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Explore the gameplay changes in Forza Horizon 3, including Drivatars, Horizon Blueprint, Skill Shop perks, car customization, ForzaVista, co-op, and Groove Music integration.

Forza Horizon 3 introduced several new gameplay features and changes to the series. This guide covers key aspects of its mechanics.

Gameplay Changes

Freeroam

• Recruit Drivatars for bonus credits and fans in racing events.
• Form Convoys with Drivatars encountered in freeroam.
• Drive on rivers and beaches, but be respawned if you go out of bounds (deep water).
• Create custom racing and Bucket List events using the Horizon Blueprint.

Skills

• Purchase gameplay perks and career bonuses in the Skill Shop using points from skill chains.
• The Drone Mode perk unlocks an additional drone viewing mode.
• Skill Songs played on radio stations temporarily increase your skill chain multiplier.
• Horizon Edition cars offer permanent perks like skill point multipliers and bonus rewards.

Cars

• Upgrade Heroes cars can be fitted with wide bodykits and come with upgrade presets.
• Customize horn sounds and license plates.
• Purchase cars from other players via the Auction House.
• Features ForzaVista, a vehicle exploration mode, for the first time in a Horizon title.

Other

• The campaign can be completed in a four-player co-op session.
• The Groove Music Radio Station allows importing custom soundtracks from Groove Music and OneDrive.