Forza Horizon 2 social features detailed

Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios have revealed new social racing features for Forza Horizon 2 at gamescom.

"The key for the team was to ensure everyone’s game feels connected, even when you’re not in multiplayer. For instance, when you’re in your solo campaign, you’ll see your friends’ Drivatars cruising around the world, practically daring you to challenge their best times. This is made even easier thanks to the fact that you’ll be presented with friend comparisons for nearly everything you do in-game," says the new blog update. Asynchronous Rivals challenges let players race on their own schedule.

The transition from single-player to multiplayer is reportedly seamless thanks to a notable lack of lobbies. There are a few ways to enjoy road time with friends. One is Online Road Trip, which will allow your group to see the sights while exploring the open world between destinations. Once you reach where you’re going, your group will be able to vote on the next destination. Online Free Roam, on the other hand, is precisely what it sounds like.

Custom liveries have long been one of the hallmarks of the Forza franchise, and Forza Horizon 2 makes sharing them even easier. Players can head into one of the Online Car Meets to show off their car or take a look at other drivers’ whips. If you like the custom livery on one of the cars, you’ll be able to download it for yourself with just the press of a button.

Forza Horizon 2 will be available for Xbox One and Xbox 360 on September 30th.

Share: