SGF 2024 General Discussion

[fishbowlhead]

30fps? Not even going to get a download on gamepass in that case. They can shove resolution.

[QualityChimp]

Forza Horizon 5 Runs a 4K 30fps on Series X, Will Have 60fps Performance Mode

"The team confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will run at 4K 30FPS on the Xbox Series X, while the Series S will run at 1080P at 30FPS. While racing fans may be sadden by the news of 30FPS, you can rest assure knowing that Playground Games will also offer a full 60FPS, although no resolution is stated.

Q: How does Forza Horizon 5 perform on Xbox Series X|S?
A: On Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 will feature 4K resolution at 30fps, on Xbox Series S Forza Horizon 5 will play at 1080p resolution at 30fps. Both platforms will feature a performance mode that runs at 60fps.

Q: What Xbox Series X|S features does Forza Horizon 5 take advantage of?A: Xbox Series X|S enabled us to provide players the most technologically advanced Forza Horizon experience yet. The power of this Xbox Series consoles has enabled us to deliver incredible realism and immersion with a world rendered in higher detail and with extreme draw distances. Forza Horizon 5 runs at 4K 30 FPS on Xbox Series X, and 1080p 30 FPS on Xbox Series S. For players that prefer to optimize for framerate, we are providing a performance mode option that will run at 60 FPS.

What’s more, Forza Horizon 5 will support ray tracing, however per the FAQ this will be available in Forzavista. For those unaware of what Forzavista is, it is a car viewing mode where players can walk around and look at vehicles from different perspective.
More details, such as crossplay and modes available in Forza Horizon 5 can be found in the FAQ below.

Forza Horizon 5 FAQ

Q: When is the release date for Forza Horizon 5?
A: The Forza Horizon 5 Standard Digital/Disk and Deluxe Digital Editions release on November 9th, 2021.
The Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition Early Access begins on November 5th, 2021, and is available for Xbox Game Pass members and Standard Digital or Deluxe Digital Edition owners as part of the Premium Add-Ons Bundle for separate purchase.

Q; What platforms will the game launch on?A: Forza Horizon 5 will launch on the following platforms:

• Xbox Game Pass
• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X
• Windows 10 PC
• Steam
• Available to stream on Android Phones and tablets with Xbox Cloud Gaming with the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.

Q: When can I pre-order Forza Horizon 5?A: Forza Horizon 5 is available now for pre-order across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and can be added to your Wishlist on Steam. Please check with your local retailers on pre-order availability for the Forza Horizon 5 Standard Disk Edition.

Q: Will Forza Horizon 5 be available with Xbox Game Pass?A: Yes, the Forza Horizon 5 Standard Digital Edition will be available with Xbox Game Pass at launch on November 9th, 2021. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Forza Horizon 5 will be available to stream on Android Phones and tablets with Xbox Cloud Gaming with the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.

Q: How much will Forza Horizon 5 cost?
A:

• Game Pass: Starting at $9.99 USD per month.
• Standard Edition (Digital and Disk): $59.99 USD (£54.99 GBP and €69.99 EUR)
  • Includes:
    • Base game
  
  
• Deluxe Edition (Digital only): $79.99 (£69.99 GBP and €89.99 EUR)
  • Includes:
    • Base game
    • Car pass
  
  
• Premium Edition (Digital only): $99.99 (£84.99 GBP and €99.99 EUR)
  • Includes:
    • Base game
    • Car Pass
    • Expansion 1
    • Expansion 2
    • VIP
    • Welcome Pack
    • Early Access begins November 5th, 2021.
  
  
• Premium Add-Ons Bundle (Digital only): $49.99 USD (£39.99 GBP and €49.99 EUR)
  • Sold separately as an upgrade for Game Pass, Standard Digital, and Deluxe Digital.
  • Includes:
    • Car Pass
    • Expansion 1
    • Expansion 2
    • VIP
    • Welcome Pack
    • Early Access begins on November 5th, 2021.

Q: Which car will be on the cover of Forza Horizon 5?A: We will have more information to share this summer, stay tuned!

Q: What features and modes set Forza Horizon 5 apart from previous Forza Horizon games?A: Forza Horizon 5 features our most diverse, adventurous, and social open world yet, inviting players to lead breathtaking expeditions across the vibrant and ever-evolving landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. In making the greatest Horizon experience yet, we have worked to add and evolve several new features and modes that will enhance the player experience with Forza Horizon 5. Here are some of the new features highlighted by Mike Brown – Creative Director at Playground Games during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase.

• Horizon Story – Experience a deep and rewarding campaign, where you will meet new characters and determine the outcome of their Horizon Story missions. You will take on expeditions across the map, battling the elements in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.
• Forza LINC– The new AI assistant that intelligently tracks your status, the people you meet online and then helps you Link Up and play together.
• Horizon Arcade – Invites players to journey to Arcade markers across the map to engage in various challenges and mini games.
• EventLab – The incredible new toolset that allows you to create your very own races, game modes and game play experiences – you customize everything – right down to the fundamental rules of the game.
• Horizon Open – Refines the traditional Forza Horizon PvP experience with an emphasis on lower friction and fun by unifying it under one banner, allowing players to seamlessly jump into sessions for Racing, Games, Drift, Eliminator and more and stay until they have had their fill.
• Horizon Tour – See players jump into races from anywhere across the world, meeting up with other players to race against Drivatars on Average difficulty. This mode captures the experiences of a car-meet, with players meeting up in the world to race and having the option to continue together to the next Tour location in the world.
• Vehicle Customization – A complete UX overhaul to bring the experience in-line with modern image manipulation software. We have also added 100 new rims, hundreds of new visual upgrades, and thousands of performance upgrades.
• Character Customizer – Improved to provide players with a more diverse cast of selectable characters. New customization options include the ability to customize hair style and color, select prosthetic limbs, choose pronouns, select from different voices and the ability to purchase clothing with credits.
• Kudos – A social currency awarded between players for positive acts, unlocking flairs that can be attached to a player’s label and visible to others.
• Gift Drops – Send and receive gifts from the community. You can take one of your cars, apply upgrades and a paint job and then drop it as a gift to another player.

Q: How many cars can players collect in the game?A: Forza Horizon 5 will feature hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. We will have more information on Garage capacity coming later this year.

Q: Does the game feature ray tracing?A: Ray tracing is utilized in Forzavista to make the cars look even more true to real life.

Q: With Forza Horizon 5 launching Day One on Steam and Windows 10, how can PC players get the most out of the game?A: We’re excited to be bringing Forza Horizon 5 to players on both Windows 10 and Steam at launch. We will have more to share on PC requirements and features later this year.

Q: Does Forza Horizon 5 support Smart Delivery?A: Yes, Forza Horizon 5 supports Smart Delivery to ensure you are playing the best version of the game for the console you are playing on.

Q: Does Forza Horizon 5 support cross-play and cross-save across console generations and between console and PC?A: Forza Horizon 5 will support cross-play and cross-save across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Steam will have support for cross-play, but cross-save with Xbox is not supported."

[fishbowlhead]

Performance mode. Good.

[Neon Ignition]

I genuinely can't wait to see it running on Xbox One, going back to FH3 on XBO felt rough as hell after PC and playing FH2 on 360 was fascinating too

[nonny]

Yeah I tried FH3 out recently to re visit Australia and the 30fps is jarring. Glad this one has 60fps mode for both Series consoles.

[kryss]

Can someone give me a summary of what's going on this year?

So, is it a load of virtual presentations or any actual shows with a smaller audience?

What are the highlights so far, both in quality of the presentations and the games announced?

I'm totally out of the loop this year, sorry!

Nintendo is in about 2 1/4 hours, they are going to save the show! Yeah no, I don't actually think that.

[Neon Ignition]

2020 and 2021 have made me miss the glory days of E3 2019 etc and that's when it was already considered dying

[QualityChimp]

Nintendo is in about 2 1/4 hours, they are going to save the show! Yeah no, I don't actually think that.

Prediction: Nintendo won't announce any major franchise releases, like everyone wants instead, they're going to reveal...

->Open Spoiler<-

Neo Oil Panic!
As an update to the classic Game & Watch title, we see the petrol station attendant catching the oil and putting it in barrels, only to discover that he's oil too! With his new-found knowledge he uses his oily powers to solve puzzles by sliding under doors, making people slip and obscuring enemies' views to set his inky amigos free.

[Junko]

Master chief in smash by all accounts

[Lebowski]

Nintendo is in about 2 1/4 hours, they are going to save the show! Yeah no, I don't actually think that.

What do we think their gonna show? their was a version of Genshin leaked a few months back so Im half expecting them to shove a few of the more popular characters in Smash Bros to tie in with the launch of that. No doubt we will also see some dull mario sports game table tennis or tiddlywinks or something and a load of indies and that leaked rabbids game.

[QualityChimp]

So, have Capcom announced a sequel to Lost Planet 2 yet?

[kryss]

From most to least likely:

Xenoblade Chronicles X port out for Christmas.
DLC for Game Builders Garage. New EULA that means Nintendo can sell the games you make and not give you any money.
3D world expansion paid DLC for Super Mario Maker 2 instead of Super Mario 3D World 2. Now go make it yourself.

Also true:

Bayonetta is still coming! But not yet.
Metroid Prime 4 is still coming! But not yet.
BotW2 is still coming! But not yet.
Splatoon 3 is still coming! But not yet.
F-Zero is not coming. Stop asking. But here is Samurai Goro for Smash.

[QualityChimp]

E3 is no longer a clear lens on the industry | Opinion
This year's show did a good job of focusing on participants - but underlying changes mean its central role is a thing of the past

33% of E3 and Summer Game Fest titles are non-violent (thanks to indies)
Our study shows proportion of combat-free titles rose over 2019, but only 5% were put forward by major publishers

[Neon Ignition]

E3's definitely no longer a central player but it's also a hard one to judge given the conditions the last two have been operated under. If there was a way of getting E3 to be focused on reveals then company vids throughout the year more focused on in depth info and release dates etc as well as drag Sony back in some way it could still be a great lightning rod for drawing attention to the industry and its products during the quieter summer months. Everyone half arses it so much it's no wonder interest drops off.

https://www.gamesradar.com/e3-2022-will-be-an-in-person-event-according-to-los-angeles-mayor/

E3 2022 is confirmed and will see the in-person exhibition aspect of the show return to Los Angeles.

[Cassius_Smoke]

I think E3 is becoming more like a gentlemans agreement that this is when everyone shows their cards.
It'd be a shame to lose that with drip feed events instead. I like a big bang to get excited about.