The WhatsNext verdict
If you want an open-world racer where handling, scenery, and changing weather make casual driving as appealing as competition, Forza Horizon 4 delivers especially well. Players seeking a focused narrative or complete control over conditions may find the festival structure distracting.
What it does best
Driving that makes every car worth trying
A Britain built for constant scenic detours
Seasonal racing as visual spectacle
What might put you off
Forced seasonal rotation
Light narrative and festival presentation
The setup
What you are walking into
Forza Horizon 4 is an open world racing game set in a fictionalized representation of Great Britain, featuring regions inspired by Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District, and the Cotswolds. The game introduces a dynamic seasonal system where the shared game world cycles through spring, summer, autumn, and winter each week, altering road conditions, opening new routes, and changing the landscape. Players collect and drive over 750 licensed cars across a variety of races, stunts, and challenges in servers supporting up to 72 players.
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Genre
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