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Forza 4 Demo Is Now Live
Forza Motorsport 4 ships next week, but Microsoft is ready to give eager players a little taste ahead of time. A demo for the racing game is available today for Xbox Live Gold members, and Oct. 7 for all other members. The download gives players a chance to take five cars for a spin on the new Bernese Alps track in three different events.
The five cars are the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia, 2012 BMW M5, 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, and 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque.
Here's what Microsoft has to say about the three new events in the Rivals Mode, which support online leaderboards:
• Round the Mountain – In this hot-lapping challenge, you’ll race your rival in one of the world’s ultimate road cars, the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, through the breathtaking vistas of the Brunnen Lauterbraunen ribbon
• BMW Blitz – Put your driving skills to the test in the powerful, sharp-handling 2012 BMW M5 as you weave through slower traffic along the slowing Stadtplatz Circuit
• Alpine Rush – In this Track Day Rivals event, you’ll battle slower traffic as you navigate the sweeping turns of the Bernese Alps Club Circuit
To get you in the mood, Microsoft has also released a new live-action video for the game, narrated by Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson.
Forza Motorsport 4 will be available for the Xbox 360 on Oct. 11.
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