In the latest round of “big cuts” at Microsoft, Turn 10 Studios (creators of Forza Motorsport) are facing nearly 50% of the studio being laid off.
More news from industry stalwart, Jason Schreier. Turn 10 Studios, the creators of Forza Motorsport, are facing “big cuts of nearly 50% of staff, per sources”:
Many of Xbox’s subsidiaries are getting hit by the layoffs this morning, including Call of Duty studios such as Raven. Big cuts at Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 – nearly 50% of staff, per source.
This is the latest in a long day full of terrible news for those who work in video gaming and the fans that support them. The latest release from Turn 10 was Forza Motorsport (2023).
We enjoyed it at launch, stating:
Ultimately, it all boils down to Forza Motorsport being an exhilarating simcade racer, in many ways not only the best title in the franchise but surpassing other similar titles. The on-track experience has never been this good, with improved AI when playing solo, tons of tweaks to the physics, great tyre and fuel management, dramatic dynamic weather and much more, redefining once again what it means to simulate the ins and outs of a race weekend, from the practice all the way to the chequered flag.
It also happens to be one of the best-looking games on any console right now, an all-round technical showcase, though a handful of glitches and crashes did impact my experience a bit. A handful of doubts remain over the new car upgrade system, plus the career mode and multiplayer not evolving as much as the rest of the package. But all in all, Forza Motorsport is a fantastic racer, offering its most comprehensive, realistic and spectacular racing experience ever. It was a long wait, but it was absolutely worth it.
Today has been a rough day for those who work in the industry we all love. Please share some kindness in the comments section below.
I’m so sorry to hear about all the people at turn 10 that got laid off and other studios.