Last Call for Forza Horizon 4 at a Bargain Price
Let’s talk Black Friday. Look, I get the allure—shopping frenzy, discounts, the adrenaline—but honestly? It’s just too overwhelming for me. Nowadays, I’m all about avoiding the impulse to spend cash on stuff that’s barely worth giving a second glance. Yet, as fate would have it, a little gem called Forza Horizon 4 caught my eye at a mere $10. Why’s this significant? Simple: Mark your calendars for December 15, because that’s when this game goes the way of yesterday’s news—delisted and out of reach forever.
Get It While You Still Can
If you’re itching to grab Forza Horizon 4 and don’t already own it, you can snag a download code that works on both Xbox consoles and the Xbox app for Windows, thanks to Amazon. (Sorry to the Steam devotees; you’re paying full price, my friends.) Here’s the deal:
- Standard Edition: $10 (down from $60!)
- Deluxe Edition: $15
- Ultimate Edition: $20
Developer Playground Games made it clear back in July that FH4 would be saying “goodbye” on December 15, giving savvy gamers one last chance to snag one of the best racing games of its generation. Don’t sleep on this!
Go Big or Go Home
If you’re new to FH4, I’d highly recommend splurging the extra $10 on the Ultimate Edition—originally a $100 game. Why? It bundles all post-launch content, from car packs to the mind-blowing LEGO Speed Champions expansion, which honestly feels like an entirely new game itself. Remember, it’s not just the base game disappearing; all that supplementary content is vanishing into thin air as well. So, it really is now or never. Thankfully, even post-delisting, you can still grab a few friends and hit the FH4 servers for some multiplayer fun.
Gaming’s Grim Reality
Unfortunately, these sorts of delistings are becoming all too common in the gaming world, particularly for racing titles, thanks to those pesky licensing deals. Launched back in October 2018, Forza Horizon 4 will clock in at just over six years on the market when it meets its digital demise. Sure, you might find physical copies lingering out there, but good luck trying to find them at a bargain basement price, and don’t even think about purchasing extra downloadable content if you go that route.
It’s a frustrating situation, but hey, it could be worse. You won’t find yourself completely cut off from your friends; FH4 still lets you hop online and enjoy driving around. Take a moment to consider fans of The Crew, though. Those poor souls who dropped $60 or more? They can’t play at all now, thanks to Ubisoft shutting down the servers earlier this year. At least Horizon games have the grace to offer an offline option, however lonely it may feel.
A Cautionary Tale of Gaming
Let’s not forget about Sony’s Driveclub, launched in 2014, which also faced the chopping block. Post-launch content? Good luck accessing any of it unless you bought in while the game was still on shelves. It’s a massive shame, given that Driveclub transformed into an exceptional game, despite its rocky start. And yes, there’s still the mournful case of Sega’s OutRun Online Arcade, which vanished alongside their licensing deal with Ferrari ages ago.
Wrapping It Up
Now, about Forza Horizon 4: while it’s not my go-to pick for gaming, it’s a colossal, heartfelt homage to the U.K., where it’s set. This version of the franchise was the first to roll out a seasonal weather system—a stunning visual feat that genuinely impacts gameplay. Whether you’re on an old Xbox One or a shiny Series console, it runs like a dream. Treat yourself to a copy at Amazon before it’s too late.