| Forza Horizon | |
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 Original cover art featuring the SRT Viper GTS | |
| Developer(s) | Playground Games[a] |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Studios |
| Director(s) | Gavin Raeburn |
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| Designer(s) |
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| Programmer(s) | Alan Roberts |
| Artist(s) |
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| Writer(s) | Christian Cantamessa |
| Series | Forza |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Forza Horizon is a 2012 racing video game developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox 360 on 23 October 2012. The game is the fifth instalment of the Forza series, having originally spun-off from Turn 10 Studios-developed Forza Motorsport titles. Taking place during the fictitious Horizon Festival, a street racing event, the player's aim is to progress via winning races, while also increasing their popularity level by performing stunts and activities. Unlike previous games in the Forza series, Forza Horizon takes place in an open world that players can explore.
Upon its release, Forza Horizon received critical acclaim. It has since spawned its own series, with four additional sequels to date: Forza Horizon 2 in 2014, Forza Horizon 3 in 2016, Forza Horizon 4 in 2018, and Forza Horizon 5 in 2021. The game was delisted from the Xbox 360 Marketplace on October 20, 2016, following the expiration of its car branding licenses.[2] On 23 June 2023, it was announced that the online servers for Forza Horizon along with Forza Horizon 2 would be shut down on 22 August 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Mike (4 June 2012). "E3 2012: Forza Horizon release date confirmed". Computer and Video Games. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ Moore, Dustin (26 September 2016). "Original Forza Horizon Rides off Into "End Of Life" Status October 20". GTPlanet. Archived from the original on 27 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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