Forza Horizon 5 News

Sparks are flying in this week’s Backstage battle as two hybrid hypercars team up with hot hatches to take the win!



First, a glimpse into the future of Porsche GT4 race cars, the 2021 Porsche Mission R. This electrifying racer teams up with a modern classic hatchback: the 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto! Not only is the Biposto quite a looker, but it is also the fastest road legal Abarth ever made!



Their opponents are no mire glimmers! Leading this team comes the 2016 NIO EP9, a car packing a whopping 1341 bhp. The Chinese wonder has partnered up with a French favorite, the 2010 Renault Clio R.S, one of the best-selling cars of its category!



Who will you vote for? Make sure your voice is heard in the comments and on the Backstage Voting section in-game!

The final week of the Horizon Wilds Takeover features a legendary rally car to add to your garage: the 1986 Lancia Delta S4. It might resemble a regular, road Delta, but on the inside this car’s rally legacy really shows.

Built for all-purpose racing, this car featured all-wheel drive to handle loose terrains like sand and dirt. It also featured both a super and a turbo charger in its four-cylinder engine as a way to avoid turbolag.

Unlock this Group B legend with 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist!


This week is also your final opportunity to unlock the 2021 SIERRA Cars 700R. It’s your overall series reward for 160 PTS and is built to take on the most extreme, challenging dirt courses. The 700R builds upon the RX3 with improved handling and stability in a faster, more lightweight and affordable package. It’s the perfect choice for racing on the Horizon Baja circuit in the desert, where its quick pace and agility are certain to leave your rivals behind in trails of dust!

This week’s Festival Playlist events and unlocks, as well as the ongoing series rewards are available until Thursday, April 24:

SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 1998 SUBARU Impreza 22B-STi Version
  
• 160 PTS: 2021 SIERRA Cars 700R
  

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 1986 Lancia Delta S4
  
• 40 PTS: Backstage Pass
  

Over in the Forzathon Shop, look out for the 2022 Extreme E #5 Veloce Racing and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck, as well as the Welcome Spring Car Horn and the Doodle Pattern Utility Trousers.

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Dive into Horizon Realms! This video details everything coming with the game's latest update rolling out on April 25.

Prepare to rediscover previously released Evolving Worlds and unlock new rewards and Accolades!

The first car in the Toyota-Subaru collab is the 2022 Subaru BRZ, designed and built as a lightweight, rear-wheel drive car to bring the thrill of racing into everyday driving. Tagging along with the BRZ, is the 2017 Abarth 124 Spider. An Italian convertible is always a good idea and if its badge features a scorpion, that makes it even better.



2.4 liters and four cylinders, the 2022 Toyota GR8 is the second car to spawn from the Toyota-Subaru collaboration. Its 228 horsepower is leading this team towards the win on this week’s Backstage Voting! The GR86’s partner for this match is none other than the premier convertible, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF.



Let us know which team you are championing this week and to cast your vote in-game in the Backstage Voting!