Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4 drops you into a shared world where dynamic seasons change everything. One week you're blasting a hypercar across a frozen lake, the next you're sliding a rally car through muddy trails. The map is a handcrafted slice of Britain, from Cotswold villages to the dense streets of Edinburgh. The festival atmosphere keeps things upbeat, but the weather adds a real layer of strategy. We found that winter turns waterways into shortcuts, while spring makes off-road routes treacherous. This isn't just a cosmetic toggle; it changes how you approach every race.

The car list is staggering—over 450 vehicles, each with deep customization options. You can upgrade engines, tweak suspension, apply liveries, and even tune gear ratios. We spent an hour turning a humble hatchback into a drift machine, and the handling responded beautifully. For newcomers, the driving assists are forgiving, but veterans can turn them off for a more demanding experience. The event variety is immense: road races, dirt sprints, cross-country scrambles, street showdowns, drag strips, speed traps, danger signs, drift zones, and showcase challenges. There's always something to do, and the Influence system keeps you progressing.