Let’s go outback tonight – Forza Horizon 3 gets an Xbox One X patch today

If you ever wanted to drive through the glorious Australian terrain in 4k, you’re in luck! Today, Microsoft has announced that the 2016 racing title Forza Horizon 3 will have a free Xbox One X patch released today, which will also be compatible with the Blizzard Mountain and Hot Wheels expansions of the game.

Forza Horizon 3 on Xbox One X is powered by the same state-of-the art ForzaTech engine at the heart of the Forza franchise, also used to develop Forza Motorsport 7 for Xbox One X which brought native 4K resolution racing to the new platform. Forza Horizon 3 enhancements let players experience the game in native 4K along with a host of additional visual updates, including improved car reflections and shadow resolutions, improved texture detail for road and terrain surfaces, and more. In addition, 4K resolution enhancements will be fully compatible with both Blizzard Mountain and Hot Wheels expansions for Forza Horizon 3. Whether you’re careening across the dunes of the Outback in your favorite off-roader or building up a legion of fans with death-defying stunt driving in the rainforest, the 4K-enhanced version of Forza Horizon 3 is a thrilling blend of fantastic gameplay and cutting-edge visuals.

You can see the full details of the update in an Xbox Wire post, read up on Ron’s stellar review of Forza Horizon 3, and stay tuned for more news here on Gaming Trend.