[4K] Forza Horizon 4: The Digital Foundry Tech Analysis - Xbox One X is Lead Platform!

Playground Games returns with its most impressive work yet. We took a trip to the studio to meet the team, talk about the tech upgrades and check out the X Enhanced advantages. Microsoft's enhanced console is lead platform here, so what does that mean in terms of improvements vs the S?

[NGC-]

This game looks so good on 4K that there are moments when it LITERALLY looks like real life. Not when your up close to things, but when your on the open country roads it’s insanely realistic.

[TheIshikawaRin]

Background music (in order):

Bjørn Lynne - Over Distant Shores
Bjørn Lynne - Aurora Polaris
Wez Devine - Go Beyond

DigitalFoundry's soundtrack is so underrated.

[colteastwood]

Forza Horizon is not just the most gorgeous racing game, it's one of the best racers of all time, and one of the most beautiful games of the past decade! Can't wait to see what else Playground is making!

[THEREALKEMMZ]

JESUS HEAVENS, THIS GAME IS BEAUTIFUL. BEST LOOKING OPEN WORLD RACER !!PERIOD!!

[DigitalFoundry]

This is indeed a 4K video - check back later for ultra HD video once YouTube's encoders have produced their highest quality output, or watch now at 1080p60!

[MajinSkala]

Im a Play Station guy, but this looks amazing. I was always jealous about Forza. MS needs more games on this level

[BungeeGum_]

This guys are working on an open world action-rpg, good move from MS to adquiere them.

[goonertron]

I wonder if this is a test case for Fable. British country side, 4 seasons, shared world.

[stridercz]

Xbox one X ... my favorite console.. powerfull, cool and silent
With great Game Pass, and backward compatibility...
Yesterday I played GTA:SA...

[POTIS]

I HAVE A PS4 AND NO ONE RACING GAME CAN COMPARE TO THIS MASTERPIECE....

[KizaruB]

I think the reason it looks so beautiful is the use of photogrammetry and the real-life captured skyboxes.

[RandomShinigami]

I’ve had an X since day 1 but was still using a 1080p TV. The plan was to wait until Black Friday to see what deals they have. The demo convinced me to upgrade to a 4K HDR TV early. Should be here tomorrow.

[blaqlionking]

I play FH4 on XB1X and I prefer to play on Quality mode... The game is so beautiful it makes you want to cry. Everything just pops better in that mode. Almost photo realistic... It’s one of those things that’s hard to explain to someone... you really have to just experience it for yourself. It’s scary to think how much better this game will look on Xbox Scarlett, my head might explode!!! 🤯

[isturbo]

Car talk aside, Playground Games has got to be one of the most talented developers out there. Definitely for Microsoft, imo, their recent developer acquisition most worth its weight in gold. I can't wait for Fable 4.

[HDLTHEDR]

I'm not a racing game fan, but I pre-ordered the deluxe version, it's so great looking and looks fun to play.

[KizaruB]

I think this game looks more beautiful than real life Britain

[GameJunky]

Playground really are Masters of the racing genre. I was so blown away by the Demo on my rig I immediately ordered a wheel setup and subscribed to GamePass. I'm gonna play till my eyes bleed tomorrow.

[bray]

Hands down the most amazing looking racer i have ever played in my life😍😍😍😍😍

[BOSSSHAWN]

Pond for pound this is the best game of the generation. The graphics are unmatched. No open world game has ever looked this good.

[tm]

Could we get analysis on halo: master chief collection Xbox one x update plz?