There’s no better car to battle the slippery Winter roads of Forza Horizon 4’s Britain than the 2019 Porsche Macan Turbo, a high-performance, all-wheel-drive SUV from the acclaimed German manufacturer featuring a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 front engine capable of 434 horsepower!
This week’s Festival Playlist events and rewards are available through the New Year until Thursday, January 5. Wear your Winter clothes to stay warm and get those snow tires fitted because you’re certain to need them!
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: 1995 Porsche 911 GT2
Take a photo of any Land Rover at the Airstrip to unlock a Super Wheelspin in this week’s Photo Challenge. Over in the Weekly Forzathon Challenge, it’s all about a Retro Sports Car of your choice, so choose your favorite!
The hard-to-find 2014 Volkswagen Global RallyCross Beetle can be yours in The Trial, while the Seasonal Winter Games features the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Three Super Wheelspins await in the Seasonal PR Stunts! Take on the Rail Yard Ramp Danger Sign, the Astmoor Speed Trap and the Coppice Speed Zone.
Seasonal Championships include the 2019 Porsche Macan Turbo in The Grocery Run, the 2014 Ford #11 Rockstar F-150 Trophy Truck in the Winter Developer Championship and the 2004 Honda Civic Type-R in Cheap as Chips.
That’s it for Winter in Forza Horizon 4! To chat all things Horizon head to the Official Forza Forums. Brace the snowy weather for a week and the Spring will be upon us before you know it.
Steam Winter Sale Brings Unmissable Forza Discounts
The 2022 Steam Winter Sale has arrived! Available through January 5, 2023, this is your opportunity save big on Forza Horizon 5 and its Hot Wheels expansion, as well as Forza Horizon 4!
Ready to embark on Forza’s fastest, most extreme tracks yet? Don’t miss out on Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, the first Forza Horizon 5 expansion that invites you to tackle exciting new track types and defy gravity while behind-the-wheel of 10 incredibly unique cars. Expand your Forza Horizon 5 adventures with this ambitious game-changing expansion and save 20% to sweeten the deal.
New players are invited to experience their greatest expedition yet in the vibrant landscapes of Mexico with 35% off all versions of Forza Horizon 5, including the Premium Edition which features immediate access to Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, the Welcome Pack and VIP Membership, Car Pass and Formula Drift Car Pack, as well as a second game expansion once it becomes available.
Those yet to travel to beautiful, historic Britain can save on Forza Horizon 4 with a massive 67% discount on the Standard Edition and a 65% discount on the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. Remember the Ultimate Edition includes Fortune Island and LEGO Speed Champions, as well as the VIP Membership, Car Pass, Best of Bond Car Pack and Formula Drift Car Pack. It’s the perfect way to kickstart your once-in-a-lifetime Horizon road-trip from the Cotswolds to Edinburgh.
If you’ve yet to experience the Horizon Life in Britain or Mexico, then the Forza Horizon Ultimate Driving Bundle is for you! It features both the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition and Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition in one must have bundle, and as noted above, they each include a staggering amount of content. From Mexico and Hot Wheels to Britain, Fortune Island and LEGO Valley, there’s no other driving adventure quite like this one. Don’t miss out!
Before you hit the gas, be sure to vote in the 2022 Steam Awards! Cast your vote for your favorite games across each category and best of luck to all the nominated titles – we’ll be cheering you all on from the Horizon Festival.
Unlock an Iconic Ken Block Gymkhana Car in Forza Horizon 4
Ready to recreate the events of Gymkhana 10? The Autumn events in Forza Horizon 4 this week are your opportunity to drive Ken Block’s 2016 Hoonigan Gymkhana 10 Ford Focus RS RX and pull off stunts from the historic city of Edinburgh to the Cotswold.
Here’s a look at the Festival Playlist events and rewards available through Thursday, December 29:
50% Completion: 2016 Hoonigan Gymkhana 10 Ford Focus RS RX
80% Completion: 1957 Ferrari 250 California
Capture your car by The Gables house to complete the Housewarming Photo Challenge and unlock a Super Wheelspin. Meanwhile, the Weekly Forzathon Challenge features a definitive masterpiece, the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, widely considered to be the greatest classic 911 ever produced.
Get ready to drive Stock Superlights in The Trial, where you can take home the 2013 Caterham Superlight R500 Forza Edition. Over in Seasonal Autumn Games, the 2018 Honda Civic Type R is yours for simply participating.
There’s a triple whammy of Super Wheelspins up for grabs in this week’s Seasonal PR Stunts. Tune your car and take on the Arthur’s Seat Danger Sign, the Sylvan Hollow Speed Trap and the Otleydale Drift Zone.
Over in Seasonal Championships you can unlock the Modern Race Helmet Black in Breaking New Ground, the iconic Dab emote in RR Spotlight and the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Neunelfer.
That’s all the Autumn events in Forza Horizon 4. Head to the Official Forza Forums to chat all things Forza. See you in Britain!
Push New Boundaries in a Prototype Race Car in Forza Horizon 4
Series 56 is available through Thursday, January 12 with rewards you do not want to miss out on! Here are the details:
Don’t forget this series also brings a new opportunity to qualify for Online Adventure as well as a new Monthly Rivals event, where you can set your fastest, cleanest lap time on Railyard Cross Country Circuit.
This week’s events and rewards are available through Thursday, December 22:
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: 2003 Porsche Carrera GT
In addition, you can also score the 1970 Porsche #3 917 LH in The Trial by teaming up and taking on a team of Unbeatable Drivatars. If you’ve got what it takes, you can take home a prototype race car that finished in second place in the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans.
While the car has found its resting place at the famous Simeone Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, USA – considered one of the greatest collections of retired race car exhibits in the world, drivers in Britain can get their hands on this week only in Forza Horizon 4, so don’t miss out!
Get ready to go behind the wheel of an iconic sports car with a driving philosophy, the home-grown 2010 Noble M600 is under the spotlight in the Weekly Forzathon Challenge! Meanwhile, this week’s Photo Challenge tasks you to capture any Aston Martin at The Standing Stones to unlock a Super Wheelspin.
It’s a Night Flight 80s twist in this week’s Showcase Remix, featuring the 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV racing against a Delta-Wing Jet through the British countryside! Complete it to earn a Super Wheelspin.
This week’s Summer Games features the 2016 #37 RJ Pro 2 Truck, while the Seasonal PR Stunts has three Super Wheelspins up for grabs in the Mam Tor Danger Sign, the Horizon Drag Strip Speed Trap and the Ambleside Approach Speed Zone.
Meanwhile, the unlockable items in Seasonal Championships include the 2017 Ford M-Sport Fiesta RS available in the Summer Developer Championship, the 2018 Bugatti Chiron in Hype Tour and the Clown Mask in Saloony Tunes. Ha!
That’s the Festival Playlist for the inaugural week of Series 56! If you're looking for a place to discuss all things Forza head over on the Official Forum. Next week there will be even more chances to score returning cars and rewards, so don’t miss out and we’ll see you at Horizon Britain!
Reach Intense Speeds as the Koenigsegg Jesko Brings Holiday Hype
Experience a car that defies every expectation you could’ve ever felt about driving. The 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko, quite possibly the most extreme track toy in the Forza Horizon 4 showroom, can be yours to drive this week by successfully taking on a team of Unbeatable Drivatars in The Trial.
Surprisingly road-legal with an incredible 1,600 horsepower delivered by a twin-turbo five-liter V8 and a nine-speed gearbox with seven clutches, this car has everything you need to drive it on the streets of beautiful, historic Britain from Edinburgh to the Cotswold.
First unveiled to the world at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show, the successor to the Agera RS is named after the founder of the company’s father, Jesko von Koenigsegg. Oh, and that large active rear wing and the air intakes are designed to emphasize downforce to keep the car under control at ridiculously high speeds. The Jesko is built to break the 300mph barrier, a truly incredible feat for an automaker that continues to push the boundaries of driving.
As the harshness of Winter dries up, the Spring air kicks in bringing a refreshed crisp atmosphere to Britain as the trees and flowers blossom and the sun shines brightly with the occasional rain shower.
The arrival of Spring also means it’s the final week of Series 55 and your last chance to set your fastest lap time in the Monthly Rivals on Broadway Village Circuit and qualify for the Online Adventure roster to further boost your completion, as well as unlock the overall series rewards:
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: 2018 Saleen S1
You have until Thursday, December 15 to reach series completion and unlock this week’s rewards in the last of our holiday themed Festival Playlist seasons for the year:
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: Elf Outfit
Invite your friends for a Housewarming as this week’s Photo Challenge is to capture your car by The Gables. South of Uffington White Horse, this is the first House you acquire in Forza Horizon 4.
The Japanese supercar that unleashed the true capabilities of Honda. Drive the 1992 Honda NSX-R in the Weekly Forzathon Challenge and experience the power of dreams.
It’s a Contest of Giants in this week’s Showcase Remix as you race the Hovercraft behind the wheel of a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 to unlock a Super Wheelspin.
Unlock the Reindeer Noise in this week’s Spring Games by simply participating. This week’s trio of Super Wheelspins complimentary of the Seasonal PR Stunts invites you to set new records on the Hilltop Vista Danger Sign, the Hythe House Speed Trap and The Bridge House Speed Zone.
Complete the Elf Outfit look by unlocking the Elf Hat in Smiling’s My Favorite, the first of three Seasonal Championships. Sparkle into New Year will unlock the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO upon completion while New Year, New Me features the 2017 Ford GT.
That’s it for Series 55 of Horizon Britain! We hope to see you at the festival and over on the Forza Forums, where you can discuss this week’s Festival Playlist events and rewards. We’ll be back next week as Series 56 brings even more opportunities to relive some of your favorite moments from the Forza Horizon 4 mixtape.
Brace for Winter with a Renault Megane in Forza Horizon 4
Snow is falling all around Britain as the Winter season arrives in Forza Horizon 4. Get ready for new holiday themed events, challenges and rewards, including the return of the 2018 Renault Megane R.S.
The Megane R.S. line of hot hatches continues to get better. The 2018 rendition of the fourth-generation Megane serves an endless amount of front-wheel-drive powered fun with the chassis and suspension stability ensuring those 275 horses from the 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder are always put to good use – no matter the driving surface.
Get your 2018 Renault Megane R.S in Forza Horizon 4 this week by earning 50% Completion on the Festival Playlist.
This week, Britain is beautifully transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Be cautious of those slippery icy roads – we recommend fitting snow tires to be safe – and don’t forget to stop by the frozen-up Derwent Water, which gives drivers a chilly playground to explore. You might even stumble upon a hidden Barn Find and a unique Drag Race.
Once you’ve put on some Winter clothes and upgraded your cars for the weather conditions, get ready for this week’s seasonal events, available in Horizon Britain through Thursday, December 8:
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: 2018 Renault Megane R.S
Remember that each week of Series 55 allows you to unlock a Horizon Backstage Pass, which can be traded in to redeem a previously released exclusive car.
This week’s Photo Challenge invites you to capture any Extreme Offroad Car at the Express North Rail Yard. Don’t forget your train fare! Meanwhile, the Weekly Forzathon Challenge is all about Modern Rally! Which one will you choose to hit the dirt?
The Trial celebrates the upcoming New Year festivities with the 1951 Porsche #46 356 SL Gmünd Coupe up for grabs for those who team up and overtake the Unbeatable Drivatars!
The 2016 Hoonigan Gymkhana 9 Ford Focus RS RX is a complimentary reward for participating in the Winter Games.
Seasonal PR Stunts feature a trio of Super Wheelspins. Break new records at the Northbound Danger Sign, the Aerodrome Speed Trap and the Lakeshore Speed Zone.
Lookout for three unmissable car rewards in this week’s Seasonal Championships, featuring the 1972 AMC Gremlin X in Don’t Feed After Midnight, the 2015 Ferrari F12tdf in Hogmanay Street Party and the 1961 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage in Tip of the Iceberg.
See the next Forza Horizon 5 update on our December 1 livestreams
The final month of 2022 is almost here! Join us on December 1 for the final Forza Monthly and Let’s Go broadcasts of the year.
Playground Games will share an extensive preview of the next Forza Horizon 5 update, Horizon Holidays while checking out the Horizon Festival’s newest cars.
In addition, we’ll spotlight your latest creations and interview a new Community Spotlight guest.
It all begins from 5pm UTC on the official Forza Twitch and YouTube channels.
Experience the 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four in Forza Horizon 4
This week in Forza Horizon 4 is a festive surprise with new holiday themed unlocks and your chance to score the 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC ST185 for your garage, an all-wheel drive turbocharged edition of the iconic Toyota Celica that made headlines in the World Rally Championship of the 1990s. Built for competition while adhering to race regulations, the ST185 was truly a force to be reckoned with. Carlos Sainz led it to victory in the 1992 WRC and Toyota even secured the manufacturer titles in ’93 and ’94.
The 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four is yours to unlock in Forza Horizon 4 by completing the “Rally Around the Christmas Tree” Seasonal Championship. Once it’s in your collection, add on some upgrades and a custom tuning setup so you can maximise its potential across Britain’s glorious off-road race trails.
Available through December 1, 2022, here are this week’s unlocks on the Festival Playlist:
50% Completion – Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion – Santa Outfit
Remember that each week of Series 55 allows you to unlock a Horizon Backstage Pass, which can be traded in to redeem a previously released exclusive car.
This week’s Photo Challenge takes you to the quaint country town of Ambleside to capture a photo of your car for a Super Wheelspin.
Look out, it’s an Express Delivery in the Weekly Forzathon Challenge, featuring the 2011 Ford Transit SuperSportVan. Spend those Forzathon Points in the Forzathon Shop to unlock the 2017 VUHL 05RR, the 2011 Koenigsegg Agera, the “Pop ‘N’ Lock” emote and the Extreme Offroad Tee for your character.
Flex Your Muscle in The Trial by taking down a team of Unbeatable Drivatars in co-op to win the 1988 Holden VL Commodore Group A SV. Participate in the Autumn Games to unlock the “HO HO HO!” Quick Chat phrase.
A trio of Super Wheelspins await in this week’s Seasonal PR Stunts. Tune up the best cars in your garage and take on the Rannoch Shelf Danger Sign, the Derwent Reservoir Speed Trap and the Toft Speed Zone.
It’s a festive time in this week’s Seasonal Championships. Unlock the 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale in the Solstice Showdown and the "Happy New Year!" Quick Chat phrase in Honda Holiday. As mentioned above, the 1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC ST185 can be yours in Rally Around the Christmas Tree.
That concludes this second week of holiday themed events, challenges and rewards in Forza Horizon 4. Don’t forget, Winter approaches Britain next week – fitting for the time of year, so be sure to get those snow tires and warm clothing ready.
Take a Spin in the 2018 Saleen S1 as Series 55 Revs Up
The Summer season arrives in Forza Horizon 4 alongside the elegant 2018 Saleen S1 available to unlock in Series 55.
This mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive supercar packs a 2.3L four-cylinder turbocharged engine capable of 456 brake horsepower and features a sleek, stylish modern design. It’s a perfect match for the acquaint roads of Horizon Britain.
Here are the Festival Playlist unlock prerequisites so you can get this road-trip started:
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: 2018 Saleen S1
Remember that Horizon Backstage Passes allow you to redeem one previously released exclusive car, and in Series 55, you can earn one each week plus another from the overall series completion. That’s a total of five passes, so if you’re eyeing some cars to complete your car collection, there’s never been a better opportunity to fill those spots in your car collection.
Series 55 is available in Forza Horizon 4 until December 15, 2022 and includes holiday treats tucked under the Festival Playlist tree. You’ll need to complete 80% of the Festival Playlist over the next four weeks to unlock the 2018 Saleen S1, so let’s dive into the events and challenges that you should complete to earn it.
Monthly events include our Monthly Rivals on the Broadway Village Circuit. Set your fastest clean lap to contribute completion towards the Festival Playlist. Meanwhile, head into Online Adventure and qualify for the roster to further boost your completion.
This week is all about the Summer season, which is active through Thursday, November 24. Here's what you can look forward to unlocking:
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: 1973 Mazda RX-3
Capture any MINI at Arthur’s Seat to unlock a Super Wheelspin in this week’s Photo Challenge. Over in the Weekly Forzathon Challenge, you’ll be driving the 1993 Jaguar XJ220. Don’t dream it, drive it!
Then spend those hard earned Forzathon Points in the Forzathon Shop where you score the 2007 Formula Drift #117 599 GTB Fiorano and the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, as well as the Sleepy emote and the Reindeer Antlers to wear on your character!
The Trial is a Christmas Barbecue and on the menu is a hard-to-find 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 190 for those who cooperate and defeat a team of Unbeatable Drivatars.
It’s all about Nine & Three Quarters in this week’s Showcase Remix. Get ready to race the Flying Scotsman towards Edinburgh while behind-the-wheel of a 1959 Ford Anglia 105E.
Over in the Summer Games, you can win a Santa Hat for your character by simply participating. Ah, the joys of the festive season! Meanwhile, a trio of Super Wheelspins can be yours in the Seasonal PR Stunts. This week, look out for The Great Ridge Danger Sign, the Bamburgh Dunes Speed Trap and the Oldweir Speed Zone.
Celebrate a “Merry Christmas” in this week’s Seasonal Championships. That Quick Chat phrase can be unlocked in The Knight Before Christmas, while Abarth on the Hearth is rewarding the 1975 FIAT X1/9 and over in the Solstice Sea, you can win the 2015 Honda Ridgeline Baja Trophy Truck.
Forza Horizon 4 Festival Playlist – Series 54: Week 4, Spring
Spring has flourished across beautiful, historic Britain in the final week of Series 54. There’s a crisp feeling in the air as trees and plants flourish after the harsh snowfall of Winter. Watch out for those occasional light rain showers!
You have until Thursday, November 17 to unlock the overall series rewards and participate in the Monthly Rivals and Online Adventure:
50% Completion: Horizon Backstage Pass
80% Completion: 2010 Mosler MT900S
Meanwhile, the new weekly rewards available on the Festival Playlist this Spring include:
Drive Like The Wind in the Photo Challenge by capturing any Hypercar at the Moorhead Wind Farm. It’s Street Legal in the Weekly Forzathon, where you can experience a car that was years ahead of its time thanks to its experimental nature, the 1987 Porsche 959.
Take on the Aston Martin Cup in The Trial this week and overtake a team of Unbeatable Drivatars to win the 2008 Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa.
Taxi for Takeoff in a Showcase Remix starring Isha’s 1964 Austin FX4 Taxi racing against a high-speed jet flighter! Beat it to unlock a Super Wheelspin.
Participate in the Spring Games to earn a pair of Frog Wellies. Now you’ll have some serious drip at the Horizon Festival.
Get lucky with a trio of Super Wheelspins in this week’s Seasonal PR Stunts. You’ll be taking on the Open-Cast Cliff Danger Sign, the Old Town Speed Trap and the Toft Speed Zone.
As the series draws to a close, we’re wrapping up by racing through the 80s. Rewards for completing all three Seasonal Championships include 1988 BMW M5 Forza Edition, the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce and the 1978 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS1800. Discuss this week’s content on the Forza Forums and share your ideas for updates and improvements on the official Suggestions Hub.
We’ll see you next week as Summer returns for the arrival of Series 55. Until then, the Horizon Festival celebrates Spring all week long, and you’re invited to join in the festivities.
