https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/11/17449456/forza-horizon-4-britain-e3-2018-xbox-exclusive-interview

At yesterday’s Xbox E3 2018 event, Playground Games revealed that Forza Horizon 4 will be set in Great Britain. The setting marks a new direction for the series, which favored popular vacation areas (the Rockies of Colorado) and warm climates (Australia). Britain is a bit rainier — not quite as boldly colorful as previous settings.

We spoke with Turn 10 Studios design director Jon Knoles about why Britain was selected above other settings, even though it isn’t the most obvious pick. Here’s Knoles: