Forza Motorsport "Died", Says Former Turn 10 Dev

Chris Esaki, former creative director of Turn 10 Studios, the team behind Forza Motorsport, made a shocking statement: the game "died." The assertion by Esaki, made in a video that circulated on social media, is a strong indication of internal problems and the perception of a project that did not reach its potential. The criticism coming from a former team member raises concerns about the future of the franchise, especially after a release that was not well-received by part of the community.

Esaki's statement is a blow to the reputation of the recent Forza Motorsport, which, despite investments from Microsoft, failed to recapture the brilliance of previous titles.

In the video, Chris Esaki openly criticized the direction that Forza Motorsport took. He described the game as "dead," suggesting that the initial vision or development did not result in a satisfactory final product. This is a harsh criticism, especially coming from someone who was directly involved in creating the franchise. Esaki was a prominent figure at Turn 10, serving as creative director, which gives weight to his words.

The game Forza Motorsport (the eighth in the main series, released in October 2023) was met with mixed reviews. While the graphics and visual fidelity were praised, aspects such as player progression, opponent AI, and lack of content at launch were points of criticism. Many fans felt the game was incomplete and lacked the depth and polish expected from a Forza title. The release was marked by a series of patches and updates that attempted to fix the issues and add content, but the initial impact was already made.

Esaki's statement aligns with the frustration felt by part of the community, who were expecting a triumphant return of the Motorsport series. He did not detail specific reasons for his departure from Turn 10, but his criticisms suggest a deep dissatisfaction with the creative direction of the project.