Microsoft’s taking it Outback behind the shed
Forza Horizon 3is not long for this world. We’re quickly approaching the four-year anniversary since it launched, and that’s probably when it’ll run out of gas — at least for new buyers.
Microsoft is delistingForza Horizon 3sometime in the near future, probably around or on September 27. It’s formally called “End of Life,” indicating that no one will be able to buyForza Horizon 3or any of its DLC. However, multiplayer and online services will still be accessible, meaning that Microsoft isn’t pulling the plug on the servers.
Forza Horizon 3 is headed towards “End of Life” status, and we’re celebrating the Australian festival with a sale on the Standard and Ultimate Editions! Visithttps://t.co/2IZtzgkotMfor all the details!pic.twitter.com/fM7HugVtCh
— Forza Horizon (@ForzaHorizon)August 09, 2025
This is an annual story in some form. Last year,Forza Motorsport 6‘s imminent delisting was announced when approaching the game’s fourth year on the market. In 2018, it was the same withForza Horizon 2. Microsoft works out four-year licensing deals for the cars and/or music in these games, and they have to be delisted when those licensing rights expire.
So, whileForza Horizon 3takes its victory lap, anyone who doesn’t yet have it can pick it up for cheap. It’s on sale right now with thebase game going for $9.89, theexpansion pass going for $10.49(includes theBlizzard MountainandHot Wheelsadd-ons), and theUltimate Edition is $20.99(which includes the car pass and VIP perks butdoesn’t include the expansions).
Although, you might want to press your luck and wait just a bit.Forza Horizon 2was included as a Game with Gold freebie right before it was delisted. With no more money to make, why not just give it away and call it a good get for the month? However, that might not be what happens withForza Horizon 3because it has to be pulled before September ends. It can’t quite fit into the month-long giveaway anymore, so maybe it’s not destined to be in the Game with Gold lineup.
I’d like to use this as one last opportunity to remember the timeI advocated running over crocodiles in your Lamborghini. I stand by my words from four years ago.
