Microsoft to release monthly car packs for Forza Motorsport 5 on Xbox One

Microsoft said it will release Forza Motorsport 5 “car packs” on a monthly basis for the Xbox One version of the popular racing video game series.

Forza Motorsport 5 is debuting as a launch title for the Xbox One, which Microsoft will begin selling on Nov. 22. The add-on car packs are a way for Microsoft to make a bunch of money from hardcore fans of racing games. The first car pack to be released will be the LeFerrari Car Pack.

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