Forza Horizon 3 features and first trailer

Out of today’s Microsoft E3 press briefing came the official announcement of Forza Horizon 3, the first trailer and in-game footage, and that was followed by a full features list.

Forza Horizon 3 is due out for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs on September 27. With “Xbox Play Anywhere” buying the game on either provides access to it on both platforms. Amazon Prime members can pre-order the game for 20% off. There will be three editions for the game at tiers of $60, $80, and $100. The Ultimate Edition for $100 will also provide 4 days early access with release on September 23. 

Explore Australia in over 350 Cars

Explore the Horizon Festival’s Largest and Most Diverse World Ever. Drive through the vast desert and rocky canyons of the Outback to lush, wild rainforests, and the sandy beaches and gleaming skyscrapers of Australia’s Gold Coast.

Choose from Over 350 of the World’s Greatest Cars recreated with ForzaVista™ detail including full cockpit views, working lights and wipers, and new vehicle types bringing all-new driving experiences never before seen in Forza.

Discover New Driving Gameplay including Danger Sign Jumps, Convoys, and Drift Zones, which are just some of the exciting new driving challenges that await you.

Star in Thrilling Showcase Events that pit you and your car against a fleet of powerboats, even a giant zeppelin!

You’re in Charge

Hire and Fire Your Friends. You’re the boss. Hire your friends’ Drivatars to help you gain fans and expand your festival, and form

Convoys with them to explore the world even when they’re not online. If they’re not winning you fans, fire them!

Create and Share Gameplay. Horizon Blueprint gives you the power to modify every aspect of race events, championships and Bucket List challenges – and instantly share your custom events with friends.

Customize Everything. Choose your driver character, create custom paint jobs and vanity license plates, add new body kits – even select your own car horn sound.

Drive to the Music You Love. Choose from eight diverse radio stations, or create a custom station from your own music collection with Groove Music.

Start an Online Driving Adventure

Online 4-Player Co-op allows you and your friends to experience the variety, competition, and rewards of a Horizon campaign together for the first time.

Create Your Bucket List and challenge friends to beat you at your own game.

Rule the Leaderboards. Beat your rivals in every race event, Speed Camera, Danger Sign Jump, Drift Zone, and Bucket List you find; everything you do is a chance to one-up your friends.

Play the Auction House to find rare cars and incredible works of art by the most talented creators in the Forza community.