Forza Horizon 5 News

One of the greatest rally cars ever made comes to the Horizon Festival as the 20 PTS Reward Car from September 12 until September 19.

Almost unparalleled driving sensation, a light and agile body, and the classic 2.0 turbocharged engine we love to hear tearing through dirt roads, the entire 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III is now available to unlock on Forza Horizon 5!

This rally sensation is used to standing on podiums having top finishes at WRC Driver’s Championships and Constructor’s Championships, but now it’s ready to roll into mystery solving territory as the first reward for Hidden Horizons.

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.

We are solving this case for you, here are the upcoming rewards for this Festival Playlist:



SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2010 Nissan Tsuru
  
  
• 160 PTS: 1985 Nissan Safari Turbo

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III
  
  
• 40 PTS: 2005 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang

Celebrate the release of our latest multiplayer experience, Hide & Seek sporting the new Camo Race Suit. Unlock the latest piece of hider-friendly fashion by completing the #Expedition PhotoChallenge available this week.

When you are done, why not queue up for a couple games of Hide & Seek too? Try this new 5v1 game mode now!

[h2]Festival Playlist[/h2]

Hidden Horizons’s rewards feature an all-round collection of cars to take on any terrain.

Try two track superstars or two rally legends, all unlockable in each of the next four weeks and solve
the mystery of which one is the fastest around our roads.

1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR



The first Reward Car available to unlock this series is a highly regarded rally legend. Solve off-roading mysteries with the 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR.

Equipped with an all-wheel drive system and built to be lightweight, this car handles like a dream on road and off it as well. Furthermore, the reduced weight helped the car make the most out of its 2.0 turbocharged engine, allowing it to reach 100 kph in 5.1 seconds.

The Evo III is a car that’s used to podiums having earned two second place finished in the Constructors Championship in 1995 and 1996 as well as a first-place finish in the WRC Driver’s Championship at the hands of Tommi Mäkinen.

Do not break its tradition, and keep earning wins in the Evo III at the Horizon Festival!

2022 Subaru WRX



Sporting the new Subaru 2.4-liter engine is the 2022 Subaru WRX, the latest entry in the Japanese brand’s rally- inspired sports sedan car series.

This redesigned version of the WRX produces 271 bhp and can go from 0 – 100 kph in about 5.7 seconds . As is tradition with this line of cars, the 2022 version of the WRX comes with all-wheel drive to accelerate as fast as possible and use every one of the 258 lb-ft of torque it makes.

Equip this car with the finest off-roading customizations and create your own rally champion.

1991 Toyota Chaser GT Twin Turbo



The reward for the Winter Season of Hidden Horizons is one of the smoothest JDMs ever made. Make room in your garage for the 1991 Toyota Chaser GT Twin Turbo.

This version of the Chaser sports a 2.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that is, of course, turbocharged. The 1JZ-GTE engine can produce 276 bhp and 268 lb-ft of torque .

This car’s other highlights include its amazing drive, courtesy of a phenomenal suspension that includes a limited-slip differential on the rear, and its front-engine/rear drive build that provides a ton of balance.
Have a go at creating your perfect street racer with the GT Twin Turbo!

2013 Volvo C30 Polestar



One of Volvo’s most exclusive builds arrives at the Horizon Festival this series. An front-wheel drive, 250 horsepowered, ready-to-race version of the C30: the 2013 Volvo C30 Polestar.

The source of all its power? Elementary, my dear reader! It's a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine tuned by Volvo’s long-time partner in making things fast, Polestar.

To make the look match the inside, this car was fitted with a new, more aerodynamic bodykit, and a striking blue color. Polestar also added new brakes and stiffer springs to upgrade the driving experience.

Only 250 units of this car saw the light of day in America; get a hold of yours and discover the mystery of its performance!

[h2]What’s Next [h2]
Our next series will come with new badges, clothing items, collectibles, and cars!
Flash back to another era in Back to The 90’s .

[h3]The time has come to grab your magnifying glass and get the hunting hat off the rack to uncover the secrets of Hidden Horizons! Your detective and hiding skills will be put to the test with the new Hide & Seek multiplayer mode. From the courts to the roads of the Horizon Festival, our latest partnership with Jordan features a custom version of a muscle car classic.

The Stadium transforms into a giant maze for the next four weeks! Complete it using the platforms we have added and find its hidden treasure. Track & Field meet as this series’ Reward Cars features limited builds and all-time rally favorites. Sleuth and speed around the Horizon Festival in our latest update, Hidden Horizons![/h3]

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

Cars

• 2018 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ’s exhaust pipes are now correctly painted
  
• Fixed an issue with the 2022 Cupra Formentor and the 2022 Cupra Tavascan where livery decals were applying to the steering wheel badge
  
• Fixed the 2020 Lamborghini SC20’s brake caliper location and the rev red line
  
• Fixed an issue with the 2021 BMW M3 with some inaccurate textures on the M Performance front, side, rear and wing carbon fiber upgrades

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]An A-maze-ing New Stadium to Solve![/h2]


Try to solve the maze that has taken over the Stadium during Hidden Horizons. This Evolving World Location comes with platforms that will help you find the exit to the Stadium and are also great photo opportunities to take solo pictures or group shots.

The Maze Stadium will also be featured in some Festival Playlist challenges, so be on the lookout for rewards to find inside this limited-time location!

[h2]Join a Thrilling Game of Chase with Hide & Seek[/h2]
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Forza Horizon 5 welcomes Hide & Seek, its newest multiplayer experience.
In this brand-new game mode, a group of six players will take part in a game of chases taking on one of two roles.

Hiders are tasked with remaining hidden from their opponents until the End Zone (the location the Hider needs to reach) is revealed. After the End Zone has been disclosed, the Hider will have to reach it before time runs out and before Seekers build enough points to take the win.

On the other hand, Seekers will be tasked with finding and staying close to the Hider. Doing so will earn them points to complete the Seeker’s Detection Meter. Seekers must complete their bar before time runs out and before the Hider reaches the End Zone to put the win under their belt.



Hide & Seek will have its own in-game progression system through which players will be able to earn badges and complete accolades unique to Hide & Seek.



Achievements for this game mode will be available in our next update!

Additionally, we have updated the list of cars which will be available to Seekers:





To learn more details about Hide & Seek, read here.

[h2]FH5’s Latest Partnership is Nothing but Net (And a Custom Car)[/h2]


Drive a classic muscle car inspired by a sneaker icon in our latest partnership with Jordan.

Available through the Gifts Tab in your Message Center starting September 10, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3Motorsport Edition will let you dunk around the roads of the Horizon Festival in style.

[h2]Shroud Your Character with the New Outfit Available this Month[/h2]


The best fit to match your all-terrain adventures is now available to unlock!

Complete the “Expedition” Photo Challenge featured on the first week of the Festival Playlist to unlock the Camo Race Suit.

Just make sure you are not taking pictures next to trees or in tall grass, OK?

[h2]Put Your Investigating Skills to the Test Finding Our Latest Collectible.[/h2]


Hiding within the Stadium Maze is a new collectible item: the Detective Tank.

Solve the case of the hiding Tank by smashing 10 Detective Tank collectibles to complete the “In Plain Sight” Festival Playlist Challenge during week 3 of the Festival Playlist.

If you’re eager to write your own mystery, the Detective Tank will also be available to use as a prop for EventLab.

[h2]What’s Next[/h2]
Our next series will come with new badges, clothing items, collectibles, and cars!
Flash back to another era in Back to The 90’s.

The everyday racer bonanza wraps up with Dodge’s performance SUV: the 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat.

Built for both comfort and power, the Durango Hellcat can perform like other power rides on the track with its 710-brake horsepower brought to you by its 6.2-liter V8 engine. This means this speedy SUV can reach 100 kmh in just 3.5 seconds.

A new set of Bembo brakes, shocks, and wider tires translate all that raw power into excellent handling for any track or road.

Unlock Dodge’s big speed freak with 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist from September 5 until September 12.

If you have encountered any issue with this update, please make sure to report it on our Troubleshooting Hub. You will find other known issues we are currently investigating as well.

Close the celebration of daily speed with the rewards available to unlock this final week of High-Performance Dailies.



SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2023 BMW M2
  
  
• 160 PTS: 2023 Lucid Air

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
  
  
• 40 PTS: 2021 BMW M3

What builds are you making?

Part of the fun of having a hot hatch or everyday racer is how easily customizable they are.

Create your own version of the 2022 Ford Focus ST, 2023 Toyota Camry TRD, and the 2023 Ford Fiesta ST with the bodykits and parts available as you unlock each car on the Festival Playlist.

This Friday is the latest Let's ¡Go! stream, with all the latest details on the Luka Doncic Camaro, the new Hide and Seek game mode, and the HIDDEN HORIZONS update.

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Join us live on Twitch! at 4pm UTC or 12pm ET!