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The Xbox 360 release of Forza Horizon, recompiled ahead of time into native code for Windows, Linux, the Steam Deck and Apple silicon Macs, with an Android alpha. You build it on your own PC from a disc you own.
Latest release
v0.5.1 2026-10-12
The download is the launcher. It doesn't contain the game: the launcher verifies your disc image, then builds the game on your machine. Start with Install on Windows, Linux and Steam Deck or macOS. Features compares it with the original game and between platforms.
Requirements#
| Game | USA retail disc of Forza Horizon, serial MS-2505, title ID 4D5309C9, as an ISO or an extracted folder |
| System | Windows 10 or 11, x64; x86-64 Linux or SteamOS; macOS 13 on Apple silicon |
| GPU | Vulkan 1.3. NVIDIA is tested; AMD and Intel are not qualified yet |
| CPU | 4 cores for the Low-spec 60 preset |
| Disk | About 30 GB free. The first build takes 20 to 60 minutes |
Android needs the game built on a PC first; see Android.
Status#
A playable preview. Expect some rendering bugs and slowdowns. Vulkan is the only supported graphics API.
| Area | State |
|---|---|
| Code | The game's PowerPC code is translated to C++ and compiled. Nothing is interpreted or JIT-compiled while you play |
| Frame rate | 60 or 120 fps at the correct game speed (the console runs at 30) |
| Resolution | 1x to 4x internal resolution, FSR 1 output scaling, ultrawide with a 16:9 HUD |
| In game | Settings on F6, trainer, photo export, achievements, save backups, 18 languages |
| DLC | Your own Xbox 360 packages, verified and imported. Rally and 1000 Club run on the optional v4 build |
| Mods | Asset, database, texture and native mods; see Modding |
| Android | Developer alpha. About 60 fps on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 handhelds |
What's in the repository#
The launcher, build tools, host code and configuration. It does not contain the game, its assets, generated translations or a prebuilt executable. See Legal.
Getting help#
- Something went wrong: Troubleshooting.
- Found a bug: keep the launcher open while playing. If the game crashes, the launcher prepares a sanitized diagnostic ZIP and opens a prefilled GitHub issue. For other bugs, use Report a problem in the launcher.