Forza Horizon 5 News

[p]The barbecue continues to sizzle as the Summer Party enters its second week at Horizon Mexico! [/p][p][/p][p]The smallest member of this family of rewards is here with the option to take the roof away and enjoy the sun. Drive the amazing 2017 Abarth 124 Spider as you unlock it with 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. This little car born out of the same mold that made the Mazda Miata comes with a delicious, turbocharged engine. [/p][p]You have until August 28 to unlock your new favorite summer ride! [/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p]This week the Forzathon Shop features an old-timey speedster (with massive steampunk vibes), the Napier Railton straight out of 1933. Bask in the glory of its W12 engine that can amass 580 bhp! [/p][p]You will also be able to find the stunning 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista. The iconic hood, magnificent racing stripes, and the mightiest V8 Ferrari had ever made, make this a must have for lovers of the Prancing Horse and motorheads alike. The Air Guitar emote and Orange Race Suit clothing item will also be available to give your character a fresh look. [/p][p]Remember that you still have two more weeks to earn 80 PTS and unlock the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J! [/p][p]Want your dream ride to be featured in Forza Horizon 5? Upvote your favorites on the Suggestions Hub. Have you encountered any issues with the latest update? Let us know on the Troubleshooting Hub. [/p][p] [/p][p]Coming right up, a list of all the rewards and challenges you will be able to unlock until August 3: [/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: 2017 Abarth 124 Spider [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

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[p]Fun comes in all shapes and sizes, specially if you are looking at this week’s Horizon Backstage Vote lineup. You have until August 21 to vote – may the best pair win! [/p][p]Your first team of David and Goliath cars starts with a truck with an unmatched legacy of climbing rocks and running on mud. Get a hold of the Fox suspension and off-road capability of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. With the body of a minivan but the heart of a compact, the first team is completed with the 2013 Wuling Sunshine S, one of the world’s best-selling cars ever! [/p][p][/p][p]The already night-invulnerable Land Cruiser gets even more hardcore with a makeover by the Arctic Trucks team. Captaining this team, is the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37. The ying to all-terrain yang comes in the shape of a revived classic – the 2015 MG MG3. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Vote for your favorite team today! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

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

No theme this week. It's a free for all! Drop your best screenshot.

Deadline for entries Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC)

To Enter:


Compose your screenshot using the in-game photo mode, making sure to meet the competition theme requirements mentioned above.
Take the photo and position the Forza Horizon 5 watermark in any corner.
Save the photo.
Go to your Photo Gallery within the Creative Hub menu and load the photo.
Hide the UI and press the Steam screenshot key (default F12).
Upload the screenshot to the Forza Horizon 5 Steam Community Hub.
Finally, drop a link to your screenshot in this forum thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1551360/eventcomments/597408771468369011/

*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).[/p]

Event cover image provided by GlamPotatoStar.

[p]Both teams squaring off at the Horizon Backstage Vote feature an awesome track toy and the vehicle for your next road trip. Which pair will get your vote?
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Kicking things off comes one of the wildest rides you’ll get the chance to experience. With 720 bhp and a massive V8 engine, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is lined up and ready for your vote. Its partner this week is a fast, comfortable, and luxurious car that glamps up any adventure – the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur.
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The other track toy in this contest is the 2023 Porsche GT3 RS, a grip monster technologically enhanced to excel at the track. Partnering with Porsche’s premier track toy is the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, a sedan built with power, performance, and a drift mode.

Vote for your favorite pair in-game now! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We’re on to the final week of the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary as Forza Horizon 4 drifts into the spotlight and we reminisce about those fresh Spring days in beautiful, historic Britain. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Remember, this is the final week to participate in the Monthly Rivals and Forza EV events, as well as to earn Festival Playlist completion for the Horizon Origins Story and to unlock the Series Rewards: [/p][p]80 PTS: 2013 Wuling Sunshine S [/p][p]160 PTS: 1962 Peel P50 [/p][p] [/p][p]All the events and rewards mentioned in this blog are available until Thursday, August 14. Here’s a look at what’s happening in Horizon Mexico this week: [/p][p]20 PTS: 2012 Eagle Speedster [/p][p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p][p]Welcome to the UK! Head on over to our Forza Horizon 4 inspired Festival site, set up for this week only south of the Horizon Stadium in Tierra Prospera. Smash 10 Horizon UK Bonus Boards and you’ll be rewarded Forza Horizon 4’s British cover hero – the 2018 McLaren Senna. Drive the car honoring Ayrton Senna’s incredible accomplishments in the Forzathon Weekly and don’t forget to snap an image in this week’s Photo Challenge to unlock the UK Cover Car horn. [/p][p] [/p][p]Can you master the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition? Unlock it in Survival featured in this week’s Seasonal Playground Games and put the car to the test in The Trial to unlock the 2013 McLaren P1. [/p][p] [/p][p]This week has two Seasonal Championships where you can win the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera and “A Moment Apart” by Odesza for your Horizon Mixtape – that incredible opening song everyone hears on Forza Horizon 4’s start screen. [/p][p]The finishing touches on this week’s Playlist include Horizon Open, where you’ll need to complete a Dirt Racing Custom event and the Snow Crew Socks will be yours. Plus, The Eliminator – our battle royale mode first introduced in Forza Horizon 4; finish 30th or better to unlock the Karaoke emote.  [/p][p] [/p][p]Lastly, over in Super7, another game mode first introduced at Horizon Britain, take home a 2020 McLaren GT by successfully completing all seven challenges posted on the board. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]