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End of the race for Forza Horizon 4

The news has broken, on December 15th, Forza Horizon 4 will reach the end of its run. At least that's what Microsoft and Playground Games announced in an official press release. As of this date, the title will no longer be available for purchase on Steam or the Microsoft Store. Additionally, the racing game will also leave the Xbox Game Pass catalog. According to the development studio, stories of the end of the license with certain partners would be the cause of this disappearance. This announcement caused a lot of reaction from the community, which returned en masse to the game.

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Great news for gamers

While this information initially scared players, They were quickly reassured by the leaders' clarifications. First of all, the title will remain downloadable and playable normally, for all those who have a dematerialized version, and this, on PC as well as on Xbox. Then another very unusual step was taken that delighted the community.

“Forza Horizon 4 will be removed from online stores on December 15, 2024 due to expired licenses. However, in an unprecedented move in favor of consumers, Microsoft plans to offer FH4 Standard Edition to all Gamepass subscribers who purchased DLC.”

So, all Game Pass subscribers who have purchased Fortune Island or LEGO Speed ​​Champions will get the standard edition of the game for free, to continue enjoying their DLCs. A rather exceptional decision, far from being often practiced and which clearly suits consumers. Unfortunately for the smart people who saw the good deal coming, the two DLCs are no longer available for purchase, thus preventing you from getting the game by playing tricks.