Microsoft, Playground Games, and Turn 10 Studios have announced that a playable demo is now available via Xbox LIVE for their upcoming racing title, Forza Horizon.
The demo comes as a taster for open world automotive action that will be the centrepiece of the game. In the demo, players will get a chance to experience the Colorado in the game, driving a number of different cars across a variety of different event types. These include Horizon Festival events taking place in the dusty, dirt roads of the upper hills and a climactic street race that find players winding up, around, and over the fictional Finley Dam.
Some events in the demo will also become Rivals Mode events after completing them, allowing players to compete against one another to set the fastest time. In addition, players will be able to drive and explore a section of the overall game map to get a feel for the kinds of open-road adventure that is featured in the full version of the game.
Players who get the demo and the full game will also receive a specially designed custom 2013 SRT Viper GTS, which was designed to highlight that the game has gone gold. This rare livery will only be available to those who download the demo and purchase and play the game.
They have also announced more cars that will feature in the game. These include:
- 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
- 1968 Abarth 595 esseesse
- 1969 Dodge Charger RT
- 1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 Hemi
- 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
- 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari
- 2009 Lexus IS F
- 2011 Citroën DS3 Racing
- 2011 Subaru WRX STi
- 2010 Chevrolet Corvette GrandSport Convertible
- 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- 1957 Ferrari 250 California
- 2005 TVR Sagaris
- 2004 Saleen S7
- 1997 McLaren F1 GT
- 1974 Lancia Stratos HF
- 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Also coming is Part 3 in the Behind the Scenes video series. In the latest part, it centres on the concept of action racing, where driving with style is just as important as reaching the finish line first. Forza Horizon’s skill system has been designed to reward players for driving with skill and style, wherever they happen to be on the open roads. Enjoy the video below and let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
