Forza Horizon 4 Beginner's Guide | Tips & Tricks

Forza Horizon 4 has released on Steam as of March 9th! As such, I figure now is a great time to put out a sort of new player's handbook to help beginners succeed in their Horizon careers. Got tips of your own, or want to ask a question about the game? Let me know in the comments! |
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[@ThePrazzel]

Welcome all new Steam players, looking forward to racing with you =)

[@okjikoda]

Thanks 😎 bro

[@samsondaniel399]

🤘

[@pessiescobar4707]

Thank steam , now i can cracked this game happily 😁

[@shoaibamin7418]

got the game yesterday and already love it

[@vigums]

thanks

[@maru5235]

this game truly has something for everyone photographers, tuners, JDM aficionados, die-hard racers, time attackers, everything. and that is what makes it so special.

[@user-ch4ge9tg8w]

Game for every car enthusiast,i thought fh4 is overrated until i downloaded it few days ago. Best car game ever...

[@ErkanMehmedali]

@@user-ch4ge9tg8w I have played FH1 and FH2. Since 2014, no open world racing game is as good as this franchise. Was so glad they said it was coming to Steam.

[@Cl-vl4lu]

@@user-ch4ge9tg8w hi I just got the game, how long does it take for u to unlock a lot of the map and be able to cruise around with your own cars?

[@Chadsgamesonline]

@@Cl-vl4lu 6-10 hours depending on ur pace

[@pizzaeater1800]

@@Cl-vl4lu you unlock the whole map when you start! It’s just the races and stuff like that that take time to unlock

[@kimi1845]

me watching this video after i have been playing forza for 15 years: "Mhm, yes, I see."

[@toothlessaggression1892]

6

[@kimi1845]

@@toothlessaggression1892 20 ;)

[@2kgamingchannel]

Forza Horizon 4 gameplay 2021 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpvViK2vjNSbpNE

[@kimi1845]

@@2kgamingchannel i dont get it

[@2kgamingchannel]

@@kimi1845 Why?

[@Andro5pt0]

Nailed it! It's never too late to start this game. I'm a long time NFS franchise fan boy. I picked up FH4 about 5 months ago and cant believe what I had been missing out on.

[@travis9791]

Me too. I've been a ps4 user since 2014 and just got a Series S a few weeks ago mainly for this game. I tried to like the crew games but couldn't. This game is so fun.

[@P3rr3l]

Same here. Quit the psn with my son and changed to X and S. For me FH4 is an unbelievable good experience, loving it. Actually FH4 was the reason why we changed the platform after more than 20 yrs.

[@TheRyansLion]

If only we had the customization of NFS, then forza would be the KING

[@Nick.J.T]

Same here, Forza is so much more complicated than NFS which I love, finding steering sens was a bit of a struggle tho,

[@Itsshaunbewarned]

While I love Forza, nfs just smokes it out of the water

[@GamesCooky]

I like how the game isn't about grinding. This game is about collecting the cars you want. It's the kind of game where you just want to collect them all, and then see what you can do with them. And like you said. Fast is not always best. No point in going fast if you have no traction or control. I can't wait to get my hands on that Honda Civic Type R. It's the closest i'll get to my real life car. It's such a great car to drive.

[@SBMMBOOGIE]

Wait till you try this game with a wheel I just got it on my pc with my g27 and it changes th game completely lol it’s so fun

[@GamesCooky]

@@SBMMBOOGIE I bet. I already have a wheel. But i'm planning on setting up a simulator. It's easier to have one setup for simulation driving, and another for normal gaming. Expensive though...

[@warz0ne775]

Use sim steering and manual with clutch on controllers

[@elia8544]

I wish it was more grindy, I know that sounds weird but I wish it feels like I earned the cars I collect, I want to take time to finally get that McLaren dream car rather than get it so quickly and easily.

[@GamesCooky]

@@elia8544 Depends how grindy. Most people don't have time to play 10 hours every day. They could calm down with the wheel spins, make them less frequent. Or even just tweak the chances of getting a car in wheel spins. Essentially making all cars rarer.

[@lxwpacx4734]

Just got forza on steam so this video's got perfect timing.

[@rays73]

I've only been playing for a couple of weeks too with game pass on Xbox #latetothegame and it can seem very overwhelming for a while but it basically comes down to picking a car you love and make it, as powerful as your comfortable with and the game will match you with similar players.

[@rayray6547]

Did you pay the full hundred for all the DLC?

[@Casedilla73]

@@rays73 Exactly. I really started to enjoy the game when I found cars that I liked and that I tuned and painted well. I think it opened another door for me to enjoy the game even more.

[@XxrioterxX12345]

Fprza horizon 4 is at 80% off on steam so i just had to get it

[@Rahat2056]

Steam summer sale: *exists* This video: stonks

[@gijskramer1702]

Yes

[@Whoisblackbird]

Hahaha yeah 😂

[@stirfry2210]

just bought the game😂

[@flowww7153]

Hahahahaha just bought the game too

[@elliott7706]

Can you cross play with Xbox? I got gamepass for 1 dollar and am downloading the game

[@CombatTeddy8]

Overall a good starter guide. I don't see anything missed. Great job.

[@manuelgk222]

If I had this guide since the beginning, I didn't miss any seasonal events ... very clear as usual!

[@sirbodacious4635]

Man I wish I had a guide this good when I started.

[@dustinnicely6588]

I really hope people who are new watch this... please. I have explained so many times about the PI system. The game really doesnt go into that as much.

[@p996ii_lazer_ii4]

In races do race againt real players? Or is it like the crew against the computer

[@Moist_fridge123]

@@p996ii_lazer_ii4 u can play online or offline

[@BobBobOnYouTube]

Do you need to finish first in the offline races? I keep coming 2nd but the game doesn't really give me any incentive to do the race again to try and win. Is there any need to finish 1st?

[@DanielBoeFlex]

Great video, I wish I had something like this when I started playing forza 3+ years ago! Your previous videos on tuning helped me so much. Definitely sending this to my mates that just got it on steam.

[@optimhuz]

I feel like this was made for me

[@HokiHoshi]

I made it just for you 😉

[@rhumpup]

Eww

[@epicperson6578]

@@rhumpup That’s what your mom said when she looked at you

[@adande6265]

@@epicperson6578 damn.

[@dragonturtle_yt6609]

@@adande6265 *DAMN*

[@47thSteelLegion]

This is incredibly helpful. I’m still quite new to the game and it’s near addicting. I love the barn find mechanic the most so thanks for the drone tip

[@nolansimard27]

Just got the game on steam yesterday and im so excited to dive in. The forza community seems so authentic

[@Jack-ce1vn]

The first head to head race I did I won and the opposing racer was so friendly and wasn’t salty or mean

[@kexcz8276]

Thank you for this video! Yes, I bought it on Steam, first time returning since the very first Horizon😅, so I feel like noob, but with the Forza Horizon 1 experience. What really helped me was the info about the tuning, single and multi player and overall, when to dont mind certain things and when to start minding some like the mentioned tuning. So again, thx much, really helped and Im definitely subscribing right now! 😉

[@VNX_Eunos]

Everything in this video is true and great for a beginner. My 10 Forza Horizon 4 tips: 1.brake In a straight line, trail breaking only helps at the highest level if you can do it right. 2.Get your deadzones just right to be as smooth as possible. 3.Try outside the box ideas when building a car, rally suspension is surprisingly good when lowered. 4.Learn to drive on slow 2wd cars as fast awd are the hardest to truly push to the limits. 5. Watch videos that teach you about real driving and how things like suspension work (Driver61 and Chain Bear are great for this). 6.Meta cars are just good overall so try different cars to really go the fastest. 7.Looking at rivals leaderboards can tell you the best car for each track within a class. 8.Focus on your own line when driving to help with stress. 9.Rollcages are almost always useless in horizon. 10. Remberber to have fun, dont let other people ruin the game for you. Great video as always Hoki

[@StonedNoob]

Oh I got this recommended to me at exactly the right time. Thank you. I'll be going through a lot of your FH4 videos as I have no clue about a lot things. Specially tuning.

[@raeeslatif9422]

Wow I’m surprised at how useful and good this video was keep it up man!

[@thechromeassasin9517]

Man this is the first racing game I've ever played.

[@joshc9846]

Man, I've been so excited about Horizon 5. Today I pulled the trigger today on GamePass just to download Horizon 4 to hold me over until 5 comes out. Coming from a Motorsport 7 player, with this being my first time playing Horizon... wow. Idk how I've been missing out on all of this for this long

[@hiiiindenburg5514]

One of the best racing games ever in my opinion :)

[@ggj1987]

My biggest tip is to learn how to drive without driving assists. I still use the clutch because I play with a controller, but other than that everything else has been turned off. You have much more and better control over your car that way. It might be a bit tricky at first but it’s a lot better in the long run. You’ll also earn more money

[@fishyza3970]

This is a awesome video, thank you. watched some people stream it and it looked overwhelming but i look forward to trying it out on pc now.

[@siimu111]

Welcome, FH4 steam players! Hope to enjoy it! See you in online races!

[@speingaar8395]

yeah and dont try to drag with 599xx's and Supras, good day !

[@siimu111]

@@speingaar8395 heh, I see what you did there :D ...and do not forget Mosler and Shelby Daytona

[@speingaar8395]

@@siimu111 😂😂

[@smitnov]

Nice pfp, my brother also drives a WRX

[@carterfan2832]

Is this only for steam players? I bought the game on my Xbox one...

[@diabolicalcato96]

Have like 2 hours on the game and you have no idea how unbelievably helpful this was thank you!

[@guilepro]

Thank you for this great content! It helped me figure out what i should do in the game!

[@iliketrains.539]

Me: Feeling comforted that it's fine that I enjoy driving a B class 1930s Bently.

[@QuietStormGaming]

Old cars are the bee knees

[@kxvtr1]

Currently saving up for that beauty

[@noname-md6pw]

@@kxvtr1 i gotta get me a 2020 GT500 but theyre super fuckin expensive. :/ and i can afford it but it would put a good dent in my money.

[@pnoykilla]

A Class Trueno, and Mk I GT40 are some of the other really good/fun ones too when tuned

[@Lumzilla]

I play this game since it released and I watched the whole video. Great starter guide!

[@tcyless456]

this mans smart uploaded this when steam edition came in bc he knows all the new starters will check this i like his Strat

[@meekoshmoo1626]

This guy is AMAZING he is so helpful I hope everyone gives him a try and watch at least a few of his vids because they are SOOOO helpful!

[@karimdebbagh6764]

So glad you have been back

[@iamkurogane]

Awesome guide! FH5 has me hyped so jumping in to FH4 and loving it so far. I’ll check some more your stuff once I get my feet wet. Thanks buddy 👍

[@Mediaright]

This is fantastic! Thank you.

[@foxdieinfected546]

Thank you for this, probably the nicest video I've seen on starting Forza Horizon 4!

[@Majikbean13]

Just getting into Fortza after, finally, getting a XSX! Thanks for this guide. Only halfway through the tutorial year but loving the game so far!

[@theOzz13]

Just got this game.. loving it. Glad to have found this informative channel. I shall binge your info!

[@my5head]

I just got this on pc, so this guide is helpful. What I like most about the early game is that there's no pressure to be great at it. I've played all kinds of games, but I've never been any good at racing games. It seems like I can just play this to have fun and relax while the kids are sleeping.

[@JoshuaJayMyers]

Great info from a truly respectable player in the community! Great upload 🏁🎮

[@RubberStig]

Thanks for the great guide! I found it very helpful, and will probably refer back to it as I forget stuff ;-) I've had FH4 for about 6 months on PC, but I couldn't get my multi device setup to detect and work properly. I watched some FailRace races and thought I'd give it another go, and to my great surprise, everything detected and worked properly! I suck with a controller, so it's great great to be using my sim rig setup for something fun instead of something serious!

[@kreambo1235]

playing for some time and this was very helpful. Thanks!

[@llllll4385]

this helped me out so much, thank you!

[@mollinator99]

Definitely a good deal! Thanks for posting this video!!

[@ChauhanGamingHQ]

This has been informative bro! Thanks a lot !🖖🏼

[@JSRJohn]

Top content from a top man.

[@oleg_aka_djmeg]

unfortunately noone will know that you no longer have to win in playlist games in order to get rewards and idiots will keep rage quitting

[@tudormese]

I love that lmao

[@pnoykilla]

Lmaoo still see that to this day, like chill out

[@rinkokonoe8644]

....thanks for this info

[@TazarelloGaming]

Awesome video. Just getting into the game and This helped me out allot thank you

[@Jack-ce1vn]

One tip: when looking for barn finds look for a thicket of trees usually in a circle or oval and if you can’t see through them you got yourself a barn find

[@yesman5328]

just look online as to where it is that's what I've done for years

[@chinnidiwakar]

Useful and no bullshit guide.

[@ShooterPat]

Good luck bros! This was a breath of fresh air back when hurricane michael knocked my house over. Hope you get some solid experiences like I did.

[@BwAaS]

I very much appreciate this vid a lot of good info here. Unfortunately as somebody who has never played a forza game. I had to watch this video, And then Return to the video to understand it.

[@lindyjacks9818]

Just got this and I love it 💓

[@n2akilan458]

Even as a seasoned Forza Horizon 4 gamer, I still found something to learn, particularly in the upgrades section :)

[@MantasMotoMan]

My in-game goal is to collect every single vehicle in the game starting from oldest to newest and upgrade them to their fullest potential with tuning and using only original Engine/Turbo/Drivetrain. (minus the limited edition/dlc ones). I'm currently in the mid-60's. Weird and niche, I know, but I have this weird OCD obsession in video games that I don't have anywhere else.

[@airflare7285]

just got the game with the ultimate ediition on sale right now for $35 instead of $99. i just prefer the landscape in fh4

[@RetroPlaya786]

Bought the Ultimate Addons bundle and playing the base game from gamepass, so overwhelmed!

[@Miles_24]

Thanks sooo much for thinking about us beginners!!!

[@Piglady00]

This helps a lot thank you

[@juicyturtlemeat4479]

I’ve been playing since FH1 and I wanted to see what kind of tips you would give. You did good. 👍🏻

[@bearer9347]

thanks bro your vid hemped me a lot

[@wearecity]

I'm new to the game, I've found it all quite overwhelming for the first few hours. Now it's just about coming together. This is a good guide, but I think perhaps a bit short for the complete newbie to the series.

[@j7sportvideo24]

I started playing forza 4 around January after I got forza with my g920 racing wheel and shifter. It’s been a blast I love this game

[@Jasmine2k]

my brother just gave me a Controller and i always wanted to play a forza game, i just bought Forza 4 and im looking forward to playing it, i played most of NFS games, gotta give a shot to Forza as well

[@prowlerpunk]

This was great... Thank you.. Subbed to you all the way

[@namelessdada4898]

I've actually been playing the steam version for a month now and this is a very good guide. Listen to everything this guy says if you're new! Also I recently encountered an error that stops me from playing Xbox games online on my pc and microsoft support has been very unreliable in helping me fix this problem so I'm kinda sad that I will miss out on the forzathon live events and auction house things. R.I.P will miss this amazing community

[@mcmason96]

Play this on my nephew's Xbox so I'm new sort of but I learn games fast, this vid helps so thank you

[@TheOnlyFalcon17]

The skill trees for the Formula Drift cars gives you 350K which is another alternative way to grind for more credits.

[@nikeshadow1728]

Thx for telling me.

[@WhenDidISpawn-000]

Yes Bro Def use drone for barn finds I learned the hard way

[@bladebrown8336]

Hey I just started getting into Simracing about an year ago starting with FM6 and now I’m playing FH3 can’t wait to FH5 🔥come out keep up the great work 😜

[@fluskerneon]

Great tips, thank you!

[@morganbradshaw5588]

I've had this game a while and still found this video useful haha

[@raizoXp]

Great explanations! Thanks

[@mrargyll6861]

I just bought the ultimate edition on steam. Last racing game racing played was need for speed hot pursuit. I'm loving it! So fun to roam around.☺️ Thank you for this video! ❤️

[@georgemad4145]

I just want to live my dream of having my dream cars tuned and customised just like i want them

[@huzaifaaziz4605]

thank you hoki

[@DeyshaanGTR_]

Thanks for all this effort, payed off lol

[@Kholdstare52]

Awesome guide, not a newb but still learned a thing or two lol

[@crushedcarton9219]

Always good to see new racers :

[@GrimmerPl]

As a someone who is playing FH4 for 2 or so months - yes, it is totally worth your money and community is fun and welcoming. I drifted around with randoms, I was doing 1 on 1 races, Forzaton live shenanigans, Eliminator and some fun playground games. I definitely recommend it.

[@lilsdon]

Thanks man 👍🏻

[@archdavent9548]

Great video!

[@laertagaj5992]

You’re a nice boy! Thanks bro!

[@Dedition]

Just got my Xbox Series X and decided I finally want to return to racing games. Glad this video has come out recently enough

[@1aldenn]

Thank you ❤️

[@tempest212]

Thank you so much!

[@user-un8ub6qi5h]

Thanks a lot fz4 is in sale now so i needed it

[@polochong6455]

Good video! Keep up the good work

[@R3I3ELLI0N]

thanks for your video! just got a steam copy of ultimate edition. Whoa there`s so much content. immediately hooked up my friends to get the game on sale. =)

[@Casedilla73]

I like that you made a just plain beginner’s guide, even though you have other guides for things like tuning. When I was starting out, it was kinda rough, trying to understand the physics and tuning and all that, and something like this would’ve been really helpful, for me at least.

[@Casedilla73]

(And it probably is actually still helpful now as I’m definitely no expert)

[@GringoleboZebulon]

just bought one today!

[@leehrvyoswld]

Been playing Forza since Motorsport 2 😂 but I still learned here.

[@viashadow1515]

Hey I've been tracking my cars on your test track. I even made a google sheets to keep track lmao. I like this game and I hope the next title is even better

[@Shylo2017]

Great video man! I'm an experienced player and I basically know everything in the game and also have my own channel with mostly festival playlist videos but I know from the way you delivered this video that it will be a massive help to new players or players who maybe don't fully know the game yet. Well done👏👏👏😉👍

[@ricardoflores1507]

Just got myself a series X and downloaded this game, and this tips are pretty useful

[@Rat-King]

Yo this is insanely good

[@davidravenscroft1641]

I remember way back getting the Porsche po in the eliminator,that car helped me a lot. Deffo a car that will help you. Learning when to buy and sell cars in the auction will help you with money too.

[@therealguy5424]

thank you so much🙏🙏🙏

[@joshuajohn74]

This is best video in forever I wanted to see if forza was worth it and now I'm sure ima buy it

[@INFLIP]

Just got the game so thanks 🙏 for the video

[@Graphish]

Where did u get the game on steam or microsoft store?

[@janschroedr]

Thanks!

[@SBMMBOOGIE]

Just got this game and a wheel setup with the shifter and pedals first time for all of it lol