Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 6 launched with major pre-order options on January 22, 2026, including the Deluxe, Standard, and Premium Editions, alongside the announcement of its release date set for May 19, 2026. The game promises a wealth of new content, including cross-play and cross-save features, and introduces exciting new vehicles and gameplay mechanics.

• New Vehicles: A range of new cars was added, including the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris, 2023 Nissan Z, 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, and the 2023 Ford Fiesta ST.
  • Chinese Lucky Stars Car Pack launched, featuring four new cars.
  • 2022 Hyundai Kona N and 2023 KIA EV6 GT became available as rewards.
• Gameplay Enhancements: New features included the Horizon Backstage Shop Expansion, which allowed players to purchase previous Festival Playlist-exclusive cars, and the introduction of Horizon Rush, a new event type with obstacle courses.
  • New Game Mode: The Hide & Seek multiplayer mode was introduced, allowing players to engage in a 5v1 gameplay experience.
  • New Seasonal Championships with unique racing events were added.

• Quality of Life Improvements: Players received new accessibility features, including a customizable High Contrast mode and a Car Proximity Radar for enhanced awareness during races.

• Seasonal Events: The Horizon Road Trip series featured themed events with rewards from March through April, celebrating various racing cultures and styles.

• Audio Updates: The game received enhanced car and environment sounds, providing a richer audio experience through updated recordings and acoustic modeling technology.

Forza Horizon 5 celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary with a series of special events and new features throughout the year. Key highlights included the Introduction of 11 Diverse Biomes, enriching the game world with unique environments, and the Launch of Forza Horizon 6, which revealed Japan as the next location. The addition of Horizon Realms allowed players to explore evolving world locations, enhancing gameplay experiences.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Forza Horizon 6 launched in 2026, featuring Japan as its new location.
  • Forza Horizon 5 became available on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025, offering the same content as Xbox and PC versions.
  • The Nissan Retro Rides Car Pack released on April 24, 2025, introducing four classic Nissan cars.
• New Gameplay Features:
  • The introduction of Horizon Realms allowed players to explore 12 evolving world locations, including a new Stadium Track.
  • The Hide & Seek Game Mode was added, featuring a 5v1 gameplay style.
  • Cross-Platform Play was enabled, allowing players from different platforms to race together.

• New Biomes and Environments:
  • Eleven new biomes were introduced, including the Volcano Biome, Living Desert Biome, and Urban City of Guanajuato Biome, each providing distinct driving experiences.
  • The Horizon Wilds Takeover added seasonal decorations across Mexico, refreshing the game world.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Horizon Holiday Mix-up returned from December 5 to January 2, featuring winter-themed events and new rewards.
  • The 10-Year Anniversary Celebration included special events and a playlist celebrating the franchise's legacy.

• Visual and Performance Enhancements:
  • New PC features were added, including NVIDIA DLSS and ray tracing for improved visual fidelity.

Apex AllStars Car Pack launched on April 23, 2024, bringing new vehicles to Forza Horizon 5. This year also introduced the Hide & Seek Multiplayer Mode on September 6, marking a significant addition to the multiplayer experience. Players can now engage in a unique game of chase, enhancing the competitive atmosphere of the game.

• New Tracks: The iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife Track was added on February 14, 2024, allowing players to race on this legendary course.
• New Game Modes: The Hide & Seek mode was rolled out multiple times, with variations and features introduced throughout the year, including a dedicated progression track and unique vehicles for both Hiders and Seekers.
  • Maze Stadium Location: On September 6, the Stadium transformed into a maze, offering players new exploration opportunities.
• New Vehicle Packs: The JDM Jewels Car Pack released on July 16, 2024, featuring exclusive Japanese vehicles, while the Universal Icons Car Pack introduced cars from popular media on June 18, 2024.
• Seasonal Events: The Back to the 90's Festival Playlist launched on October 4, 2024, celebrating classic cars with themed challenges and rewards.
• Quality of Life Improvements: An upgraded Photo Mode with enhanced settings was introduced on December 28, 2023, allowing players to capture stunning in-game moments.

Forza Horizon 5 celebrated its second year with the Rally Adventure Expansion, which launched on March 29, 2023, bringing a new location, Sierra Nueva, along with new rally teams and vehicles. Additionally, the Italian Exotics Car Pack introduced seven new high-performance Italian cars, including the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica.

• Rally Adventure Expansion: Launched on March 29, this expansion added a new off-road experience in Sierra Nueva, featuring new racing events, cars, and environments.
  • New rally teams like Apex Predators, Horizon Raptors, and Grit Reapers were introduced.
  • Players could explore diverse biomes in Sierra Nueva, including Pueblo Artza and Abandoned Quarry.
• New Cars: The Italian Exotics Car Pack released in August 2023, featuring iconic models like the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica and various Ferrari models.
• New Gameplay Features:
  • The introduction of the Horizon Oval Circuit allowed for new racing experiences.
  • Players gained access to a new single-player Builders Cup Career Mode, focusing on car building and skill development.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Día de Muertos Festival Playlist ran from October 10 to November 10, featuring themed decorations and exclusive rewards.
  • The Horizon Summer Party Event celebrated the summer with new cars and challenges.
• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • The garage space expanded from 1,000 to 2,000 cars, addressing a long-requested community feature.
  • Enhanced customization options included new rims and body kits, along with improved EventLab features for creators.

Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Expansion launched on July 19, 2022, marking the first major expansion for the game, which introduced a vibrant new playground with over 200 km of extreme tracks. Alongside this, a new Horizon Story: Made in Mexico became available, exploring the history of manufacturing and car culture in Mexico.

• New Content:
  • Horizon Hot Wheels Park: A new area featuring various biomes and extreme racing tracks.
  • Midnight Battles Mode: Added on October 11, this mode allows players to engage in head-to-head races for car rewards.
  • Horizon 10-Year Anniversary Update: Released on October 11, this update introduced new content celebrating the series' history.

• Major Gameplay Changes:
  • Co-op Play in Expansion: Players could now join friends in co-op mode throughout the Hot Wheels expansion.
  • New Seasonal Events: The Festival Playlist introduced unique challenges and rewards, including themed events from previous Forza titles.

• Balance & Gameplay Adjustments:
  • Fixed Electric Vehicle Horsepower Exploit: Resolved an issue allowing electric vehicles to have excessive horsepower.
  • Re-tuned Dirty Air Aerodynamic Effect: Adjusted the aerodynamic impact of dirty air on vehicles.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Horizon 10-Year Anniversary Celebrations: Kicked off on October 13, featuring themed events and challenges across four weeks.
  • Rami's Racing History Festival Playlist: Celebrated unique eras of car culture from August 18 to September 15.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • New Save Recovery System: Introduced a mechanism to restore previous backup save-game data if loss was detected.
  • Free Fast Travel Unlocked: All players gained immediate access to free fast travel at the Horizon Hot Wheels Park.