Discover the world of Forza Horizon 2, featuring Southern France and Northern Italy, dynamic weather, Drivatar AI, and over 700 events including Bucket Lists. Learn about its versions and DLC.
Forza Horizon 2 is the second installment in the Forza Horizon series, a spin-off from the Forza Motorsport series. Released on September 30, 2014, it was developed by Playground Games for Xbox One and Sumo Digital for Xbox 360. The Xbox One version utilizes the Forza Motorsport 5 engine, while the Xbox 360 version uses the original Forza Horizon engine. Online services for the game and its DLC were shut down on August 22, 2023.
Gameplay: Set in Southern France and Northern Italy around a music festival, Forza Horizon 2 features a dynamic weather system and Drivatar AI. It emphasizes the integration of single-player and multiplayer aspects, with Drivatars appearing in single-player and being replaced by other players online. Players can create Car Meets for races and car customization exchanges. A Perk system enhances gameplay, and the Xbox One version includes the Horizon Wheelspin.
Events: The game boasts over 700 events, including barrier-less cross-country races for up to 12 players. Driving challenges are presented as "Bucket Lists," each triggered by a unique vehicle placed throughout the game world. New Bucket Lists are released or updated post-launch.
Versions: The Xbox 360 version has significant differences due to weaker hardware, including missing dynamic weather, scaled-down graphics, no water/dirt effects, invisible walls, and inaccessible areas. It also features a different car list, achievement list, and lacks Horizon Wheelspins and DLCs. This version is noted for having more bugs.
Vehicles: Forza Horizon 2 features over 200 cars. A Porsche Expansion was released in 2015, adding over 10 Porsche vehicles and related content.
Downloadable Content: DLC includes passes, car packs, expansions, bundles, and promotional packs. A standalone expansion, Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious, was released on March 27, 2015.
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