Forza Horizon 3: The Horizon Festival in Australia
Forza Horizon 3 takes the ultimate open-world racing concept to Australia. As the boss of the Horizon Festival, your job is to expand the festival to new locations, hire and fire Drivatars, and manage events. The game features the most diverse map in the series, spanning dense rainforests, arid deserts, rocky canyons, and stunning gold-sand beaches.
Category
Racing, Simulation, Sports, Open world, Action
About
Forza Horizon 3 takes the ultimate open-world racing concept to Australia. As the boss of the Horizon Festival, your job is to expand the festival to new locations, hire and fire Drivatars, and manage events. The game features the most diverse map in the series, spanning dense rainforests, arid deserts, rocky canyons, and stunning gold-sand beaches.
Developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft Studios, Forza Horizon 3 (released in 2016) is a critically acclaimed racing simulation and open-world title. Players are given unprecedented freedom to customize everything—from the appearance and performance of over 350 exotic cars to the types of races and events held across the expansive Australian map. The game introduced the 'Blueprint' feature, allowing players to create and share custom events. It supports four-player online co-op for the campaign and features a powerful dynamic weather system and time-of-day progression, making every drive unique. Key focus areas include drifting, speed challenges, exhibition events, and 'Bucket List' challenges.
Features
- Massive Open World: Explore the diverse, beautiful terrain of Australia, roughly twice the size of the Forza Horizon 2 map.
- Over 350 Cars: A massive roster of highly detailed vehicles, from muscle cars and off-road trucks to hypercars.
- Customization & Tuning: Deep vehicle customization options, including wide-body kits, visual decals, and performance upgrades.
- Become the Boss: Players run the Horizon Festival, managing event locations, unlocking new racing hubs, and influencing the festival's growth.
- Horizon Blueprint: Design and instantly share your own custom race events, routes, and challenge restrictions.
- Co-op Campaign: Play the full campaign with up to three friends online.
- Dynamic Weather: Experience unpredictable Australian weather, including spectacular storms and changing light conditions.
Ratings
User Reviews
- FH3 is the gold standard for arcade/sim hybrid racers. The setting is incredible, and the sheer volume of content kept me busy for hundreds of hours. A true masterpiece of open-world racing.
- The graphics and car sounds are phenomenal. Driving through the rainforest during a heavy storm is an unforgettable visual and auditory experience. Playground Games nailed the Australian vibe.
- The customization is insane, and the ability to design my own events using Blueprint revolutionized how I play open-world games. It's truly freedom behind the wheel.
- Best Forza Horizon game released at the time. The car list is amazing and the handling model feels perfect for both casual cruising and hardcore racing.
- An essential Xbox and PC title. FH3 defined the scope for every open-world racer that followed. Highly polished and endlessly fun.