For the first time in the franchise’s history, aForzagame will be coming to Steam, withForza Horizon 4slated to arrive on Valve’s PC storefront on March 9. The racing game will join a slew of other Xbox titles that have made the jump to the popular storefront in recent years, includingSea of Thieves, Halo: The Master Chief Collection,andGears 5.
The version hitting Steam will debut alongside both of the DLCs currently available for the title - those being theFortune IslandandLEGO Speed Championsadd-ons. Its launch also falls alongside the announcement of a new DLC slated to hit the game, withPlayground Gamesannouncing aHot Wheels Legendscar pack coming soon.
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It looks as though the add-on will bring a ton of notable Hot Wheels vehicles to the racing experience, with the teaser image looking comparable to theLEGO Speed Championspack that added a variety of LEGO cars and tracks. It appears to be a fun new addition to the title, especially for those experiencing the game for the first time via the newSteamport.
This won’t beForza Horizon 4’sdebut on PC, with the game initially launching on the Microsoft Store back when it released in 2018. However,Horizon 4is slated to be the first game in the franchise to make the leap to Steam. It’s a great fit for the store, with the game’s mix of striking visuals and acclaimed open-world racing making for a dominant addition to Microsoft’s first-party lineup. With PC players often looking for experiences that test out the strength of their gaming setups,Forza Horizon 4will likely be popular on Valve’s digital platform.
For those who never playedForza Horizon 4, the game takes place in England, with players assuming the role of a professional racing driver who joins the Horizon festival. They must compete on a series of tracks at varying times of year, with the big draw for the sequel being the change in seasons and how that affects car handling and terrain. Alongside that, it also built upon the mix of realistic driving gameplay and arcade-y open-world fun that made theHorizonseries memorable, scoring well with critics and fans alike. The next entry in the popular racing series,Forza Motorsport,is set to debut on the Xbox Series X.
Forza Horizon 4is available now on PC and Xbox One, with a Steam port slated to release on March 9.
