Update: Forza Horizon 3 stands at around 46 GB on Xbox One. Thank you Jonathan-117 for the tip!
Microsoft just sent us a press release announcing major details about Forza Horizon 3. The worldwide release of Forza Horizon 3 is coming up on September 27 (and four days earlier on September 23 for Forza Horizon 3: Ultimate Edition owners), and today they crossed the latest milestone ahead of launch: Forza Horizon 3 has officially gone gold. With the game off for final pressings of retail discs and setup for digital release, Microsoft is celebrating the good news with some additional updates, including Windows 10 specs, the full Xbox Live achievements list, and a very special addition to the Forza Horizon 3 vehicle roster.
Welcome the Warthog
Over the past six weeks, in the Forza Garage series, the developers introduced all of the 350 vehicles that will be arriving for Forza Horizon 3 at launch. Today, they’re unveiling a unique addition to the Forza Horizon 3 lineup, a vehicle that has long been requested by both the Forza and Halo communities. For the first time in any Forza game, you can now drive the most famous ground vehicle in the Halo universe–the Warthog!
The M12S Warthog CST will be available at launch for Forza Horizon 3, and will be sent as a free download to everyone who has played either Halo 5: Guardians or Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One. Eligible players will receive codes to download the Warthog via an Xbox Live Message, and codes will begin to be sent out during the week of September 5. In addition, players who have not played an Xbox One Halo game will still have the chance to earn the Warthog via a special #Forzathon event coming to Forza Horizon 3 in October.
Vehicle Layout: Front-engine, AWD, 2 Seater
Type: Twin Turbo 8L V8
Power: 720bhp at 6500rpm
Torque: 855ft/lbs at 3200rpm
Top Speed: 119mph (limited by gearing)
0-60mph: 3.7sec
0-100mph: 9.81sec
1/4 mile: 12.4sec @ 109.4mph
Xbox Live Achievements
One thing is for sure: there’s a ton to do in Forza Horizon 3. From brand new features like Campaign co-op play for up to four players, cross-play capability between Xbox One and Windows 10 platforms, to the reintroduction of Auction House and Storefronts, and new events to try out (or customize yourself, using the new Horizon Blueprint feature), it’s clear that Forza Horizon 3 will be a joy to explore for casual and hardcore players alike. We’ve got the full list of Xbox Live achievements on forzamotorsport.net for your perusing and planning.
Windows Specs and Options
Finally, lots of players are preparing to enjoy Forza Horizon 3 on Windows 10 PCs and today they’re revealing the recommended specifications. Naturally Forza Horizon 3 will require DirectX 12-enabled machines and Windows 10. To make the most out of your Forza Horizon 3 Windows 10 experience, head over to forzamotorsport.net to take a look at these specs, in addition to PC adjustment options.
Asher is a games journalist, former News Writer (Gaming) at Windows Central. They contributed 1110 articles to ICXM between 2015–2017, focused on opinion pieces, game reviews, Windows and PC, and Xbox news: wrote over 1,100 ICXM pieces on Xbox news, hardware reviews, and platform commentary before joining Future plc’s Windows Central in 2017.