Duration: 6–8 weeks (expandable). Deliverables: annotated bibliography, technical compatibility matrix, installation/test log, performance benchmarks, legal summary, preservation recommendations, and a final report (15–25 pages) with appendices.

Purpose: produce a thorough, methodical study about Forza Horizon 2 on PC covering game history, technical aspects, availability, legal/ethical considerations, installation/compatibility, community/custom content, performance optimization, preservation, and recommendations. This plan assumes the researcher has access to web search, archives, and PC hardware for testing.