Horizon Chase and Turbo say goodbye to digital stores

A Aquiris, now under the umbrella of Epic Games, has confirmed that the classic Horizon Chase and its enhanced version Horizon Chase Turbo are nearing the end of their virtual store shelf life. Starting on June 1st, new drivers will no longer be able to purchase these titles, which will be removed to give exclusivity to the successor. It's news that sounds like a flat tire for historical preservation, as forcing players to migrate to the latest title is not always the choice that respects the legacy of the original work. The first game was a milestone in national development, rescuing the aesthetics of Top Gear, but it seems that corporate strategy prefers to funnel everyone into a single server.

"The decision follows the broader release of Horizon Chase 2, which now takes the lead in the franchise." — explained the statement about the transition that prioritizes the sequel over the classics.

Currently, Horizon Chase 2 is already available on iOS, PC (via Epic Games Store) and consoles, trying to evolve the arcade formula with more modern visuals and new content. The problem with this "evolution" is that it often comes with the abandonment of experiences that ran on more modest machines or had their own artistic charm. Although this movement to remove old games is common in the industry to concentrate technical support in one place, it leaves a dull void for those who still preferred the tracks of the 2015 title.

For those who don't have the originals in their library, the farewell schedule is short. If you enjoy collecting gems from the racing genre, the window to secure your digital copy closes in a few weeks. It's a shame to see that the success of a franchise needs to cost the existence of its predecessors, turning access to old games into a market timing challenge. The promise is for continuous support for the new title, but we know that the affection for the first love of the tracks is something that no update can replace.