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Coming to your Garage this Month!

[h2]Festival Playlist [/h2]

[h3]2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock[/h3]

One of the mightiest modern muscle cars shows up to blast the Street Racing scene as a reward car for Midnight Muscle. Taking the best from the Demon, the Hellcat, and the Redeye, say hello to the 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock.

The 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine (same engine you can find in the Redeye) looks better than ever fitted inside a widebody kit. Some computer tuning and the already amazing engine now produces 807 horsepower.

Dodge made sure the Super Stock could master more than one type of racing fitting it with an adaptive shock system that helps the car perform like a grand tourer on the track, and to obliterate competition on drag races.

Show how well this car performs underneath the neon lit Horizon Festival!

[h3]1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R [/h3]
A muscle car built for endurance racing; the 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R is a road legal racing monster purchasable only by licensed racers.

This new model of the SVT Cobra was fitted with an even larger engine than its predecessor. The Cobra R came with a 5.8-liter V8 engine that produces 300 horsepower, making it the most powerful pony available at the time.

Only 250 units of the SVT Cobra R were built, and you could only buy them if you had intentions of running them on the track for endurance events. Making sure every copy of this car has one clear target: secure a win for the American car maker.

What’s cooler than a snake badge? Try a snake wrapped around a blood-red R.

[h2]What’s Next [/h2]

Don’t forget to vote for the Festival Playlist you want to replay with the new Playlist Voting! The first duel puts High Performance and Italian Automotive head-to-head.

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It’s Lights Out and Engines on with Midnight Muscle.

Time to flex and to race in Forza Horizon 5’s latest update: Midnight Muscle. This series brings back some fan-favorite Evolving World features such as the extended night cycles, Neon Airstrip, and neon decorations in racing events.

Unlock two muscle cars from the modern era on Midnight Muscles Festival Playlist.

A brand-new feature will let you pick your favorite cinematic Start Screen from previous Forza Horizon 5 content updates.

Midnight Muscle also introduces the Festival Playlist Voting which lets players vote between two prior Festival Playlist to return to the game during the following month.

Make those engines roar underneath the neon lights with Midnight Muscle!

[h2]Release Notes[/h2]

[h3]New Features (Available from January 28)[/h3]
  • Cinematic Start Screen Selection
  • Festival Playlist Voting (From January 30 onwards)

[h3]"Midnight Muscle" Limited Timed Series Features (Available from January 30 to February 28)[/h3]
  • Returning Neon Airstrip Evolving World and Drone Show
  • Returning Evolving World Neon H Collectible and Neon Tank Photo Decorations
  • Returning Neon Decorated Races
  • Returning Extended Nights
  • 1 Series Car Collector Accolade

[h3]Bug fixes and changes (Available from January 28)[/h3]
  • Retroactively marked the Series 40 Horizon Track Day “ISO 200” Treasure Hunt Challenge as completed
  • Fixed an issue with the Horizon Backstage where cars in the Backstage Shop were not ordered by the date they were added
  • Fixed an issue with the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR where the widebody kit front splitter couldn’t be painted
  • Fixed an issue with the 2014 Ford UTE where the lamps were incorrectly showing a ‘’CH_1’’ when braking
You can find a list of issues we are currently investigating here. The Troubleshooting Hub is always open for you to leave any reports you have.

[h2]Cinematic Start Screen Selection[/h2]
Available from January 28, players will be able to select their favorite Start Screen video from a curated list of favorites.

Your selected cinematic will replace the traditional “Welcome to Mexico” default screen every time you boot the game.

Players will be able to choose the following cinematics:
  • Welcome To Mexico (Standard)
  • Welcome to Colorado (FH1)
  • Welcome to Europe (FH2)
  • Welcome to Australia (FH3)
  • Welcome to the UK (FH4)
  • Italian Automotive
  • Horizon Retrowave


If you can’t choose your favorite (we know how difficult it must be), there will also be a Shuffle option available which will automatically choose a different video every time you start the game.

[h2]Festival Playlist Voting[/h2]
From January 30 onward, our community will vote between two previous Festival Playlists they want to replay next month!

Head over to the “Playlist Vote” section (which replaces the Coming Soon section) and vote for one of two previous Festival Playlist options. The one with the most votes will be available to play in Forza Horizon 5 for the next 4 weeks. Voting starts on the first week of each series. The winner will be announced with a dedicated screen as week 4 starts

The first Playlists available for voting will be Italian Automotive and High Performance, make sure to cast your vote before time ends!

For more information, please take a look at our dedicated blog post.

[h2]Race Under the Neon Lights[/h2]



Buckle up and start your engines to race underneath the neon lights decorating racing events this series.

To enjoy the neon-lit scenery, the extended night cycles make a triumphant return as well!

Aeródromo en la Selva becomes shrouded in lights once more as neon decorations and the Drone Show from Midnights at Horizons returns to this iconic location.

If those features aren’t as bright for you, there’s still more coming. The Neon Tank Photo Decorations are coming back for Photo Challenges during the four weeks of Midnight Muscle. Travel to the Horizon Street Scene Outpost in week four to find and smash the Neon Cube Collectible!



[h2]What’s Next [/h2]

Don’t forget to vote for the Festival Playlist you want to replay with the new Playlist Voting! The first duel puts High Performance and Italian Automotive head-to-head.

There's still more content coming to Forza Horizon 5, so sign up for our Newsletter where you can stay up to date with the latest news about the game!

Vote for the Festival Playlists You Want to Play on Forza Horizon 5! 

Starting January 30, 2025, our community will choose the Festival Playlist theme for the following month. A new “Playlist Vote” section will replace the “Coming Soon” screen and will let players vote for one of two previously released Festival Playlist options they want to play next month (similar to how Horizon Backstage voting works). Voting will start in Summer (First week) of each Series and closes at the end of Winter (Third week). Once voting ends, the "Playlist Vote" tab will display the winner of the vote for the duration of Spring (Fourth Week).   



It’s worth noting that some changes have been made to the Festival Playlists, so they might not be exactly as you played them the first time. New EventLab maps different than the ones on the original version of each Playlist will be featured on each Playlist. Backstage Pass rewards will also be added so you can unlock and experience previous exclusive and hard-to-find cars at the Backstage Shop. Playlists that didn't feature our Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions will now include events that take place in those environments. 



The first showdown will be between High Performance and Italian Automotive. Make sure to cast your vote and pick the challenges you want to play the most, Evolving World environments you haven’t experienced, or the rewards you haven’t unlocked yet. 



There’s still more coming to Forza Horizon 5 in the near future! While we are getting that ready, we hope veteran players will enjoy this trip down memory lane, and that new players will enjoy the unique looks and features the Horizon Festival has worn for the past three years! 

Stay tuned to more news on our official Instagram and Twitter/X accounts, join our official Discord server, and sign up to get the latest news and announcements delivered straight to your inbox via our Newsletter.  



Keep adventuring across Mexico and don’t forget to vote for the upcoming Festival Playlists.  

We have more news about Forza Horizon 5 coming in the future. See you soon! 

Pit Hypercars vs Rally Monsters in this Week’s Horizon Open.



Unlock two more DeBerti monstrous creations this week! The 2019 DeBerti Toyota Tacoma TRD "The Performance Truck" and the 2018 DeBerti Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Drift Truck as rewards for completing the Heavy Duty Dash Seasonal Championship and the To the Limit Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship.

This week’s EventLab challenge, the Scale X Tricks features an Aston Martin superstar as reward!

Complete these and many more events on the final week of Horizon Extreme starting today and until January 30.

If you have encountered any issues with this update, please make sure to report it on our Troubleshooting Hub. You will find other known issues we are currently investigating as well.



SERIES REWARDS



  • 80 PTS: 2015 Radical RXC Turbo

  • 160 PTS: 1969 Hot Wheels Twin Mill


SPRING REWARDS



  • 20 PTS: 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR

  • 40 PTS: Backstage Pass




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Category 
Event 
Restriction 
Reward 
Seasonal Points 
Forzathon Weekly 
Muddy Good Fun 
2016 Ariel Nomad 
160 Forzathon PTS 
5 PTS 
EventLab 
Scale X Tricks 
Track Toys – S1 900 
2017 Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro 
3 PTS 
EventLab 
Synthwave Speedway 
Modern Supercars – S1 900 
Super Wheelspin 
3 PTS 
The Trial 
Seeing Double 
Toyota 86 vs Subaru BRZ – B 700 
2019 Zenvo TSR-S 
10 PTS 
Seasonal Championship 
Fresh Prince 
1955 Hoonigan Bel Air – B 700 
2011 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker 
5 PTS 
Seasonal Championship 
Heavy Duty Dash 
Pickups & 4x4s - B 700 
2018 DeBerti Ford F-150 Prerunner 
5 PTS 
PR Stunt 
Ladera – Speed Zone 
Anything Goes – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
PR Stunt 
Baja Showjump – Danger Sign 
Anything Goes – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
PR Stunt 
Barranco – Trailblazer 
Anything Goes – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship 
To the Limit 
Hypercars – S2 998 
2018 DeBerti Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Drift Truck 
5 PTS 
Hot Wheels PR Stunt 
Nexus View – Speed Trap 
Extreme Track Toys – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship 
Bugging Out 
Buggies – D 500 
2015 Alumi Craft Class 10 Race Car 
5 PTS 
Rally Adventure PR Stunt 
Reservoir View – Speed Zone 
Anything Goes – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
Photo Challenge 
#TrackToy 
Photograph the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR at Horizon Mexico Circuit 
Farid Rueda Lion Classic Shades 
2 PTS 
Treasure Hunt 
Road Ready 
Toys never deal well with asphalt, but perhaps a toy meant for the track does better?  
Forzathon Points 
3 PTS 
Horizon Open 
Monster v. Monster 
Complete any Horizon Open Racing Event in a Hypercar or Rally Monster 
Wheelspin Win 
2 PTS 
Horizon Arcade 
Mini Games 
Complete any Horizon Arcade Event 
N/A 
3 PTS 
Horizon Super7 
The Super7 Challenge 
Complete all 7 Challenge Cards 
Super Wheelspin 
N/A 

Add a Super-Light Exotic to Your Collection this Week!



For 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist, add a car that shows off an astonishing power-to-weight ratio of less than two: the 2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO.

Built for speed and handling, this car will surely leave its mark around the Stunt Park!

This week at the Forzathon Shop, you’ll be able to pick between a 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione and a 2021 Rimac Nevera. Why not get enough points and get them both?

The Trial’s reward goes as extreme as this series with a 1977 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford F-150 'Hoonitruck' as a reward for completing this week’s “Ute the Best!” challenge.

Let us know what you’d like to see in Forza Horizon 5 in the future. Send your ideas and suggestions to our team through the Suggestions Hub.

If you into any issue on this update or others in the future, tell us about them on the Troubleshooting Hub

These are all the rewards coming to Forza Horizon 5 starting this week.



SERIES REWARDS



  • 80 PTS: 2015 Radical RXC Turbo

  • 160 PTS: 1969 Hot Wheels Twin Mill


SPRING REWARDS



  • 20 PTS: 2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO

  • 40 PTS: Backstage Pass




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Join our Discord server to see EventLab maps, liveries, and photos. Look for specific cars on the Auctions channel. Get tips on tunes and builds for your cars. Participate in our polls, discuss your favorite rides, and so much more!

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Category 
Event 
Restriction 
Reward 
Seasonal Points 
Forzathon Weekly 
 Hooni Tuned  
1978 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS1800 
160 Forzathon PTS 
5 PTS 
EventLab 
Ranchero Norte Circuit 
Track Toys – S1 900 
1978 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS1800 
3 PTS 
EventLab 
The Gulch of Monument Valley 
Sports Utility Heroes – B 700 
Super Wheelspin 
3 PTS 
The Trial 
Ute the Best! 
2014 Ford UTE – B 700 
1977 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford F-150 'Hoonitruck' 
10 PTS 
Seasonal Championship 
Calm Before the Storm 
Extreme Track Toys – S2 998 
2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8 
3 PTS 
Seasonal Championship 
Baja Blazers 
Pickups & 4x4s – C 600 
2014 Ford #11 Rockstar F-150 Trophy Truck 
3 PTS 
PR Stunt 
Green Hills – Speed Zone 
Anything Goes – S2 998  
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
PR Stunt 
East Resort – Speed Trap 
Anything Goes – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
PR Stunt 
Malpais – Trailblazer 
Anything Goes – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship 
Hot N Cold 
Modern Supercars – S1 900 
2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 
5 PTS 
Hot Wheels PR Stunt 
Dragon's Fall Speed Trap – Speed Trap 
Extreme Track Toys – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship 
Monsters in the Night 
Rally Monsters – A 800 
2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road 
5 PTS 
Rally Adventure PR Stunt 
Devil's Pass – Drift Zone 
Anything Goes – S2 998 
Super Wheelspin 
2 PTS 
Photo Challenge 
#REACHINGFORSTARS 
Photograph any Hypercar and the Gran Telescopio 
Backstage Pass 
2 PTS 
Treasure Hunt 
Top of The World 
Take this Ex-ceptional Off Roader to the highest point in Mexico and you will be able to see the teasure! 
Forzathon Points 
3 PTS 
The Eliminator 
N/A 
N/A 
Welcome to The Eliminator! 
3 PTS 
Horizon Super7 
The Super7 Challenge 
Complete all 7 Challenge Cards 
Super Wheelspin 
N/A