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Azimuth is a compatibility layer that runs the Xbox One version of Forza Horizon 2 on Windows 10 and 11, a game that never received an official PC release. Published on itch.io by Almost There Games, the project works as a wrapper rather than a true port, translating Xbox WinRT calls to Win32 so the console build can execute on desktop Windows. Coverage on WindowsForum.com treats it as a single-game solution rather than a general emulator, making the azimuth tag useful for readers following unofficial ways to play console-exclusive titles on modern Windows systems.
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    Azimuth Runs Forza Horizon 2 Xbox One Version on Windows 10 and 11

    Forza Horizon 2 never got an official PC release. This week an independent developer published a way to run the Xbox One version on Windows anyway. The project is called Azimuth, and it comes from itch.io developer Almost There Games. It is a compatibility layer for one game, so calling it a...