Overview
- Microsoft’s gaming chief said the simulation series is not canceled, but development is taking a back seat while Xbox focuses on titles closer to launch.
- Spencer acknowledged that roughly half of Turn 10’s staff were laid off in July during Microsoft’s broader restructuring.
- He emphasized a flexible resourcing approach across more than 20 studios to give teams time and avoid constant strain.
- Reporting indicates Turn 10 has paused major Motorsport updates and is supporting Forza Horizon 6, which was announced at Tokyo Game Show.
- Outlets note the 2023 Forza Motorsport reboot took six years and disappointed many longtime fans, as Horizon’s popularity has become the franchise’s focal point.