Azimuth Forza Horizon 2 – Compatibility Wrapper Guide
Azimuth Forza Horizon 2 is a compatibility wrapper for the Xbox One version on Windows and Linux via Proton; game files are not included.
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Open the developer’s page for the current Azimuth wrapper build; Forza Horizon 2 files are not included.
Get Azimuth on itch.io
What Azimuth Does for Forza Horizon 2
- Category
- Racing Games
- Platform
- Windows 10/11; Linux through Proton
- Mode
- Offline compatibility wrapper for Forza Horizon 2
- Developer
- Almost There Games
- Status
- In Development
Azimuth is a compatibility wrapper that helps run the Xbox One version of Forza Horizon 2 on Windows 10/11 and on Linux through Proton. It translates Xbox WinRT calls to Win32 and Xbox DirectX 11.X calls to desktop DirectX 12. It is a separate tool, not a copy of Forza Horizon 2.
The developer’s page lists version 0.9.10 as In Development and offers a name-your-price download. The game itself is not bundled: first launch needs an existing compatible folder containing era.vbi, Mount/, and EmbeddedXvd/. The listing identifies Forza Horizon 2 version 1.0.0.64 and provides notes for Storm Island and Fast & Furious support.
The developer lists a CPU with F16C, 16 GB RAM, and no support for Intel integrated graphics. Launcher settings include resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, HDR, graphics presets, antialiasing, and language. A connected Xbox controller is supported.
Azimuth works offline and does not support Xbox Live, multiplayer, or achievements. The developer’s devlog says the executable is all rights reserved and warns against unauthorized copies; use the official itch page for the current build.
Driving Scenes and Race HUD
Developer-posted views of a drive, an objective HUD, and a coastal route.
Coastal driving scene
One of the developer-posted Forza Horizon 2 views on the Azimuth listing.
Race objective HUD
The HUD shows a race-to-destination objective with time and distance indicators.
Coastal road view
Another coastal road view from the developer-posted Azimuth screenshots.
How to Set Up Azimuth Forza Horizon 2
Controls
Use Get Azimuth on itch.io above to open the developer’s download page. The developer lists version 0.9.10 as In Development, so check the current build notes before downloading.
Azimuth is a compatibility wrapper, not the Forza Horizon 2 game. The download does not contain the game files. On first launch, select your existing game folder containing era.vbi, Mount/, and EmbeddedXvd/ so the wrapper can find the installation.
In the launcher, choose a display resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, HDR, graphics preset, antialiasing, and language. Connect an Xbox controller before playing. The developer lists Windows 10/11 and Linux through Proton, a CPU with F16C, 16 GB of RAM, and no support for Intel integrated graphics.
Azimuth is offline-only: Xbox Live, multiplayer, and achievements are unavailable. Hold View/Back or press Esc for about two seconds to quit.
Game Features
- Compatibility wrapper for an existing Xbox One version of Forza Horizon 2
- Windows 10/11 and Linux through Proton, as listed by the developer
- First launch needs an existing game folder; game files are not included
- Launcher options for resolution, frame rate, HDR, graphics, antialiasing, and language
- Offline-only play with a connected Xbox controller
Azimuth for Forza Horizon 2 FAQ
What is Azimuth for Forza Horizon 2?
Azimuth is a compatibility wrapper that translates Xbox One game calls for desktop Windows or Linux through Proton. It is a separate tool, not Forza Horizon 2 itself.
Does the Azimuth download include Forza Horizon 2?
No. The download contains the wrapper, not Forza Horizon 2 or its copyrighted assets. First launch requires selecting a compatible existing folder containing era.vbi, Mount/, and EmbeddedXvd/.
What systems and hardware does it list?
The developer lists Windows 10/11 and Linux through Proton, a CPU with F16C, and 16 GB RAM; it says Intel integrated graphics are not supported. Check the current page for changes before downloading.
Can Azimuth use Xbox Live or multiplayer?
No. The developer lists Azimuth as offline-only, with no Xbox Live, multiplayer, or achievements.
Where can I get the current Azimuth build?
Use the official Almost There Games itch.io page linked above. The developer lists version 0.9.10 as In Development and offers a name-your-price download.