'Forza Horizon 3' release date: Demo now available, new music for game announced

A screenshot from "Forza Horizon 3" Microsoft Store

Just a couple of days ago, an unannounced demo for "Forza Horizon 3" was revealed via a Microsoft listing. Now, it looks like it is live for the Xbox One.

Just a couple of weeks prior to the open world racing game's official release, a playable demo has been made available for download. The size is at 18.34GB, so gamers will have to clear up some space in order to try it.

It looks like players are getting a full experience of "Forza Horizon 3" on the demo as the multiplayer mode (allowing two to a dozen of participants) will be available to test drive as well, at least based on a Microsoft listing.

According to One Angry Gamer, "Forza Horizon 3" could be the best in the series graphics and performance-wise, seeing that it is significantly smoother and faster than its predecessor.

In the latest iteration of the racing game, players will have access to more than 350 of the greatest cars ever to tour the world as players who makes the most amazing Horizon Festival in Australia possible.

"Make your Horizon the ultimate celebration of cars, music, and freedom of the open road. How you get there is up to you," the description for "Forza Horizon 3" reads.

The game gives players the power to customize everything from race events to championships and even Bucket List challenges. They can even hire and fire friends.

In terms of the cars, players can basically modify everything, even down to the sound of the car horn. In terms of music, Playground Games has expanded the soundtrack in "Forza Horizon 3" for racers to enjoy the chance "to drive to the music they love."

In-game, there will be 150 songs — both new and old, and from hip-hop, indie rock, punk/metal, and classical music — spread across eight radio stations. The stations Horizon Pulse and Horizon Bass Arena are also set to make a return.

"Forza Horizon 3" also allows players to choose the music they drive to through the Microsoft Groove Music Pass on Xbox One or PC where millions of songs can be accessed "with zero obligations." Microsoft is now offering a 14-day, no-credit-card trial for the feature.

"Forza Horizon 3" is scheduled to be released on Sept. 27.

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