Forza Horizon 4 News

[h2]On October 23, 2012, Forza Horizon introduced you to the Horizon Festival in Colorado. As the 10-Year Anniversary of Playground Games’ debut release approaches, we’re excited to share a glimpse of how we’re celebrating in Forza Horizon 5 with our community. [/h2]

Whether you started your Horizon journey in Colorado, or later joined us in Southern Europe, Australia, Britain, or Mexico, you’re invited to relive some of the series’ most iconic gameplay moments in the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary update, available to download for Forza Horizon 5 on October 11, 2022.



Look out for a brand-new Horizon Story exploring the origins of the Forza Horizon series, the return of fan-favorite music hosted on a fresh radio station, the adrenaline-fueled Midnight Battles mode where you can score cars by winning head-to-head races, and much more.

For a tease of what’s to come, check out the Forza Horizon montage video below so you can get into the festival spirit:

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October 11 marks only the start of the fun, as it’ll be followed by four weeks of anniversary themed events and challenges on the Festival Playlist highlighting each previous entry in the Forza Horizon series.

We’ll be diving into the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary update on our livestreams next month – stay tuned to our Forza social channels for broadcast details.

[h2]Spring blossoms in the final week of Series 52 with a fresh chance to earn exclusive cars and cosmetics in Forza Horizon 4. [/h2]



Starting on Thursday, September 15, here’s what you can unlock from the Festival Playlist:

• 50% Completion – Horizon Backstage Pass
  
• 80% Completion – 2001 TVR Tuscan S

Remember it is your final week to earn these rewards – you have until September 22 to play the events and unlock the items discussed in this blog:

• 50% Completion – Horizon Backstage Pass
  
• 80% Completion – 2018 Saleen S1

Did you know Horizon Backstage Passes are used to redeem a previously released exclusive car? If you’ve been eyeing a car there, now is your chance to score it.



It’s a Ken Blockbuster in this week’s Photo Challenge. Simply capture any Hoonigan car and the completion is yours. Meanwhile, the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II is in high demand in the Forzathon Weekly Challenge, so be sure to add one to your garage if you haven’t already.

The Trial is a Mud Bath this week, so be sure to team up and take on the Unbeatable Drivatars because if you win, the hard-to-find 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited DeBerti Design is yours.

Meanwhile, the Spring Games has sprung with the Freestyle emote up for grabs. Over in the Seasonal PR Stunts, there’s a trio of Super Wheelspins available by beating the records at the Leap of Faith, Deep Vale and Foothills PR Stunts.



Take on the Seasonal Championships for some unmissable racing action. Culture Icons celebrates historic cars with the Sequined Flatcap on offer. Meanwhile, Mr Spotlight is where you can earn the 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT, while the Scaré Blur event is rewarding the 1980 Renault 5 Turbo Forza Edition.

Lastly, don’t forget about those ongoing monthly challenges! This week is your last chance to set your cleanest lap at the Greendale Club Circuit in our Monthly Rivals event and don’t forget to qualify for Online Adventure so you can be another step closer to series completion.



We hope you enjoyed Series 52 of Horizon Britain. We’ll be back next week for Series 53 with even more opportunities to unlock exclusive cars and cosmetics. We’ll see you at the Horizon Festival.

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

[h2]Snow is falling all over the British landscape as Winter arrives in the penultimate week of Series 52. [/h2]

If you’ve never driven across the frozen ice of Derwent Water before, you’ll have your opportunity to do so from Thursday, September 8 through the following seven days. With new events and challenges bringing you another chance to unlock exclusive cars and cosmetics, here’s a look at the rewards available until September 15 at Horizon Britain:

• 50% Completion – 1984 Rover SD1 Vitesse
  
• 80% Completion – 2006 Koenigsegg CCX

Photographers, buddy up and capture a photo of your car with another player or Drivatar to earn this week’s Photo Challenge.

Ensure your garage has a 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor as you’ll need it for the latest Forzathon Weekly Challenge. This is a truck completely redesigned for supreme off-road capability. Can you master its sheer power?

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor

Team up with friends and the community to overcome a team of Unbeatable Drivatars in The Trial, where you can unlock the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, an AWD off-roader that’s certain to enjoy the many dirt trails located across Britain.

Step behind the wheel of Isha’s Taxi and experience the Morning Rush in this week’s Showcase Remix to unlock a Super Wheelspin.

Take on the Winter Games to unlock the Mexican Dance Hat and tune up your best ride for the new Seasonal PR Stunts – Mudkickers’ Showjump, The Roman Mile and Derwent Water are all rewarding Super Wheelspins this week.

2017 Ford #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC Fiesta

This week’s Seasonal Championships include AWD Spotlight, where you can win the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé; Snowball Fighter featuring the 2017 Ford #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC Fiesta; and the Ford Cup where you drive home a 2018 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5.

Lastly, don’t forget about those ongoing monthly challenges! Set your cleanest lap at the Greendale Club Circuit in our Monthly Rivals event and don’t forget to qualify for Online Adventure so you can be another step closer to series completion.

Take it easy on the snowy roads this week and pay close attention to ice so you don’t lose traction of the surface. Light taps of the throttle and feathering of the brakes will be your friend this week. Next week Spring blossoms in Britain for the final week of Series 52, but until then, we’ll see you at the drag racing strip by Derwent Water!

2018 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5

Also from now until September 12 save up to 30% on Forza Horizon 5 and 67% on Forza Horizon 4!

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s rich heritage today in Forza Horizon 5 and enjoy a 30% discount on the Premium Edition, Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551360/Forza_Horizon_5/

Discover Britain like you’ve never seen it before in Forza Horizon 4 and save 65% on the Ultimate Edition and Deluxe Edition, as well as 67% on the Standard Edition: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293830/Forza_Horizon_4/

[h2]Autumn leaves are falling across historic Britain this week as the second week of Series 52 begins in Forza Horizon 4 on Thursday, September 1. [/h2]

1965 Pontiac GTO

With new opportunities to earn returning cars and cosmetics, here’s a look at the rewards that you can unlock through September 8:

• 50% Completion – Horizon Backstage Pass
  
• 80% Completion – 1965 Pontiac GTO

This week’s Photo Challenge is a celebration of trainspotters. Simply photograph your car by the Viaduct, towards the north of the map, to earn your completion.

Prepare for some heavy duty driving as the Forzathon Weekly Challenge highlights the 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck.

2554 AMG Transport Dynamics M12S Warthog CST

The theme of large vehicles continues in The Trial, as this heavy haul event rewards the hard-to-find 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class if you and your teammates can overcome a team of Unbeatable Drivatars.

Master Chief, get ready to test your driving skills and reflexes. Your mission is to retrain with Cortana behind the wheel of a 2554 AMG Transport Dynamics M12S Warthog CST in the Halo Showcase Remix, taking you to the Pillar of Autumn.

Elsewhere, the Autumn Games are rewarding the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG, and don’t forget to take on this week’s Seasonal PR Stunts by Bamburgh Castle, Lower Fell and Glen Rannoch to earn a trio of Super Wheelspins.

2002 BMW M3-GTR

Meanwhile, the Seasonal Championships have a trio of hard-to-find car rewards that are not to be missed! Take on the McLaren Cup to unlock the 2011 McLaren 12C Coupé; don’t miss your chance to earn the 2002 BMW M3-GTR in the FR Spotlight; and The Sky is the Limit is your opportunity to drive home while behind the wheel of a 1995 Nissan GT-R LM Nismo.

Lastly, don’t forget about those ongoing monthly challenges! Set your cleanest lap at the Greendale Club Circuit in our Monthly Rivals event and don’t forget to qualify for Online Adventure so you can be another step closer to series completion.

Come rain or shine, be sure to make the most of these Autumn events in the Festival Playlist, and until next week, we’ll see you at Horizon Britain!