Drive the V8-Powered Sports Sedan That Automotive Dreams Are Made Of
Welcome to the second week of Midnights at Horizon here in Mexico!
Enjoy racing your favorite cars underneath the neon lights featured in all events. Night cycles have been extended one more time to let the neon shine brighter across the entire festival.
Visit Aeródromo en la Selva to witness the drone show available for this series!
This week’s reward car on the Festival Playlist is the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, the larger, more extreme, and even faster sibling of the Blackwing duo. This V8-powered sports sedan is what automotive dreams are made of, pushing 668-horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque so it can go beyond 200mph. With racing-inspired trimming such as a low-level spoiler for high downforce, there’s no lifting this car off the asphalt.
Be sure to visit the neon-transformed airfield south of Mexico and discover epic drone shows, the Neon Lights Tank and extended nighttime in Mexico until June 05.
Unlock this week’s Festival Playlist rewards by Thursday, June 05 and don’t miss out on the series reward cars available until June 19:
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2018 DeBerti Ford Mustang GT 160 PTS: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback
The Horizon Festival has restocked the Forzathon Shop with new cars and fresh cosmetics, including the 2003 Porsche Carrera GT and the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, as well as the Walkie Talkie Car Horn and Apex Predators Hoodie.
Game Update - May 27th
We are rolling out a Forza Horizon 5 update on all platforms that includes fixes for the Festival Playlist and numerous accolades, as well as updated sorting for the Friends List tab on PlayStation 5. Here are the release notes: http://aka.ms/FH5UpdateMay27
A Duel of Innovation Takes Place in this Week’s Backstage Vote!
Design, technology, and smallness collide this week in the Backstage Vote. Four cars with unique features, origin, and design clash for your vote. Don’t forget to pick your favorites in-game!
Kicking off this round is the 1969 Fiat Dino Coupe, a car built to homologate the Dino engine designed by Ferrari. The second member of this odd couple of a team is the eternally charismatic and Guiness World Record Holder, the 1962 Peel P50.
Hailing from Brazil, it’s the car graced with the title of the "most beautiful Volkswagen in the world", it's the 1976 Volkswagen SP-2. Its teammate is covered in clever innovations and design such as its hydropneumatic suspension and swiveling headlights, the 1975 DS Automobiles DS 23.
Pick your favorite team and let your voice be heard!
Feel Luxurious in the Truly Elegant 2021 Lexus LC 500
It’s the first week of Midnights at Horizon! Now is the perfect chance for you and your Convoy to soak in the neon-transformed airfield south of Mexico and discover epic drone shows, the Neon Lights Tank and extended nighttime available until June 19.
This week is all about luxury driving with the 2021 Lexus LC 500 available to unlock for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. The 2021 spec features cornering assist with braking control, so you can maximize its 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated V8 with confidence. Once unlocked, the Horizon Festival mechanic can get it fitted with an optional Liberty Walk body kit – available from the Tuning & Upgrades menu.
You have until Thursday, June 05 to secure this week’s rewards on the Festival Playlist with the overall series reward cars available until June 19:
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2018 DeBerti Ford Mustang GT 160 PTS: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback
SEASON REWARDS
20 PTS: 2021 Lexus LC 500 40 PTS: Backstage Pass
The Forzathon Shop is restocked with some unmissable gear. Get the 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione and the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, as well as the Sleepy emote and Grit Reapers Hoodie.
Hit the Lights and the Gas Pedal with the Return of Midnights at Horizon
Extended night cycles and neon light decorations return to the Horizon Festival. Race underneath the neon lights in four champions of the night with the four reward cars returning this series.
Evolving World
The neon lights return! All racing events will feature neon decorations for the next four weeks. To appreciate the lights further, we have also brought back the extended night cycles in all seasons of Midnights at Horizon.
Aeródromo en la Selva glows once more! Visit this unique location covered in fan-favorite neon decorations for some late night drag racing and a drone show.
Find and smash 10 Neon Light Cube collectibles to complete the Collectibles challenge during the Autumm Season.
Four Neon Light Tanks are scattered through the Horizon Festival. Can you find and photograph them all?
Festival Playlist
Unlock four cars eager to take on a nocturnal street race as this month’s seasonal rewards on the Festival Playlist! Also available to unlock for the next four weeks are Car Horns, Rally Adventure-themed clothing items, and a lot more.
2021 Lexus LC 500
The Lexus LC has been in production since 2017 and has iteratively evolved with each model since then. The 2021 spec trims down on the weight and improves the suspension system to ensure the car feels more connected to the road, offering a more robust and stable driving experience while retaining the luxurious looks and feel that Lexus is known for. In fact, the “LC” stands for “Luxury Coupe,” and the line itself replaced the SC, which was formerly Lexus’ luxury car of choice from 1991 until 2010. Also new for 2021 is cornering assist with braking control, so you can maximize its 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated V8 with confidence. Producing 471-horsepower and 398 lb-ft. of torque at its peak, the LC achieves 0-60mph in only 4.4 seconds and remains a testament to Lexus’ focus of elegance in driving.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
As the larger, more extreme and even faster sibling of the Blackwing duo, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the V8-powered sports sedan that automotive dreams are made of. Its high-performance numbers are simply astounding with 668-horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. That means it’s fast, very fast actually. For top speed, the CT5-V Blackwing breaks the 200mph barrier, while Car and Driver testing has penned in the 0-60mph statistic at 3.6 seconds, with the 100mph target coming in at 7.7 seconds. That’s almost two seconds faster than the CT4-V Blackwing! It’s also sporting the same racing-inspired trimming as its smaller counterpart to deliver incredible downforce and ensure a smooth and nimble drive. Simply put, there’s no lifting this one off the asphalt, until it takes on the more elevated terrain of Forza Horizon 5’s landscapes of course.
2021 Audi RS 6 Avant
Combine a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with the chassis of a station wagon and you get the car that Audi enthusiasts have always desired. Indeed, the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant is dream come true for fans of the German automaker, and it's backed by high-speed performance numbers that are staggering for a vehicle of its class. Its high-end Tiptronic transmission delivers the engine’s 591 horses to the signature Quattro all-wheel drive system to achieve a top speed of 189mph and it reaches 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds. With notably aggressive yet nuanced RS-specific styling including a wide body design and flared wheel arches, a classy modern interior, and a large capacity trunk to secure all your road-trip essentials, the RS 6 Avant has it all, and is undoubtedly a road champion in true practicality.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
The successor to the beloved Cadillac ATS-V is here. With a rear-wheel drive platform and a 3.6-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine under the hood, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is the next must have addition to your Forza Horizon 5 garage. Or perhaps that title belongs to the more formidable CT5-V Blackwing, which is also coming to the game. Both are excellent choices for cruising and racing around Mexico’s asphalt roads, and with a low-level spoiler and launch control on each, they’re also the perfect choice for drag racing. Power wise, the CT4-V Blackwing delivers 472-horsepower with 445 lb-ft of torque, which means, according to Car and Driver testing, it can go from standstill to 60mph in 4 seconds, and to 100mph in 9.4 seconds. Cadillac estimates a top speed of 189mph. It’s a mean machine in a smaller package to the CT5-V Blackwing, which makes it ideal for just about everything.
Backstage Vote
Each week of the Backstage Vote two pairs of cars racing head-to-head for your vote. Pick your favorite team and the winner will be available for purchase at the Horizon Backstage Shop!
Here’s every matchup coming this series:
Week 1 (22/05 - 29/05): 1969 Fiat Dino Coupe + 1962 Peel P50 VS 1976 Volkswagen Sp-2 + 1975 DS Automobiles DS 23
Week 2 (29/05 - 05/06): 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 by Gunther Werks + 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo VS 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 + 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Week 3 (05/06 - 12/06): 2022 Hyundai Kona N + 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 VS 2022 Ford Focus ST + 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
Week 4 (12/06 - 19/06): 2007 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT3 + 2016 Renault Clio R.S. 16 Concept VS 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor + 2023 Ford Fiesta ST
Don’t miss out and make sure to vote for your favorite teams!
What’s Next
Pick the Festival Playlist you want to play! This month you will have to choose between muscle cars or coffee breaks. These are the options to vote for this month and their rewards:
American Automotive:
Series Rewards: 1962 Lincoln Continental, 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport
Weekly Rewards: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1968 Pontiac Firebird, 1972 Chevrolet K10 Custom, 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire & Backstage Passes.
Horizon Cars & Coffee:
Series Rewards: 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe, 2010 Aston Martin One-77
Explore Castles and Roads with Our EventLab Picks of the Week
These are our recommended EventLab courses to try this week! Thanks to our community of creators for the almost-unlimited supply of amazing scenarios, races, and games.
Try them all and tell us what you think!
You can also submit your own EventLab creations on our official Discord and Forums.
This Week’s Backstage Vote Features Wooden Walls and No Roofs
Every high-speed track superstar is required to have a wagon sidekick; this week features two pairs of speed devils and woody family carriers.
A retro-styled GT racer designed after the many victories of its predecessor; the 2019 Morgan Aero GT takes the lead in the first team available on this week’s Backstage Vote. The second member of this team will take you on the most memorable rides to the beach or forest, it’s the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon.
The next pair of cars is commanded by the 2012 Eagle Speedster, a customized and amped up version of the Jaguar E-Type. It’s chunky ally in this rumble is the British wood tank known as the 1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler.
Enjoy your family rides or laps around the Horizon Festival’s circuits with any of these two pairs! Vote for your favorite today.
The California’s Elegant Tradition Prevails with this Week’s Reward Car
Almost effortless beauty, classic styling, and impressive power come in this week’s 20 PTS reward car: the look-stealing, jaw-dropping 2014 Ferrari California T.
Mounted in this car is the powerful, twin turbocharged 3855 V8 engine capable of putting out 552 horsepower. F1 inspired technology as well as twin-scroll turbines reduces turbo-lag to almost cero, meaning you’ll enjoy this car’s incredible power as soon as you step on the pedal
The California’s design is as functional as it is appealing. Its size makes its handling capabilities shine even brighter, the engine is mounted closer to the ground which provides a much better center of gravity; finally, its chassis and body are made of aluminum to make it as light as possible.
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: 2010 Ferrari 599 GTO
160 PTS: 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2014 Ferrari California T
40 PTS: Backstage Pass
A new selection of cult classics is available to unlock this week on the Festival Playlist. Get your hands on a 1971 Meyers Manx, 1969 Toyota 2000GT, 2017 Volkswagen #34 Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Beetle, and a lot more this week.
Take a look at the complete list of challenges below:
Lamborghini and Forza celebrate and unveil a symbol for players driving together
Fans of Forza Horizon 5 have been enjoying new cross-platform play since April 25, allowing more players across different consoles and PC to drive together, all for the first time.
To mark the occasion, we’re uniting the freedom to explore in Forza Horizon 5 in the seat of a Lamborghini Revuelto with an exciting new Livery.
The Lamborghini Revuelto reward car can be earned through playing the new free update, Horizon Realms, and you can unlock the exclusive livery in-game via Share Code, also for free.
The roads of Forza Horizon have always been breathtaking. Now, they’re boundless. From April 25, Forza Horizon 5 opened up like never before, inviting players from more platforms to drive together on the same open road. Lamborghini and Forza have joined forces to create a powerful symbol of unity: a first-of-its-kind livery, designed for a vibrant driving community, that is only getting bigger.
A Symbol of Unity
Introducing the Lamborghini Revuelto Forza Horizon 5 Special Livery, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that doesn’t just celebrate speed and design, and unity. More than a car, it’s a call to race side by side.
Designed together with Lamborghini, the livery features a striking green-to-blue gradient, reflecting in Forza Horizon 5, where we can all finally drive as one. Known for its bold use of color, Lamborghini brings that same fearless design philosophy to this exclusive livery. A vibrant green leads at the front, gradually blending into a deep blue that takes over the rear.
Honoring the unmistakable shape of the Revuelto, the silhouette follows Lamborghini’s iconic single center line, with sharply sculpted contours and smooth negative radiuses that define the brand’s supercars. Lamborghini’s design highlights the hexagonal detailing and Y-shaped stylistic elements that carry forward the innovation that has shaped Lamborghini’s identity for decades.
Ready to drive
The Revuelto Forza Horizon Special Livery is ready to be unlocked in-game. Earn the car by accessing the latest game feature, Horizon Realms, and winning the Horizon Stadium Circuit race – the 12th and newest evolving world. After you have the car, head to any Outpost or Player House, open the Garage tab, select “Designs & Paint”, then “Find New Designs.” Enter the Share Code: 687 884 132 to search, download, and get ready to drive.
Whether you’re revisiting your favorite roads or discovering them for the first time, Forza Horizon 5 invites you to celebrate new players, new content and it being the best time ever to play.
The California’s Elegant Tradition Prevails with this Week’s Reward Car
Almost effortless beauty, classic styling, and impressive power come in this week’s 20 PTS reward car: the look-stealing, jaw-dropping 2014 Ferrari California T.
Mounted in this car is the powerful, twin turbocharged 3855 V8 engine capable of putting out 552 horsepower. F1 inspired technology as well as twin-scroll turbines reduces turbo-lag to almost cero, meaning you’ll enjoy this car’s incredible power as soon as you step on the pedal
The California’s design is as functional as it is appealing. Its size makes its handling capabilities shine even brighter, the engine is mounted closer to the ground which provides a much better center of gravity; finally, its chassis and body are made of aluminum to make it as light as possible.
Unlock this modern convertible classic with just 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist until May 15!
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: 2010 Ferrari 599 GTO
160 PTS: 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2014 Ferrari California T
40 PTS: Backstage Pass
This week’s rewards include the 2015 Alumicraft Class 10 Race Car, unlocked by completing the Offroad Tour Seasonal Championship, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR Forza Edition for completing the The Sierra Annual Run EventLab Challenge, and rewards for clearing the Photo Challenge, Horizon Tour, Horizon Open, and a lot more.
Here’s the complete list of rewards and challenges for this week:
