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|title = Forza Horizon 2
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|title = Forza Horizon 2
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|image = Forza_Horizon_2_Cover_Art.png
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|image = FH2_Boxart.jpg
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|developer = [[Playground Games]]<br />[[Sumo Digital]]<br>[[Turn 10 Studios]]
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|dev = Playground Games, Turn 10 Studios, Sumo Digital
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|publisher = Microsoft Game Studios
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|pub = Microsoft Studios
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|genre = Arcade
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|release = September 30, 2014
  
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|rel1 = US
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|platform = Xbox One, Xbox 360
  
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|date1 = September 30, 2014
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|rating = 9.0/10 (IGN)}}
  
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'''Forza Horizon 2''' is the second installment in the Forza Horizon series, a spin-off series of Forza Motorsport. It was first announced on June 2, 2014<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/02/ign-first-forza-horizon-2-announced?watch</ref> and was released on September 30, 2014 as the sequel to [[Forza Horizon]].
  
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|date2 = October 2, 2014
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|rel3 = JP
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|date3 = October 2, 2014
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|rel4 = EU
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|date4 = October 3, 2014
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|platform = Xbox 360, Xbox One
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|esrb = 10
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|pegi = 3
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|cero = B
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|cb = PG
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|video = Forza Horizon 2 - Launch Trailer
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|extra = ''[[Forza Horizon 2/Day One Edition|Day One Edition]]''<br />''[[Forza Horizon 2/Day One Deluxe Edition|Day One Deluxe Edition]]''<br />''[[Forza Horizon 2/Day One Ultimate Edition|Day One Ultimate Edition]]''<br />''[[Forza Horizon 2/Deluxe Edition|Deluxe Edition]]''<br />''[[Forza Horizon 2/Ultimate Edition|Ultimate Edition]]''<br />''[[Forza Horizon 2/10 Year Anniversary Edition|10 Year Anniversary Edition]]''
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}}'''''Forza Horizon 2''''' is the second installment in the ''Forza Horizon'' series, a spin-off from the ''Forza Motorsport'' series.
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It was first announced on June 2, 2014<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/02/ign-first-forza-horizon-2-announced?watch</ref> and was released on September 30, 2014 as the sequel to [[Forza Horizon]].
   
 
The Xbox One release is based on the [[Forza Motorsport 5]] game engine and developed by [[Playground Games]] in collaboration with [[Turn 10 Studios]]. The Xbox 360 release is based on the game engine of the first Forza Horizon and is developed by [[Sumo Digital]].<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-02-forza-horizon-2-announced-for-360-and-xbox-one-is-set-in-southern-europe</ref>
  
The Xbox One release is based on the [[Forza Motorsport 5]] game engine and developed by [[Playground Games]] in collaboration with [[Turn 10 Studios]]. The Xbox 360 release is based on the game engine of the first Forza Horizon and is developed by [[Sumo Digital]].<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-02-forza-horizon-2-announced-for-360-and-xbox-one-is-set-in-southern-europe</ref>
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==Gameplay==
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== Gameplay ==
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Forza Horizon 2 is set around Southern France and Northern Italy, revolving around a musical festival. A dynamic weather system will be introduced in the title, as well as the Drivatar AI from Forza Motorsport 5. Despite the fact that the game is barrier-less, there are invisible walls above many guard rails and blocking highways from the side.
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Forza Horizon 2 is set around Southern France and Northern Italy, revolving around a musical festival. A dynamic weather system will be introduced in the title, as well as the [[Drivatar]] AI from Forza Motorsport 5. Despite the fact that the game is barrier-less, there are invisible walls above many guard rails and blocking highways from the side.
   
 
Different to its predecessor, Forza Horizon 2 will put a strong emphasis on combining its single player and multiplayer aspects - players will encounter Drivatars in single player mode while free-roaming, which will be replaced by other players when switching to online play. Players will also be able to create Car Meets, where quick races, as well as custom design and tuning setup exchanges are possible.
  
Different to its predecessor, Forza Horizon 2 will put a strong emphasis on combining its single player and multiplayer aspects - players will encounter Drivatars in single player mode while free-roaming, which will be replaced by other players when switching to online play. Players will also be able to create Car Meets, where quick races, as well as custom design and tuning setup exchanges are possible.
   
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The skills system from the previous title will also be incorporated into a Perk system which will grant players numerous gameplay enhancements.
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The skills system from the previous title will also be incorporated into a [[Perk]] system which will grant players numerous gameplay enhancements. Introduced is the [[Horizon Wheelspin]], which is only available in the Xbox One version of the game
   
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==Events==
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== Events ==
 
Forza Horizon 2 includes more than 700 events, with the addition of barrier-less cross country races that allow up to 12 players to participate.
  
Forza Horizon 2 includes more than 700 events, with the addition of barrier-less cross country races that allow up to 12 players to participate.
   
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Driving challenges will be featured in "''Bucket Lists''." Each challenge can be triggered by entering a vehicle that is unique to the event. These vehicles are placed throughout the setting of the game. Similar to Rivals Mode, new Bucket Lists will be continuosly released or updated post-launch.<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/03/a-sunday-drive-with-forza-horizon-2-ign-first</ref>
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Driving challenges will be featured in "''Bucket Lists''." Each challenge can be triggered by entering a vehicle that is unique to the event. These vehicles are placed throughout the setting of the game. Similar to Rivals Mode, new Bucket Lists will be continuously released or updated post-launch.<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/03/a-sunday-drive-with-forza-horizon-2-ign-first</ref>
   
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==Vehicles==
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== Vehicles ==
 
{{Main|Forza Horizon 2/Cars}}
  
{{Main|Forza Horizon 2/Cars}}
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Forza Horizon 2 features "over 200 cars." <ref>http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/06/18/forza-horizon-2as-radical-new-weather-ign-first</ref> According to a IGN AMA with vvvvvvvhhhhDan Greenawalt, Porsche will be absent from this title.<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/13/forza-horizon-2-ama-reveals-demo-plans-porsche-status-and-more-ign-first</ref>
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Forza Horizon 2 features "over 200 cars." <ref>http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/06/18/forza-horizon-2as-radical-new-weather-ign-first</ref>. In 2015 a Porsche expansion was released which features over 10 Porsches and a Porsche-themed Bucket List and achievements.
   
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==Tracks==
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== Music ==
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{{Main|Forza Horizon 2/Tracks}}
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{{Main|Forza Horizon 2/Music}}
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'''Forza Horizon 2''' features the same 3 radio stations as in '''Forza Horizon''' but with 4 new ones:
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'''[[Horizon Pulse]]''' - features laidback pop, summery nu-disco and electronica.
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'''[[Horizon Bass Arena]]''' - features house, electro and techno.
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'''[[Horizon XS]]''' - features classic and new indie and alternative rock songs.
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'''Hospital Records Radio''' - London themed radio station featuring drum and bass.
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'''Innovative Leisure Radio''' - LA themed radio station featuring indie songs.
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'''Ninja Tune Radio''' - Ninja Tune hosted radio station featuring indie songs.
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'''Radio Levante''' - local radio station featuring classical music.
   
 
== Downloadable Content ==
  
== Downloadable Content ==
 
{{Main|Forza Horizon 2/Downloadable Content}}
  
{{Main|Forza Horizon 2/Downloadable Content}}
   
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Revision as of 23:07, 16 May 2020

Forza Horizon 2 is the second installment in the Forza Horizon series, a spin-off from the Forza Motorsport series.

It was first announced on June 2, 2014[1] and was released on September 30, 2014 as the sequel to Forza Horizon.

The Xbox One release is based on the Forza Motorsport 5 game engine and developed by Playground Games in collaboration with Turn 10 Studios. The Xbox 360 release is based on the game engine of the first Forza Horizon and is developed by Sumo Digital.[2]

Gameplay

Forza Horizon 2 is set around Southern France and Northern Italy, revolving around a musical festival. A dynamic weather system will be introduced in the title, as well as the Drivatar AI from Forza Motorsport 5. Despite the fact that the game is barrier-less, there are invisible walls above many guard rails and blocking highways from the side.

Different to its predecessor, Forza Horizon 2 will put a strong emphasis on combining its single player and multiplayer aspects - players will encounter Drivatars in single player mode while free-roaming, which will be replaced by other players when switching to online play. Players will also be able to create Car Meets, where quick races, as well as custom design and tuning setup exchanges are possible.

The skills system from the previous title will also be incorporated into a Perk system which will grant players numerous gameplay enhancements. Introduced is the Horizon Wheelspin, which is only available in the Xbox One version of the game

Events

Forza Horizon 2 includes more than 700 events, with the addition of barrier-less cross country races that allow up to 12 players to participate.

Driving challenges will be featured in "Bucket Lists." Each challenge can be triggered by entering a vehicle that is unique to the event. These vehicles are placed throughout the setting of the game. Similar to Rivals Mode, new Bucket Lists will be continuously released or updated post-launch.[3]

Vehicles

Main article: Forza Horizon 2/Cars

Forza Horizon 2 features "over 200 cars." [4]. In 2015 a Porsche expansion was released which features over 10 Porsches and a Porsche-themed Bucket List and achievements.

Music

Main article: Forza Horizon 2/Music

Forza Horizon 2 features the same 3 radio stations as in Forza Horizon but with 4 new ones:

Horizon Pulse - features laidback pop, summery nu-disco and electronica.

Horizon Bass Arena - features house, electro and techno.

Horizon XS - features classic and new indie and alternative rock songs.

Hospital Records Radio - London themed radio station featuring drum and bass.

Innovative Leisure Radio - LA themed radio station featuring indie songs.

Ninja Tune Radio - Ninja Tune hosted radio station featuring indie songs.

Radio Levante - local radio station featuring classical music.

Downloadable Content

Main article: Forza Horizon 2/Downloadable Content

Gallery

Videos

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/02/ign-first-forza-horizon-2-announced?watch
  2. ↑ http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-02-forza-horizon-2-announced-for-360-and-xbox-one-is-set-in-southern-europe
  3. ↑ http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/03/a-sunday-drive-with-forza-horizon-2-ign-first
  4. ↑ http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/06/18/forza-horizon-2as-radical-new-weather-ign-first
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