Project overview
What is FH2MP?
FH2MP is an unofficial community replacement for the former Forza Horizon 2 online services, maintained by Charelene with contributions from the FH2 community. It uses an external launcher, a game-side mod loaded by FH2 Mod Platform, and a replacement server for matchmaking and in-game social features. It is not Xbox Live and never needs the original services.
1.1.2
Latest verified release
Aug 2023
Original services ended
Community
Independent online service
Straight from the creators
Official project links
FH2MP official website
The community project's own home and online service information.
Latest FH2MP download
Windows installer and portable ZIP, Linux AppImage and Debian package.
GitHub source code
Launcher, game-side shim and replacement server maintained by Charelene.
All releases
Detailed versions, signed update assets and release notes.
Known issues & workarounds
Read this before reporting a reproducible problem.
Bug tracker
Report crashes, network bugs and launcher problems to the maintainers.
Official Azimuth
Compatibility wrapper required to run the Xbox One game build on PC.
FH2 Mod Platform
Official source of the shared FH2 mod loader used by FH2MP.
FH2 Extra Options
Official source for the required Extra Options version.
FH2MP in the FH2Mods catalog · Existing installation tutorial (may describe older versions).
Online features
What can you do in FH2MP?
Online Free Roam
Join other drivers in the same Horizon world using replacement matchmaking.
Car Meets
Meet players in-game and enter Free Roam together.
Road Trips and events
Vote on destinations, race and use supported party event modes.
Car Clubs
Community clubs, club identities and multiplayer-related pages.
Rivals and leaderboards
Community-server Rivals challenges, speed traps and online leaderboard results.
Shared paints and tunes
Browse and download community liveries and tuning setups through the game.
Online matchmaking and these in-game features are implemented by the FH2MP project, not restored Microsoft servers. The developer still documents occasional crashes, desync and content limitations.
Supported versions
Requirements & compatibility
| Base game | Forza Horizon 2, Xbox One build 1.0.0.64 |
|---|---|
| Azimuth | 1.0.3 for FH2MP 1.1.2 |
| FH2 Mod Platform | 2.7.4 for FH2MP 1.1.2 |
| FH2 Extra Options | 0.3.9 for FH2MP 1.1.2 |
| System | Windows 10/11 x64, or Linux with Proton |
| Internet | Required for multiplayer and server access |
Older README sections and third-party tutorials still list Azimuth 0.9.10, Extra Options 0.2.98 and Mod Platform 2.7.2. Those correspond to previous builds; v1.1.2 release notes supersede them. Avoid mixing old and new DLL dependencies.
Windows & Linux
Installation guide
- 1
Make sure Azimuth works
Start the clean Xbox One game through Azimuth before attempting community multiplayer. Back up your saves and original game configuration.
- 2
Download FH2MP Launcher
Open the latest GitHub release. Windows offers an installer and portable ZIP; Linux offers an AppImage and Debian package.
- 3
Launch and select Azimuth
Point the launcher at the folder containing azimuth.exe. It checks the game wrapper and missing required components.
- 4
Install verified dependencies
Allow the launcher to fetch supported FH2 Mod Platform, Extra Options and FH2MP shim files from their official authors, preserving existing settings where supported.
- 5
Create your identity
Choose a gamertag. Save the account recovery code securely; it is the only recovery mechanism for its local account key.
- 6
Play
Choose online or solo/offline mode, then start the game from the launcher and use the built-in online game menus.
For ordinary players, the launcher installs the FH2MP game-side component automatically. A manual shim archive is intended for special setups and development, not the standard installation.
On Linux, use the upstream Proton guidance and the current Mod Platform DLL overrides. Check the README before configuring custom Steam launch options.
Your progress
Accounts, offline mode & saves
Local account key
There is no email or password. FH2MP stores an identity key in the operating system keyring and gives you a recovery code for another PC or a reinstall.
Offline mode
The launcher can start solo play with online services disabled. Existing career progress remains local; the project documents using the same account career in both modes.
Preserving files
The game and Azimuth remain outside the launcher package. Back up your current saves before replacing components or switching between different multiplayer projects.
Project architecture
FH2 Mod Platform & Extra Options
FH2MP uses a game-side DLL loaded through FH2 Mod Platform, with Extra Options as a compatible companion. The launcher uses pinned versions and its own signed update process. Your other installed FH2 mods may coexist, but overlapping hooks or car-database modifications can conflict.
FH2MP 1.1.2 dependency stack
Azimuth 1.0.3 ├── FH2 Mod Platform 2.7.4 │ └── FH2MP.dll └── FH2 Extra Options 0.3.9
On a mixed-mod setup, online sessions may temporarily use the FH2MP server's car database instead of your local modified database. Review the project's README to avoid unexpected car-list changes.
Current release
What's new in FH2MP 1.1.2?
OCTOBER 28, 2026 · v1.1.2
- Visible headlights, turn indicators and hazard lights between updated multiplayer clients.
- Updated support for Azimuth 1.0.3, FH2 Mod Platform 2.7.4 and Extra Options 0.3.9.
- Both required Mod Platform loaders are installed, including the one needed by the latest Azimuth.
- Fixes for startup command-line handling, outdated TLS-helper conflicts and partial Azimuth installations.
- Preserves existing preferences and saves during supported upgrades, with backups and rollback.
This page is a snapshot. Check all official releases for newer compatibility updates.
If something goes wrong
Troubleshooting & issue reporting
Launcher says update required
FH2MP checks a signed release manifest. Install the supported release; the server may refuse old launchers and in-game components.
Free Roam cannot find or join a lobby
Confirm the official server is reachable and FH2MP is up to date. Check the known issues page for present network bugs; a stale mod or unsupported vehicle part can cause disconnects.
Game does not start after setup
Make sure the unmodded Xbox One build starts with Azimuth independently. Check that the launcher has selected the folder containing azimuth.exe and let it repair missing pinned dependencies.
Extra Options or Mod Platform conflict
Use the exact versions described by the latest FH2MP release notes. The launcher downloads pinned upstream builds, checks their hashes and preserves other installed mods when possible.
Online game crashes when a player joins
This has been reported upstream. Collect logs and a matching crash dump if available, review the current known-issues document and open a reproducible issue.
Linux controller or launch problem
Check the Steam Proton setup and the launcher's own command configuration. The maintained README documents the DLL overrides needed for its current dependency set.
Recovering an account on a new PC
Keep the recovery code generated at initial setup private. Your FH2MP account uses an OS-protected key, not an email and password.
Logs worth checking
The creator documents data/logs/azimuth.log, data/bin/fh2mp.log and fh2-mods/platform.log. Your launcher log is in its OS-specific cache directory. Review any diagnostic files before sending them.
Keep in mind that known issues can lag behind a recent release. Report reproducible new bugs through the maintainer's GitHub tracker, not the Azimuth developer.
Common questions
FAQ
Is FH2MP the official Xbox Live service?
No. FH2MP is an independent community replacement server and launcher. It does not connect to Microsoft's former online services.
Is FH2MP the same as Infinity Horizon?
No. They use different online services, launchers and game-side hooks. Do not combine the two installations without verified compatibility.
Do I need Azimuth?
Yes. FH2MP needs a compatible Xbox One build of Forza Horizon 2 already running on PC through Azimuth.
Which Azimuth works?
FH2MP 1.1.2 release notes explicitly target Azimuth 1.0.3. Older articles listing 0.9.10 refer to a previous dependency set.
Is it only for Windows?
No. The developer provides Windows x64 installers and Linux AppImage / Debian builds, with the game running through Proton on Linux.
Do I need an email account?
No. Your account is created with a local secret key; keep its recovery code safe. You can choose a gamertag and optional picture.
Can I play by myself?
Yes. Offline mode disables online/server features while allowing the game to launch through the FH2MP application.
Does it include the game or its DLC?
No. You must supply your own compatible FH2 game content. DLC online functionality may be incomplete.
Does it support other mods?
It loads through FH2 Mod Platform alongside compatible mods, but online car databases and overlaps can impose restrictions. Read the project's compatibility notes.
Explore other projects
Infinity Horizon & other multiplayer solutions
FH2MP and Infinity Horizon both aim to bring multiplayer back to FH2, but each uses its own service and compatibility model. They are not interchangeable hooks.