Microsoft's stellar racer will hit the streets early in 2005. Just missing a holiday 2004 release, Microsoft Game Studios has announced that Forza Motorsport, the highly anticipated driving simulation game that caused quite a buzz at this year's E3, will be heading to retailers in February of 2005.



The game, which is exclusive to the Xbox, features the ability to transform more than 200 real-life production cars from over 40 of the world's top car manufacturers into speed-drenched racing machines with aftermarket parts from more than 150 partners.

"Forza Motorsport is a title we are getting amazing feedback on from people who are really passionate about the world of cars and auto racing," said Shane Kim, General Manager, Microsoft Game Studios. "The ability to customize your cars, the amazingly realistic physics and of course the ability to experience all of this online is quickly making this the one 'must have' racing sim."

The game features a powerful physics engine and a several online racing modes via Xbox Live including the ability to showcase their garage work with the best the online world has to offer through simultaneous competition with up to eight racers or by trading their "tuned-up" and "tricked-out" creations over Xbox Live. Forza Motorsport an innovative on and offline "career mode" that includes traditional competition with AI as well as fully-interactive online racing with human opponents to accumulate career earnings for tuning up your ride. Forza's online ranking system is designed to ensure evenly matched racing for all skill levels.

We look forward to learning even more about the super looking Forza Motorsport as we prepare for the game to release early next year. Source: Gamers.com