Forza 4 getting $30 Season Pass, demo

Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 4 is the latest title that will let gamers pay up front to score a deal on postrelease content. Today, Microsoft announced that when Forza 4 launches on October 11, gamers can purchase a $30 Season Pass that grants full access to six add-on packs for the game.

Those who purchase the Forza 4 Season Pass will be offered 60 new vehicles, which will be released in installments between November 2011 and April 2012. Beyond getting a 30 percent discount on the sticker price of those six add-ons, those who pick up the Season Pass will get day-one access to the American Muscle car pack, the contents of which are listed in full below.

Microsoft also announced today that it will be giving gamers a free sample of Forza 4 prior to the game's October 11 street date. Xbox Live Gold members will be able to download a demo for Forza 4 on October 3, and everyone else will gain access as of October 7. Microsoft did not offer word on what gamers can expect from the free trial.

For more on Forza 4, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.

American Muscle car pack:
1965 Pontiac GTO
1968 Pontiac Firebird
1970 Buick GSX
1970 Dodge Cornet Super Bee
1966 Chevrolet Nova SS
1969 Shelby GT500 428CJ
1971 Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi
1967 Dodge Cornet W023
1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt