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Forza Horizon 2

Platform

XB360, XBox One

Genre

Publisher

Microsoft Studios

Steering wheel compatible

Yes

Developer

Turn 10 Studios, Playground Games, Sumo Digital

UK Release Date

30/09/2014

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Forza Horizon 2 - Launch Trailer
Dan Greenawalt Interview - Gamescom 2014
Forza Horizon 2 part 1 - Gamescom 2014
Forza Horizon 2 - Driving Social Trailer - Gamescom
Xbox Fan Request - Forza Horizon 2 at E3 2014 trailer
Forza Horizon 2 - E3 Trailer
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Alan Interviews Ralph Fulton - Creative Director - Forza Horizon 2
Forza Horizon 2 G-Shock Car Pack Trailer

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Our Review

6 /10

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Articles

Interviews Alan Interviews: Ralph Fulton – Forza Horizon 2’s Creative Director

Just as it did with the first Forza Horizon game, Playground Games held an exclusive pre-release media at the studio's headquarters in Leamington Spa, and invited Team VVV to try out the anticipated open-world racer. Along with having a quick go on FH2, our very own Alan Boiston also got to have a quick chat […]

News More Bucket List challenges brought to Forza Horizon 2

Forza Horizon 2 developer Playground Games has released an all-new 'Bucket List' series of events for players to complete. Brought to the game in the same update that accompanied the recently-released Falken Car Pack, the new 'Bucket List' is made up of 15 challenges, and brings the game's total Bucket List collection to 45. Whereas […]

News Falken Car Pack now available for Forza Horizon 2

The second monthly car pack has been released for Forza Horizon 2, bringing six cars to the critically-acclaimed open world racing game. Created in collaboration with the car tyre maker Falken, the new DLC pack features a diverse range of performance vehicles from across the ages, ranging from the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-engined sports car […]

Reviews Forza Horizon 2 Review

Though the first Forza Horizon game was met with critical acclaim upon its release two years ago (we gave it a lofty 9/10 rating in our official review), it wasn’t – in this writer’s opinion – quite as impressive as the game’s reception alluded to. For sure, it was a mighty technical achievement, and the […]

News No DLC planned for Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox 360

The Forza franchise is well-renowned for its flurries of post-release DLC support, with the developer striving to keep its car roster fresh with contemporary cars that are relevant today, timeless classics and even some racing game car debuts. Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox One is no different – this week saw the release of the […]

News ‘Mobil 1 Car Pack’ now available for Forza Horizon 2

Forza Horizon 2's first post-launch DLC pack has been released, adding an array of all-new cars to the Forza franchise. Undoubtedly the star of the Mobil 1 Car Pack is the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe, the fastest production variant of Jaguar's critically acclaimed flagship sports car, and an all-new vehicle to a Forza game. Renault's […]

News Forza Horizon 2 Launch Bonus Car Pack to add 8 free cars, VIP and Car Pass details announced

By now, you'll have probably trawled through the recently-unveiled car list for Forza Horizon 2. Featuring over 200 cars, it's a quintessentially Forza collection brimming with variety; a broad mix of manufacturers from all continents and some new car debuts for good measure. Of course, it's no secret that this won't be the final list […]

News Forza Horizon 2’s full car roster revealed

The final update to Forza Horizon 2's licensed car roster has been announced, completing the game's 200+ strong lineup. Included in the last batch of featured batch of vehicles is the legendary Lancia Fulvia HF Rallye (pictured), a homologated special of the same front-wheel drive coupe that won Lancia its first ever rallying title: the […]

News Mopar Ram Runner headlines Forza Horizon 2’s penultimate car reveal

The second-to-last Forza Horizon 2 car reveal list has gone live, confirming 15 new vehicles for the Xbox One's inaugural open-world racing game. Whilst this still leaves a further 27 autos to announce before the title is released on 30th September, the selection disclosed this week offers a variety of motors for players to eventually […]

Interviews Dan Greenawalt Interview Gamescom 2014

In a surprise announcement at Gamescom, Forza Motosports Creative Director Dan Greenawalt took to the stage announcing yet more free DLC, this time in the form of the Rolls Royce Wraith and the Formula E Renault Spark. Both of these announcements were extremely significant in the automotive world as well as the gaming world. Rolls Royce […]

News Forza Horizon 2 week 5 car reveals feature Ford Capri

Another 13 cars have been revealed for Forza Horizon 2, bringing the total to 159 out announced so far. The final car count is said to be over 200, meaning that half of the entire car roster for Forza Horizon 2 has now been revealed. Without further ado, here's the latest additions to Forza Horizon […]

News Forza Horizon 2 first look Gamescom gameplay – taming a Lambo in the wet

It's rare to be able to say that all bases are covered in the racing genre, but this will be true at the end of this year as each offer will have something different to offer. PC players have the preposterously pretty Project CARS. PS4 players have the long-delayed DriveClub. And Xbox One players will […]

News Forza Horizon 2 Gamescom trailer showcases social features

Social features have been a recurring trend in the current crop of next-gen racers, with the likes of DriveClub and The Crew pummeling you incessently with their pledges to provide community support for cooperative and competitive online racing. Turn10's Forza Horizon 2 is no different, as this new trailer released to coincide with Gamescom showcases. […]

News Open wheel cars confirmed for Forza Horizon 2 in latest car reveals

A further fifteen cars have been revealed for Forza Horizon 2 in the run-up to launch this September, ranging from iconic hot hatches and stately saloons to exotic hypercars. Nearly all of them have one thing in common, however: significant racing pedigree. Such highlights include the 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO, a road-going version […]

News First 100 cars revealed for Forza Horizon 2

Forza Horizon 2 publisher Microsoft Studios has revealed the first 100 licenced cars to be confirmed for the Xbox One-exclusive racing game. As showcased in the provided release image, exactly half of the title's 200-strong licenced car roster has been revealed, with the selection ranging from vintage cabriolets and iconic off-roaders to contemporary hot hatchbacks […]

News Forza Horizon 2 will be free of micro-transactions

Forza Motorsport 5 was widely criticised for its use of tokens, an in-game currency where real world micro-transactions could be used to buy some of the game's extortionate digital racecars. Consequently, the astronomical asking prices at launch didn't go down too well with the community. Wisely, Turn10 completely revised the pricing system in order to […]

News Forza Horizon 2 – Web Round-Up

It’s been a busy week for the games industry and while we await our first opportunity for a hands-on I thought it time to round-up some of the best racing gaming footage from the web. Starting with Forza Horizon 2 and kicking off with some great content from FamilyGamerTV, part 1 featuring some gameplay action […]

News Forza Horizon 2 E3 trailer reveals release date

Following its initial announcement last week, Forza Horizon 2 got a full showing at Microsoft's E3 press conference, showcasing the first footage of Playground Games' open world sequel and confirming September 30th as the date we'll be let loose in Horizon 2's exotic driving playground. During the conference, Playground Games' Ralph Fulton disclosed a number […]

News Forza Horizon 2 E3 teaser trailer hits the road

You've read the announcement details. You've gazed longingly at the shiny screenshots. Now it's time for a first look at Forza Horizon 2 in motion, courtesy of IGN with this brief teaser trailer ahead of next week's E3 show. Once again, the Lamborghini Huracan is the star of the show, as Autovista-style shots slowly pan […]

News Forza Horizon 2 runs at 30fps and 1080p

Forza Motorsport 5 is often praised for running at the magic 60 fps – a rare feat for a console game, and yet people have the expectation that this should be standard for next-gen. And yet Forza 5 remains in a class of its own, as its competitors continue to flounder. First DriveClub dropped a […]

News First Forza Horizon 2 screenshots pour in

Fresh from yesterday's unexpected unveil, the first shower of Forza Horizon 2 screenshots ave poured in, showcasing the rain effects and glistening graphics, whilst revealing a handful of cars set to appear in the open world sequel. The screenshots provide the first glimpse of Forza Horizon 2's Southern Europe setting. While they're not distinctive enough […]

News Forza Horizon 2 officially announced for Xbox One and 360

Forza Horizon 2 has been officially announced by MIcrosoft, ahead of its reveal at E3 next week. Playground Games, the UK-based studio made up of former Codemasters employees among others, will once again be handling developer duties in collaboration with Forza Motorsport developer Turn10. Rumours of a sequel to 2012's successful open world spin-off Forza […]