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Explore the gameplay changes and features of Forza Motorsport 7, including car customization, multiplayer enhancements, and the Forza Driver's Cup. Learn about new additions and returning elements.

Forza Motorsport 7 is the seventh installment in the Forza Motorsport series. This guide covers the key gameplay changes and features introduced in the game.

Gameplay Changes

General

• Features over 700 Forzavista cars and 30 racing environments with more than 200 track ribbons.
• Dynamic weather system implemented for certain tracks.
• Players can customize Drivatar gender, body type, and clothing, with over 375 unlockable Driver Gear sets.
• The Forza Driver's Cup campaign includes six championships with various performance classes. Players earn points to unlock cars and Drivatar customization, with better rewards for higher tier levels.
• Friction assist minimizes speed loss when going off-track or on wet roads.
• Mods, driver gear, and badges can be purchased from the Race Shop.

Cars

• Volkswagen cars return after being absent in Forza Horizon 3.
• Toyota and Lexus production cars are excluded, but Toyota race cars and pre-tuned models like the Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38 are featured.
• The Speciality Dealer offers discounted rare cars for limited periods.

Customization

• More widebody kits are available than in Forza Horizon 3, including fictional designs and professional motorsport-inspired aero. Some are exclusive to Forza Edition cars.
• Custom wheels from Forza Horizon 3 are carried over, along with new race-inspired wheel designs.

Multiplayer

• Players can perform practice laps and tune cars while in a multiplayer lobby.
• The 'Adjudication' system penalizes players for cutting corners and ramming.
• Spectator mode is available with Microsoft Mixer integration.

Other

• Trophies and banners are displayed in the player's garage.
• Car tunes can be modified during loading screens.
• A new camera view is introduced, moving from the steering wheel closer to the windshield in cockpit view.