Forza Horizon 5 News

This week we have four off-road specialists! By design or customization, these cars love dirt, mud and pretty much everything but tarmac. Which team will get your vote?



The first pair is two very different Porsches with one thing in common: they love rally events. Take the 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye, which has everything that makes a 911 superb, while adding a complete off-road package to take on the most extreme races on the planet. Its companion is no slack either. The 2018 Porsche Macan LPR Rally Raid was custom built to compete in one of the toughest motorsport classes ever.



Their opponents might be smaller but make up for it with agility and precision! Starting with the 2017 Ford #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC Fiesta, this all-wheel drive rallycross car is perfect for cross country events on the Horizon Festival! Completing the pair is one of the most dominating contenders of the Rally Dakar: the 2013 MINI X-Raid ALL4 Racing Countryman.

[p]It’s the final week of the Forza Horizon 5 Summer Party and we’re ending it on a high exhaust note. Put your pedal to the metal and unlock the final rewards this series has for you. [/p][p][/p][p]Feel the sting of Dodge’s follow up to the wonderful Plymouth RoadRunner. Loaded with a mighty 7.0-liter Hemi engine, unlock the 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. The Super Bee was designed by Harvey J. Winn who submitted the design for an internal contest, but we were the real winners with this machine! [/p][p]Unlock the Super Bee and take it for a spin in the last week of Summer Party from September 04 until September 11! [/p][p] [/p][p]No series is complete without fresh customization items that will help you look your best. This week, the Forzathon Shop includes the Captive Tee and “Snap!” emote for you to choose! You can also drive home in the 1987 Porsche 959 and the 2018 McLaren 600LT Coupé.    [/p][p]Need more points? Here’s how you can do it (and how to earn more rewards) this week! [/p][p]SERIES REWARDS    [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J [/p]

• [p]160 PTS: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL [/p]

[p]SEASON REWARDS    [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

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This week we welcome two supercars and two electric marvels to the Horizon Backstage for a unique battle! Pick your favorite pair and vote in-game today.



The first car coming to this all-star lineup is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a supercar on the affordable side capable of going toe-to-toe with cars twice the price. The battery-powered machine partnering with the Z06 is the 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40. This car carries the legacy of the German brand with its traditional rear-wheel drive, but takes it to the future with electric power!



Their first rival is a super powered hybrid coming straight from Maranello! The 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale’s 986 horsepower comes courtesy of its 4-liter V8 gas engine and its three electric motors. This time the Prancing Horse partners with a white tiger, as Hyundai’s premier electric sports saloon completes this pair – the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6.

[p]The penultimate week of the Summer Party brings an unmissable new car to the Festival Playlist, the all-new 2022 Toyota GR86 can be yours for 20 PTS! Did you know this was our 7th most requested car ever on the Suggestions Hub when it was released?  [/p][p][/p][p]And we can understand your requests; the GR86 is a car built with fun in mind, an ideal machine to take on a road trip! It was designed to be small, quick, agile, and an absolute hoot to drive.  [/p][p]Don’t let its 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine deceive you, this car is as nimble as can be and will certainly give you a run for your money. [/p][p] [/p][p]The GR86 will be available from August 28 until September 04 through the Festival Playlist! [/p][p]Thinking about taking the GR86 for a spin? Don’t forget to style up first! The Forzathon Shop has some great options this week including the Confetti Canon Horn and a Bird Pattern Sundress. Cars include the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C and the 1994 Ford Supervan 3. [/p][p][/p][p]Need some more content? Looking for a new ride to try? Here’s a look at the many rewards and unlockables available for you this week: [/p][p]SERIES REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J [/p]

• [p]160 PTS: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL [/p]

[p]SEASON REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: Toyota GR86 [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

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[p]Win a car*, 500,000 Credits, or 2 Super Wheelspins in this week's Screenshot Contest!

For this week's theme, we invite you to demonstrate your off-roading skills.

Deadline for entries Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC)[/p][p][/p][p]To Enter: [/p]

• [p]Compose your screenshot using the in-game photo mode, making sure to meet the competition theme requirements mentioned above.[/p]
• [p]Take the photo and position the Forza Horizon 5 watermark in any corner. [/p]
• [p]Save the photo.[/p]
• [p]Go to your Photo Gallery within the Creative Hub menu and load the photo.[/p]
• [p]Hide the UI and press the Steam screenshot key (default F12).[/p]
• [p]Upload the screenshot to the Forza Horizon 5 Steam Community Hub.[/p]
• [p]Finally, drop a link to your screenshot in this forum thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1551360/eventcomments/597410050678629095/[/p]

[p][/p][p]*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).[/p][p][/p][p]Event cover image provided by GlamPotatoStar.[/p]