Learn how Forza Motorsport 7 Rivals Mode works, featuring ghost cars and time trials against other players. Find it on the main menu.
Rivals Mode in Forza Motorsport 7 functions like multiplayer, but instead of racing live opponents, you compete against ghost cars. These ghost cars are recordings of other players' previous races and cannot be hit; you will simply pass through them. Essentially, you are racing against another player's ghost to improve upon their best lap time.
The rewards for competing in Rivals Mode are the same as for a standard race. This mode is not part of the career mode and is not required to complete the game. You can access it from the main menu. When you get a new rival, you will receive an in-game message stating "New Rival Recommendation". The core of this mode is a time trial where you race against another human being's recorded performance, with a ghost car following the exact path they took.
- Focus on perfecting your own racing line to beat the ghost.
- Pay attention to the ghost car's braking points and acceleration to understand where they gained time.
- Remember you cannot interact with the ghost car, so don't worry about collisions.
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