Forza Motorsport, released on May 3, 2005, for the Microsoft Xbox, is a simulation racing masterpiece by Turn 10 Studios, published by Microsoft Game Studios. The first in the Forza series, it sold over 100,000 copies in its debut month, earning universal acclaim (Metacritic: 92/100) for its realistic physics and customization (). Featuring 231 cars—from Honda Civics to Ferrari Enzos—and 15 real/fictional tracks (e.g., Nürburgring, Laguna Seca), it challenged Sony’s Gran Turismo. X posts in 2025 highlight its nostalgic grip and Xbox Live legacy.