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===Special episodes===
|title = Forza Motorsport 2
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|-
|publisher = ]
|''Raw''
|distributor =
|January 11, 1993
|designer =
|2.5<ref name=WIA>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/wwf/wwfraw.htm|accessdate=2007-12-28|title= WWE Raw rating history|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref>
|series = '']''
|{{small|Series debut.}}
|engine = Proprietary
|-
|resolution = ]
|''Raw'' Bowl
|version =
|January 1, 1996
|released = {{vgrelease|NA=May 29, 2007|EU=June 8, 2007|AUS=June 14, 2007}}
|2.6<ref name="WIA"/>
|genre = ], ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/34155/info.shtml|title=''Forza Motorsport 2'' Page|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-28}}</ref>
|{{small|}}
|modes = ], ]
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|''Raw'' Championship Friday
|platforms = ]
|September 6, 1996
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|3.4<ref name=WIA/>
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|{{small|Friday airing of ''Raw'' featuring WWF champions.}}
|input = ], Steering Wheel
|-
}}
|] ''Raw''

|February 3, 1997
==Overview==
|2.6<ref name=WIA/>
''Forza Motorsport 2'' is a realistic racing simulator on the ], the sequel to '']'' which was released for the ] in 2005. The Microsoft ] was developed in alongside ''Forza Motorsport 2'' and is designed to work with the game.
|{{small|First two-hour ''Raw'' broadcast.<br/>Featured clips from the ].}}

|-
Most cars in ''Forza 2'' can be visually customized with both aerodynamic parts as well as graphics. 1,000 layers of graphics can be created with the ] editor to draw shapes, letters and pictures onto a car.<ref>{{cite news |first=Douglass C. |last=Perry |url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/736/736490p1.html |title=Forza Motorsport 2 Preview |publisher=IGN |date=September 28, 2006 |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref> According to the developer, it is preventing possible copyright conflicts, also reducing loads in online races. Paint schemes can be auctioned online to other players for in-game credits. Many players reproduced paint schemes appeared in real world, or creating ]s through this system.
|Thursday ''Raw'' Thursday

|February 13, 1997
The game supports ], ] and ] multiplayer gaming. Split-screen allows two player head-to-head racing, while both System Link and Xbox Live allow up to eight players to participate in a single race. Using Xbox Live 'Silver', players can also buy in-game cars through the game's Auction House. A 'Gold' account is needed to sell and 'gift' cars.
|3.3<ref name=WIA/>

|{{small|A Raw episode airing on a Thursday.}}
''Forza Motorsport 2'' concentrates on ]; point to point races which were featured in the original ''Forza Motorsport'' have been removed.<ref>{{cite web|first=Che |last=Chou |url=http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass17.htm |title=Forza Motorsport 2 - TGS Rumor Control |volume=17 |work=Weekly Pitpass Report |publisher=Forzamotorsport.net |date=September 22, 2006 |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref> Real world tracks ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] are licensed and included. Forza 2 is also one of the first racing games to prominently feature cars from the ] in both the game and downloadable content.
|-

|]
The damage and physics in the game have been revamped over the previous game, allowing for multiple settings: "simulation," which is the most severe, allowing for damage that can take a car out of commission; "limited," which scales down the severity of impact of crashes; and "cosmetic," where the damage is merely visual.<ref>{{cite web|first=Che |last=Chou |url=http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass31.htm |title=Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza Motorsport 2 on Sale May 2007! |volume=31 |work=Weekly Pitpass Report |publisher=Forzamotorsport.net |date=January 26, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref> The damage ratings for each part of the vehicle can be seen on the HUD (heads up display) accessed from the in-game menu.
|May 24, 1999

|7.2<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/ratings99.htm|title=1999 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher=Gerweck.net|first= Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>
Professional racers ]ed the wheel to aid the development in trying to achieve realistic features and settings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass38.htm |title=Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza Motorsport 2 Triumphs at the 12 Hours of Sebring |volume=38 |work=Weekly Pitpass Report |publisher=Forzamotorsport.net |date= |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref> ''Forza Motorsport 2'' features ] with the use of the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel.
|{{small|Tribute in memory of ].}}

|-
''Forza 2'' runs at 60 ] in ] resolution (]), with replays running at 30 frames per second to accommodate additional after-effects.
|'Raw is War'

|March 26, 2001
==Cars==
|4.7
There are 349 cars available (including downloadable content) in ''Forza Motorsport 2''. They are divided into six production classes and four race classes. A car's class can limit races for which it is eligible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/b/2/3b2d8dd4-6247-4c1d-b1dc-b378bb356373/FM2Standard_MNL_EN.pdf |title=Forza Motorsport 2 - Manual |publisher= |date=2007 |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref> The final list of cars was revealed on April 20, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|first=Che |last=Chou |url=http://forzamotorsport.net/news/announcements/carlist.htm |title=Forza Motorsport 2: The Official Car List |work=Forza Motorsport 2 |publisher=Forzamotorsport.net |date=2007-04-19 |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref>
|{{small|The final night of the ]. <br> Vince McMahon addressed about the purchase of WCW by the WWF, <br> which was also broadcast on '']''. <br> However, ] interrupted his father's address by appearing on ''Nitro'' <br> to say that ''he'' purchased WCW.}}

|-
===Production cars===
|The ]
Production cars include stock cars, as well as cars tuned by aftermarket tuning companies. Production cars can move between classes, but cannot enter the "R" classes.
|March 25, 2002
*'''Class D''': Standard production cars including the ] ] and the ]
|5.4<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/ratings02.htm|title=2002 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher=Gerweck.net|first= Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>
*'''Class C''': Sport production cars including the ] and the ]. It also includes classic sport production cars such as the 1982 Audi Sport Quattro.
|{{small|Start of the ].<br/>Vince McMahon selects the SmackDown roster while Ric Flair selects the Raw roster.}}
*'''Class B''': Performance production cars including the ] and the ]
|-
*'''Class A''': Above average-performance production cars including the ] and the ]
|''Raw'' X Anniversary
*'''Class S''': High-performance production cars like the ] and the ]
|January 13, 2003
*'''Class U''' ]s. Only two original U-Class cars are available in stock: the ] concept car, and the ]. The ], ], ], ] and ] competizione become available after downloading extra-cost game content.
|5.0<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/ratings03.htm|title=2003 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher=Gerweck.net|first= Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>

|{{small|Award show that celebrated the show's 10th anniversary.}}
===Race cars===
|-
Cars in these classes cannot be upgraded, and none of these cars can enter another class. Likewise, they cannot leave their respective class.
|The ]
*'''Class R4''': Heavily modified production cars and low-end purpose-built race cars including the ] and the numerous ] cars.
|March 22, 2004
*'''Class R3''': High-end purpose-built race cars including the ] and most ] cars.
|4.5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/ratings04.htm|title=2004 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher=Gerweck.net|first= Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>
*'''Class R2''': Ultrahigh-end purpose-built race cars including the ] and the ], among other GT-class ] cars.
|{{small|The first Draft Lottery that featured a supplemental draft.}}
*'''Class R1''': ] race cars including the ].
|-

|''Raw'' Homecoming
==Web integration==
|October 3, 2005
New for ''Forza 2'' are scoreboards similar to those found in '']''. Each user can log into the official website for ''Forza 2'' using their Xbox Live account. In addition to leaderboards, features included are online auctions for in-game cars. Cars purchased through auctions will come with all statistics related to that car such as mileage, total repair cost incurred, number of previous owners, etc.
|5.3<ref name="2005 Gerweck">{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/ratings05.htm|title=2005 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher= Gerweck.net|first=Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>

|{{small|First three-hour ''Raw'' broadcast.<br/>Return to the ].}}
Other features include tournament scheduling and the ability to take in-game photos and upload to and view five at a time on the ''Forza 2'' website.<ref>{{cite news|last=Brudvig |first=Erik |url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/766/766789p1.html |title=Forza 2's Web Integration |publisher=IGN |date=February 22, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref>
|-

|]
==Downloadable content==
|November 14, 2005
On August 1, 2007, the first downloadable content for the game was released in the form of a free ] car pack, also available was a paintable Peugeot 908 race car.<ref name="forza2cars">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamernode.com/News/3488-New-DLC-for-Forza-Motorsport-2/index.html | title = New DLC for Forza Motorsport 2 | work = GamerNode | accessdate = August 1, 2007 }}</ref>
|4.9<ref name="2005 Gerweck"/>

|{{small|Tribute in memory of ].}}
On September 20, 2007, the second downloadable content was available, containing 11 individual cars.
|-

|]
On October 26, 2007, the third downloadable content was announced in the form of a new downloadable track, ]. The track is playable in the form of four variations, including three road courses and an oval.
|December 19, 2005

|4.2<ref name="2005 Gerweck"/>
On December 7, 2007, the fourth downloadable content was announced in the form of a new track, ], along with a pack of 11 cars.
|{{small|Christmas from ].<br/>Honored ].}}

|-
On March 19, 2008, the fifth downloadable content was made available, in the form of 13 individual cars.
|''Raw'' Family Reunion

|October 9, 2006
==Special editions==
|5.0<ref name="2006 Gerweck">{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/ratings06.htm|title=2006 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher=Gerweck.net|first=Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>
''Forza Motorsport 2'' was released in three editions: the regular edition, the ''Limited Collector's Edition'' and the platinum hits edition. The Limited Edition features a 157-page booklet containing insider details on the game as well as tips on how to obtain the game's ]. Car manufacturer detail is also provided along with three ''Limited Collector's Edition''-exclusive cars. The three cars are the ], ], and ]. Various online game stores also offered a bonus code to unlock the ] featured on promotional pictures with preorder purchase.
|{{small|First ''Raw'' special to feature the rosters from all three brands.}}

|-
The ''Limited Collector's Edition'' was available in Australia, Asia, Canada and Europe, but not in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |first=Che |last=Chou|url=http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass45.htm |title=Forza Motorsport 2 - Made In Japan: Import Generations |volume=45 |work=Weekly Pitpass Report |publisher=Forzamotorsport.net |date=May 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-05}}</ref>
|]

|December 25, 2006
A special edition titled ''Forza Motorsport 2 Platinum Hits'' was released for the North American market on August 19, 2008. This edition includes a bonus disc containing the cars and tracks available as downloadable content at the time of its release, the cars of the ''Limited Collector's Edition'' and the ] originally offered as a preorder bonus.
|4.1<ref name="2006 Gerweck"/>

|{{small|Christmas from ].<br/>Honored American armed forces.}}
==Reception==
|-
{{VG Reviews
|]
|IGN =8.9/10
|June 11, 2007
|1UP =8.5/10
|4.3<ref name="2007 Gerweck">{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/ratings07.htm|title=2007 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher= Gerweck.net|first=Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>
|GSpot =9.2/10
|{{small|Featured the rosters from all three brands.}}
|Edge=9/10
|-
|TX =9.3/10
|] Memorial
|GT=9.1/10
|June 25, 2007
|XPlay=5/5
|3.8<ref name="2007 Gerweck"/>
|GSpy=5/5
|{{small|Memorial to Chris Benoit.<br/>Clip show in international markets.}}
|GI=8.25/10
|-
|OXM=8.5/10
|''Raw'' 15th Anniversary
|December 10, 2007
|4.4<ref name="2007 Gerweck"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/rawxvratings|title=Raw XV heats up ratings| publisher=]|date=2007-12-12}}</ref>
|{{small|Celebrated the show's 15th anniversary.}}
|-
|]
|December 24, 2007
|4.0<ref name="2007 Gerweck"/>
|{{small|Christmas from ].<br/>Honored American armed forces.}}
|-
|]
|April 21, 2008
|3.0<ref name ="Gerweckratings08"/>
|{{small|King of the Ring tournament.<br/>Featured the rosters from all three brands.}}
|-
|]
|June 23, 2008
||3.4<ref name ="Gerweckratings08">{{cite web|url=http://gerweck.net/ratings08.htm|title=2008 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher =Gerweck.net|first=Steve|last=Gerweck|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>
|{{small|Featured the rosters from all three brands.}}
|-
|''Raw's'' 800th Episode
|November 3, 2008
|3.0<ref name ="Gerweckratings08" />
|{{small|Celebrated the show's 800th episode.}}
|-
|]
|December 8, 2008
|3.2<ref name ="Gerweckratings08" />
|{{small|Slammy Award show.<br/>Featured the rosters from all three brands.}}
|-
|]
|April 13, 2009
|3.7<ref name ="Gerweckratings09">{{cite web|url=http://gerweck.net/ratings.htm|title=2009 Nielsen Television Ratings|publisher= Gerweck.net|first=Steve|last=Gerweck}}</ref>
|{{small|Featured the rosters from all three brands.}}
|-
|The 3-For-All
|June 15, 2009
|3.6<ref name ="Gerweckratings09"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/news/1245187141.shtml|title=Raw Rating|first=Steve |last=Gerweck|date=2009-06-16|accessdate=2009-06-16|publisher=Gerweck.net}} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
|{{small|Featured the rosters from all three brands.<br/>Three ] were defended; ], ], and ].}}
|-
|] ''Raw''
|June 22, 2009
|4.5<ref name ="Gerweckratings09"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1245795784.php|title=Final 6/22 Raw rating (huge number)|first=Adam|last=Martin|publisher=Wrestle View|date=2009-07-23|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref>
|{{small|The first ] ''Raw'' broadcast.}}
|-
|A ''Raw'' ]
|November 23, 2009
|3.3<ref name ="Gerweckratings09"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1259104898.php|title=Final 11/23 Raw rating|first=Steve|last=Gerweck|publisher=Wrestle View|date=2009-11-24|accessdate=2009-12-16}}</ref>
|{{small|Featured the rosters from Raw and SmackDown.<br />] guest star.}}
|-
|]
|December 14, 2009
|3.3<ref name ="Gerweckratings09"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1260922109.php|title=Final 12/14 Raw rating|first=Adam|last=Martin|publisher=Wrestle View|date=2009-12-15|accessdate=2009-12-16}}</ref>
|{{small|Slammy Award show.<br/>Featured the rosters from all three brands.<br />] guest stars.}}
|-
|''Raw's'' ] Rewind
|March 15, 2010
|3.7
|{{small|Featured re-matches from past WrestleMania events.<br/>] guest stars.}}
|-
|'']''
|April 19, 2010
|3.1
|{{small|Due to ],<br/>most of the Raw roster remained in ] after a European tour.<br/>As a result, the SmackDown brand was featured in for the week's ''WWE Raw'' program.<br/>], ] and ] guest star.}}
|-
|]
|April 26, 2010
|3.1<ref>http://www.richmondcoliseum.net/event_details.asp?id=138</ref>
|{{small|Featured the rosters from Raw and SmackDown.<br/>SmackDown General Manager ] and ] took over authoritative duties.}}
|-
|Commercial-Free ''Raw''
|May 17, 2010
|3.4
|{{small|The second ] ''Raw'' broadcast.<br/>] guest stars.}} <ref></ref>
|-
|3-Hour Viewer's Choice ''Raw'' (2010)
|June 7, 2010
|3.1
|{{small|Featured the rosters from Raw and SmackDown.<br/>Match selections were voted on WWE.com.<br/>] and ] guest star.}}<ref></ref>
|-
|''Raw's'' 900th Episode Celebration
|August 30, 2010
|3.5<ref>http://www.pwinsider.com/article/50478/900th-raw-rating.html?p=1</ref>
|{{small|Celebrated the show's 900th episode.}}
|-
|WWE Old School
|November 15, 2010
|3.3
|{{small|3-Hour edition that featured appearances by former talent and personalities.}}
|-
|]
|November 29, 2010
|3.1
|{{small|3-Hour King of the Ring tournament.<br/>Featured talent from both Raw and SmackDown.<br/>] ] guest stars.}}
|-
|]
|December 13, 2010
|3.1
|{{small|Slammy Award show.<br/>Featured the rosters from ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown''.}}
|-
|]
| April 25, 2011
|3.7
|{{small|Featured the rosters from Raw and SmackDown.<br/>}}
|-
|''The Rock's Birthday Bash''
| May 2, 2011
|3.5
|{{small|Birthday celebration for ] in his hometown of Miami, FL<br>] and ] guest star}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_49568.shtml|title=WWE News: WWE officially announces The Rock on next week's Raw, episode built around Rock's birthday|publisher=]|date=2011-04-25|accessdate=2011-04-25}}</ref>
|-
|Tribute to the Soilder Special
| May 31, 2011
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|MC = 90%
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|GR = 90%
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'']'''s Dirk Watch commends the game for its "excellent handling and fantastic customisation". However, he criticises it for "not being particularly user friendly and feels almost identical to ''Forza''".<ref>{{cite journal|last=Watch|first=Dirk|date=August 2007|title=Forza Motorsport 2|journal=]|publisher=]|issue=166|pages=63|issn=1320-7458}}</ref>

==Ongoing game balancing==
A series of exploits and physics engine bugs have affected the fairness of online multiplayer and competitive hotlapping since the game's launch. A bug in the initial release gave the simulated ] an unrealistic and unbalanced performance advantage over other vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Weekly Pitpass Report Volume 55|url=http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass55.htm}}</ref> A patch which aimed to resolve this issue introduced a second bug which again could be exploited to gain an unfair advantage.

On September 9, 2007, in an attempt to address these issues in the context of an extremely large scoreboard database and limited tool set, Turn 10 Studios began wiping <ref>{{cite web|url=http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/Forums/thread/929558.aspx|title=The Recent Scoreboard Wipe Discussion Thread|accessdate=2007-09-13}}</ref> accumulated scoreboard times and online rankings for players who had:
* A top 5000 scoreboard time using a Manual Transmission vehicle before August 25, 2007;
* A sub-10 second laptime;
* A top 2000 scoreboard time using a Lotus Elan.

There was also a glitch that allowed a certain car to be sold for billions of dollars, going past the 999,999,999 limit the system registers.

==See also==
* ]
* ]
* ]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*
* at Xbox.com

{{Forza Motorsport series}}

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Forza Motorsport 2
Developer(s)Turn 10 Studios
Publisher(s)Microsoft Game Studios
SeriesForza Motorsport
EngineProprietary
Platform(s)Xbox 360
Genre(s)Racing, Driving
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer

Overview

Forza Motorsport 2 is a realistic racing simulator on the Xbox 360, the sequel to Forza Motorsport which was released for the Xbox in 2005. The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel was developed in alongside Forza Motorsport 2 and is designed to work with the game.

Most cars in Forza 2 can be visually customized with both aerodynamic parts as well as graphics. 1,000 layers of graphics can be created with the livery editor to draw shapes, letters and pictures onto a car. According to the developer, it is preventing possible copyright conflicts, also reducing loads in online races. Paint schemes can be auctioned online to other players for in-game credits. Many players reproduced paint schemes appeared in real world, or creating Itashas through this system.

The game supports split-screen, System Link and Xbox Live multiplayer gaming. Split-screen allows two player head-to-head racing, while both System Link and Xbox Live allow up to eight players to participate in a single race. Using Xbox Live 'Silver', players can also buy in-game cars through the game's Auction House. A 'Gold' account is needed to sell and 'gift' cars.

Forza Motorsport 2 concentrates on circuit racing; point to point races which were featured in the original Forza Motorsport have been removed. Real world tracks Road Atlanta, Silverstone, Laguna Seca, Tsukuba, Mugello Circuit, Sebring International Raceway, Suzuka Circuit, and Nürburgring Nordschleife are licensed and included. Forza 2 is also one of the first racing games to prominently feature cars from the American Le Mans Series in both the game and downloadable content.

The damage and physics in the game have been revamped over the previous game, allowing for multiple settings: "simulation," which is the most severe, allowing for damage that can take a car out of commission; "limited," which scales down the severity of impact of crashes; and "cosmetic," where the damage is merely visual. The damage ratings for each part of the vehicle can be seen on the HUD (heads up display) accessed from the in-game menu.

Professional racers playtested the wheel to aid the development in trying to achieve realistic features and settings. Forza Motorsport 2 features force feedback with the use of the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel.

Forza 2 runs at 60 frames per second in 720p resolution (HD), with replays running at 30 frames per second to accommodate additional after-effects.

Cars

There are 349 cars available (including downloadable content) in Forza Motorsport 2. They are divided into six production classes and four race classes. A car's class can limit races for which it is eligible. The final list of cars was revealed on April 20, 2007.

Production cars

Production cars include stock cars, as well as cars tuned by aftermarket tuning companies. Production cars can move between classes, but cannot enter the "R" classes.

Race cars

Cars in these classes cannot be upgraded, and none of these cars can enter another class. Likewise, they cannot leave their respective class.

Web integration

New for Forza 2 are scoreboards similar to those found in Halo 2. Each user can log into the official website for Forza 2 using their Xbox Live account. In addition to leaderboards, features included are online auctions for in-game cars. Cars purchased through auctions will come with all statistics related to that car such as mileage, total repair cost incurred, number of previous owners, etc.

Other features include tournament scheduling and the ability to take in-game photos and upload to and view five at a time on the Forza 2 website.

Downloadable content

On August 1, 2007, the first downloadable content for the game was released in the form of a free Nissan car pack, also available was a paintable Peugeot 908 race car.

On September 20, 2007, the second downloadable content was available, containing 11 individual cars.

On October 26, 2007, the third downloadable content was announced in the form of a new downloadable track, Twin Ring Motegi. The track is playable in the form of four variations, including three road courses and an oval.

On December 7, 2007, the fourth downloadable content was announced in the form of a new track, Road America, along with a pack of 11 cars.

On March 19, 2008, the fifth downloadable content was made available, in the form of 13 individual cars.

Special editions

Forza Motorsport 2 was released in three editions: the regular edition, the Limited Collector's Edition and the platinum hits edition. The Limited Edition features a 157-page booklet containing insider details on the game as well as tips on how to obtain the game's Achievements. Car manufacturer detail is also provided along with three Limited Collector's Edition-exclusive cars. The three cars are the Subaru Impreza S204, Saleen S281E, and Challenge Stradale. Various online game stores also offered a bonus code to unlock the Nissan 350Z featured on promotional pictures with preorder purchase.

The Limited Collector's Edition was available in Australia, Asia, Canada and Europe, but not in the United States.

A special edition titled Forza Motorsport 2 Platinum Hits was released for the North American market on August 19, 2008. This edition includes a bonus disc containing the cars and tracks available as downloadable content at the time of its release, the cars of the Limited Collector's Edition and the Nissan 350Z originally offered as a preorder bonus.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings90%
Metacritic90%
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.com8.5/10
Edge9/10
Game Informer8.25/10
GameSpot9.2/10
GameSpy5/5
GameTrailers9.1/10
IGN8.9/10
Official Xbox Magazine (US)8.5/10
TeamXbox9.3/10
X-Play5/5

Hyper's Dirk Watch commends the game for its "excellent handling and fantastic customisation". However, he criticises it for "not being particularly user friendly and feels almost identical to Forza".

Ongoing game balancing

A series of exploits and physics engine bugs have affected the fairness of online multiplayer and competitive hotlapping since the game's launch. A bug in the initial release gave the simulated Lotus Elan an unrealistic and unbalanced performance advantage over other vehicles. A patch which aimed to resolve this issue introduced a second bug which again could be exploited to gain an unfair advantage.

On September 9, 2007, in an attempt to address these issues in the context of an extremely large scoreboard database and limited tool set, Turn 10 Studios began wiping accumulated scoreboard times and online rankings for players who had:

  • A top 5000 scoreboard time using a Manual Transmission vehicle before August 25, 2007;
  • A sub-10 second laptime;
  • A top 2000 scoreboard time using a Lotus Elan.

There was also a glitch that allowed a certain car to be sold for billions of dollars, going past the 999,999,999 limit the system registers.

See also

References

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