In a recent community update, Turn 10 Studios, the developers behind Forza Motorsport, acknowledged player concerns regarding the behavior of the game’s AI drivers. The update specifically mentions issues like abrupt braking, inconsistent acceleration out of corners, overly cautious cornering, and strict adherence to racing lines.
These behaviors mentioned in the post, particularly at the start of races, have been attributed to overly aggressive AI, leading to frustrating incidents for players. In fact, a lot of issues stem from the beginning of the races, making things a lot less fun overall. Obviously, fair and competitive AI is the most important part of a racing game, so Turn 10 has made these issues a top priority for early 2024.
The two biggest ones are the overly aggressive AI. The developers plan to adjust the AI’s driving style to be less prone to overly aggressive maneuvers, ensuring a more predictable and controlled experience for players. This behavior is at its worst in the first turn. The update even spoke on the challenges encountered at the beginning of races. This is when a combination of AI aggression and the tight confines of Turn 1 often lead to collisions.
These collisions are frustrating and make the game a lot less fun. The hope is that there will be cleaner racing, and an AI that is too aggressive at the start can make it dirty. Turn 10 is focused on refining AI behavior in this crucial phase specifically to promote cleaner starts and smoother race flow.
Team 10 says they plan to gather more data and feedback through collaboration with experienced Motorsport players, analyzing telemetry from their gameplay to refine the AI adjustments further. Not every update will help everyone, but it could lead to a better race overall. It’s been a big issue in the game, so we’re glad to see the developer fix it.
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