Forza Horizon 5 News

There is no doubt that the 2013 Cadillac XTS Limousine is the longest car in the Forza Horizon 5 garage. After all, this is a limousine, so it is deservedly massive, though it’s no slouch on the open road with an impressive 300 horsepower in the stock version and an optional NASCAR engine upgrade. Practice your cornering from a new perspective with the most hulking vehicle you’ll find in Mexico – the limo can be yours for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist.

This week is also your opportunity to unlock the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR – the most expensive car in the Forza Horizon 5 Autoshow priced at 140 million credits. A treasured masterpiece, both in-game and in the real world, only two prototypes of the 300 SLR were ever built, and it is currently considered the most valuable car in the world as just earlier this year, the 300 SLR was sold at auction to a private car collector for $143 million.



Both cars can be yours on the Festival Playlist, so be sure to unlock them and save a pretty penny before Thursday, December 29:

• 20 PTS: 2013 Cadillac XTS Limousine
  
• 40 PTS: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR

The Weekly Forzathon Challenge celebrates an ultra-lightweight and high-performance supercar developed in Mexico, the 2017 VUHL 05RR. Designed for the track while remaining street legal, the VUHL 05RR can reach a top speed beyond 170mph thanks to its power and overall lightness. Get to grips with it across Road Racing, top speed and Danger Sign challenges.



Visit the Forzathon Shop and spend your Forzathon Points on the 2013 Lamborghini Veneno and the 1964 Aston Martin DB5, as well as the Santa Outfit and Santa Hat, and the HO HO HO! car horn. This season also includes the first of our holiday Forzathon Shop sales. From 2:30 PM UTC on Dec. 24 until 2:30 PM UTC on Dec. 26, look out for unmissable discounts on the 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Forza Edition, the 2004 Saleen S7, the 2019 Zenvo TSR-S and the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The perfect gifts to share in Secret Santa!

Put those Santamental Feelings aside in The Trial, because the Drivatars will be bringing their a-game as always. Lead your team to victory and win the 1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350.



Over in EventLab, Forza faithful Don Joewon Song is celebrating the Neon Nights with a special event encompassed in waves of color and unique architectural “Relics” to discover. Complete it to unlock the song “Language” by Porter Robinson for the Horizon Mixtape.

There’s a duo of Super Wheelspins to unlock this week from Seasonal PR Stunts in the Sendero Speed Trap and the Punto De Vista Speed Zone. What’s more, Hot Wheels Park visitors can also test their driving finesse at the Horizon Nexus Speed Trap to bag another Super Wheelspin.



Bring your tuned rides into the Seasonal Championships and unlock the 2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road in All The Trimmings, the 2019 BMW Z4 Roadster in Candlelight Parade and the 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug in Oh, Deer. Don’t forget there’s always a fourth you can complete on Hot Wheels Park, featuring the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 by winning the Canyon and On!

Photograph the Snowman at the Buenas Vistas Player House in Cabo San Lucas to complete this week’s Photo Challenge and unlock the Merry Christmas car horn. Collectibles are also on the menu. Smash 20 Snowmen at the top of La Gran Caldera – Mexico's massive volcano – to unlock the Snowman Outfit. Finally, finish 30th or better in The Eliminator to get the Gingerbread Outfit.



That’s everything in store for this penultimate week of the Horizon Holidays. Discuss these events and rewards over on the Forza Forums. Do you have ideas for future Forza Horizon 5 updates and Festival Playlist content? Check out the Suggestions Hub where you can post your feedback and upvote ideas shared by the Forza community.

Until next time, we hope you all have a wonderful holiday break! See you at the Horizon Festival.

Gorgeous, alluring and powerful. There’s no car more fun to drive in a straight line down an airstrip than the 1958 Plymouth Fury. With a 305hp Golden Commando V8 under the hood and beautiful lines worthy of close appreciation, the Fury can be yours for 20 PTS on this week’s Festival Playlist.

Available through Thursday, December 22, here’s a look at what’s in store for this week:

• 20 PTS: 1958 Plymouth Fury
  
• 40 PTS: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee

Sport is in the name of the 2015 Audi S1. With an iconic rallying legacy, this is the smallest S Line Audi fitted with a 2-liter turbocharged engine and the renowned quattro AWD system. Put it through its pace in the Weekly Forzathon Challenge.



Spend those hard earned Forzathon Points over in the Forzathon Shop to acquire the 2014 Ferrari FXX K and the 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4, and show your appreciation for the holidays by expanding your wardrobe with the Elf Outfit and the Elf Hat, as well as the Deck the Halls car horn.

Did somebody say minigames? Horizon Arcade is featured on this week’s Festival Playlist, so invite your friends for fun and ensure they stick around for The Trial, as overtaking a team of Drivatars to victory will ensure your team walks away with the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe.



Survive the Holidays in Seasonal Playground Games and receive the 2015 Jaguar XE-S for your participation. This week’s Seasonal PR Stunts are your opportunity to win a trio of Super Wheelspins. Take on the Desert Dunes Danger Sign, the Pyramid of the Sun Speed Trap and the Granjas Trailblazer. Unlock a fourth Super Wheelspin over on Hot Wheels Park by completing the Rockslide Drift Zone.

Three Seasonal Championships await with a trio of reward cars, including the 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 190 in Papa Noel, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG in Extra Special and the 1986 Lamborghini LM 002 in Boot Full of Presents.



Photograph the Snowman at the Lugar Tranquilo Player House in Playa Azul to complete this week’s Photo Challenge and unlock the Happy Snowman Head for your character.

Don’t forget to check out the Horizon Super7 this week where you can win a 2012 BMW M5 by successfully completing all the Challenge Cards you’re presented!



Next week the Horizon Holidays celebrations continue! As always, we’ll share the latest events and rewards, and you can discuss this week’s Festival Playlist content over on the Forza Forums and we’re eager to know your thoughts, so be sure to share your ideas for future updates and improvements on our official Suggestions Hub where you can also upvote other player ideas.

Rev up your engines and we’ll see you at the Horizon Festival.

EventLab creators, we’ve added a new EventLab build stub to the Horizon Stadium. This feature allows you to create Blueprints using the arena itself as a spawn point, so you no longer need to find the closest route. Simply drive towards the Horizon Stadium and look out for the build stub to get started.

Once your EventLab is published, share your creations with us and don’t forget to include the Share Code! You can tag us @ForzaHorizon on Twitter and Facebook channels, @ForzaHorizonOfficial on Instagram, and you can also post your event on the Forza Forums and the official Forza Discord server.

[h3]We can’t wait to see what you create![/h3]

An all-electric racecar with a truly rebellious spirit. The CUPRA UrbanRebel arrives in the real world in 2025 as a road-going car, however you can drive the Racing Concept before anyone else in Forza Horizon 5 as we’re sending it to all players for free!

With a performance peak of 429 brake horsepower that's capable of 0-62mph in only 3.2 seconds, the CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept is a perfect match for Mexico’s roads.



Redeem yours from the “Gifts” tab of the Message Center starting on Thursday, December 8. You have until January 5, 2023, to claim it for free, however the futuristic concept car is also available to purchase from the Autoshow for 2 million credits.

Put the UrbanRebel Racing Concept to the test in Seasonal PR Stunts on the Festival Playlist, including the Basejump Danger Sign and the Escarpment Speed Trap where you can win a pair of Super Wheelspins. Plus, set your fastest lap time in Forza EV Rivals on the Arch of Mulegé circuit.



Remember that you can discuss the CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept over on the Forza Forums, and if there are any specific cars you would like to see added in future Forza Horizon 5 updates, be sure to vote for them on the Suggestions Hub.