Forza Horizon 2 Gameplay Trailer

The gameplay trailer for Forza Horizon 2 on the Xbox One and Xbox 360 was screened at this year’s E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo aka gamer heaven). Hat tip to Road & Track.

Here are some official details from Microsoft Xbox of what we can expect in this hot new game and needless to say we’re in love:

Explore a Massive, Living Open World – A world of beauty and freedom awaits.

• The next evolution of the best-in-class Forza graphics engine delivers full day and night cycle, with lighting and visual effects.
• An epic road trip career mode adapts to your car choices with hundreds of events across a beautiful and diverse European landscape.
• However you like to play, there is an endless variety of free-roam driving fun. Whether you’re racing, hunting hidden treasures like exotic barn find cars, or unlocking exciting bucket list challenges, the choice is yours.

Action-Packed Driving – Take risks and earn rewards for showing off your driving skills and style.

• Smash through fences onto back country dirt trails, plow though fields of crops and dense forests, and discover new shortcuts on your thrilling, high- speed adventures.
• Race against aircraft and trains in thrilling Showcase events.
• Make your name at the Horizon Festival. Whether you’re racing in traffic, catching huge air, or racking up skill points and combos with awesome stunts, your legacy begins here.

Connect with Friends – An epic road trip awaits.

• Join friends online to free roam together, compete in races and team Playground modes, or take part in fun co-op challenges.
• Join or create your own Car Club of up to 1000 members to expand your network of friends and rule the leaderboards.

Your Ultimate Car Fantasy – Drive more than 200 of the world’s greatest cars.

• A diverse collection of amazing vehicles ranging from extreme off-roaders to modern supercars, classic muscle, and much more.
• Every car and truck is recreated in obsessive detail, with full cockpit views, including functional windshield wipers, working headlights, and authentic interiors.
• The Horizon Festival invites you to join its celebration of cars, music, freedom, and fun on the world’s greatest roads. Get ready for the road trip of your life!