The Linux gaming community has made miracles happen – from Elden Ring to Cyberpunk 2077. But Forza Horizon 3 remains a unicorn: a masterpiece trapped behind Microsoft’s decade-old bad decisions. Here’s hoping for a remastered edition that drops UWP entirely. Until then, keep your Windows partition dusty, but ready.
As of late 2024, you cannot simply download the Microsoft Store version of Forza Horizon 3 and run it through Proton. It will crash on launch 99.9% of the time.
Many fans prefer the "Festival Boss" campaign structure.
While there is no "one-click" way to play the official Microsoft Store version, enthusiasts often use the following methods to experience FH3 on Linux:
While it never received a native Steam release like its successors, recent advancements in compatibility tools have opened new doors for Linux enthusiasts to get this classic back on the road. The Elephant in the Room: UWP Compatibility