Forza Horizon 5 News

Here are a few important dates to mark on your calendar as we approach the launch of Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure:

Tuesday, March 28 – “Midnights at Horizon” update available for download. This update is necessary to play Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure.

Wednesday, March 29 – Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure available to download and play. There is no pre-load for this expansion.

Thursday, March 30 – First season of “Midnights at Horizon” available to play on the Festival Playlist.



If you missed it, check out the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure achievements and accolades list, as well as the 8K map reveal of Sierra Nueva. As for the cars you’ll be driving, here’s an in-depth look at the all-new off-road vehicles featured in the expansion.

Pre-order Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure today or get it included with the Premium Edition, Premium Add-Ons Bundle and Expansions Bundle, all discounted in the Xbox Game Studios Spring Sale.

New players are invited to experience Forza Horizon 5 with 40% off all versions. The Premium Edition is your ticket to playing Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure and Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. Those yet to travel to beautiful, historic Britain can also save on Forza Horizon 4 with up to 67% off.

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It’s almost time for your Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure! Join us on Forza Monthly for a fresh look at the all-new expansion and a deep dive into the next series update, Midnights at Horizon.

We’ll also test drive the upcoming Festival Playlist reward cars and interview a new Community Spotlight guest while checking out your latest creations.

It all begins next Monday, March 27 from 9am PT (4pm UTC) on the official Forza Twitch and YouTube channels.



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We're excited to share two major events ahead of Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure that are taking place in our Official Forza Discord:  

• Join the Microsoft Forza Horizon Rally Adventure Game code sweepstakes that begin today for a chance to win a Rally Adventure game code. 
  
• March 28th we're hosting a Developer Q&A featuring Forza Horizon 5's Design Director, Vehicle Director, and Level Designer. 

Get all the details on these awesome events inside our Official Forza Discord here: https://discord.gg/forza

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The final week of the Horizon Wilds Takeover features another incredible off-road beast to add to your garage ahead of the release of Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure on March 29! We’re counting down the days, so be sure to check out the 8K map reveal and while you’re there, take a closer look at each of the new rally cars, trucks and buggies featured in the expansion.

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Meet the 1985 Nissan Safari Turbo. It conquered the Outback and now it’s ready for Sierra Nueva. This established pick-up truck is both highly dependable and capable with brutal versatility and character that has been honed from the backbone of what off-roading truly means. Get it for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist.



This week is also your final opportunity to unlock the 2021 SIERRA Cars 700R. It’s your overall series reward for 160 PTS and is built to take on the most extreme, challenging dirt courses. The 700R builds upon the RX3 with improved handling and stability in a faster, more lightweight and affordable package. It’s the perfect choice for racing on the Horizon Baja circuit in the desert, where its quick pace and agility are certain to leave your rivals behind in trails of dust!

This week’s Festival Playlist events and unlocks, as well as the ongoing series rewards are available until Thursday, March 30:



SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 1980 Subaru BRAT GL
  
• 160 PTS: 2021 SIERRA Cars 700R

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 1985 Nissan Safari Turbo
  
• 40 PTS: 2013 MINI X-Raid ALL4 Racing Countryman

Over in the Forzathon Shop, look out for the 2022 Extreme E #5 Veloce Racing and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck, as well as the Welcome Spring Car Horn and the Doodle Pattern Utility Trousers.





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Unlock new achievements in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure to earn 500 Gamerscore and increase your Hall of Fame standing with new accolades.

Starting next week, Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure introduces drivers to the dirtiest and dustiest races that we've ever hosted at the Horizon Festival! Complimenting these extreme driving endeavors in Sierra Nueva will be a set of new achievements and accolades for Xbox and Steam players to unlock.

Before we dive into the details, now is the perfect time to ensure that you’re all set to begin your Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure on March 29! Pre-order the expansion or get it with the Premium Add-Ons Bundle with savings in the Xbox Game Studios Spring Sale.

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In addition to saving 40% off the usual price, Premium Add-On purchasers can jump into Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, Car Pass, VIP and Welcome Pack today! Steam players can also find discounts across these add-on packs over on the Forza Horizon 5 Steam page.

Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure features 27 achievements for a total of 500 Gamerscore. Here’s the full list:


Players can also boost their standing in the Hall of Fame leaderboard by unlocking several new in-game accolades featured in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure. Check them out below:


Between these achievements and accolades, there’s no better way to leave your mark in Sierra Nueva. We’re excited to kick up the dust with you all next week! If you can’t wait until March 29, take a tour of the biomes featuring our 8K map reveal, and for more details on the expansion including the 10 new-to-Forza cars that await your off-road expeditions, check out this blog.

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