Even with the game running, you might face a few hurdles.
Can You Finally Play Forza Horizon 3 on Linux? (Proton/Wine Update) forza horizon 3 linux
Forza Horizon 3 was the first title in the series to debut on PC, but it remains largely via standard translation layers like Wine [14]. Even with the game running, you might face a few hurdles
Here is the breakdown of the current situation: Here is the breakdown of the current situation:
: The game was officially delisted in 2020, making it unavailable for new digital purchases, though servers remain online for existing owners. Potential Workarounds
Don't waste time trying Wine, Lutris, or Proton — it won't work. If you must play FH3, use a dual-boot with Windows or an Xbox console. For Linux, play Forza Horizon 5 (Steam) instead.
Forza Horizon 3 uses DirectX 12. Linux handles DX12 remarkably well via . However, the translation layer can only work if the game launches . Since UWP prevents launch, VKD3D is irrelevant here.