Turn 10 Studios
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington , United States |
| Products | Forza Motorsport series |
Number of employees | 100 permanent, up to 300 including contractors (2014) |
| Parent | Microsoft Game Studios (now Xbox Game Studios) |
Turn 10 Studios is a video game developer located in Redmond, Washington, United States. Established in 2001 as part of Microsoft Game Studios (currently known as Xbox Game Studios), the company is responsible for creating the Forza Motorsport franchise exclusively for Xbox consoles. Their most recent independent release is Forza Motorsport 8, which launched in 2023.
History
Turn 10 Studios was founded by Microsoft in 2001 with the objective of producing a new racing game series that evolved into Forza. The initial team primarily had experience in publishing, having worked on games like Project Gotham Racing and Golf 4.0, while possessing limited development expertise. By October 2014, the workforce consisted of approximately 100 permanent employees supplemented by as many as 200 contractors.
In July 2025, the studio underwent a reduction of 70 positions as part of broader layoffs at Microsoft impacting around 9,000 staff members. Reports emerged suggesting the discontinuation of the Forza Motorsport line, with Turn 10 redirecting efforts towards the Forza Horizon series in collaboration with Playground Games.
Technology
Turn 10 utilizes its proprietary engine known as ForzaTech, along with an editing tool called Fuel. These technologies facilitate concurrent collaboration among multiple artists during the design process of vehicles and race circuits.
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Forza Motorsport | Xbox |
| 2007 | Forza Motorsport 2 | Xbox 360 |
| 2009 | Forza Motorsport 3 | |
| 2011 | Forza Motorsport 4 | |
| 2013 | Forza Motorsport 5 | Xbox One |
| 2015 | Forza Motorsport 6 | |
| 2016 | Forza Motorsport 6: Apex | Microsoft Windows |
| 2017 | Forza Motorsport 7 | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One |
| 2023 | Forza Motorsport | Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S |