Forza Horizon 5 News

[p]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. [/p][p][/p][p]Available through Thursday, December 18, here’s a look at what’s in store for this week:  [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 1958 Plymouth Fury [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p]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.  [/p][p][/p][p]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. [/p][p]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.  [/p][p] [/p][p]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. [/p][p]Next week the Horizon Holidays celebrations continue! As always, don't forget to vote for your favorite pair of cars in the Horizon Backstage Vote and for the next Festival Playlist theme. [/p][p]Rev up your engines and we’ll see you at the Horizon Festival. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Calling all artists! Our next special contest will put your art skills to the test.

Draw or paint your favorite car from Forza Horizon 5 in the style of your choosing and upload it to the artwork section of the Steam community hub (AI art is not allowed).

The creators of our favorite works will get 1,000,000 credits, 5 Super Wheelspins, or the car of their choosing (no Barn Finds, DLC cars, or Accolade cars).

Copy and paste the link to your entry in the thread linked in this post to participate! Admissions start today and end until January 6.

Link your entries in this thread:

[p]Event cover image provided by GlamPotatoStar.[/p]

[p]When the pony cars of its era were getting bigger, the 1971 AMC Javelin-AMX fit right in. No longer a unique model, the AMX emulated the look of the Corvette with bulging fender arches and a Trans-Am-inspired V8 capable of 330 horsepower and mid 14s in the quarter mile.  [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Javelin AMX is a classic muscle car and one of the last of its kind – an audacious pony car that drove for dominance at the height of the muscle car era and was considered a potent competitor at every racetrack. Now you can bring it and all 330 of its horses to the drag strip in Forza Horizon 5 by earning 20 PTS on this week’s Festival Playlist. [/p][p] [/p][p]You can also test drive the 2022 CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept and set your fastest lap time in Forza EV Rivals on the Arch of Mulegé circuit. You’ll be able to redeem this car for free from your Message Center once the new series begins. Elsewhere in Mexico, our Monthly Rivals spotlights the 2013 Cadillac XTS Limousine on the Estadio Circuit. Post a clean lap to qualify for the leaderboard. [/p][p]Throughout the Horizon Holidays, look out for festive decorations all over Mexico, from the Horizon Wonderland in Mulegé to the Ice Rink Stadium and even your own Player House! [/p][p] [/p][p]This week’s events and rewards in Forza Horizon 5 are available through Thursday, December 11: [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Two legendary rivals from Japan send two of their most popular cars to the Horizon Backstage to get your vote! Pick your favorite pair between Subaru and Nissan starting November 27 until December 4!



Endurance and performance fuse to create the 1990 Subaru LEGACY RS, an all-wheel drive rally wonder with 200 bhp and the same engine that was used in the WRX under the bonnet! Subaru’s second car joining this week’s bout is the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Built in collaboration with Toyota, this edition of the BRZ comes with a new face and even better grip and handling!



Their rivals come from none other than Nissan, and their opening act is the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO, a track-ready version of one of Nissan’s biggest hits. The NISMO makeover in this car includes a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine with 420 horsepower. Closing this week’s battle, one of Mexico’s biggest sweethearts, a versatile wonder that took over the country by storm, it’s the 2020 Nissan Tsuru!

[p]The everyday racer bonanza wraps up with Dodge’s performance SUV: the 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat. [/p][p]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. [/p][p][/p][p]A new set of Bembo brakes, shocks, and wider tires translate all that raw power into excellent handling for any track or road.  [/p][p]Unlock Dodge’s big speed freak with 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist from November 27 until December 4. [/p][p]Close the celebration of daily speed with the rewards available to unlock this final week of High-Performance Dailies. [/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]SERIES REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2023 BMW M2      [/p]
• [p]160 PTS: 2021 MG MG6 XPower [/p]

[p] SPRING REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat   [/p]
• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p] [/p][p] [/p][p]Don’t forget to vote on this week’s Horizon Backstage Vote! Two of the biggest Japanese brands ever put two of their most iconic cars against each other for your vote. Which team are you picking this week? [/p][p][/p][p] [/p]