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Forza Horizon |OT| A Whole New Playground

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*Update 1/10/2013 - Added info about the January Recaro Pack, Honda Pack and Rally DLC
*Update 11/27/2012 - Added info about the December IGN Car Pack

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Let loose on the open road with Forza Horizon. Set against the thrilling backdrop of a scenic Colorado music festival, Forza Horizon combines stunning graphics and incredible music with the Forza series' legendary authenticity and variety of awe-inspiring cars. Forza Horizon is a ground-breaking automotive playground that puts you behind the wheel for your own stylish, fast-paced open world driving adventure.

The serpentine roads of rural Colorado are yours to terrorize in a multitude of events - circuit racing, drift contests, and point-to-point races are just the beginning. You'll put your driving skills to the ultimate test with all new road surfaces, a dynamic day/night cycle, and courses ranging from endless flat desert to tortuous mountain passes. You can race for the chequered flag legally in a multitude of events, or smash through fences, drift past civilian traffic, and join the after-hours crowd for an unsanctioned street race. Forza Horizon is a paradise of remarkable cars, breathtaking scenery, limitless driving spaces, world-class competition, and tantalizing achievements and collectibles. Drivers, photographers, explorers, racers, and completionists: this is where you belong.

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At the Horizon Festival, culture and competition combine into a unique action racing experience. Here you’ll buy your dream car, modify it beyond reason, apply insane custom vinyl work, and show it off to the world. You’ll meet gearheads and racing fans from around the world and join them in a club - or destroy them on the street. This is the Horizon Festival. Come and rule your playground.

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Preorder Bonuses:
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  • Amazon
  • Amazon.co.uk
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  • GameStop
  • Gamestation
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  • Best Buy
  • GAME
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  • MS Store
  • Newegg
  • Target
  • Wal Mart
  • HMV
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  • GameStop Powerup Rewards
  • ShopTo

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VIP Car Pack & Extras:
  • 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder
  • 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
  • 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
  • 2012 Pagani Huayra
  • 2011 RUF Rt 12 R
  • Special recognition in the community as a VIP member with VIP icon affixed to their Gamertag in Forza Horizon
  • VIP Rivals Mode Events: VIP members have access to exclusive Rivals Mode events in Forza Horizon
  • Exclusive in-game gifts from the Forza Motorsport community team
  • Expanded Storefront: VIP members receive extra slots for things like photos, liveries, videos, etc.
  • Expanded MyForza Gallery Space: VIP’s can store additional videos and/or Big Shot images in their MyForza Gallery on www.forzamotorsport.net
Month One Car Pack
  • 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione
  • 2012 Gumpert Apollo Enraged
  • 2012 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
  • 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302
  • 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J
  • 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Loyalty Rewards:
  • Lv01 – 2011 MINI Cooper S
  • Lv05 – 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing
  • Lv10 – 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
  • Lv15 – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
  • Lv20 – 2008 BMW M3 E92
  • Lv30 – 2012 Jaguar XKR-S
  • Lv40 – 2009 Gumpert Apollo S
  • Lv50 – 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
(These unlock with a Forza 3 or 4 save)

PLUS...
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You can check out some of the sick rides HERE, or peep this list for an updated list of all the cars in Horizon.

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Welcome to Horizon (10)
You arrived at Horizon Festival raring to go.
Take Her for a Spin! (15)
You bought a car from the Autoshow. Now take her for a spin!
...and across the line! (10)
- You competed in your first race at Horizon.
First! (20)
- You won your first race at Horizon.
Born Slippy (10)
- You've won your first Mixed-Surface or Dirt Race.
WARNING!!! DANGER TO MANIFOLD (15)
- You've won 10 Street Races. Ali would be proud
#WINNING! (15)
- You've dominated 10 Festival Races.
Close Encounters (20)
- You've challenged and beaten 10 festival racers on the spot.
Lawbreaker (10)
- You blasted past 5 speed traps and 5 speed zones.
Vendetta (20)
- You've beaten a Rival time in 10 events.
Been There, Done That! (10)
- You've fully explored the Horizon Festival Loop.
Rave Paint (10)
- You created a paintjob and your ride is looking SWEET!
Wheelin' 'n Dealin' (10)
- You sold something via your Storefront. KERCHING!
May The Forza Be With You (10)
- You received free cars for being a loyal Forza fan!
One to Watch (10)
- You're the 200th most popular driver at Horizon.
The Next Big Thing (15)
- You're the 100th most popular driver at Horizon.
Almost Famous (20)
- You're the 50th most popular driver at Horizon.
Killer Skills (25)
- You're the 10th most popular driver at Horizon.
Notorious (30)
- You're the most popular driver at Horizon.
A Wristed Development (20)
- You received your Yellow Wristband.
Going Green (25)
- You received your Green Wristband.
Out of the Blue (30)
- You received your Blue Wristband.
Racing for Pinks (35)
- You received your Pink Wristband.
Freshly Squeezed (40)
- You received your Orange Wristband.
Purple Reign (45)
- You received your Purple Wristband.
Golden Boy (50)
- You received the Golden Wristband.
Darius Who? (100)
- You owned Darius Flynt and became the Horizon Festival champion.
Hard Driving (10)
- You finished in first place on HARD? Nice.
Gettin' It Done (30)
- You rocked every single Festival Event.
Win Diesel (30)
- You cruised past the competition and won every Street Race.
Exhibitionist (20)
- You've won every Showcase Event in the game.
Domination! (10)
- You've sent every Horizon Star packin'.
All Your Race Are Belong to Us (30)
- You've won every single race in the game!
Stuntman (25)
- You've completed every Horizon Outpost PR Stunt.
Kudos to You (10)
- You've completed 5 Sponsorship challenges.
Sellout (20)
- 20 Sponsorship Challenges? Now you're popular and rich!
Barn This Way (5)
- You found your first barn find.
Bargain Shopper (10)
- You bagged yourself a nice discount.
Black Friday (20)
- Never pay for an upgrade again!
Road Trip (25)
- You've driven along every road in the entire game.
Still a Noob... (10)
- 10 online races complete… not bad!
Noob No More (20)
- 25 online races complete… awesome!
Playground Games (5)
- You completed each of the Playground game types. How fun was that?
Swings and Roundabouts (20)
- You've completed 3 of each Playground game types.
Cruise Club (20)
- You've completed 10 free roam challenges online.
Ding! (5)
- You got to Level 5 online.
Just Me and the XP (10)
- You've reached level 25 online. Did you win a car yet?
OMG (5)
- You won your first car online.
ZOMG! (10)
- You've won 3 cars online.
OMGWT*BBQ!? (20)
- You got seriously lucky and won 5 cars online.

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* NeoGAF Forza Horizon Photo Thread *

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Awesome Vids:

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Cool Avatars Bro:

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* Note: Click the station logos for the Spotify playlists *


  • Levels (Skrillex Mix) – Avicii
  • Reckless (With Your Love) – Azari & III
  • Cinema (Skrillex Remix) – Benny Benassi
  • Blind Faith (feat. Liam Bailey) – Chase & Status
  • Hot Mess (feat Elly Jackson) (Duck Sauce Mix) – Chromeo
  • Encore – Digitalism
  • The Power (feat. Dizzee Rascal) – DJ Fresh
  • Silicone Lube – Feed Me
  • Lies (Alex Metric Remix) – Fenech–Soler
  • Icarus – Madeon
  • Show Me A Sign – Modestep
  • Lick The Rainbow – Mord Fustang
  • Remanence (Junior Remix) – Mr Magnetik
  • Me & You – Nero
  • Reaching Out (Fred Falke Remix) – Nero
  • Blue Monday – New Order
  • Language – Porter Robinson
  • Everyday (Netsky VIP Remix) – Rusko
  • Somebody to Love (Sigma Remix) – Rusko
  • The Hope – Scuba
  • Bass 4 – The Hacker
  • Illmerica (Extended Version) – Wolfgang Gartner




  • Need You Now – Cut Copy
  • Awake – Electric Guest
  • Walking on a Dream – Empire of the Sun
  • Iron Deer Dream (Chad Valley Remix) – Fixers
  • Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) – Foster The People
  • Hawaiian Air – Friendly Fires
  • Hurting – Friendly Fires
  • No Love – Hooray for Earth
  • Over & Over – Hot Chip
  • Black, White and Blue – Ladyhawke
  • Let Me Go – Maverick Sabre
  • Paddling Out – Miike Snow
  • Life is Life (Yuksek Remix) – Noah and the Whale
  • Take A Walk – Passion Pit
  • 1901 – Phoenix
  • Bom Bom – Sam and the Womp
  • Disparate Youth – Santigold
  • Spirit of the Night – Tesla Boy
  • Pelican – The Maccabees
  • Punching in a Dream – The Naked & Famous
  • Aroused – Tom Vek
  • Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix) – Two Door Cinema Club
  • Yeah Yeah – Willy Moon


  • R U Mine – Arctic Monkeys
  • Lonely Boy – Black Keys
  • The Infected – Four Year Strong
  • Back of your Neck – Howler
  • Give It Up – LCD Soundsystem
  • Bring Em Down – Lostprophets
  • We Bring An Arsenal – Lostprophets
  • Teenager – Mona
  • Animal – Neon Trees
  • Wildfire, Smoke & Doom – Pulled Apart By Horses
  • Lazy Eye – Silversun Pickups
  • Surrender – The Duke Spirit
  • Away from Here – The Enemy
  • Had Enough – The Enemy
  • Hate To Say I Told You – The Hives
  • She Bangs The Drums – The Stone Roses
  • Rock n Roll Queen – The Subways
  • Motoring – TOY
  • Bug – Wavves
  • Farewell to the Fairground – White Lies
  • Bite My Tongue (feat. Oli Sykes) – You Me At Six
  • Get Away – Yuck

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Giant Bomb: 5/5
Aussie-Gamer: 5/5

Gaming Examiner: 9.5/10
Xboxer360: 9.4/10
InsideGamer.nl: 93/100
Game Over Online: 9.3/10
Gaming XP: 92/100
Gaming Trend: 91/100
IGN: 9/10
Atomicgamer: 9/10
Official Xbox Magazine UK: 9/10
Gamereactor: 9/10
Destructoid: 9/10
Eurogamer: 9/10
ZT GameDomain: 9/10
IBTimes: 9/10
Nowgamer: 9/10
GameTrailers: 9/10
G4 TV: 4.5/5
Hardcore Gamer: 4.5/5
Final Gear: An 8 or 9, probably a 9

Gamespot: 8.5/10
Game Informer: 8.5/10
VGRevolution: 8.4/10
VentureBeat: 8.3/10
Gamesradar: 4/5
Game Revolution: 4/5
Digital Spy: 4/5
Guardian: 4/5
Joystiq: 4/5
Pocket Lint: 4/5
Saving Content: 4/5

AusGamer: 7/10
Polygon: 6/10

Jalopnik: Forza Horizon Is The First Car Culture Racing Game

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  • Out Decemeber 18
  • 1600 MS Points
"Delivering an immersive and authentic rally racing experience on the roughest untamed roads of Colorado, the “Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack” will offer Horizon players an outstanding off-road racing experience with deeper ruts, higher jumps, and new surface types to explore. Players will experience authentic rally action behind the wheel of rally-tuned cars, complete with co-driver calls, and much more. "

Rally Pack Cars
  • 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti
  • 1982 Lancia 037 Stradale
  • 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
  • 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC ST185
  • 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR
  • 2003 Ford SVT Focus (Season Pass Exclusive Car)


Forza Horizon Season Pass
  • 4000 MS Points
  • Month One Car Pack
  • Forza Rally Expansion
  • Six Monthly DLC Car Packs
  • Five Exclusive Season Pack Bonus Cars

November Bondurant Car Pack
  • 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante
  • 2012 Shelby 1000
  • 2010 BMW M3 GTS
  • 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
  • 1994 Nissan 240SX SE
  • 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  • 2006 Lamborghini Miura Concept (Season Pass Exclusive Car)

December IGN Car Pack
  • 1971 AMC Javelin AMX
  • 2008 Aston Martin DBS
  • 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
  • 2006 Ford GTX1
  • 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor "Halo 4"
  • 1993 McLaren F1
  • 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha

January Recaro Car Pack
  • 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 1983 GMC Vandura G-1500
  • 2012 Lotus Exige S
  • 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
  • 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR
  • 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R
  • 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster (Season Pass Exclusive Car)

Honda Challenge Car Pack (Release: 1/15/2013)
  • 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe
  • 1986 Honda Civic Si Coupe
  • 2012 Honda HPD B-Spec Rally Fit



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Special Thanks:
  • Zorbsie - Without him this OT would have been complete crap. He is a photoshop wizard and, despite being Canadian, is an awesome dude.
  • H3RTZ - For his help with some pictures I needed in a pinch and for being one of the most ridiculously talented livery editors I have ever seen.
  • HeliosT10 / Jube - They sent us all sorts of amazing work files and assets that made this OT the shining beacon of awesome OTs that it is. We appreciate all the help guys.
  • Playground/Turn10 - For creating an awesome game that lets us live out our fantasies of crashing cars we couldn’t hope to control into trees without the threat of permanent death.
 
Thanks for the kind words everyone, but this wouldn't have been possible without Zorbsie. The man is a Photoshop GOD and helped me out a TON!
 
Nicely done, Shortt and Zorbsie. I imagine I'll be spending a fair bit of time around here over the coming months; looking forward to some Rivals racing and free-roaming antics with you upstanding members of dubstep-loathing society.

I actually just got back from finally pre-ordering the LCE at Gamestop, (don't judge me, I want that 458). Any idea when we'll know what the Day 1 car pack includes?
 
Subscribed for the open world awesome.

But now I'm sad. Are you telling me that because I pre-ordered the game through Amazon I won't get to drive the Italia 458?

Please tell me that its not so, or that it comes with the LE.
 

sneaky77

Member
good job shortt.. every day that passes I feel more and more in, I like the idea of the game and it looks like it will be some solid enjoyment at least. Plus I have gamestop gift cards received for my bday
 
Subscribed for the open world awesome.

But now I'm sad. Are you telling me that because I pre-ordered the game through Amazon I won't get to drive the Italia 458?

Please tell me that its not so, or that it comes with the LE.

The 458 Spider is in all versions of the game, but the coupe is a pre-order exclusive to Gamestop.

Sucks, I know.

They still have not announced that or the LCE Liveries. However I have it on good authority that they will be announcing that VERY soon.

This pleases me. Thanks, Shortt!
 
Nicely done, Shortt and Zorbsie. I imagine I'll be spending a fair bit of time around here over the coming months; looking forward to some Rivals racing and free-roaming antics with you upstanding members of dubstep-loathing society.

I actually just got back from finally pre-ordering the LCE at Gamestop, (don't judge me, I want that 458). Any idea when we'll know what the Day 1 car pack includes?

They still have not announced that or the LCE Liveries. However I have it on good authority that they will be announcing that VERY soon.
 

zorbsie

Member
Subscribed! Can't wait to tool around fake Colorado with other gaffers. I knew I was going to day 1 this game, but after that demo and the great reviews, I've upped it to LCE. Hopefully I can still find one now.
 
I had no intention of picking this up, as I'm all over Need for Speed Most Wanted's dick, but I've got to admit, that demo kinda impressed me. Tempted to pick it up now.
 

clockpunk

Member
So very torn.

Loved the demo and entire set up, but hate that there are no Spykers in the core game.

I also desire the Sesto Elemento - but that is VIP only.

None of the dev team, despite several requests for an answer to either (whether Spykers or the VIP Car Pack will be made available at a later date), have been forthcoming in the slightest.

I want to support the game - I truly do - but don't want to support a dependence on microtransactions for the cars I would like. Mainly when there is no guarantee of their ever coming put for it.

If a member of Turn10 can answer these two simple questions, they'll have another Day One sale. If not, well... see you when the price comes down...
 

The_Monk

Member
Will there be a list for people to join the Car Club or will we join as GAFfers start getting their copies of the game?
 
Can't wait! Hope the Microsoft Store isn't too slow with delivery.

Can anyone tell me what if any rally content there is? Is is just off road races with full grids or do they have point to point/time attack style events?

Also does anyone know if you can turn off certain songs?
 

BADNED

Member
Fantastic OT Shortt.
Just a little a little thing is missing, you forgot the 2010 VW Golf R pre-order bonus. ;)
 
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