Azimuth, the unofficial port that brought Forza Horizon 2 to PC, added a lot more games in its 1.0 update on 27 October. It now runs Forza Horizon 3 and Forza Motorsport 5 and 6 as well, which covers most of the Forza games released on Xbox One. The catch: each game needs one specific version, and you have to bring the game files from an Xbox One copy you own.
How to set up Forza Horizon 2 itself is in my Forza Horizon 2 on PC guide. This post covers the other supported games, the versions they need, and what to know when you run several of them. (As of 15 November, Azimuth 1.0.4.)
At a glance
- Supported games: Forza Horizon 2 (+ Storm Island), Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious, Forza Horizon 3, Forza Motorsport 5, Forza Motorsport 6
- Versions: one supported version per game (Forza Motorsport 6 needs 1.0.0.44, for example)
- New on PC: Forza Motorsport 5 and the full Forza Motorsport 6 never came to PC, and Forza Horizon 3 was delisted in 2020
- Requirements: Steam Deck-class PC or faster, 16 GB RAM, a CPU with AVX and F16C. Windows 10/11, Linux via Proton, Steam Deck
- Not available: online multiplayer and achievements
- What’s next: Azimuth is turning into a general translation layer for games beyond Forza, aiming for the end of 2026
Supported games and required versions
| Game | Original release | Supported version | Official PC version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forza Horizon 2 | 2014 | 1.0.0.64 | None |
| └ Storm Island expansion | 2014 | 1.0.0.36 | None |
| Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious | 2015 | 1.0.0.6 | None |
| Forza Horizon 3 | 2016 | 1.0.125.0 | Yes, delisted in 2020 |
| Forza Motorsport 5 | 2013 | 1.0.0.20 | None |
| Forza Motorsport 6 | 2015 | 1.0.0.44 | Only the free spin-off Apex |
The supported version is the Xbox One game’s update version. Azimuth is built against that exact version, so other versions aren’t guaranteed to work. That’s why so many people search for strings like “forza motorsport 6: 1.0.0.44”.
Game by game
Forza Horizon 3 (1.0.125.0)
The 2016 entry set in Australia. It was the first in the series to come to PC (Windows 10 Store and Steam), but it was delisted in September 2020, so there has been no way to buy it since. Azimuth runs the Xbox One version, and Forza Horizon 3 is the one game with its own HDR picture and in-game calibration.
The expansions (Blizzard Mountain and Hot Wheels) are not listed separately on the official support list as of 15 November. Forza Horizon 2’s Storm Island has its own version entry, so watch for the Horizon 3 expansions to appear the same way.
Forza Motorsport 5 (1.0.0.20)
The 2013 Xbox One launch title. It never came to PC in any form, so Azimuth is the first way to play it on a PC.
Forza Motorsport 6 (1.0.0.44)
The 2015 entry. PC only ever got the free cut-down “Forza Motorsport 6: Apex”, never the full game. Plenty of 4K, high frame rate videos of the full game are now appearing.
Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious (1.0.0.6)
The standalone expansion made with the Fast & Furious films in 2015. It was supported before 1.0, and 1.0 also fixed its HDR and loading screen issues.
Running several games from one launcher
- Automatic detection: on first start Azimuth looks in its own folder and any folder you choose for games and content packages, offers to add them, and checks again on every start. You can still pick a game folder yourself.
- A valid game folder contains an
era.vbifile and theMountandEmbeddedXvdfolders. - Per-game settings: supersampled resolution, any aspect ratio, frame rates above the console’s, graphics presets and HDR, set separately for each game.
- Removing is safe: removing a game from the launcher (the cog menu) leaves its files on disk. A game whose folder can’t be found stays listed, greyed out.
- First start after an update takes longer once while shaders are rebuilt. Saves carry over.
Save links: loyalty rewards still work
Forza games have long given reward cars if you have saves from earlier games, and that works on Azimuth too.
| Game | Reads saves from |
|---|---|
| Forza Motorsport 6 | Forza Motorsport 5, Forza Horizon 2 |
| Forza Horizon 3 | Forza Motorsport 5, Forza Horizon 2, Forza Motorsport 6 |
The other game has to be added to the launcher as well, so add every game you own if you want all the rewards.
Requirements and platforms
- PC: on par with a Steam Deck or faster, with 16 GB of RAM
- CPU: must support AVX and F16C (Intel 3rd-generation Core, AMD FX Piledriver or newer)
- OS: Windows 10 and 11, Linux through Proton. The official page doesn’t mention macOS
- Steam Deck: the target is 720p at 60 fps or 1080p at 30 fps, but the busiest moments still dip below 60 at 720p
- Racing wheels: still experimental
What doesn’t work, and what to watch out for
- No online: there’s no Xbox Live, so no multiplayer and no achievements.
- Bring your own files: Azimuth contains no game files. They have to come from an Xbox One copy you own.
- Download it only from the official page: the developer has warned about copies of Azimuth circulating elsewhere (notice). Get it from the itch.io page.
- Careful with mods: if performance looks off after an update, the developer suggests testing a fresh install and a fresh save without mods first.
- Unofficial: not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox or Playground Games.
What’s next: beyond Forza
Azimuth passed 200,000 downloads on 30 October (announcement). In a 12 November post the developer said that adding one Forza game after another has turned Azimuth into a general translation layer rather than a tool for one game. Games beyond Forza are planned, with a release aimed at the end of 2026, and the post is clear that “good performance is non-negotiable”. (Beyond the Horizon)
The library in the screenshot also shows Halo 5, Forza Horizon 4 and the Xbox 360 Mirror’s Edge. The developer says it’s a real development build, not a mockup, but hasn’t said which games will be supported or when.
Frequently asked questions
Which games does Azimuth support?
As of 15 November (1.0.4): Forza Horizon 2 with the Storm Island expansion, Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious, Forza Horizon 3, Forza Motorsport 5 and Forza Motorsport 6.
Does Azimuth support the Forza Horizon 3 DLC?
The official support list only has the Forza Horizon 3 base game version (1.0.125.0). The Blizzard Mountain and Hot Wheels expansions aren’t listed.
Was Forza Motorsport 6 ever on PC?
Not the full game. PC only got the free spin-off “Forza Motorsport 6: Apex”.
What if my game version is different?
Azimuth is built against the versions in the table, so other versions aren’t guaranteed to work. Check your game files’ version first.
Does Azimuth work on Mac?
The official page only mentions Windows 10 and 11, Linux through Proton and the Steam Deck. macOS isn’t mentioned.
The full setup walkthrough is in my Forza Horizon 2 on PC with Azimuth guide.
Sources: Azimuth official page (itch.io), Azimuth 1.0 announcement, 1.0.4 notes, 200,000 downloads post, Beyond the Horizon post
This is a translation of my original Korean article: Azimuth 지원 게임 정리 – 포르자 호라이즌 3·모터스포츠 5·6 PC 구동 버전. Last checked: 15 November 2026 (Azimuth 1.0.4).
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