New Racer

Learn how to conquer the New Racer guide in Forza Horizon 2. Discover gameplay tips, event strategies, and version differences to excel in the game.

This guide covers the "New Racer" aspects of Forza Horizon 2, focusing on gameplay mechanics, events, and version-specific details to help new players get started.

Gameplay:

• Set in Southern France and Northern Italy around a music festival.
• Features a dynamic weather system and Drivatar AI.
• Combines single-player and multiplayer with Drivatars and online player integration.
• Players can create Car Meets for races and car customization exchanges.
• Includes a Perk system for gameplay enhancements and the Horizon Wheelspin (Xbox One exclusive).

Events:

• Over 700 events, including barrier-less cross country races for up to 12 players.
• "Bucket Lists" offer driving challenges triggered by specific vehicles found throughout the game world.
• New Bucket Lists are released or updated post-launch.

Versions:

• Xbox One: Uses Forza Motorsport 5 engine, includes dynamic weather, Drivatar AI, Horizon Wheelspin, and full DLC support.
• Xbox 360: Uses Forza Horizon engine, features scaled-down graphics, missing dynamic weather, water/dirt effects, fewer cars, no Horizon Wheelspin, and no DLCs or updates. It also has more bugs and glitches.

Vehicles:

• Features over 200 cars.
• A Porsche Expansion was released in 2015 with 10+ Porsche vehicles.

Downloadable Content:

• Includes passes, car packs, expansions, bundles, and promotional packs.
• Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious: A standalone expansion released on March 27, 2015.

Important Notes:

• The game and its DLC are no longer available for purchase on the Microsoft Store as of October 1, 2018.
• Online services for Forza Horizon 2 and its Fast & Furious expansion were shut down on August 22, 2023.