A couple of years ago, the Xbox One was seen as a perfectly alright console that was being completely outclassed on the first-party front by Sony. These days? It’s a much better system, has a beefy little brother in the Xbox One X and is still being outclassed by Sony on the first-party games front…but not for long. With a …

This generation won’t be as fondly remembered by Microsoft, as Sony and Nintendo left the brand in the dust thanks to their own arsenal of high quality games that resulted in some of the finest system-sellers around. Microsoft is ending its generation with more stable footing, and if the future is any indication, it’s going to be establishing its own rhythm and flow as it releases more original games in the future.

The highly acclaimed Forza Motorsport racing games had a bit of a stain on them with the last game. It wasn’t nearly as beloved as previous games, with complaints ranging from boring music, the removal of interesting classes, and a messy progression system. Most criticised of all though was the inclusion of loot boxes. Mods for cars came by way of Prize Crates – loot boxes - changing the way you earned cash for new cars. Those are now being yanked.

Forza Motorsport 7 launched with a massive, negative change to VIP status, causing an outcry from fans. And in less than a week, Turn 10 has agreed to change things.

When it comes down to actual racing, Forza Motorsport 7 stands nearly unmatched in the simulation space. But its increasing focus on strange progression and microtransactions bog down the experince heavily.

Microsoft’s banking on Forza 7 being the game that sells 4K gaming and the Xbox One X. But is it a case of all style and no substance? Early reviews say otherwise, as the latest Forza isn’t just the thrill of speed personified, but one of the best racing games ever made.

Weather effects, native 4K visuals and a whole light of lighting on Xbox One X. What about PC then for Forza Motorsport 7? Provided that you’ve sunk enough cash into your rig, you’re very much capable of having a platform that outperforms the Xbox One X. If the PC version is up to scratch that is. For developer Turn 10, that specific port is on track (hehehehe) and its going to be all about the small details that’ll make it stand out from the pack.

Forza Motorsport 7 is being positioned as one of the showcases for the Xbox One X. And it's visual representation doesn't disappoint at all.