Forza Motorsport 3
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About the Game
Forza Motorsport 3 is a single-player and multiplayer racing simulation game. It places players in the role of a professional driver competing across a structured career while offering an extensive roster of cars and tracks to master. The career unfolds through a calendar-based system of events, where players progress by winning races, earning credits, and unlocking higher-tier competitions. A major part of the experience is more than 400 licensed vehicles from a wide range of manufacturers, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, McLaren, and Pagani.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Events vary in structure, ranging from standard circuit races to drag runs, drifting challenges, and endurance competitions. At its core, the gameplay emphasizes accessibility as well as depth. A new rewind function allows players to roll back mistakes mid-race, while adjustable driving assists accommodate a range of skill levels. Players earn credits and experience points by completing races, which can then be used to unlock cars, upgrades, and tuning options. Multiplayer expands the experience beyond the single-player calendar.
Standout Features
- Vehicle customization includes both performance modifications and cosmetic adjustments, with a livery editor supporting detailed paint jobs, decals, and layered designs.
- Up to eight drivers can race together, and players can design and share custom rule sets, car restrictions, and performance limitations to shape the competition.
- The game integrates community features alongside competitive racing.
- Players can share custom cars, paint schemes, and tuning setups online through an in-game storefront.
- Leaderboards track performance globally, and downloadable ghost replays allow players to compete against recorded runs from other drivers.
Modes & Ways to Play
Cars are modeled with a higher polygon count than in earlier entries, aiming for greater detail and authenticity. Online play supports custom race types based on preset modes such as single race, time trial, drift, point-to-point, elimination, and team-based tag and cat-and-mouse events.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and 2 Players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Races take place on over 100 real-world and fictional circuits, such as the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Silverstone, Suzuka, Road Atlanta, and Laguna Seca, alongside newly designed fantasy tracks.
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Custom Soundtracks and Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Forza Motorsport 3 | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turn 10 Studios | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | ACME Digital Content | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Kaarbo Design | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Russia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turn 10 Studios | Russia | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Kaarbo Design | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | Russia | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | ACME Digital Content | Russia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turn 10 Studios | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Kaarbo Design | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | ACME Digital Content | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turn 10 Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Kaarbo Design | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | ACME Digital Content | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turn 10 Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Kaarbo Design | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | ACME Digital Content | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turn 10 Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Kaarbo Design | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | ACME Digital Content | United States | MobyGames |
| Business Model | Commercial | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Communicator Headset | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Racing/Steering Wheel | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Force Feedback | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Racing/Steering Wheels Supported | Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-8 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Players: Co-Op | 2 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Tournaments | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 2 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Turn 10 Studios | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 2 game discs | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Turn 10 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 2 game discs | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft Game Studios | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2009-10-23 | Russia | MobyGames |
| 2009-10-23 | France | MobyGames |
| 2009-10-23 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2009-10-23 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2009-10-27 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2009-10-23 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-10-27 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 27, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 23, 2009 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 882224925358 | Mexico; retail release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224918312 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 93699297 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| asin | B002BSA2LQ | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 73115272 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 882224866484 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 885370251340 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 882224925334 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 882224918312 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 882224918312 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 882224917452 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 882224918282 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting