Fujimi Kaido made its first appearance in the original Forza Motorsport – released in 2005 on the Xbox – as a point-to-point track, quickly becoming a favorite among drifters.
After a hiatus in FM2, the serpentine mountain roads made their return in Forza Motorsport 3 – this time doubling in length to 16.5 kilometers, or 10.24 miles. The addition of the “New Hill Climb” section allowed players to complete a full lap by climbing and descending the mountain. Creating a distinctly Japanese atmosphere for Fujimi Kaido was a challenge during the Xbox 360 era. While the track featured many trees and guardrails, there were relatively few set pieces or small details to help bring the setting to life.
During the development of Forza Motorsport 3, the team referred to the original point-to-point layout as “Old Fujimi,” while the new portion was called “New Fujimi.” The FM3 iteration also introduced the iconic waterfall landmark. Fujimi Kaido continued to be available in Forza Motorsport 4, the last installment released on the Xbox 360, and the final time the iconic location would appear in a Forza game... until now.
Our team recognized how much fans loved Fujimi Kaido’s layout, and when we set out to bring the track to the latest Forza Motorsport, we were determined not to “reimagine” or “alter” the track’s layout. Our goal was to stay as true as possible to the Xbox 360-era version. There was considerable internal discussion about this, and this even extended to elements like the pit lane, which were designed with minimal impact on the original track layout.
