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Dive into the Horizon Realms on April 25! 

Forza Horizon 5 is getting one of its biggest updates! 

This April, the Horizon Festival evolves with Horizon Realms.

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This brand-new feature will let players dig into Forza Horizon 5’s history of Evolving World updates. Explore 12 fantastic Evolving World locations: 11 of the best previously limited-time locations and the premiering Stadium Track.

Collect new Horizon Realms-exclusive accolades to unlock four new-to-Horizon reward cars. 

Revisit your favorite environments, or discover them for the first time, in Horizon Realms available for every platform on April 25! 

[h2]A Selection of the Best Evolving Worlds  [/h2]



Horizon Realms gives players the chance to explore a hand-picked collection of some of the community’s favorite previously released Evolving World updates. 

Get ready to (re-)discover and adventure though these beloved locations while behind the wheel of your favorite cars: 
  • Stunt Park 
  • Ice Rink 
  • Oval Track 
  • Summer Party 
  • Neon Airstrip
  • Día de Muertos 
  • Winter Wonderland 
  • Lunar Drift Arena 
  • Retrowave Highway 
  • Cars and Coffee 
  • Stadium Maze 

Along with these 11 returning environments, there will be a brand-new one: The Stadium Track!
You can also race around this Evolving World with the new permanent race route coming to the game, the Horizon Stadium Circuit. You can find details further into this post. 

[h2]New Dedicated Accolade Tab[/h2]
A new Accolade Tab exclusive to Horizon Realms will be added to the game featuring 60+ accolades. While most of them are new to this update, you will also be able to unlock previously released accolades tied to the returning Evolving Worlds that are now accessible with Horizon Realms.  

Each of the Evolving World locations featured in Horizon Realms includes 5 new accolades to unlock! Find them under the Horizon Realms Accolades tab.
You can also find an Accolade for the Horizon Stadium Circuit under the Road Racing tab.

Complete Horizon Realms Accolades to acquire 12 new badges coming to the game. Plus, for the first time ever, unlocking an accolade will reward the player with #Forzathon Points! Go for a 100% in every Realm and unlock rewards with your newly acquired Points.

[h2]Obtain 4 New Reward Cars [/h2]



Earning accolades will also score new cars for your garage. Complete unique challenges featured on every Realm to unlock four new-to-Horizon reward cars:
  • Lamborghini’s take on a hyper hybrid, the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
  • Stomp the off-road scene with the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
  • The mightiest version of the Exige, the 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430
  • Ride the king of the Ice Age with the 2022 Hennessey Mammoth 6x6 

[h2]Two Ways to Dive into Horizon Realms  [/h2]


There will be two different ways to experience Horizon Realms: 

[h3]Skill Mode  [/h3]
hoose one of the Horizon Realms to enter and try to bank as much Skill Score as possible. Each Evolving World has its own separate Skill Score leaderboard, and there will also be a total Skill Score Leaderboard tallying up all points banked on each Realm – so try to take the top spot in all of them! 

Earning enough Skill Score will also unlock new player Badges unique to Horizon Realms! 
[h3]Free Mode  [/h3]
This mode puts the leaderboards to the side and focuses on players having a good time in their favorite Realms. 

Enter on your own or with your friends in a Convoy to explore your favorite Realms, obtain Badges tied to previous content updates, unlock accolades to earn #Forzathon Points, and more! 
[h2]Start Your Engines at the New Stadium Track[/h2]



Line up at the starting line of a brand-new race route: the Horizon Stadium Circuit! Featuring corners, bends, and racing decorations, this new track will become a permanent race route in the game – complete with its own event icon on the map and Rivals leaderboard! 

Score your best time on this new race route in Rivals and Horizon Open, and explore the Stadium Track Realm in Horizon Realms' Free Mode and Skill Mode.
[h2]Explore Nissan’s Heritage with a New Car Pack [/h2]
Four new cars from throughout Nissan’s automotive history will become available for purchase as Forza Horizon 5 releases for PlayStation 5 with the Nissan Retro Rides Car Pack.

This new DLC pack includes the 1989 Nissan Pao, 1991 Nissan Figaro, 1989 Nissan Scargo, and the 1987 Nissan Be-1.

Add these cars to your collection and customize them how you want!

The Nissan Retro Rides Car Pack will be available starting April 25 for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99. Players who bought the Ultimate Car Pack Collection will receive this Car Pack at no additional cost.

Глава Xbox Game Studios: "Наш мультиплатформенный подход — хорошая новость для игроков и разработчиков"

Глава Xbox Game Studios Крейг Дункан назвал стратегию Microsoft по выпуску игр на разных платформах выгодной как для игроков, так и для разработчиков. Заявление прозвучало в свежем выпуске официального подкаста Xbox.

The Trial for this Muscle Car Reward Has Started!



That groovy sticker in the front of this car will never be one of the most amazing decals ever made for a car.

Unlock the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. Then, how about crushing the A-class with this amazing powerbuild?

First of all, swap the engine for a more commanding 7.4-liter V8. Then, we are chaging wheels for Mickey Thompson ET Drag Rims and use Rally Tire Compounds. Pick 345 mm as rear tire width. For the body, we are attaching a Race Front Bumper, Rear Wing, and Street Hood. Finish your build with a Race Differential, Weight Reduction, and adding a Twin Turbo with Anti-Lag.

Verdict has been made: the 60’s (and its cars) are still amazing!

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: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

  • 160 PTS: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX


SPRING REWARDS



  • 20 PTS: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

  • 40 PTS: Backstage Pass




Muscle cars are stealing the front cover this week on the #SebastianTank PhotoChallenge.

The H Neon Cube Collectible makes a comeback this week! Find and smash 10 flashy cubes to complete the Companion Cube challenge and earn “I've got a bad feeling about this”.

A lot more horsepower and massive engines are available to unlock this week featuring Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette, and more American power!

A Drag Racing Favorite Strikes Back at the Horizon Festival.



The 2013 Chevrolet Summit Racing Pro Stock Camaro comes back as an unlockable reward for the third week of Midnight Muscle.

Take this powerhouse from drag racing legend to king of the off-road with this build:

Start with a Drivetrain Swap choosing AWD, then equip an Off-Road Differential. Add a Race Driveline and change tires for an Off-Road Race tire Compound. Switch the rims for Speedline Corse 1.

Finally, adjust your Final Drive to your preferred maximum speed.

The code for the original tune is: 178 214 312. Go check it out!

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



SERIES REWARDS



  • 80 PTS: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

  • 160 PTS: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX


SPRING REWARDS



  • 20 PTS: 2013 Chevrolet Summit Racing Pro Stock Camaro

  • 40 PTS: Backstage Pass




American muscle power is at the order of the day with this week’s reward cars.

Unlock muscle car icons like the 2000 Ford Mustanv SVT Cobra, 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

The Forzaton shop has an American all-time classic and an Australian powerhouse with the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 and 1977 Holden Torana A9X available for purchase.

Check out the complete list of challenges and rewards here:

Upgrade this Cobra’s Bite on Midnight Muscle.



The venom of speed will flow through your veins with Midnight Muscle’s week 2 reward car: the 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R, Mustang’s endurance designed muscle car.

Only 250 copies of this car were built, all with one purpose: to race. To fulfil their destiny, they came equipped with a 5.8-liter V8 engine that produces 300 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque making it capable of hitting 100 kmh in under 7 seconds.

Make this already unique car truly your own with the customization parts included as you unlock. Enjoy building with 4 front bumpers, 5 rear wings, 3 rear bumpers, 2 side skirts, and 5 hoods.

Shoot your suggestions to make Forza Horizon 5 the best experience for you at our Suggestions Hub.

If you have encountered any issues with this update or any other part of the game, please visit the Troubleshooting Hub.



SERIES REWARDS



  • 80 PTS: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

  • 160 PTS: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX


SPRING REWARDS



  • 20 PTS: 1995 Ford SVT Cobra R

  • 40 PTS: Backstage Pass




Don’t forget to vote for the Festival Playlist you want to replay!

This week the choice is between High Performance and Italian Automotive.

Remember that High Performance will include a 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 and a 1993 McLaren F1 as Series Rewards. It will also feature 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO, 2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera, 2022 Porsche Mission R, and Backstage Passes as Weekly Rewards.

If Italian wins, it will come with a 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and a 1969 Fiat Dino 2.4 Coupe as Series Rewards along with 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4, 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto, 1980 Abarth Fiat 131, 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C, and Backstage Passes as Weekly Rewards.