Drive Iconic Cars from the New Movie, BARBIE, in Forza Horizon 5
The highly anticipated film of the summer, BARBIE, comes to the big screen taking audiences to the vibrant world of Barbie Land – where every day is the best day ever! Now, the Horizon Festival will celebrate by giving Forza Horizon 5 players the keys to two stunning cars featured in this bold movie adaptation.
Starting June 26, all players will receive the Barbie iconic 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV and the Ken 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup in their Forza Horizon 5 Message Center. We’re also hosting an in-game UGC contest themed around the joy, wonder and adventures of Barbie. Be it a photo, EventLab, or another type of UGC, share your BARBIE content on Twitter or Instagram before July 14, 2023, and include the hashtag #FH5BarbieMovie to be entered for a chance to win an unmissable BARBIE prize pack.
See BARBIE only in theatres from July 21 and feel the magic of Barbie Land by driving the movie’s iconic cars in Forza Horizon 5 now.
HOW TO REDEEM THE BARBIE MOVIE CARS
These The BARBIE Movie cars are available to claim in Forza Horizon 5 from 6:00 AM PT June 26, 2023 through 6:00 AM PT August 14, 2023. Here’s how you can get yours:
Once in-game open the pause menu and navigate to the "My Horizon" tab.
Open the Message Center.
Select the Gifts tab and look for a new message.
With the gift message highlighted press the "Download" button as indicated in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Enjoy driving your BARBIE cars in Mexico!
Forza Motorsport Launching on October 10th!
Hey Forza fans! The Forza Motorsport launch has been announced for October 10, be sure to visit our new Forza Motorsport Steam page and hit Wishlist to be notified of its release.
Let’s cut to the chase: the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is the most AMG you can have in a single chassis, and this week it can be yours in Forza Horizon 5 for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. Bringing the latest innovations in motorsport to the open road, the turbocharged AMG 4.0-liter V8 engine delivers 720 horsepower, 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 202mph.
With the Upgrade Heroes series officially underway in Forza Horizon 5, the new Donut Media Hi-Low Horizon Story is now available to complete and features some awesome new additions to your garage. Plus, don’t forget to drive your cars to the Horizon Test Track to try out new tunes. If you’re looking for even more cars perfect for racing, check out the Horizon Racing Car Pack available now on Steam.
160 PTS: 2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z
SUMMER REWARDS
20 PTS: 2021 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series
40 PTS: 2021 Lynk & Co. 03+
Over in the Forzathon Shop, look out for the 2017 Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro and the 2010 Lexus LFA, as well as the RAWR emote and the Donut Media Black Hoodie.
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Experience Donut Media’s Hi-Low Cars in Forza Horizon 5 Upgrade Heroes
Car tuners, you’re in the spotlight at Horizon Mexico’s latest event. This is Upgrade Heroes, the freshest series update in Forza Horizon 5 packed with new reward cars, new story missions and new unlockable cosmetics. Drive the iconic Hi-Low cars from our friends at Donut Media, build your cars and push them to their absolute limits at the Horizon Test Track, and fit a selection of new rims to your favorite cars.
Download the next game update on Xbox, Windows and Steam from Tuesday, June 20 and immediately check out the Horizon Test Track and new rims. Once the series begins on Thursday, June 22, play the new Donut Media Hi-Low Story and unlock some sweet new cars.
Forza Motorsport is coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows 10 and 11 PCs via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta) on October 10, 2023. Be sure to hit Wishlist to be notified the moment preorders are available on Steam!
The Donut Media crew are back and since their last visit, they’ve driven their Hi-Low cars to Horizon Mexico so you can experience them in a new Horizon Story.
Get started by playing the intro mission and progress through 2 unique paths: Hi and Low. Each has 6 chapters to complete with four incredible cars to unlock:
Donut Media Nissan 350Z Hi-Low Cars
Complete the Donut Media Hi-Low Story Chapters.
This iconic pair of “Hi-Low” Nissan 350Zs were highly modified by the Donut Media crew. The “Hi” vehicle was customized with expensive components, while the “Low” vehicle features cheaper, more budget-friendly parts. The result is a duo of wildly varied cars, both transformed from their original shared chassis.
Both 350Z's have "MO POWA BABEH!" thanks to an $8,100 Jim Wolf twin-turbo kit on Hi car and a $3500 single turbo on Low car. Hi car produces a solid 373hp (measured at the wheels) whilst Low car manages an impressive 302hp.
Team Hi car's bodywork features a classic C-West body kit and Advan RG-II rims to give the car a classic JDM tuner style. Team Low car opted for a much cheaper Duraflex N1 kit, a "JGTC style" carbon hood, XXR rims and a surprisingly expensive Street Faction rear wing. Covered in light blue Plasti-dip, low car definitely stands out from the crowd!
In the series, both team Hi and Low struggled with reliability, with the teams eventually choosing to V8 swap both cars later in the series. With the Horizon Festival's upgrade shop on hand, you can do the same, hopefully enjoying much more time behind the wheel and much less time wrenching than the Donut crew managed!
1994 Ford Supervan 3 'Donut Media Edition'
Complete the Donut Delivery Story Chapter.
First built in the 1970s as promotional vehicles, the Supervan combined Ford Transit vans with sports car underpinnings, for some reason. It made its first appearance at Brands Hatch, before experiencing two more iterations between 1971 and 1994. That was the year that the Supervan 3 made its debut, sporting the V8 that would eventually be used in the Benetton F1 car. In a Transit van. This special 'Donut Media Edition' features an esteemed livery topped off with an actual, literal donut. Delicious.
1996 Formula Drift #51 Donut Media Nissan 240SX
Complete the Bumper-2-Bumper Story Chapter.
Adam Knapik is Donut Media's Technical Producer and "Shop Daddy". Having taken part in multiple different series of both Time Attack and drifting in his career, he gained his Formula D drifting license and has built this ProSpec Nissan 240SX to compete in. Under the hood of the Donut Media 240SX is an LQ9 engine, an iron-block 6.0 litre V8 usually found in much more humble SUVs and trucks. This engine has been supercharged and now produces a mighty 823hp and 884lb-ft of torque - perfect for turning rear tyres into smoke! ProSpec Formula D cars are fully specialised drift cars, Knapik's 240sx is no exception. With a huge amount of steering lock and power, they are regularly thrown into a drift at speeds in excess of 100mph. This makes the 240SX perfect for the drift zones of Horizon, maybe even with a few donuts thrown in!
The Donut Media Hi-Low Story also introduces 20 new accolades:
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Horizon Test Track
The first Donut Media Story introduced you to the Horizon Test Track. It’s back for Upgrade Heroes and without car restrictions. Tune your car in real-time and test drive your modifications on the track.
Once you’re comfortable with your build, you can save the tune which automatically purchases the necessary parts, or discard the tune to keep your credits – it's entirely your choice.
The Horizon Test Track can be accessed at the Horizon Festival in Mexico through its dedicated map icon. It can also be played alongside your friends with up to 12 players in a Convoy.
There are 15 new accolades associated with the Horizon Test Track:
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New Rims
Express your driving style with 27 new rims available to fit on your favorite cars in the ‘Upgrades & Tuning’ menu at any Horizon Festival Outpost or Player House:
Give your car horn some Donut Media flair with 6 new sound effects available to unlock this series:
Donut Media Lightning
Donut Media Pop Up Headlights
Donut Media Trying to Race
Donut Media Beep Beep
Donut Media Honk Honk
Donut Media Meep Meep
Horizon Racing Car Pack
Discover your next favorite car in the Horizon Racing Car Pack, featuring 4 incredible new-to-Forza cars for you to collect and drive! These high-performing cars are perfect for all the unique driving experiences the Horizon Festival offers:
2023 Lotus Emira
Experience the latest icon in the Lotus story, the Emira. This exotic supercar features a powertrain built to deliver blistering performance and maximum thrills – a 400-horsepower 3.5-litre supercharged V6, tuned to deliver 360 horses. Once your foot is on the accelerator, it reaches 60mph in just over 4 seconds with a top speed of 180mph.
2022 Pagani Huayra R
Drive the most extreme Pagani hypercar ever. Built for the racetrack, this celebration of performance and technology is an early preview of the future of Pagani craftsmanship. It's also the pinnacle of Pagani design with a V12 monster that produces 850 horses of heart-racing action. While only 30 models are destined to make their way to the real-world, the Horizon Festival has reserved one just for you.
2021 Forsberg Racing Nissan ‘Altimaniac’
Possibly the most fitting vehicle name ever, ‘The Altimaniac’ built by three-time Formula Drift World Champion Chris Forsberg is simply epic. This GT-R-powered, four-seater drift machine undertook an extensive drivetrain swap to RWD to ensure it slides once your foot hits the accelerator – a small push is all it needs to kick sideways because this Altima can deliver over 2,000 horses of ludicrous drifting power!
2020 Saleen Sportruck XR Black Label
Master the off-road trails and challenges of Mexico in the rugged Sportruck XR. With a modified 5.0-liter supercharged V8 that produces 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, as well as specially tuned front by-pass shocks with 12-inches of travel and rear shocks complete with an impressive 14-inches of travel, this performance truck deserves to be the vehicle of choice for your next expedition.
Once the pack is purchased, you are granted a one-time only, free addition of each car to your Forza Horizon 5 garage, with no additional in-game credit cost. The Horizon Racing Car Pack is available from June 20 for $4.99 on the Microsoft Store and Steam, and is not included with the Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass, Standard, Deluxe or Premium Editions.
Festival Playlist
During the Upgrade Heroes series, look out for 3 Donut Media Merch Stalls located around Guanajuato and Horizon Mexico. You will also find a smashable Tank Mechanic Pinata Collectible around the Horizon Baja circuit in the Week 2 Festival Playlist.
5 incredible reward cars are featured on the Festival Playlist, including the new-to-Forza 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and 2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z.
2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z
Earn 160 PTS on the Upgrade Heroes Festival Playlist. Available from June 22 – July 20.
Three-time Formula Drift champion Chris Forsberg’s latest drift car is a 2023 Nissan Z, modified to produce an incredible 1,300 horsepower! Drifting is all about more power, and with Forsberg Racing already familiar with the 370Z line in previous competitions, its newest drift car is meaner, safer, and more performant than ever before, ready to produce an endless supply of tire smoke. This custom drift ready Z features a highly modified VR38DETT twin-turbocharged V6 engine, as found in the Nissan GT-R, but re-tuned for the drift track. It’s also an eye-catcher with its widened body kit featuring a splash of NOS Energy Drink and its exhausts popping through the hood. With numerous chassis and bodywork modifications, this Nissan Z is primed for drift competition.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 1 “Summer” Season on the Upgrade Heroes Festival Playlist. Available from June 22 – June 29.
Let’s cut to the chase: the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is the most AMG you can have in a single chassis. By reaching impressive new heights in power, agility, style and even fun with unprecedented performance to boot, this track toy brings the latest and greatest innovations in motorsport to the open road. Under the hood is the most powerful turbocharged AMG 4.0-liter V8 engine, fine-tuned for optimal firing at minimal displacement. The numbers it achieves are truly staggering: 720 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds, 0-124mph in less than 9 seconds and a top speed of 202mph. This is the closest you’ll feel to the intensity of driving a racecar on the track. Aerodynamic design features like the carbon-fiber outlets on the hood help to improve downforce and high-speed control, while the mechanically adjustable diffuser and blades on the rear spoiler seamlessly adapt to the driving conditions. Its front-mid engine placement and rear-mounted transaxles also make for a perfect weight distribution. This allows for an optimal balance between speed and stability, which are undoubtedly the perfect words to encapsulate this incredible road-ready, track-focused car.
1991 GMC Syclone
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 2 “Autumn” Season on the Upgrade Heroes Festival Playlist. Available from June 29– July 6.
Sure, it looks like a pickup truck. But don’t try to haul anything except tail because payload isn’t the Syclone’s strong suit. That’s because GMC conducted a sort of mad science experiment on the Syclone. Taking stock, decidedly un-sporting Sonomas off the line, they dropped a turbocharged V6 under the hood, and then bolted on a high-performance all-wheel drive system. Instead of flipping the switch to awaken some sort of deranged old movie monster, the result was a triumph vastly superior to the sum of its parts. Genuinely fast, remarkably grippy, the Syclone is a hoot to drive. More to the point, it comes close to outperforming a lot of very expensive, exotic cars of the time while costing a whole ton less—much to the irritation of anyone who’d dropped twice the coin on a slower car. The Syclone is slightly lighter than the similarly modified Typhoon SUV, and while there’s a bit more weight over the front end, it performs essentially the same—which is to say, it’s very fast. While the sport truck segment has grown recently, few are as innovative as this AWD mini-truck, and it will take something wild to dethrone the Syclone as the best GMC pickup ever.
1992 GMC Typhoon
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 3 “Winter” Season on the Upgrade Heroes Festival Playlist. Available from July 6 – July 13.
How audacious is the GMC Typhoon? It’s an SUV that can’t go off-road but can out-accelerate a contemporary Ferrari. With tenacious grip from a full-time all-wheel drive system, it can pull nearly 0.8 Gs on a skid pad—and this with a live rear axle sitting on leaf springs. It even uses a relatively common powerplant, the GM 4300 V6, and bolts on an intercooled turbocharger to make totally uncommon horsepower. The 280 horses on tap allow the Typhoon to do things unthinkable for an SUV before its introduction, like blasting to 60mph in 5.3 seconds. A sleeper, however, the Typhoon is not. Slammed low to the ground and sporting a full aero kit, it couldn’t possibly be mistaken for the stock GMC Jimmy that it is inspired by, even at a distance. That’s not such a bad thing, though, as the Typhoon is a truck that backs up its show with an unexpected amount of go, for an unexpectedly audacious experience.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 4 “Spring” Season on the Upgrade Heroes Festival Playlist. Available from July 13 – July 20.
If AMG’s already impressive creations simply aren’t enough for you, there are a very small number of models that have been improved to Black Series specification, and the SL 65 joined the ranks in 2009. Starting with the standard SL 65 AMG, already potently endowed with a twin-turbocharged V12, AMG mainly focused on weight reduction. The folding hardtop and metal fenders, front bumper, and trunk are ditched for units made of carbon fiber composite, saving more than 200 lbs. (a lot of which was in the roof, so the center of gravity is lowered somewhat). Engineers also managed to enhance engine output by almost 60 horsepower, for a total of 661 horsepower (although torque, while still immense, is unchanged at 738 ft-lbs.). Performance is about what you’d expect given the modifications to the SL-Class, with a 0-60 time of well under 4 seconds and a top speed beyond 215 mph. It’s not a coupe for the faint-of-heart, but if you’re looking for a DTM-style driving experience without having to wear a fireproof suit every time you drive it, perhaps the SL 65 AMG Black Series is your car.
What’s Next
Heat up the barbecue, get sunscreen on, and drive your fastest convertible – we’re throwing a Summer Party at the Horizon Festival in July. Look forward to a new Horizon Story, new cars, collectibles, and all the necessities for a good time out in the sunshine. We’ll see you there!
Cruise Rugged Terrain in the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup
The final week of Explore the Horizon has arrived, and you can cruise the roads of Mexico in a fully-equipped electric truck, the 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup. It has 3 motors that can reach up to 355 miles of electric range on a full charge. Performance numbers include 1,000 horses of raw power with up to 11,500 lb-ft of wheel torque!
Built to Explore the Horizon and traverse its most rugged terrain with ease, the HUMMER EV has unique four-wheel steering with the rear wheels capable of turning an impressive 10°, extreme off-road tires and adaptive air ride suspension options. Combined they ensure the HUMMER EV is ready to surpass all obstacles, from massive boulders to fording water.
In Forza Horizon 5, it is set to “Terrain Mode” and players can fit an optional roof tent upgrade or enable its convertible functionality to remove the four modular sky panels and achieve that “infinity” setup. The truck can even reach 0-60mph in just 3 seconds – a remarkable feat for a vehicle of such sheer size and off-roading capabilities. It also features a Motor and Battery Swap which also changes its EV audio, try it out!
The 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup can be yours for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. This week’s events and rewards are available until Thursday, June 22 – so don’t miss out!
Be sure to finish the final set of Pathfinder Challenges. Complete all 3 to unlock the Treasure Chest! Then look out for the mini-camp site locations in the latest weekly Photo Challenges and the smashable animal-shaped cardboard cut-out Collectibles.
Plus, don’t forget to redeem your 2021 CUPRA Formentor VZ5 and 2022 CUPRA Tavascan Concept in the Forza Horizon 5 Message Center before June 26, 2023.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2013 Wuling Sunshine S
160 PTS: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback
SPRING REWARDS
20 PTS: 2022 GMC Hummer EV
40 PTS: 1965 Morris Mini-Traveller
Over in the Forzathon Shop you will find the 2017 Ford #25 "Brocky" Ultra4 Bronco RTR and 2015 Alumi Craft Class 10 Race Car, as well as the Hot Wheels Guitar Stadium Car Horn and Photo Hoodie.
[table] [tr][th]Category [/th][th]Event [/th][th]Restriction [/th][th]Reward [/th][th]Seasonal Points [/th][/tr] [tr][td]Forzathon Weekly [/td][td]Like Nothing Else [/td][td]2006 Hummer H1 Alpha [/td][td]160 Forzathon PTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Trial [/td][td]Kicking up Mud [/td][td]Modern Rally – B 700 [/td][td]2018 MINI X-Raid John Cooper Works Buggy [/td][td]10 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]The Boardwalk Custom Track [/td][td]Vans / Buggies / Offroad – A 800 [/td][td]1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Playground Games [/td][td]Ek’ Balam Survival [/td][td]All-Wheel Drive – A 800 [/td][td]2018 Dodge Durango SRT [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Ranas Saltarinas Danger Sign [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Malpaís Trailblazer [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Beach Ya To It [/td][td]Super GT – S1 900 [/td][td]2006 HUMMER H1 Alpha [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Splash Down [/td][td]Unlimited Buggies – B 700 [/td][td]2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Treasure Hunt [/td][td]H' Marks the Spot [/td][td]Check out this week's Pathfinder challenges in the Accolades page. If you can uncover all 3 trails then the treasure will be yours! [/td][td]250,000 CR [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Photo Challenge [/td][td]#FlutterBy [/td][td]Take a wildlife photograph near the camera equipment to the North West of Hotel Mirador Balderrama [/td][td]Farid Rueda's Bear Tank Tee [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Collectibles [/td][td]Donkey Gone [/td][td]Smash 10 Donky cut-outs, found grazing in the farmland in Tierra Próspera [/td][td]Farid Rueda's Bear Relaxed Fit Tee [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Eliminator [/td][td]Battle Royale [/td][td]Finish 30th or better [/td][td]2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forza EV [/td][td]Ek' Balam Cross Country Circuit [/td][td]2022 GMC Hummer EV [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forza EV [/td][td]CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]2022 CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt [/td][td]Supersonic Spiral Speed Zone [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Hyper Drive [/td][td]Hypercars – S2 998 [/td][td]Jump On It Emote [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt [/td][td]Cráteres Secos Speed Zone [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Chomping at the Grit [/td][td]Rally Monsters – S1 900 [/td][td]Reaper Cackle Car Horn [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Super7 [/td][td]The Super7 Challenge [/td][td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]N/A [/td][/tr] [/table] Forza Motorsport is coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows 10 and 11 PCs via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta) on October 10, 2023. Be sure to hit Wishlist to be notified the moment preorders are available on Steam!
The next Forza Monthly is getting turbocharged! Tune in at 11am PDT on June 13
The next Forza Monthly is getting turbocharged!
Tune in at 11am PT on June 13 for a full walkthrough of the ForzaMotorsport Builders Cup Career Mode with all-new gameplay and details!
Today at the Xbox Games Showcase we revealed that Forza Motorsport is coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows 10 and 11 PCs via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta) on October 10, 2023. Be sure to hit Wishlist to be notified the moment preorders are available on Steam!
Get the “Action Line” Overlanding Truck in Forza Horizon 5
Chevrolet’s C/K Series trucks are some of the most popular collector trucks. This 1972 K-10 Custom is from the last year of the second generation of C/K trucks, nicknamed “Action Line.” With features including an immediately recognizable egg-crate front grille, a big squared off hood and the highly desirable Fleetside short bed, this K-10 has a truckload of retro style!
The “C/K” model code refers to the drivetrain of the truck, this 1972 K-10 is fitted with a 4x4 driveline (whereas a “C-10” would be rear-wheel drive). Under the hood is the faithful Chevrolet 350 Small block V8 engine, in this application pushing out 175 horsepower. While it may be tuned for rugged reliability and not outright performance, this V8 powered 4x4 truck has all the ingredients to make a great fun Horizon exploration vehicle.
The 1972 Chevrolet K-10 Custom can be yours for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. This week’s events and rewards are available until Thursday, June 15 – so don’t miss out!
Also, be sure to complete the latest set of Pathfinder Challenges. Complete all 3 to unlock the Treasure Chest! Then look out for the mini-camp site locations in the weekly Photo Challenges and the smashable animal-shaped cardboard cut-out Collectibles.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2013 Wuling Sunshine S
160 PTS: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback
WINTER REWARDS
20 PTS: 1972 Chevrolet K-10 Custom
40 PTS: 2012 Hot Wheels Rip Rod
New stock is available in the Forzathon Shop! This week you can find the 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 and 1977 Ford #5 Escort RS1800 MkII, as well as the What's Inside emote and Horizon Raptors Cap.
[table] [tr][th]Category [/th][th]Event [/th][th]Restriction [/th][th]Reward [/th][th]Seasonal Points [/th][/tr] [tr][td]Forzathon Weekly [/td][td]Designed for Driving [/td][td]2011 BMW X5 M [/td][td]160 Forzathon PTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Trial [/td][td]Bucking Broncos [/td][td]Super Saloons – A 800 [/td][td]1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S [/td][td]10 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]How The West Was Raced [/td][td]Offroad – A 800 [/td][td]2020 Ford #2069 Ford Performance Bronco R [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Festival Descend Trailblazer [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]El Gancho Speed Zone [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Tropic Like It's Hot [/td][td]Pickups & 4x4s – C 600 [/td][td]2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Ramble Scramble [/td][td]AWD (All-Wheel Drive) – A 700 [/td][td]2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Tour [/td][td]Co-op Championship [/td][td]Random [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Treasure Hunt [/td][td]Seek and Enjoy [/td][td]Check out this week's Pathfinder challenges in the Accolades page. If you can uncover all 3 trails then the treasure will be yours! [/td][td]250,000 CR [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Photo Challenge [/td][td]#StreetDog [/td][td]Take a wildlife photograph near the camera equipment to the South East of Lago Blanco [/td][td]Predator Howl Car Horn [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Collectibles [/td][td]Car-madillos [/td][td]Smash 10 Armadillo cut-outs, found to the North East of the Baja Circuit [/td][td]Farid Rueda Lion Race Gloves [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Open [/td][td]Country Customs [/td][td]Complete a Cross Country Racing Horizon Open Custom Event [/td][td]Farid Rueda Lion Relaxed Fit Tee [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forza EV [/td][td]Ek' Balam Cross Country Circuit [/td][td]2022 GMC Hummer EV [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forza EV [/td][td]CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]2022 CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt [/td][td]Forest Escape Danger Sign [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship [/td][td]The Chosen One [/td][td]Rally Monsters – A 800 [/td][td]“I have the high ground” Forza LINK chat phrase [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt [/td][td]Palm Forest Danger Sign [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Letting Off Steam [/td][td]Buggies – D 500 [/td][td]Steam Boat Car Horn [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Super7 [/td][td]The Super7 Challenge [/td][td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]N/A [/td][/tr] [/table]
Transform the “Bullnose” 1986 F-150 Into Your Next Epic Overlanding Rig
Did you know an F-Series truck was sold every 49 seconds in 2022? This seventh-generation “bullnose” 1986 F-150 was the model that helped secure this incredible sales feat and was a revolutionary model for Ford. It led to the Ford F-Series trucks becoming America’s best-selling truck for the past 46 consecutive years, and America’s best-selling vehicle for 41 years.
With its independent Twin I-Beam 4x4 front suspension and modern, comfortable interior styling, the F-150 bridged the gap between car and truck better than ever before. Its 5.0 (302) V8 produces a modest 185 horsepower. In stock form this F-150 will leave you plenty of time to see the sights of Mexico, but a quick Festival visit to explore the upgrades available will reveal that this truck can be hopped up into a serious overlanding rig.
The 1986 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat can be yours for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. This week’s events and rewards are available until Thursday, June 8 – so don’t miss out!
Also, be sure to complete the latest set of Pathfinder Challenges. Complete all 3 to unlock the Treasure Chest! Then look out for the mini-camp site locations in the weekly Photo Challenges and the smashable animal-shaped cardboard cut-out Collectibles.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2013 Wuling Sunshine S
160 PTS: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback
AUTUMN REWARDS
20 PTS: 1986 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
40 PTS: 2022 Extreme E #44 X44
New stock awaits in the Forzathon Shop! This week you can find the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 2014 Ford #11 Rockstar F-150 Trophy Truck, as well as the Referee Whistle Car Horn and Farid Rueda Lion Racesuit.
[table] [tr][th]Category [/th][th]Event [/th][th]Restriction [/th][th]Reward [/th][th]Seasonal Points [/th][/tr] [tr][td]Forzathon Weekly [/td][td]No Compromise [/td][td]2017 RAM 2500 Power Wagon [/td][td]160 Forzathon PTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Arcade [/td][td]Mini Games [/td][td]Any Car [/td][td]Forzathon PTS [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Trial [/td][td]Ooh... Barranca [/td][td]Retro Rally – C 600 [/td][td]2016 Bentley Bentayga [/td][td]10 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]By Land, Air, and Sea [/td][td]Offroad – A 800 [/td][td]1970 Ford GT70 [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Salto de Rio Danger Sign [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Dustbowl Speed Trap [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Rally Good Time [/td][td]Rally Monsters – A 800 [/td][td]2017 Maserati Levante S [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Ready for Liftoff [/td][td]Unlimited Offroad – B 700 [/td][td]1973 Ford Escort RS1600 [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Tour [/td][td]Co-op Championship [/td][td]Random [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Treasure Hunt [/td][td]Finders Keepers [/td][td]Check out this week's Pathfinder challenges in the Accolades page. If you can uncover all 3 trails then the treasure will be yours! [/td][td]250,000 CR [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Photo Challenge [/td][td]#BigHorn [/td][td]Take a wildlife photograph near the camera equipment to the North of Mulegé [/td][td]"I'm the goat" Forza LINK chat phrase [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Collectibles [/td][td]Flamingo Falls [/td][td]Smash 10 Flamingo cut-outs, found near the Cascadas De Aqua Azul [/td][td]Farid Rueda Lion Face Mask [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Eliminator [/td][td]Battle Royale [/td][td]Finish 30th or better [/td][td]2011 BMW X5 M [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forza EV [/td][td]Ek' Balam Cross Country Circuit [/td][td]2022 GMC Hummer EV [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forza EV [/td][td]CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]2022 CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt [/td][td]Canyon Fire Danger Sign [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Super Loops [/td][td]Modern Supercars – S1 900 [/td][td]Farid Rueda Bear Cap [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt [/td][td]Tierras Verdes Speed Zone [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Time Warp [/td][td]Retro Saloons – B 700 [/td][td]Macarena [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Super7 [/td][td]The Super7 Challenge [/td][td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]N/A [/td][/tr] [/table]
Drive the All-Terrain Ready DeBerti 'Transformer' in Forza Horizon 5
Start your engines Festival drivers, the latest Forza Horizon 5 series is here and this week you can unlock a transformed truck that’s destined to Explore the Horizon. The 2019 DeBerti Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat 'Transformer' is yours for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist! With extensive modifications like a robust suspension system, high-visibility LED beacons and massive 37-inch tires to ensure an all-terrain ready driving experience, this might just be DeBerti’s biggest and most unforgettable build ever!
Have you checked out the enhanced Photo Mode in Forza Horizon 5? Now is your chance to experience all the new features, including adjustable time-of-day and weather, wheel tilt, the option to position your character outside of the vehicle, emote selection, and more. Try it out!
In the Explore the Horizon series, look out for weekly Pathfinder Challenges. Complete all 3 within a season to unlock the Treasure Chest! Plus, don’t miss the mini-camp site locations in the weekly Photo Challenges and the smashable animal-shaped cardboard cut-out Collectibles.
Don’t forget to visit your Message Center and redeem the 2021 CUPRA Formentor VZ5! You’ll need it to unlock the CUPRA Race Suit in one of the Seasonal Championships.
This week’s Festival Playlist events are available to complete until Thursday, June 1. Here’s a look at the rewards and challenges that await you!
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2013 Wuling Sunshine S
160 PTS: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback
SUMMER REWARDS
20 PTS: 2019 DeBerti Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat 'Transformer'
40 PTS: 2018 Porsche Macan LPR Rally Raid
Over at the Forzathon Shop, look out for the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé and the 2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6, as well as the Take Off emote and Senkoe's Relaxed Fit Tee.
[table] [tr][th]Category [/th][th]Event [/th][th]Restriction [/th][th]Reward [/th][th]Seasonal Points [/th][/tr] [tr][td]Forzathon Weekly [/td][td]Above and Beyond [/td][td]1972 Land Rover Series III [/td][td]160 Forzathon PTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Trial [/td][td]Ad-van-ture Time [/td][td]Sports Utility Heroes – A 800 [/td][td]1986 Lamborghini LM 002 [/td][td]10 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Showcase Remix [/td][td]Splash of the Titans [/td][td]2019 DeBerti Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat 'Transformer' – B 700 [/td][td]2016 Nissan Titan Warrior Concept [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]Sand Bank Slalom Beach Party '27 [/td][td]Offroad – A 800 [/td][td]1987 Mercedes-Benz AMG Hammer Coupe [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Jungle Traversal [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]La Mesa [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Sick Dunes [/td][td]Unlimited Offroad – A 800 [/td][td]2020 Land Rover Defender 110 X [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]CUPRA Formentor VZ5 [/td][td]2021 CUPRA Formentor [/td][td]CUPRA Race Suit [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Tour [/td][td]Co-op Championship [/td][td]Random [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Treasure Hunt [/td][td]The Pathfinder Challenge [/td][td]Check out this week's Pathfinder challenges in the Accolades page. If you can uncover all 3 trails then the treasure will be yours! [/td][td]250,000 CR [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Photo Challenge [/td][td]#Donkey [/td][td]Take a wildlife photograph near the camera equipment to the North of Cascadas de Agua Azul [/td][td]“Donkey!!” Forza LINK chat phrase [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Collectibles [/td][td]Where Wolf? [/td][td]Smash 10 Wolf cut-outs, found near Playa Tranquila [/td][td]Farid Rueda's Bear Relaxed Fit Tee [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Monthly Rivals [/td][td]Ek' Balam Cross Country Circuit [/td][td]2022 GMC Hummber EV [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Forza EV [/td][td]CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]2022 CUPRA Tavascan Concept [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt [/td][td]Treetops Speed Zone [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Orient-steering [/td][td]Modern Rally – B 700 [/td][td]Legacy Rewind Car Horn [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt [/td][td]La Cantera Danger Sign [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Too Hot 2 Handle [/td][td]Hot Hatch – B 700 [/td][td]Farid Rueda Lion Race Suit [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Super7 [/td][td]The Super7 Challenge [/td][td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]N/A [/td][/tr] [/table]
New CUPRA EVs Arrive with Explore the Horizon
Explore the Horizon introduces 2 new-to-Forza cars sent to all players - the 2021 CUPRA Formentor VZ5 and 2022 CUPRA Tavascan Concept! Here are the details:
2021 CUPRA Formentor VZ5
This vehicle will be distributed at no cost to everyone who plays Forza Horizon 5 during the Explore the Horizon series. It can be redeemed by navigating to Pause > My Horizon > Message Center > Gifts from May 24 through June 22, 2023. In the following series, Upgrade Heroes, it will be available to purchase from the Autoshow for 70,000CR.
Dream fast and break all limits in the CUPRA Formentor VZ5. This powerful road-going car features the biggest engine ever seen in a CUPRA, a 2.5-liter TSI 5-cylinder that reaches 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 155mph (250km/h), and a unique firing order to minimize acceleration vibration. Its race-inspired sculpted bodywork is accentuated by matte black details, a carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser, and the distinctively CUPRA use of copper on the exhaust pipes and 20-inch alloy wheels. The rear of the car features an infinite light that illuminates brightly with a VZ5 emblem that beams onto the ground. Its suspension is also reduced for more precise control, especially when approaching corners at speed to ensure stability and max drivability.
2022 CUPRA Tavascan Concept
This vehicle will be distributed at no cost to everyone who plays Forza Horizon 5 during the Explore the Horizon series. It can be redeemed by navigating to Pause > My Horizon > Message Center > Gifts from May 24 through June 22, 2023. In the following series, Upgrade Heroes, it will be available to purchase from the Autoshow for 50,000CR.
Meet the first all-electric SUV coupé from CUPRA. Set to arrive in the real-world in 2024, Forza Horizon 5 players can get their hands on the Tavascan early as its concept car will be made readily available to all Horizon Festival drivers. It’s the second fully-electric car from CUPRA and it’s both stylish and functional with Incredible aerodynamics and zero tailpipe emissions. Two motors housed in each axle produce a combined 250kW of power to all four wheels, while the 77kWh lithium-ion battery pack allows drivers to venture out onto the open road for up to 280 miles (450km) before a recharge. The Tavascan is also illuminated with bright coast-to-coast lights and logos, sleek exterior lines and a liquid metal paint that emphasizes its unique design details.
UPGRADE HIGHLIGHT: This vehicle features a Motor and Battery Swap which also changes the EV audio for the car, try it out!
HOW TO REDEEM YOUR FREE CUPRA EVS
Available to redeem from May 24 through June 22, 2023:
Once in-game open the pause menu and navigate to the "My Horizon" tab.
Open the Message Center.
Select the Gifts tab and look for a new message.
With the gift message highlighted press the "Download" button as indicated in the bottom left corner of the screen.
