Forza Horizon 5 News

[p]Both teams squaring off at the Horizon Backstage Vote feature an awesome track toy and the vehicle for your next road trip. Which pair will get your vote?
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Kicking things off comes one of the wildest rides you’ll get the chance to experience. With 720 bhp and a massive V8 engine, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is lined up and ready for your vote. Its partner this week is a fast, comfortable, and luxurious car that glamps up any adventure – the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur.
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The other track toy in this contest is the 2023 Porsche GT3 RS, a grip monster technologically enhanced to excel at the track. Partnering with Porsche’s premier track toy is the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, a sedan built with power, performance, and a drift mode.

Vote for your favorite pair in-game now! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We’re on to the final week of the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary as Forza Horizon 4 drifts into the spotlight and we reminisce about those fresh Spring days in beautiful, historic Britain. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Remember, this is the final week to participate in the Monthly Rivals and Forza EV events, as well as to earn Festival Playlist completion for the Horizon Origins Story and to unlock the Series Rewards: [/p][p]80 PTS: 2013 Wuling Sunshine S [/p][p]160 PTS: 1962 Peel P50 [/p][p] [/p][p]All the events and rewards mentioned in this blog are available until Thursday, August 14. Here’s a look at what’s happening in Horizon Mexico this week: [/p][p]20 PTS: 2012 Eagle Speedster [/p][p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p][p]Welcome to the UK! Head on over to our Forza Horizon 4 inspired Festival site, set up for this week only south of the Horizon Stadium in Tierra Prospera. Smash 10 Horizon UK Bonus Boards and you’ll be rewarded Forza Horizon 4’s British cover hero – the 2018 McLaren Senna. Drive the car honoring Ayrton Senna’s incredible accomplishments in the Forzathon Weekly and don’t forget to snap an image in this week’s Photo Challenge to unlock the UK Cover Car horn. [/p][p] [/p][p]Can you master the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition? Unlock it in Survival featured in this week’s Seasonal Playground Games and put the car to the test in The Trial to unlock the 2013 McLaren P1. [/p][p] [/p][p]This week has two Seasonal Championships where you can win the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera and “A Moment Apart” by Odesza for your Horizon Mixtape – that incredible opening song everyone hears on Forza Horizon 4’s start screen. [/p][p]The finishing touches on this week’s Playlist include Horizon Open, where you’ll need to complete a Dirt Racing Custom event and the Snow Crew Socks will be yours. Plus, The Eliminator – our battle royale mode first introduced in Forza Horizon 4; finish 30th or better to unlock the Karaoke emote.  [/p][p] [/p][p]Lastly, over in Super7, another game mode first introduced at Horizon Britain, take home a 2020 McLaren GT by successfully completing all seven challenges posted on the board. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

You have seen them, and you definitely have heard them--this week’s Horizon Backstage Vote is all about muscle cars! Choose your favorite crew to flex with and vote in-game starting today!

Born and raised on the land down under, the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT leads the first team in the Backstage Vote with its naturally aspirated V8. One of the muscle car era’s biggest staples rides alongside the Falcon, the 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport.



On the opposing end, you’ll find the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S, one of the first muscle cars to usher in a new age of car design and engineering. Painted in red, white, and blue, standing next to the ‘Cuda, comes the 1970 AMC Rebel The Machine!



Vote for your favorite muscle car pair this week and unlock the winners when they become available with your Backstage Passes!

[p][/p][p]Welcome to Australia, mate! Did you know the third installment in the Forza Horizon series brought the world’s greatest automotive festival to the Land Down Under?  [/p][p]Whether you spent most of your time in Surfer’s Paradise, in the Outback, or down by Byron Bay to watch those iconic sunsets, we’re celebrating those Aussie adventures all week long in Forza Horizon 5. Pack your Ute, we’re off on a road trip! [/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Available until Thursday, August 7, this week’s rewards include: [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p]There’s a new temporary Forza Horizon 3 Festival Outpost setup in Mexico’s desert, south of Dunas Blancas. Smash 10 Horizon Australia Bonus Boards in its vicinity to unlock the 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4. Be sure to photograph it to unlock the Australia Cover Car horn, then put it to the test in the Forzathon Weekly as we celebrate Forza Horizon 3’s cover car, built for Ferruccio Lamborghini’s one hundredth birthday.  [/p][p] [/p][p]Pay a visit to the Forzathon Shop where you can unlock the 2015 Koenigsegg One:1 and the 2004 Nissan Pickup #23 Rally Raid, as well as the What's Inside emote, the Fred V Grafix car horn and the Horizon Australia Tee. [/p][p]It’s another Stock Showdown in The Trial this week. Push the 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS to its limits and assist your teammates towards victory to win the 1998 Nissan R390 (GT1). [/p][p] [/p][p]They were new to Forza Horizon 3, so we’re spotlighting them on this week’s Festival Playlist. Complete a trio of Danger Signs at Metal Bird, Ranas Saltarinas and Salto De Río, as well as fourth in Hot Wheels Park titled Ice Crash, and you’ll unlock a Super Wheelspin from each. [/p][p]Aussie Rules in this week’s Seasonal Championships, where you can expand your Horizon Mixtape playlist with “Ingrid is a Hybrid” from Dusky – the Forza Horizon 3 start screen song, as well as your car collection with the 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS and the 2011 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker. Reach for the Stars at Hot Wheels Park and you’ll take home a 2010 Nissan 370Z. [/p][p]Next week, we’re celebrating beautiful, historic Britain for our last season of the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary. Until then, the party at Horizon Mexico is celebrating all things Australia and Forza Horizon 3, and you’re invited to join them! [/p]

Win a car*, 500,000 Credits, or 2 Super Wheelspins in this week's Screenshot Contest!

For this week's theme, we invite you to put on your explorer hat and take a picture featuring the ancient city of Teotihuacan.

Deadline for entries Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC)

To Enter:

• Compose your screenshot using the in-game photo mode, making sure to meet the competition theme requirements mentioned above.
  
• Take the photo and position the Forza Horizon 5 watermark in any corner.
  
• Save the photo.
  
• Go to your Photo Gallery within the Creative Hub menu and load the photo.
  
• Hide the UI and press the Steam screenshot key (default F12).
  
• Upload the screenshot to the Forza Horizon 5 Steam Community Hub.
  
• Finally, drop a link to your screenshot in this forum thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1551360/eventcomments/597407469759851819/

*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).

Event cover image provided by GlamPotatoStar.