The End of an Era: Shocking News About Xbox Exclusive Games Closing Down!

Beginning August 22, 2023, the online servers for Forza Horizon 1 and Forza Horizon 2 will be permanently shutting down. While the Forza Horizon games have gained popularity in recent years as a spin-off from the core Forza Motorsport franchise, the upcoming closure will limit online gaming experiences for these two titles. In contrast to the more traditional racing simulation found in the Forza Motorsport games, the Forza Horizon series offers open world racing with a focus on environmental destruction and arcade-style action. With all five Forza Horizon games receiving critical acclaim, developer Playground Games has undeniably achieved success with their winning formula. However, fans will still be able to enjoy the online services for Forza Horizon 3, Forza Horizon 4, and Forza Horizon 5, as the online capabilities for these titles will remain unaffected.

All online services for Forza Horizon 1 and Forza Horizon 2 will be discontinued on August 22, resulting in the loss of multiplayer, leaderboards, and user-generated content for players. This will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the value of the first two Forza Horizon games, as their online functionality played a pivotal role in their initial popularity. Additionally, certain achievements within the Forza Horizon series will become inaccessible. However, the silver lining is that both games will still be fully playable in single-player mode.

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Released in 2012 as an Xbox 360 exclusive, the original Forza Horizon game was followed by Forza Horizon 2 in 2014, which was available for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One. These games were among the final Xbox exclusives before Microsoft began releasing its first-party Xbox games on PC.

Although the online servers for both the original Forza Horizon and its sequel will soon be permanently shut down, it is unlikely that these games will attract many players in their final hours. This is due to the fact that both of these Forza Horizon games have been delisted, making it impossible to purchase them through the Microsoft Store or play them through Xbox Game Pass. The only way one can still play these games before the online services are discontinued on August 22 is if they already own them digitally or possess a physical copy.

Xbox achievement hunters who are determined to unlock every possible achievement will certainly prioritize revisiting the first two Forza Horizon games before August. Meanwhile, avid Forza fans can continue enjoying the newer Forza Horizon games and eagerly anticipate the release of the upcoming Forza Motorsport in October. Forza Horizon is specifically designed for Xbox 360, while Forza Horizon 2 is compatible with both Xbox 360 and Xbox One gaming consoles.