Forza Horizon 5 News

[p]Win a car*, 500,000 Credits, or 2 Super Wheelspins in this week's Screenshot Contest![/p][p]In celebration of our Forza Horizon 6 announcement, this week's theme will be Japanese cars! Your screenshot must include a Japanese manufactured car.[/p][p]Deadline for entries Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC)[/p][p][/p][p]To Enter: [/p]

• [p]Compose your screenshot using the in-game photo mode, making sure to meet the competition theme requirements mentioned above.[/p]
• [p]Take the photo and position the Forza Horizon 5 watermark in any corner. [/p]
• [p]Save the photo.[/p]
• [p]Go to your Photo Gallery within the Creative Hub menu and load the photo.[/p]
• [p]Hide the UI and press the Steam screenshot key (default F12).[/p]
• [p]Upload the screenshot to the Forza Horizon 5 Steam Community Hub.[/p]
• [p]Finally, drop a link to your screenshot in this forum thread: Steam Screenshot Contest: September 9th :: Forza Horizon 5 Events & Announcements[/p]

[p][/p][p]*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).[/p][p][/p][p]Event cover image provided by GlamPotatoStar.[/p]

[p]2021 gave us a lighter, redesigned version of that year’s 911: the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3. Taking a couple lessons from their acclaimed 911 RSR, this GT3 model came with improved aerodynamic design and a top speed of 200 mph. [/p][p]With racing  embeded in its DNA (and construction) this car completed a lap of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in just 6:59.927 minutes.[/p][p][/p][p]And just look at the blue line on the tires. Unlock this car on the Festival Playlist with 20 PTS! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]SERIES REWARDS [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S   [/p]
• [p]160 PTS: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 by Gunther Werks [/p]

[p]SPRING REWARDS [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 2021 Porsche 911 GT3  [/p]
• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p][/p][p]There are a lot more points to be earned and rewards to be unlocked. Have a go at this week’s Treasure Hunt challenge, here’s the clue you need to solve: Couped Up? Let's AMG the ante by seeing the heights of Mulegé! Figure out the solution and get yourself some well-deserved points.  [/p][p]Here’s the complete list of races and challenges available for this week:  [/p]

[p]Today we joined the Xbox Tokyo Game Show livestream to reveal Forza Horizon 6 featuring our next, highly requested destination: Japan. The teaser, which you can check out below, also celebrates the many iconic locations the Horizon Festival has visited over the years. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We’re thrilled to be taking players to Japan in Forza Horizon 6, the next entry in the critically acclaimed and award-winning series of open world driving games. [/p][p]Forza Horizon 6 will launch first on Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC in 2026. It will be included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch. With the excitement for this franchise on other platforms, we also have Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios working together to bring Forza Horizon 6 to PlayStation 5 post-launch. [/p][p]In Forza Horizon 6, you will get to discover a scenic and breathtaking Japan, where you will build up your racing status to become a Legend at the Horizon Festival.  [/p][p]As you already know, Japan has been one of the most iconic and requested locations by the Forza Horizon community. We are so excited for you to experience it, and we can't wait to share more details on Forza Horizon 6 early next year. Stay tuned! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the meantime, be sure to add Forza Horizon 6 to your Wishlist on the Microsoft Store or Steam to stay up to date with the latest news from the team.  [/p][p]You can also join our Forza Discord server and the Forza Forums to chat about all things Forza Horizon and participate in contests with the community. Plus, be sure to follow our @ForzaHorizon channels on Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube,  TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) to get the latest Festival content delivered to your social feed. [/p][p]We’ve also put together a handy Forza Horizon 6 FAQ on our Forza Support website – check it out, and we’ll see you at the Horizon Festival! [/p]

We take to the dirt this week! Two compact monsters partner up with two utility pickups. Both pairs jump into the arena, but only one will emerge as the champion of the Horizon Backstage Vote. Which team is your favorite this time around?



One of Subaru’s signature vehicles kicks-off this week’s battle – the 2022 Subaru WRX. If you are looking for a compact car that excels at drifting, off-roading, and making a very satisfying sound look no further! Its brother in arms (and in brand) this week is the 1981 Subaru BRAT. The R in BRAT stands for Recreational, which means that this car is built to have fun, and you certainly will on any terrain you fancy!



A fierce design, sports-tuned suspension, and a powerful V6 engine are among the highlights in the 2023 Toyota Camry TRD – an everyday drive with a sporting spirit! One of the most unique pickups ever built completes this pair. Get your groove on with the 1961 Volkswagen Double Cab Pickup.

Speed and comfort go hand in hand with this week’s 20 PTS reward —the 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S. Underneath the gorgeous looks of the GTS S you’ll find a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces more than 500 bhp.



The SLS was the main inspiration for the GT S with clear differences including the lack of gullwing doors and a narrower wheelsbase.

Unlock this modern wonder and grow your German supercar collection until September 25!



SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S
  
• 160 PTS: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 by Gunther Werks

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S
  
• 40 PTS: Backstage Pass

There’s more to unlock this week! Take on Caldera Mountain Climb this week’s featured, EventLab challenge to unlock a 2009 Audi RS 6. Complete this week's Seasonal Championships to unlock the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS.

Here’s a complete list of this week’s events: