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Spencer Says Forza Motorsport Is Not Canceled After Turn 10 Scale-Back

He describes the sim series as a 'shifted focus' project that gives Turn 10 more time.

Overview

  • In a Famitsu interview, Phil Spencer rejected claims the Forza Motorsport IP has been cut off and said the team is being given additional time.
  • Turn 10 Studios was reduced in size during Microsoft’s 2025 restructuring, and major Forza Motorsport updates were paused afterward.
  • Turn 10 is now a support developer on Forza Horizon 6, which outlets report is set in Japan and expected next year.
  • Coverage ties Xbox’s resource shifts to profitability goals, with reporting citing a 30% margin target for the gaming division.
  • Spencer also said new first‑party Microsoft gaming hardware is in development.