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Forza Horizon 2 · LUDEX

Browse Forza franchise

LUDEX game dossier

Racing Simulator

Release

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Critic score

86/100

Platform families

1

Overview
Media
Universe & content
Game details
Reviews

Editorial overview

Inside Forza Horizon 2

What it is

Race through a massive wide-open world featuring dramatic weather and day-to-night cycle in Forza Horizon 2. Instantly connect with friends in the ultimate celebration of speed, style, and action-packed driving. Explore beautiful and exotic locations in more than 200 of the world’s greatest cars, all created with precise detail in stunning 1080p.

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

First person · Third person

Themes

Open world

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Forza Horizon 2

Sumo Digital · Microsoft Studios

86Critics4.1/5Tuesday, September 30, 201411.9 years ago

Connected releases

4

Game data from IGDB

Languages

1 supported

Cinematic archive

See the world in motion

Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.

6 assets

Official trailers

Launch Trailer

Teaser

Trailer

Screenshots

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Explore the complete universe

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FranchiseForzaEnter the franchise

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2 Expansion1 Standalone1 Bundle

Major add-ons

Expansions

Substantial new chapters that remain attached to the original game.

2 releases

Expansion85Forza Horizon 2: Storm IslandDec 16, 2014Requires the base game

Production dossier

The complete game record

Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Who made it

Microsoft Studios
Publisher
Turn 10 Studios
Support
Sumo Digital
Developer
Playground Games
Developer

Platforms

Xbox 360
Gen 7
Xbox One
Gen 8

Release history

Sep 30, 2014Xbox 360
Oct 02, 2014Xbox One
Oct 02, 2014Xbox 360
Oct 02, 2014Xbox 360
Oct 02, 2014Xbox One
Oct 03, 2014Xbox 360
Oct 03, 2014Xbox One
Mar 27, 2015Xbox One

Themes & modes

Open worldSingle player

Tags

achievements
digital distribution
motorsports
photo mode
vehicle customization
xbox live
movie reference
pax prime 2014

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86

Metascore

Critic aggregate

4.1/5· 133 ratings

Details

Released: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Developers: Sumo Digital,Playground Games
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Additional work: Turn 10 Studios
Franchise: Forza
Perspective: First person, Third person
Modes: Single player
Languages: English
In player libraries: 150
Anticipating this: 4

Platforms

Xbox

Where to buy

Xbox

Links

Genres

Racing Simulator

Expansion

Forza Horizon 2: Porsche ExpansionJun 6, 2015

Requires the base game

Independent adventures

Standalone expansions

Expansion-sized experiences that can be bought and played on their own.

1 release

StandaloneForza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & FuriousMar 27, 2015Playable independently

Store collections

Bundles

Packages combining this title with other games or downloadable content.

1 release

BundleForza Motorsport 6 and Forza Horizon 2 BundleDec 22, 2015Multi-item package

linear gameplay

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