Forza Motorsport 6 Apex – Open Beta Available

Microsoft has made the Forza Motorsport 6: Apex open beta available on the Windows 10 Store.

The Forza Motorsport 6: Apex title for Windows 10 is the first step in the future of the Forza franchise as it expands into the world of PC’s. And let’s not forget the game comes free of charge for all Windows 10 users. Keep in mind that you will need some decent hardware to get the best out of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex

The download itself weighs in at 18.8 gigabytes but ones installed, the game will occupy a whopping 30Gb.  Although being a big download, Forza Motorsport 6: Apex is a cut-down version of the mighty console racer. While missing allot of features and content of the original game, the PC version still manages to bring you everything that made Forza 6 a great game.

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Using Turn 10’s proprietary ForzaTech engine utilizing DirectX 12, players have the chance to race a diverse line-up of 63 beautifully detailed Forzavista cars featuring working headlights, opening doors, intricately modeled cockpit and exteriors, and a full damage model. The release version of Forza Motorsport 6 Apex will contain 20 track configurations across six locations, including night and wet-weather variants.

• Brands Hatch
• Spa-Franchorchamps
• Sebring
• Rio de Janeiro
• Top Gear test track
• Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi

Keep in mind that the beta and first release version of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex will have no wheel support. That said, Turn10 Studios already confirmed that adding wheel support will be a focus point of the development team during the beta period.

For the moment, users are reporting that you might run into some issues, but this is nothing more than understandable, regarding the fact that its a beta. As development continues, players can expect to see updates and improvements to the game.

For support, you can check out forums.forzamotorsport.net

 

Forza Motorsport 6 Apex Features:

A Curated Forza Experience on Windows 10 PCs

• Experience the world of Forza on Windows 10 PCs for free, with many of the best racing experiences that “Forza Motorsport 6” has to offer, as well as Forza’s trademark innovations such as Drivatar™ opponents and Forzavista™ cars – each with working cockpits and full damage.
• Discover new ways to play and compete, including an all-new Showcase Tour, Spotlight Series, in-race bonus objectives and an all-new scoring mechanic.
• Race a diverse selection of 63 Forzavista™ cars curated from fan favorites, reflecting a variety of automotive interests, including hot hatch, muscle, touring, exotics, GT racing, track toys, prototypes and hypercars.
• Compete on more than 20 exciting track ribbons across six world-famous locales, including wet-weather and night variants.

Graphics Showcase

• Face unrelenting action at simulation speed with, DirectX 12, the new standard for 3D graphics that enables players to experience gains in performance and overall optimization.
• Unlock the full capabilities of your PC with full HD and breathtaking graphics at up to 4K resolution, powered by ForzaTech^TM, Turn 10 Studios’ proprietary, state-of-the-art graphics and physics engine, and developed with DirectX 12.
• Delight in the stunning realism and precise detail of every car as the result of the ForzaTech^TM engine, bringing the unique aspects that give each car its own unique feel to life.

Forza’s Debut on Windows 10 PCs

• Take advantage of a number of Windows 10 features, including the ability to access your existing friends and achievements list, text and voice chat via Xbox Live, and record and share your favorite moments and clips with built-in Game DVR.
• Build your Gamerscore up to 1,000 points by earning achievements exclusive to Forza players on Windows 10 PCs.
• Customize your player experience on Windows 10 PCs with support for mouse, keyboard and a variety of gamepads