Forza Horizon on Xbox 360 is the first open-world racing game in the Forza series, developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft Studios, released on October 23, 2012. It combines legendary Forza authenticity with a festival atmosphere and the freedom of the open road, set in the stunning outdoors of Colorado. The game features over 70 licensed cars from manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, and Porsche, all available from the start without needing to progress through a traditional career. Players can join the Horizon Festival, create their own crew, or race solo in various event types including Road Races, Dirt Races, and Test & Tune challenges. The Xbox 360 version runs at 720p resolution at 30fps, includes all patches and updates, and offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game pioneered the open-world approach to the Forza franchise, later evolving into the standalone Forza Horizon series with Horizon 2, Horizon 3, and beyond.