FH3 FAQ: Environment, Landmarks, Weather
Regions and Ecotypes
“Just like the real place, the Australia of Forza Horizon 3 is absolutely massive – in fact, it’s is twice as big as Forza Horizon 2’s map. More importantly, Forza Horizon 3’s vision of Australia captures the spectacular natural beauty, the tremendous diversity, and the environmental variety that makes the country one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.”^ There are six ecotypes in the world of FH3.^ See discussion thread.
Why am I stuck at 19/21 Landmarks discovered?
Multiple users are reporting this issue, which may be missing Outback and Yarra Valley, or may be related to the two upcoming DLCs in the Expansion Pass (or other reason) - see discussion thread. Driving through each area will add their names to the map:
Byron Bay
Coober Pedy
Dry Resevoir
Great Ocean Road
Kiewa Valley
Ormiston Gorge
Maroondah Dam
Maroondah Reservoir
Maroondah Waterfall
Parkes Satellite Array
Pink Lakes
Rainforest
Redstone Airport
Redstone Gold Mine
Silver Sands Shipwrecks
Surfer’s Paradise
Timber Mill
The Twelve Apostles
Westpoint Tower
There are also 13 Beauty Spots to discover which offer cutscene views:
Byron Bay
Glass House Mountain
Great Ocean Road
Ormiston Gorge
The Outback
Maroondah Rainforest
Maroondah Reservoir
Maroondah Waterfall
Parkes Satellite Array
Pink Lakes
Silver Sands Shipwrecks
Surfers Paradise
The Twelve Apostles
Animals
See discussion thread about animals in the game, which include kangaroos, crocodiles, and dingos. Don’t expect any roadkill in the game.
Can I change the speed of the Day/Night cycle, or stop it? Can I set the weather?
See discussion thread about Day/Night cycle.
Does night temperature affect car performance?
What happens if my car doesn’t have rain tires on in wet conditions?
What happens if I drive too far into the ocean?
You can drive through rivers and into the surf in FH3, but if you go to far into lakes or the ocean then your car will automatically be returned to the shoreline. This also happens if you move the Drone too far over the water.
Are there gas stations? What happens if I run out of fuel?
There are no refill service stations in the game, so if you run out of fuel in the Outback you’ll probably have to Fast Travel to a Festival Site. Try also going to the Pause Menu, open Photo Mode, and press Left Button to reset damage. See discussion thread.