In Forza Horizon 4, players cannot manually change the seasons in the regular open-world solo mode, as the game operates on a set cycle that transitions between spring, summer, fall, and winter automatically. This cycle is influenced by players’ earned influence points when starting the game, and it continues to progress weekly once the full game is unlocked.

However, there are alternative methods for players who wish to experience certain seasons manually:

1. Creating Custom Events (Blueprints):
– Players can use the Horizon Blueprint system to create custom events where they can select the specific season in which they want to race or play. This allows for a tailored experience within those events, although it won’t affect the overarching season cycle in the regular open-world.

2. Offline Mode “Cheat”:
– Some players have discovered a workaround that involves disconnecting from the internet (such as turning off Wi-Fi) and altering the in-game date and time settings on their console or PC. By adjusting the in-game calendar to a date that corresponds with the desired season, players can manually force the game to load that season for their solo play. This method requires that the game is already updated and that the player is offline during the process.

Summary of Season Change Methods in Forza Horizon 4:

| Mode | Season Change Method | Details |
|——————-|———————————————-|———————————————-|
| Open-world Solo | No direct manual change | Seasons progress weekly or via player influence |
| Custom Events | Manual season selection via Horizon Blueprint | Specific events can be created with chosen seasons |
| Offline Solo Trick| Change in-game calendar date while offline | Requires disconnecting from the internet |

In conclusion, while players cannot directly select their desired seasons in the solo open-world mode of Forza Horizon 4, they can utilize custom events and the offline date-changing trick to experience different seasonal landscapes according to their preferences.