Forza Horizon 5 News

The silent electric powerhouse that is the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire makes its way through the Horizon Festival on the second week of American Automotive.

There are many reasons to unlock this American luxury sports car, the first one is 1,234 bhp it can produce, second is how little time it takes it to go from 0 – 100 kmh: 1.89 seconds.

Unlock this thunderstorm for 20 PTS until November 30 on the Festival Playlist.


A jury of 12 men could not condemn the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge of anything other than being one of the very best muscle cars of the 60’s era.

The judge captured the psychedelic trend with its funky graphics and groovy label as well as its design that stayed away from what a conventional muscle car should look like.

But as we all know, the greatest American cars of the Rock n Roll era needed to have an engine to prove their worth on the track and the Judge’s hammering 6.5 - liter V8 sure got the job done.

The verdict is in, the GTO Judge is an iconic muscle car that sure knows how to make a scene and it can be yours with 40 PTS on the Festival Playlist.

Let us know what you’d like to see in Forza Horizon 5 in the future. Send your ideas and suggestions to our team through the Suggestions Hub.

If you into any issue on this update or others in the future, tell us about them on the Troubleshooting Hub.

These are the challenges you will be able to complete in order to unlock exclusive rewards this week:

SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
  
• 160 PTS: 1983 Ford F-150

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire
  
• 40 PTS: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Completionists, we have 13 new accolades for you to unlock! Each one is related to the new features added to the festival this series like the four new racing road tracks and the returning Oval Track.

Enjoy setting times in these new roads available in Horizon Open and in Rivals mode alike! Remember that all four racing roads will become permanent even after American Automotive ends.


[h2]News from the Forza Franchise[/h2]

[h3]Yas Marina arrives in Forza Motorsport[/h3]

As one of the most technologically advanced tracks ever constructed, Yas Marina is a modern marvel, seamlessly blending cutting-edge architecture with thrilling racing and the shimmering waters of Abu Dhabi.

Forza Motorsport introduces 4 challenging Yas Marina layouts to slay: the 3.28-mile Full Circuit, the North Corkscrew, the North Circuit and the South Circuit. We’ve also included the track layout updates implemented for the 2022 race season, featuring a more flowing hairpin for better racing and overtaking opportunities.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2440510/Forza_Motorsport/

[h3]American Automotive Car Pack [/h3]

Four high-octane, adrenaline-pumping, all-American vehicles are coming to the Horizon Festival this November.

Hot rods, super cars, and pickups take over the Festival with the American Automotive Car Pack, available starting November 7 for $4.99!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638820/Forza_Horizon_5_American_Automotive_Car_Pack/?curator_clanid=40722422

The 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport is one of the muscle car era’s brightest stars and it’s showing up at the Horizon Festival during its second week!

The 5.3 - liter V8 engine fitted in the Nova along with its AWD system that makes it a superstar racer secures a well-deserved spot in Muscle Car Mount Rushmore.

Get a load of the power the Nova Super Sport until November 23 for 20 PTS.


As with its namesake, there will be tales told about the 1968 Pontiac Firebird for years to come.

The uniquely designed headlights and hood hide the fire that pushes this bird forward: 343 horsepower and 430 torque brought to you by means of the enormous 6.5 - liter V8 engine fitted in this mythical beast.

Let this classic Pontiac try to set your nights on fire for 40 PTS on this week’s Festival Playlist!

If you have any suggestions to make the Forza Horizon 5 experience better than it has been, visit our Suggestions Hub and let us know!

Contact the team on the Troubleshooting Hub if you see any issues with this new update or its features.

American beauties bloom in the spring and they can all be yours completing the different challenges of the Festival Playlist:

SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
  
• 160 PTS: 1983 Ford F-15

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport
  
• 40 PTS: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

New and old muscle monsters show up at the Festival along with character customization elements like the Thumbs up emote and the Leaf Pattern Leather Boots and the Raul Urias Pencil Dress.

Here’s what you will be able to unlock and how to do it on this week’s Festival Playlist:


[h2]News from the Forza Franchise[/h2]

[h3]Yas Marina arrives in Forza Motorsport[/h3]

As one of the most technologically advanced tracks ever constructed, Yas Marina is a modern marvel, seamlessly blending cutting-edge architecture with thrilling racing and the shimmering waters of Abu Dhabi.

Forza Motorsport introduces 4 challenging Yas Marina layouts to slay: the 3.28-mile Full Circuit, the North Corkscrew, the North Circuit and the South Circuit. We’ve also included the track layout updates implemented for the 2022 race season, featuring a more flowing hairpin for better racing and overtaking opportunities.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2440510/Forza_Motorsport/

[h3]American Automotive Car Pack [/h3]

Four high-octane, adrenaline-pumping, all-American vehicles are coming to the Horizon Festival this November.

Hot rods, super cars, and pickups take over the Festival with the American Automotive Car Pack, available starting November 7 for $4.99!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638820/Forza_Horizon_5_American_Automotive_Car_Pack/?curator_clanid=40722422

Blaze past supercars twice its price in the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. This American track racer is fitted with a 5.5-liter V8 engine that allows the Z06 to reach 100 kmh in 2.6 seconds, very impressive for such a small number.

Experience this road runner’s speed unlocking it with 20 PTS on the first week of the Festival Playlist.

Nothing better than arriving at a summer barbecue roaring an engine as big as the 7-liter V8 that the 1964 Plymouth Belvedere carries underneath the bonnet. Unlock this NASCAR and drag racing legend for 40 PTS until November 16.

Shoot your suggestions to make Forza Horizon 5 the best experience for you at our Suggestions Hub.

If you have encountered any issues with this update or any other part of the game, please visit the Troubleshooting Hub.

Expect a hot American Summer on this first week of American Automotive:

SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
  
• 160 PTS: 1983 Ford F-150

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
  
• 40 PTS: 1964 Plymouth Belvedere

American classics and modern wonders fill this week’s Festival Playlist.

Unlock the very best of brands like Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge by November 16.

The Oval Track is back! Take your shot at the returning Oval Track in freeroam and post a clean time to unlock the Horizon Oval Circuit Clean Time accolade.

It’s the fourth down and the team is counting on you to kick it through the goal! Find the Giant Football Collectible hidden in the Horizon Festival and use it on your EventLab creations.


[h2]News from the Forza Franchise[/h2]

[h3]American Automotive Car Pack [/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638820/Forza_Horizon_5_American_Automotive_Car_Pack/?curator_clanid=40722422

Four high-octane, adrenaline-pumping, all-American vehicles are coming to the Horizon Festival this November.

Hot rods, super cars, and pickups take over the Festival with the American Automotive Car Pack, available starting November 7 for $4.99!

[h3]Autoshow Car Vouchers [/h3]


The new Autoshow Car Voucher program will allow players to enjoy Forza Horizon 5 at their own speed!

Purchase Autoshow Car Vouchers with real-world currency and exchange them for any car you’d like available at the Autoshow. This does not include Festival Playlist reward cars or Car Pack cars.

https://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/1551360/browse/?filter=all

Gasoline is burning and the muscle of American car tradition bursts into the Horizon Festival with American Automotive. It’s time for the finest hot rods, pickups, muscle cars, and performance vehicles to take the roads of the Horizon Festival by storm.

Eight of the biggest and meanest machines to ever come out of the Land of Freedom will be available to unlock in the Festival Playlist, including all-time favorite muscle cars and new performance supernovas.

Super charge the power this series has to offer with the American Automotive Car Pack:, a gallery of four more American hot rods, pick-ups, and racers. This new Car Pack will be available for purchase from November 7.

Get that muscle lifting with the return of the Oval Track and the addition of four new Road Racing Routes.

The new giant inflatable football will be available to use as a prop in EventLab, as well as a new collectible to hunt for at the Horizon Festival.

The Golden Tank Awards are back! And with them come new categories like “Best Prefab” and “Best EventLab Island Event”. Keep reading to know how to get to choose the winners this year.

Rev up those engines and step on the gas, 'cuz American Automotive is here to show you what the US of A has got to offer!


[h2]Release Notes & Game Fixes[/h2]

The following list details some of the fixes and changes we are implementing with this new update.

• Solved an issue that caused the camera to shake in EventLab Route Creation
  
• X button to Delete Prefab has been added to the UI
  
• Fixed an issue in which Eliminator sessions would crash if you went to EventLab Island after creating them
  
• Fixed issues with the 1996 BMW 850 CSi’s interior speedometer and roll cage
  
• Fixed the issue in which the 2010 Nissan Tsuru’s doors and boot would not close in ForzaVista
  
• Fixed cosmetic issues on the 2022 Porsche Cayman GT4RS
  
• Logo on the 2021 BMW’s rims will no longer increase in size when accelerating

You can find a list of issues we are currently investigating here. The Troubleshooting Hub is always open for you to leave any reports you have.

[h2]New Tracks and Roads to Race in[/h2]

From the mountains to the jungle, across valleys, into the sea, and inside a beloved returning track, compete in the four new routes and the returning Oval Track.

[h3]New Road Races [/h3]

Race on these four new routes to unlock new accolades

Experience four new road race routes, which will be permanently added to the game via this update.

Vista del Mar Sprint (4.2 mi) will have you driving through the jungle and glancing at the sea views before wrapping up the tour at Los Jardines.

In the Aeródromo Sprint (3.9 mi), you will visit Aeródromo en La Selva and make your way towards Mulegé, only to make a detour and finish the course towards Atlantes De Tula.

The magnificent view of Gran Puente will be the backdrop for Marigold Sprint (3.9 mi) before you switch to the gorgeous fields of La Cordillera in this race.

Drive by the seaside and head towards Club de Ópalo de Fuego, then close Línea Costera Sprint (5.0 mi) at the base of La Gran Caldera.

Completing each route will get you one of the brand-new accolades included with this update as well as winning a race on them. These routes will also appear in Rivals Mode and Horizon Open.

[h3]Oval Track Is Back! [/h3]

Making its way back to the Horizon Festival after previously debuting in the High Performance series, the Oval Track will be available in freeroam during the four weeks of American Automotive’s Festival Playlist. Find the Oval Track over at the Stadium, and post a clean time to earn the respective accolade.

The Oval Track is back in freeroam mode! Dive deep into its center to find the brand-new football collectible.

[h2]Spice your garage up [/h2]

[h3]20 new rims by HRE[/h3]

15 new rims to customize your car collection!


American Automotive could not stay behind in customization. HRE is bringing 27 rims for you to stylize your favorite cars. Get your customization on with these new kicks:

• 300M
  
• 301M
  
• 305
  
• 305M
  
• 309M
  
• 501M
  
• 540C
  
• C105
  
• FF04
  
• G-Code
  
• HRE3D+
  
• P101SC
  
• P103
  
• P104SC
  
• P107SC
  
• P111SC
  
• R101 Lightweight
  
• RC100
  
• RC103
  
• RC104
  
• Recoil with Ring
  
• RS205M
  
• RS208M
  
• RS300
  
• RS307M
  
• S200H
  
• TR107

[h3]Flex Your Muscle In New Body Kits[/h3]

We have also added three Forza widebody kits to fashion some American muscle.

A brand-new widebody kit will be added for the:

• 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM GTA
  
• 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R
  
• 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

Customize a power legend and two soon-to-be classics with the new customization options available with this update.

[h2]ASL/BSL Now in Every Horizon Story [/h2]

Taking one more step towards making Forza Horizon 5 a more accessible game, we have added BSL (British Sign Language) and ASL (American Sign Language) to the Donut Media and Icons of Speed Horizon Story chapters.

This means every story chapter for Forza Horizon 5 to date now has ASL and BSL features.

We are very excited to make the game more accessible for everyone who wants to experience Horizon Stories to the fullest.

[h2]New Accolades to Earn! [/h2]

American Automotive includes 13 new accolades to earn in this new update.

Here is the list and how to get each one:


[h2]American Automotive Car Pack [/h2]


Four high-octane, adrenaline-pumping, all-American vehicles are coming to the Horizon Festival this November.

Hot rods, super cars, and pickups take over the Festival with the American Automotive Car Pack, available starting November 7 for $4.99!

[h3]2017 Saleen S7 LM [/h3]


Built to celebrate the seven years of victories the original S7 had, the 2017 Saleen S7 LM is a tremendous hypercar all around.

As one of the most remarkable examples of American car manufacturing, the S7 LM produces a staggering 1,300 bhp brought to you by a 7.0 - liter twin turbo V8 engine. It is said that the new and improved body of the S7 LM can produce enough downforce to make it able to be driven upside down in a tunnel.

Whether you want to drive it wheel-side up or down, you cannot miss out on the storm of power the Saleen S7 LM will bring to the Horizon Festival.

[h3]1961 DeBerti Ford Econoline ‘Shop Rod’[/h3]


When you see flames in front, you already know this custom car is going to be fast.

Originally built to work, but customized to leave skid marks at every red light it stops, the 1961 DeBerti Ford Econoline ‘Shop Rod’ is a monstrous hot rod that can (and will) take you by surprise.

The custom work on this van is remarkable, it has been fitted with a 5.8-liter Coyote V8 engine that puts 850 bhp on the tip of your toes.

The only thing this van will deliver at the Horizon Festival will be Ls to every car that dares challenge it.

[h3]2020 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss [/h3]


Sporting a 5.8 - liter V8 engine, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss wants to be your vehicle of choice when trying to have some fun in the mud.

A two-inch lift and locking differentials help this truck switch from pavement to basically anything else seem meaningless.

A powerful truck that can mudsling with the greatest, the Silverado LT Trail Boss makes an off-road detour sound like a great idea.

[h3]2024 Czinger 21C [/h3]


The future is here and with it come cars designed by A.I. such as the 2024 Czinger 21C.

Built in California, this American hypercar is built of lightweight but robust materials that are 3D printed by a computer in the most sci-fi process we have heard of.

Even if you don’t get terms like “pareto optimization”, there’s one thing you will understand: speed & power. The 21C boasts 1,350 hp, a number we only saw on the car drawings we made as kids.

And when all is said and done, the 21C shatters lap times and records. It clocked in 1:25:44 at Laguna Seca and it is said to reach 100 kmh in 1.9 seconds.

Fulfill your childhood dreams driving this piece of the future, today.

[h2]Get The Complete Racing Experience This Holiday Season[/h2]

Two unique offers are coming this Holiday Season for Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5:

Expand your driving adventures and start your racing legacy with the Forza Motorsport + Forza Horizon 5 Premium Editions Bundle that includes both complete games and their Premium Add-ons for a discounted price.

You will also be able to purchase the Premium Add-ons Bundle that comes with all of the Add-ons for both games in one single package.

Both bundles will be available starting November 16 and until November 30 don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.

See you on the starting line this Black Friday!

[h2]Autoshow Car Vouchers [/h2]

Collect your favorite cars at your own speed with the Autoshow Car Vouchers

The new Autoshow Car Voucher program will allow players to enjoy Forza Horizon 5 at their own speed!

Purchase Autoshow Car Vouchers with real-world currency and exchange them for any car you’d like available at the Autoshow. This does not include Festival Playlist reward cars or Car Pack cars.

You’ll be able to buy different bundles of Autoshow Car Vouchers:

Collect the cars you want at your own pace with the new Autoshow Car Voucher program!
For more information, please visit: https://aka.ms/FH5AutoshowCarVouchers

[h2]Festival Playlist [/h2]

Get your pistons pumpin' for these eight exclusive cars coming to the Festival Playlist on American Automotive.

This series we are bringing a phenomenal Festival Playlist packed with eight exclusive cars!

Eight horsepower maulers are waiting for you to collect those Playlist points and unlock some of America’s finest creations ever.

Explore around the Oval Track to find the Inflatable Football collective on the first week of the Festival Playlist. Remember that you will also be able to use this collectible in your EventLab creations.

The challenges start on November 9, start collecting and unlocking!

[h3]2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06[/h3]

Earn 20 PTS during Week 1 “Summer” Season on the American Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from November 9 until November 16

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is an American soon-to-be legend created to change the supercar game. This Corvette is both surprisingly affordable and impeccable, being able to go toe-to-toe on the tarmac with other cars that are twice the price.

It’s middle-mounted, massive 5.5-liter V8 engine blasts the car from 0 – 100 kmh in 2.6 seconds only. All that power does not compromise the experience of this car as its supreme grip and braking make it a dream to drive.

The Z06 is a more affordable super car that has everything car heads around the world love with an American feel.

[h3]1964 Plymouth Belvedere [/h3]

The shortest version of the classic Belvedere still packs a massive punch!

The 1964 Plymouth Belvedere was fitted with a humongous 7-liter V8 engine that made this car a wonderful drag racer due to its big power and lighter weight.

Not only gaining notoriety on the streets, the ‘64 Belvedere did a complete sweep of the 1964 Daytona NASCAR race taking all three positions.

Relive its old glories going round the Oval Track or take it to the Street Scene and see what a classic muscle drag racer can do!

[h3]1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport [/h3]

Earn 20 PTS during Week 2 “Autumn” Season on the American Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from November 16 until November 23

Some cars are born made to wave the flag, like the 1966 Chevrolet Nova, one of America’s (and the world’s) most beloved muscle cars of all time.

The Nova’s massive 5.3 V8 engine sends power to an AWD drive system that makes it the perfect contender for the next race occurring at your nearest traffic light.

Paying honor to its name, the Nova is one of the muscle car era’s biggest stars and completely deserving of a spot in your garage during this series.

[h3]1968 Pontiac Firebird [/h3]

Earn 40 PTS during Week 2 “Autumn” Season on the American Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from November 16 until November 23

Nothing screams “Born in the USA” louder than the iconic headlights of a Firebird dashing in front of their opponents.

The 1968 Pontiac Firebird does an extremely good job accomplishing this thanks to its loud and mighty 6.5 - liter V8 engine that marked what is considered muscle car peak.

Time to set the night on fire with an icon of the 60’s, the Firebird!

[h3]2024 Lucid Air Sapphire [/h3]

Designed in California and assembled in Arizona the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire is the world’s first fully electric luxury super-sports car.

The thunderous roar of petrol engines now make way for this silent electric powerhouse, challenging the traditional image of American automotive wonders. With an impressive 1,234 hp, the Lucid Air Sapphire does not hold back, sprinting to 100 km/h in just 1.89 seconds.

The Lucid Air Sapphire makes it very clear — the definition of an American supercar will never be the same with this electric all-rounder in the game, and it will stir the competition.

[h3]1969 Pontiac GTO Judge [/h3]

Earn 40 PTS during Week 3 “Winter” Season on the American Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from November 23 until November 30

In the 60’s race for creating the fastest car possible, the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge is guilty of stepping up the game.

Its exterior design captured the funky-psychedelic vibe of the era and on the inside, a hammering 6.5 - liter V8 engine that could put 365 bhp at your service.

The verdict is in, the GTO Judge is a must have for muscle car lovers and enthusiasts of speed alike.

[h3]2010 Rossion Q1 [/h3]

The most fun you can get from a box with the label “assembly required” has a name, and that is 2010 Rossion Q1. This unhinged DIY super car is super sizzling to be put onto the track and run like there’s no tomorrow.

The Q1’s recommended engine, a Ford twin-turbocharged Duratec V6 engine, puts out 508 bhp and, much like its predecessor (the Noble M400), it can spew some gasping times on the track such as its 0-100 kmh clocking in at 3.4 seconds.

This car will be available as a reward for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist, and luckily, you will not have to lift a single wrench to start doing laps around Mexico.

[h3]1962 Lincoln Continental [/h3]

Earn 40 PTS during Week 4 “Spring” Season on the American Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from November 30 until December 7

Take a deep breath and engulf all the style of the 1962 Lincoln Continental, its not for nothing that this car was used to transport presidents and royalty alike.

And if the outside is not enough, wait until you crack those doors open in the coolest way known to mankind: the opposite one.

But as we all know, it’s the inside that counts the most, and what an inside does this Lincoln have! Like every other amazing icon of the era, this Continental is hiding a burly V8 that can put out 300 bhp.

Style and speed are the bread and butter of this car, and they can be yours too for 40 PTS on the Festival Playlist.

[h2]Golden Tank Awards [/h2]

You still have time to submit your creations and enter the shortlist!

The time has come to applaud the creativity of our players, bow before the imagination of creators, and celebrate the many accomplishments of the Forza Horizon 5 community in the second edition of the Golden Tank Awards.

This time around you will be able to choose who takes the award home in one of the six categories we are awarding this year:

• Eventlab Creation of the Year
  
• Most Creative Event
  
• Best Photo Location
  
• Best Prefab
  
• Best EventLab Island Event
  
• Best Race Event

Choose from among the five nominees in each category and vote for the one you think deserves the prize the most! Shortlists for each category will be announced early December along with the voting method. Winners will be declared in late January. You still have a few weeks to publish your creations to be eligible for the shortlist.

Good luck to everyone participating.

We are once again thrilled to celebrate the effort and love the entire Forza Horizon 5 community put into the game with this event that brings us all together. May the best creations win!

[h2]What’s next? [/h2]

We are happy tonight walking in a Winter Wonderland!

Four holiday-themed items make their way into the Horizon Festival including the return of Secret Santa, a Stadium Makeover, new racetrack, and of course, new cars to explore the Winter Wonderland in.

Stay tuned for more information on the Golden Tank Awards and the new rewards this season brings as Winter Wonderland Launches in Forza Horizon 5.