NEWS · GAMES
PUBLISHEDFebruary 12, 2020
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Microsoft launching Forza Street on Android via Samsung Galaxy Store this spring
Microsoft is bringing Forza Street to Android, initially as a Samsung Galaxy Store exclusive this spring. While free-to-play, initial player feedback on its gameplay has been largely negative.
This spring, Microsoft is bringing its free-to-play racer, Forza Street, to Android devices. It was previously exclusive to Windows 10.
However, there's a catch.
According to a recent announcement at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event – where the Korean giant unveiled its new Galaxy S20 smartphone lineup – the game will finally hit Android later this year:
Later this spring, our partner, Microsoft, will launch its popular Forza Street title in the Galaxy Store, marking the first time this gaming series has arrived on mobile devices.
So, based on that statement, Forza Street appears to be a timed exclusive for Samsung mobile devices.
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The game will be free-to-play, letting players participate in various street races using cars from their collection (which, of course, you'll need to somehow acquire).
Currently, reviews for the game in the Microsoft Store are largely negative. While players praise the project's cinematic presentation, they're less impressed with the actual gameplay.
Overall, Forza Street feels more like a less-than-stellar take on a Need for Speed concept, rather than anything resembling the original Forza series that's been a staple on PC and Xbox for years.
It's currently unclear when Forza Street will arrive for iPhone users and other Android device owners. We can only speculate, but it's likely to appear either six months or a year after its Galaxy Store debut, as these are typical exclusivity periods for such projects.
