Forza Horizon 5 News

Welcome to the first week of Donut Media at Horizon! Jump into the new Horizon Story to meet James and Nolan as you test your car building and driving skills on the Donut Media Test Track. Earn 3 stars on all chapters to receive the Festival Playlist completion as well as a special reward car, the 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Forza Edition.

Also, be on the lookout for Donut Media memorabilia around Mexico in celebration of pulling off donuts and leaving behind lots of tire smoke! There might even be some tasty donuts to bite into!



Before we dive into the Festival Playlist, this week’s featured reward car is the 2020 Lynk & Co #100 Cyan Racing 03, a three-time touring car champion that secured the teams’ title in 2019, 2020 and 2021. One of its drivers, Yann Ehrlacher took home the driver’s title in 2020 and defended it in 2021! Now you can experience this legendary racecar for yourself in Forza Horizon 5 by accumulating 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist.

Here are the overall series rewards for Donut Media:

• 80 PTS: 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale
  
• 160 PTS: 2017 Alpine A110

Experience the 350-horsepower turbocharged 2020 Lynk & Co #100 Cyan Racing 03 in our Monthly Rivals on Playa Azul Circuit. Over in Forza EV, test drive the all-wheel-drive fully electric 2019 RAESR Tachyon Speed concept car on the Horizon Mexico Circuit.



This week’s seasonal rewards include:

• 20 PTS: 2020 Lynk & Co #100 Cyan Racing 03
  
• 40 PTS: 2012 Ascari KZ1R

Take on the Up to Speed Forzathon Weekly Challenge featuring the World Rally eXperimental 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Over in the Forzathon Shop, look out for the 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6. You’ll also find the “So Cute” emote and Donut Media Black Jumper.

Go Bumper 2 Bumper in The Trial and defeat the Drivatars to win the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. Meanwhile this week’s featured EventLab course by TurboToToro is a One Lap Mud Scramble rewarding the Builder’s Outfit.



Unlock a pair of Super Wheelspins in the Paso Inferior Speed Trap and the Eagle’s Perch Danger Sign. Another is up for grabs at Hot Wheels Park in the Forest Flume Speed Zone.

Seasonal Championships feature a trio of unmissable car rewards. Race to first place and unlock the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé and the 2015 Ferrari 488 GTB. The fun continues at Hot Wheels Park with the 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export up for grabs. This miniature automobile is a truly wonderful representation of the Joy of Cars!

This week’s Treasure Hunt has 100 Forzathon Points hidden in a chest – complete the riddle and follow the clue to find your fortune.



Photograph the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion R at the Hotel Castillo to unlock the “Pop-Up” Forza Link chat prompt – a perfectly timed phrase when popping up those headlights! Head into Horizon Open and earn 20 Drift or E-Drift Skills to receive the 2013 Formula Drift #777 Chevrolet Corvette. Now you’ll always be driving sideways with style.

That’s the menu for this inaugural week of Donut Media at Horizon, however the treats continue all throughout the series. Check back next week for the second serving of events and rewards. Discuss this week’s content on the Forza Forums and share your ideas for future Festival Playlist updates and improvements on the official Suggestions Hub. Until next time, we’ll see you drifting around the Horizon Festival!

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