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Forza Horizon 2

Online off 22.08.2023 · offline still works

The official servers for Forza Horizon 2 were switched off on 22 August 2023.

What happened

Paid Xbox racer. Online races, free roam and shared designs ended; single-player still works.

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Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Released
2014
Servers off
22 August 2023
Platform
PC or console
How it was sold
Paid

What still works

Offline still works. Some or all of the game still plays offline.

If you own it

  • If the game needed the official servers to start, it can no longer be played.
  • Check the summary above for any refund, offline mode or fan-run server.
  • Keep your receipt or proof of purchase in case a refund or claim opens later.

General guidance, not legal advice. The publisher's announcement has the details.

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