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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 6, 2016|ref=<ref name="full version">[https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/09/06/forza-motorsport-6-apex-launches-full-version/ Forza Motorsport 6: Apex launches full version | Windows Experience Blog]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 6, 2016|ref=<ref name="full version">[https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/09/06/forza-motorsport-6-apex-launches-full-version/ Forza Motorsport 6: Apex launches full version | Windows Experience Blog]</ref>}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-to-play, DLC }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Forza }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Forza }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= https://forzamotorsport.net/en-US/games/fm6 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = forza-motorsport-6-apex | |mobygames = forza-motorsport-6-apex | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Forza Motorsport 6: Apex''''' is a {{Glossary:Racing}} game in the ''[[Series:Forza|Forza]]'' series developed by [[Company:Turn 10 Studios|Turn 10 Studios]]. It is a pared-down, {{Glossary:Free-to-play}} Windows version of ''Forza Motorsport 6'' originally released on the Xbox One and marks the ''Forza'' series' first entry on PCs, containing 63 cars and 12 racing events. |
| − | + | |release history = It was released on September 6, 2016, almost a year after the main game's release. | |
| − | ''' | + | |current state = The game is no longer available for download, with all DLC content removed from sale due to the expiration of licenses as with the main game. |
| − | + | }} | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh3shm7 | Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh3shm7 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store}}. | ||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | ====Premium Edition==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Included all DLC content and 15 '''Spotlight''' mode (discontinued since August 1, 2020) events exclusive to the edition. | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Hyper Endurance Car Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Hyper Endurance Car Pack | Included in the '''Premium Edition'''. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Nürburgring Track Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Nürburgring Track Pack | Included in the '''Premium Edition'''. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Power to Weight Car Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Power to Weight Car Pack | Included in the '''Premium Edition'''. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Image|Forza Motorsport 6 Apex Video settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Forza Motorsport 6 Apex Video settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/forza-motorsport-6-apex/en |
| − | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
| − | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete |
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
| − | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 and 16:10 only.<ref name="Known Issues">[http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/turn10_postst62252_Forza-Motorsport-6--Apex-Known-Issues.aspx Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Known Issues - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Support - Forza Motorsport Forums]</ref> | |widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 and 16:10 only.<ref name="Known Issues">[http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/turn10_postst62252_Forza-Motorsport-6--Apex-Known-Issues.aspx Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Known Issues - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Support - Forza Motorsport Forums]</ref> | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = <ref name="May 12">[http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/turn10_postst62928_Forza-Motorsport-6--Apex-5-12-16-Content-Update-Release-Notes.aspx Forza Motorsport 6: Apex 5/12/16 Content Update Release Notes - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Support - Forza Motorsport Forums]</ref> | |vsync notes = <ref name="May 12">[http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/turn10_postst62928_Forza-Motorsport-6--Apex-5-12-16-Content-Update-Release-Notes.aspx Forza Motorsport 6: Apex 5/12/16 Content Update Release Notes - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Support - Forza Motorsport Forums]</ref> | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Mexican Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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==="AP301" error on startup=== | ==="AP301" error on startup=== | ||
Hold {{key|Page Up}} while choosing Quit to skip this error.<ref name="Known Issues"/> | Hold {{key|Page Up}} while choosing Quit to skip this error.<ref name="Known Issues"/> | ||
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| + | ===Application Crash (Access violation) when applying paints=== | ||
| + | The game uses a base64 conversion function that results in out of bound writes when Control Flow Guard is enabled, to fix it add "ForzaMotorsportApex.exe" to the Program Settings for "Exploit Protection" and disable Control Flow Guard for this process. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 | ||
|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Turn 10 Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| ForzaTech | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 6, 2016[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Free-to-play, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Automobile |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Forza |
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|
| Forza | |
|---|---|
| Forza Motorsport 6: Apex | 2016 |
| Forza Horizon 3 | 2016 |
| Forza Motorsport 7 | 2017 |
| Forza Street | 2018 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 2018 |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 2021 |
| Forza Motorsport | 2023 |
Forza Motorsport 6: Apex is a racing game in the Forza series developed by Turn 10 Studios. It is a pared-down, free-to-play Windows version of Forza Motorsport 6 originally released on the Xbox One and marks the Forza series' first entry on PCs, containing 63 cars and 12 racing events.
It was released on September 6, 2016, almost a year after the main game's release.
The game is no longer available for download, with all DLC content removed from sale due to the expiration of licenses as with the main game.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Store (unavailable) | |
|
- All versions require Microsoft Store DRM.
Version differences
Premium Edition
- Included all DLC content and 15 Spotlight mode (discontinued since August 1, 2020) events exclusive to the edition.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyper Endurance Car Pack | Included in the Premium Edition. | |
| Nürburgring Track Pack | Included in the Premium Edition. | |
| Power to Weight Car Pack | Included in the Premium Edition. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.ApexPG_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\Temp\Turn10Temp.scratch\UserConfig.xml |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.ApexPG_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 16:9 and 16:10 only.[2] | ||
| Multi-monitor | [2] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | [2][3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen is always borderless (no exclusive fullscreen). | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | [4] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | FPS cap can be configured to 30, 60 or Unlocked. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse is only used as a cursor, not in-race. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Racing wheels are supported.[1] | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | [2] | |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- Extending support for more wheels: Forza Emuwheel
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Issues fixed
- See Known Issues and Wheel Support Known Issues for current issues with the game.
"AP301" error on startup
Hold Page Up while choosing Quit to skip this error.[2]
Application Crash (Access violation) when applying paints
The game uses a base64 conversion function that results in out of bound writes when Control Flow Guard is enabled, to fix it add "ForzaMotorsportApex.exe" to the Program Settings for "Exploit Protection" and disable Control Flow Guard for this process.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 | DirectX 12 with Feature Level 11_0 or greater is required. The game does not run on NVIDIA GPUs with Fermi architecture, despite meeting this requirement. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 (1607) | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4170 3.7 GHz | Intel Core i7-3820 3.6 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon R7 250X Nvidia GeForce GT 740 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | AMD Radeon R9 290X Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Forza Motorsport 6: Apex launches full version | Windows Experience Blog
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Known Issues - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Support - Forza Motorsport Forums
- ↑ View topic - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Open Beta (Windows Store/UWP) | WSGF
- ↑ Forza Motorsport 6: Apex 5/12/16 Content Update Release Notes - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Support - Forza Motorsport Forums