Forza Horizon 3 Expansion Coming in December
Winter is coming! Microsoft has announced that the newest expansion for Forza Horizon 3 will be released December 13th. The Blizzard Mountain expansion is set to challenge players with the harsh winter weather in their quest to become the champion of the mountain.
As you may have guessed, the expansion is set amidst extreme alpine conditions and has been designed specifically for mountain racing.The Forza Horizon 3 expansion will include a few new race modes, over 50 events and challenges to compete in, as well as 28 new achievements worth 500 points each. Three of the new race events include Hill Climb, Descent, and Blizzard, which are all intended to take advantage of the mountains, likely racing through snowy weather. As if the different setting and new challenges weren’t enough, the new expansion also boasts 8 new vehicles!
Here’s a closer look at the new cars coming to the expansion:
2016 Ford GYMKHANA 9 Focus RS RX
- The RX RS is 10-inches wider than the Focus RS and features nearly double the horsepower.
1965 Ford F-100 Flareside Abatti Racing Trophy Truck
- The “Hay Hauler” is a rig that changed the face of desert racing.
- Four shocks per corner, as well as leaf springs, making it much closer to stock than the engineered trucks of today.
1975 Lancia Stratos HF Group 4
- One of the most legendary rally cars in history.
- When engine development stalled, a Ferrari V6 was utilized in the mid-engine design.
- The near 300 hp and rally suspension excelled on tarmac or mixed surfaces.
1985 Lancia Delta S4 Group B
- The engine has both a super charger for low-end grunt and a turbo for near 500 high-revving hp.
- The S4 set the pace in Group B and is remembered as a high point in rally racing development.
2016 Nissan Titan Warrior Concept
- The Warrior is designed for desert racing with an inspired design that just calls to adventure.
- Six inches wider than a standard Titan, the Warrior is powered by a Cummins Turbo Diesel and has lots of suspension.
2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck
- Two-wheel-drive race truck with almost unlimited modifications.
- Phenomenal suspension travel.
- The traction of the two-wheel-drive makes for astounding speed and amazing turns and jumps.
2016 Subaru #199 WRX STI VT15r Rally Car
- There is nothing faster under rally conditions.
- No effort or expense was spared in building this world-class racer.
Get those snow tires ready and prepare for the blizzard heading your way!