Forza Horizon 5 News

[h3]The Horizon Road Trip is coming to Forza Horizon 5 on Tuesday, September 13 with new cars, fresh body kits and a Festival Playlist inspired by the unique types of racing in Mexico. Don’t forget to pack your luggage, we’re going on a road trip! [/h3]

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

The Horizon Road Trip introduces new fixes and improvements to Forza Horizon 5. Here’s a snapshot of some of the changes you can look forward to in the forthcoming update:

• An issue that prevented progression of the Weekly Forzathon if challenges were not completed in order has been fixed.
  
• A fix to allow Steam players to unlock the “One for All” and “Back in the Saddle” achievements.
  
• Low framerates for PC players using AMD Radeon 6x00 series graphics cards with AMD SAM enabled.
  
• A fix for the “Not Connected” message incorrectly popping up in EventLab when creating a route or selecting a track to play.
  
• Audio would cut out when applying upgrades or tuning setups to your car. This has been fixed.

For the full list of fixes and improvements in the Horizon Road Trip, check out our release notes. We continue to listen closely to your Forza Horizon 5 feedback as we introduce new fixes with each game update. Here’s where you can stay up to date on the issues that we’re currently investigating.



[h2]New Body Kits and Hearing Aids [/h2]

Transform the look of your car in Forza Horizon 5 with a custom body kit. New pre-sets include the ADRO USA widebody for the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N and the APR Performance Inc. widebody for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R.



For character customization, we’re introducing a new clothing category called Amplification. Here you will find a selection of hearing aids in various colors that can be applied to your character. You may even find one of the Horizon Festival’s mascot, Tank! The available configurations include:

• Right / Left Side Ite Hearing Aids
  
• Right / Left Side BTE Hearing Aids
  
• Right / Left Side Baha
  
• Right / Left Side Cochlear Implants

Hearing aids are immediately unlocked once you’ve downloaded the Horizon Road Trip update and can be equipped at any time through the character customization interface at any Festival Outpost or Player House.

[h2]Festival Playlist [/h2]

The Horizon Road Trip Festival Playlist is inspired by the variety of racing activities available throughout Mexico’s vast landscape.

Every week from September 15 through October 13, the seasonal activities will be themed around a specific type of race event:

• Summer: Road Racing
  
• Autumn: Cross Country
  
• Winter: Street Racing
  
• Spring: Dirt Racing

In addition, each week there will be one Seasonal Championship featuring five racing events rather than the usual three, as well as another featuring a single Goliath-type route that’s appropriate to the weekly racing theme.



In terms of reward cars, look out for three new to Forza cars, as well as two vehicles returning from previous Forza games. For those eager to experience the 2021 Audi RS e-tron GT, you’re invited to test drive it in our monthly Forza EV Rivals event on Emerald Circuit.

[h2]2021 Audi RS e-tron GT [/h2]

Earn 80 PTS on the Horizon Road Trip Festival Playlist from Sept. 15 – Oct. 13. 

Rewind to 2018. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi unveiled a glimpse of the future to the world – its battery powered e-tron GT concept. Less than a year later, it showed up again at the Geneva Motor Show, followed by new photographs of the production model in 2020 – sharing much of the same design as its concept, albeit now with visible door handles. Finally, at the 2021 IAA Motor Show, the e-tron GT was ready for the real world and began shipping to customers in March of that year. Like the Porsche Taycan, the car is based on the J1 platform. It’s powered by a 93.4 kWh capacity battery – capable of driving 238 miles before it needs to be plugged in, while two electric motors provide all-wheel-drive. This sportier RS version can reach 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 155mph and a sustained power output of 590hp, which for the record, can be boosted to 637hp! On the outside, this car is also a looker with its purist design, luxurious curves and overall aggressive styling; that futuristic looking taillight on the rear end is what Audi calls an “animated light strip” and there’s nothing quite like it. Between that, its unique headlights and ambient interior lighting, the e-tron GT illuminates brightly putting on quite the lights show. The future of electric cars is here. 

[h2]1991 Bentley Turbo R  [/h2]

Earn 20 PTS during the Summer “Wet” Season on the Horizon Road Trip Festival Playlist from Sept. 15 – Sept. 22. 

There might not be a car company that marries power and luxury better than Bentley. Quilted leather, a turbocharged V8, multiple grains of fine wood trim and 0-60mph in about six seconds: every Turbo R was hand-built, and for 30 years it was considered the ultimate Bentley. Descended from the Mulsanne and similar in construction to the Brookland model, the Turbo R boasted more speed and control thanks to its reworked suspension (fun fact: the R stands for “Roadholding.”) In classic Bentley style, this is a huge car, but its 6.75L engine more than compensated for the extra weight. When it was released, this car would have run you about $200,000, but thankfully Forza Horizon 5 is giving everyone the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of this luxury classic. 

[h2]2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback  [/h2]

Earn 20 PTS during the Autumn “Storm” Season on the Horizon Road Trip Festival Playlist from Sept. 22 – Sept. 29. 

First unveiled to the world at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback is a car built without compromise. Aesthetically wild yet defining with its stylish, glacier white design lines and sporty looks, the RS 7 Sportback incorporates characteristic RS wide body design with broad flared wheel arches front and rear, a continuous LED light strip and the wide frameless Audi Singleframe – all certain to grab the attention of any passerby. With performance figures to match its refined looks, the RS 7 Sportback outputs 600 horsepower at 6250 rpm and produces 590 lb⋅ft of torque at 2050 rpm through its 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V8 engine and 48V mild-hybrid system. When combined, this premium class coupé is capable of 0-62mph speeds in just 3.6 seconds with a top speed of almost 190mph. With agility at the forefront of its driving experience thanks to dynamic all-wheel steering, the RS 7 Sportback ensures that every moment on the road counts with outstanding performance at every turn. 

[h2]2021 Lynk & Co 03+  [/h2]

Earn 20 PTS during the Winter “Hot” Season on the Horizon Road Trip Festival Playlist from Sept. 29 – Oct. 6.

The Lynk & Co 03+ is a compact sedan manufactured by Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co, who are owned by the same parent company as Volvo. The car uses all-wheel-drive and presents drivers with numerous engine options. At first glance, one could easily mistake the Lynk & Co 03+ as an average four-door sedan, but this car has broken new ground in motorsport with participation in the 2019 World Touring Car Cup using a custom regulated car built by Cyan Racing. Meanwhile, in 2020, the car finished second in the qualifying race of the 2020 TCR China Touring Car Championship season finale, securing the drivers’ title on behalf of Shell Teamwork Lynk & Co Motorsport. Drivers in Forza Horizon 5 can look forward to the 2021 Lynk & Co 03+, a performance version of the sports saloon that takes the driving experience to the next level with 254 horsepower delivered through its 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 260 lb-ft of torque and an 8-speed automatic manual, which all combines for a 0-60mph speed of 5.9 seconds.

[h2]2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO  [/h2]

Earn 20 PTS during the Spring “Dry” Season on the Horizon Road Trip Festival Playlist from Oct. 6 – Oct. 13. 

Part of the seventh-generation family of the Nissan Sentra four-door sedans, which featured a design touting aerodynamics and premium flairs front and center, the 2018 NISMO facelift is capable of 188 horsepower and was the first turbocharged Sentra to be introduced by Nissan in the North American market. With a six-speed manual transmission, this unique trim of the Sentra received all the NISMO bells and whistles, including lowered performance-tuned suspension, racing seats, LED taillights, the iconic red interior trim and of course, a NISMO fitted body kit and wheels. It’s a sports car facelift where you’d least expect it and the result certainly pays off, both on the exterior and even under the hood where all the magic happens. 

[h2]What’s Next [/h2]

The Horizon 10-Year Anniversary is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with our community in Forza Horizon 5. We’ll have more details to share soon, stay tuned!

2020 Xpeng P7

[h2]Drive to the future in today’s cars from 2010 onwards in the final week of Rami’s Racing History. [/h2]

Here’s what you can unlock in Forza Horizon 5 from Thursday, September 8 through the next seven days:

20 PTS: 2020 Xpeng P7
40 PTS: 2010 BMW E92 M3 GTS

This week’s Forzathon Challenge is all about a lightweight expert in the 2012 Lotus Exige S. Over in the Forzathon Shop, look out for the 2019 Bugatti Divo and the 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car or spruce up your wardrobe with the Bird Pattern Sundress and the France Race Gloves.

The Trial is a Stock Showdown behind the wheel of the 2018 Renault Megane RS where you can win the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe. Meanwhile, your participation in the Seasonal Playground Games matters as Team King is rewarding the 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter to all competitors, no matter if your team wins or loses.

2010 BMW E92 M3 GTS

Seasonal PR Stunts! Blast your way past the Gran Puente Speed Trap at 210mph or beyond to add the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 X to your car collection and retain the momentum through the Trébol Speed Zone at 228mph or higher to unlock the 2012 Lotus Exige S.

For those ready to hit the asphalt, this week’s Seasonal Championships are filled aplenty with car rewards, including the 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS, 2017 Maserati Levante S and the 2018 BMW M5. Meanwhile, travel to Hot Wheels Park and Warp Speed to unlock the 2013 Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC.

2020 Xpeng P7

Strike Gold by smashing 20 Golden Trophies in Club de Ópalo de Fuego where you can bring home the 2007 Formula Drift #117 599 GTB Fiorano, and don’t forget photograph the 2020 Toyota GR Supra at the Horizon Mexico Festival to receive the Watermelon Crew Socks.

Lastly, head on over to Super7 and beat the Challenge Cards to secure a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE.

It’s all happening at Horizon Mexico this week as we wrap up Rami’s Racing History with an unmissable week of driving. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the various eras of cars and their influence on Mexican car culture, and until the next series, we’ll see you at the festival.

2020 Toyota GR Supra

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[h2]The penultimate week of Rami’s Racing History in Forza Horizon 5 is almost here as we celebrate modern classics with cars from 1990 to 2009. [/h2]

1990 Subaru Legacy RS

Here’s a look at the rewards coming to you from Thursday, September 1 through the next seven days:

• 20 PTS: 1990 Subaru Legacy RS
  
• 40 PTS: 1993 Jaguar XJ220

The Forzathon Weekly Challenge spotlights an all-round drifter in the 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R while the Forzathon Shop has refreshed stock including the 1997 McLaren F1 GT and the 1995 Porsche 911 GT2, and for your character, the Farid Rueda Bear Jumper as well as UK Race Gloves. If you need to build up your Forzathon Points, defer to this week’s Treasure Hunt in a Race Against Time.

1990 Subaru Legacy RS

The Trial is a Stock Showdown that celebrates the 1997 Volvo 850 R. Your reward if your team successfully emerges on top? The iconic 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello.

Meanwhile, EventLab creator UnworthyPleb is serving up a truly unique dirt racing experience high above the seacoast in the Riviera Maya Super Scramble where you can unlock the So Cute emote. Don’t forget to pack those off-road racing tires!

Blast through the Rocky Hills Speed Zone at 70mph or beyond to unlock the 2003 Honda S2000 in this week’s Seasonal PR Stunts.

Hot Wheels Park

You don’t want to miss this week’s Seasonal Championships where you can unlock the 1997 Volvo 850 R, the 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II and the 1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta. Travel to Hot Wheels Park for the See You Saloon event and compete to win the 2006 Audi RS 4.

Lastly, head into The Eliminator and survive until the final 30 so you can take home the 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R.

That’s the roundup of events happening at Horizon Mexico this week. Until the next week, we’ll see you in Mexico.