start with being tasked to navigate the tricky Crowthorne Corner, they’ll then lead up to a more open-ended part of the track, where the sun can be seen setting in the distance, making for some stunning imagery to drive to.
Then comes the Clubhouse Bend, a turn that will punish anyone who thought they could continue driving at the highest speed after coming off the Sunset Road. It all truly feels like one massive obstacle course, which makes the track extremely engaging, especially becausethe environments change a lot throughout the race, giving it a touch of extra flare that really helps it stand out.
2Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
On the surface, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps might seem like a usual everyday circuit track, but there’s one major thing that drastically changes the way it’s played, and that’s The Crest. This refers to the massive hill that circles around the track that players will need to face almost as soon as they put their foot on the pedal.Acceleration is absolutely essentialfor overcoming this area, and because of how steep it is, it meansany missteps will be much more costly.
It also needs to be said that the track is incredibly impressive visually, containing several bright and vibrant lights shining from the ferris wheel and billboard signs that really come to life during the evening. This is also a fantastic track for anyone who wants to test out their max speed on a brand-new car since there are plenty of long-running straight roads, but these will only appear after taking on The Crest, which is undoubtedly the highlight.
1Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka Circuit isn’t onlythe best-looking trackinForza Motorsport;it could easily be included in conversations about the most visually striking tracks inForzahistory since it has somehow managed to look even better each time it appears. While it may be a returning track, the overhauled aesthetic and slight tweaks to the circuit make it feel like a completely new track altogether, with this undoubtedly being its best iteration yet. The dim lights, vibrant crowds, and weather effects all help to raise this track to a whole new level, with it being a real joy just to look at let alone race on.
It isn’t just the aesthetic of Suzuka Circuit that makes it such a great map, though, as it also has a track design that doesn’t sway too heavily towards a specific car, meaninganyone can jump in regardless of their preferred racing style. While there are a handful of tight corners for racers with slower cars who enjoy taking their time and drifting their way through a track, there are still a few small straight passages that allow those speed demons to stake their claim for first place too. Suzuka Circuit is a map that oozes style and presents just enough challenge to make it a ton of fun for any kind of racer, making it the most exciting map to play from the newest game.
