>Xbox leadership has affirmed continued support for *Forza Motorsport* despite recent restructuring at developer Turn 10 Studios, addressing concerns sparked by reported staff reductions. The comments come as Turn 10 increasingly focuses on assisting Playground Games with the progress of the next *Forza Horizon* title, slated for release in 2026.>The shift in focus follows reports earlier this year that Turn 10 Studios lost nearly 50% of its staff during Xbox job cuts. In a statement to Famitsu, Xbox leadership explained the need to strategically allocate resources, stating, ”Regarding *forza Motorsport*, we sometimes need to shift our focus to games that are released sooner… our current structure allows us this flexibility.” This approach aims to avoid overextending development teams and ensure a steady pipeline of releases.
>*Forza Horizon* has emerged as a key franchise for Xbox, recently demonstrating its popularity with strong sales figures for *Forza Horizon 5* – exceeding 3 million sales on PlayStation 5. The success of the *Horizon* series likely influences the current prioritization of resources.>The future of *Forza Motorsport* remains a question mark, notably given the reported staff reductions. While Xbox maintains the series isn’t abandoned, the scale and frequency of future *Motorsport* releases may differ from past installments. “We remain sceptical that FM will return anytime soon,at least in the way we’ve always known,” pure Xbox reported,while expressing hope for a resolution.[source[source
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