Expand Your Garage with a V8 Pony Car Legend in Forza Horizon 5
When the pony cars of its era were getting bigger, the 1971 AMC Javelin-AMX fit right in. No longer a unique model, the AMX emulated the look of the Corvette with bulging fender arches and a Trans-Am-inspired V8 capable of 330 horsepower and mid 14s in the quarter mile.
The Javelin AMX is a classic muscle car and one of the last of its kind – an audacious pony car that drove for dominance at the height of the muscle car era and was considered a potent competitor at every racetrack. Now you can bring it and all 330 of its horses to the drag strip in Forza Horizon 5 by earning 20 PTS on this week’s Festival Playlist.
You can also test drive the 2022 CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept and set your fastest lap time in Forza EV Rivals on the Arch of Mulegé circuit. You’ll be able to redeem this car for free from your Message Center once the new series begins. Elsewhere in Mexico, our Monthly Rivals spotlights the 2013 Cadillac XTS Limousine on the Estadio Circuit. Post a clean lap to qualify for the leaderboard.
Available through January 5, 2023, here’s a look at the series rewards for Horizon Holidays:
80 PTS: 2022 Extreme E #22 JBXE
160 PTS: 2014 Ferrari California T
Secret Santa has also returned with the Holiday Tree Outfit and a secret new-to-Forza car up for grabs! Simply send gifts through the Forzathon Shop or Gift Drop to contribute to the progress bar. Once enough gifts have been sent to meet the criteria, rewards are distributed to all players and can be redeemed through the Message Center.
Throughout the Horizon Holidays, look out for festive decorations all over Mexico, from the Horizon Wonderland in Mulegé to the Ice Rink Stadium and even your own Player House!
This week’s events and rewards in Forza Horizon 5 are available through Thursday, December 15:
20 PTS: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX
40 PTS: 2010 BMW M3 GTS
The Weekly Forzathon Challenge spotlights a small but mighty experience. Get ready for bubble trouble behind the wheel of the 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export. Spend those newly acquired Forzathon Points on the 1997 Lotus Elise GT1 and the 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 and get into the festive spirit with the Reindeer Antlers and Red Nose clothing items and the Jingle Bells car horn.
The Trial is a Super Saloons special with the 1991 BMW M3 as your reward. Over in EventLab, Fame and Fortune await courtesy of Fatefu1Bliss. Cross the finish line first to unlock a Super Wheelspin.
You’re invited to push the 2022 CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept to the limit in Seasonal PR Stunts, including the Basejump Danger Sign and the Escarpment Speed Trap where you can win a pair of Super Wheelspins. And don’t forget to check out the Frozen Rush Speed Zone on Hot Wheels Park to win another Super Wheelspin.
There’s a triple serving of holidays events in Seasonal Championships. Unlock the 2015 Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé in Toys Under the Tree, the 2013 Audi RS 4 Avant in Yule the Boss and the 2018 TVR Griffith in Not so Silent Night. Over on Hot Wheels Park, you can also win the 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo by Melting the Ice.
This week’s Treasure Hunt is all about the Driving Season. The clue reads: “Drive home for the Holidays in a famously green manufacturer.” Solve the riddle and find the chest to be rewarded with 100 Forzathon Points. Also, we’re hearing the Snowmen are playing hide and seek around your home! Photograph the Snowman at the Casa Bella Player House in Mulegé to unlock the Sleigh Bells car horn.
Lastly, earn 3 Clean Start Skills in Horizon Open Racing and you’ll earn the Holiday Sweater to keep your warm throughout the festive season.
The Horizon Holidays are coming to Mexico as Forza Horizon 5 celebrates the festive season with the new Festival Playlist series beginning on Thursday, December 8.
Look out for new reward cars, the return of Secret Santa improved for this year, and Evolving World changes such as the Horizon Wonderland in Mulegé and the Ice Rink Stadium featuring a hockey-rink in the middle of the arena.
It’s undoubtedly been an exciting first year at Horizon Mexico! Check out the above infographic for the complete visual summary of everything we’ve added to Forza Horizon 5 from launch through to the Donut Media update.
Game Fixes and Release Notes
Available to download beforehand on Tuesday, December 6 is the next Forza Horizon 5 update with fixes to community reported issues.
Here’s some of the most notable changes that you can expect:
We have introduced support for Japanese and Traditional Chinese VO. You can switch to any of the available VO pre-sets under “Language Select” in the Settings menu.
An EventLab build point has been added to the Horizon Stadium.
Accolades tasking players to use Vinyls would previously not be unlocked as usage would not increment your progress. This has now been fixed.
The Tuning Setup and Livery applied to a car before the creation of a Super7 event will now be reflected in the published Challenge Card as intended.
Any tuning adjustments made to your selected car in Donut Media Chapter 2 now persists onto later chapters.
Previously the stat tracking for areas discovered would increase beyond the total number of findable areas in the game. This has been fixed.
We’ve fixed the issue which caused liveries to be misaligned when a widebody kit is applied to the 1992 Honda NSX-R.
Players can now paint the roof of the 2010 Forsberg Racing Toyota Gumout 2JZ Camry Stock Car.
Secret Santa returns to Forza Horizon 5! We’ve tweaked and adjusted how it works based on your feedback from last year, so you’ll find it easier to unlock that snazzy top-tier car and who knows, if you give enough gifts then the holiday season may well start before you expect it!
Available until January 5, 2023, Secret Santa is a special Horizon Holidays event that challenges the entire community to cooperate and share the festive joy by sending gifts to each other. Gifts can be sent through the Forzathon Shop and using the Gift Drop feature.
While only one car from the Forzathon Shop can be gifted per week, you can gift as many cars as desired through Gift Drops.
Every gift sent contributes to the progression bar which includes two unmissable rewards, so don’t miss out! Once the community reaches the points threshold, the reward will be immediately sent out and can be redeemed through the in-game Message Center.
Horizon Wonderland
Visit the Horizon Wonderland in Mulegé, a holiday-themed marketplace where you can access the Forzathon Shop and enjoy the festive makeover. Be sure to look out for a large gift box by the church, as that means you have a present to collect.
You’ll also find holiday decorations across Mexico including Christmas trees, lights and candy canes, as well as Snowman collectibles, which are now more plentiful compared to last year. We’ve even hidden some at Player Houses. Find them to complete the weekly Photo Challenges.
Don’t forget to visit the Ice Rink Stadium! The Horizon Stadium is fully transformed for the holidays with an icy playground to slide around with your friends, a hockey puck, and festive decorations.
Forzathon Shop Sales
Did someone say Tommy Bargains? Cor Blimey, it’s another round of unmissable deals that you won’t find anywhere else. The Forzathon Shop will be your one-stop-destination to a selection to significantly discounted high-performance cars and seasonal cosmetics.
Here’s when you can look out for those sales:
Christmas Day Sale: From 2:30 PM UTC on Dec. 24 until 2:30 PM UTC on Dec. 26.
New Year’s Sale: From 2:30 PM UTC on Dec. 31 until 2:30 PM UTC on Jan 2.
Remember that you can gift one car to a friend or another player during each week of Horizon Holidays through the Forzathon Shop, so make the most of these sales and boost that community gifts bar!
Festival Playlist
Get ready for a holiday-themed Festival Playlist with special events to mark the season.
For those who missed them last year, we’re bringing back these festive themed clothing items and car horns throughout the Horizon Holidays:
Clothing Items
Snowman Outfit
Sad Snowperson Head
Happy Snowperson Head
Gingerbread Outfit
Santa Outfit
Elf Outfit
Elf Hat
Holiday Sweater
Santa Hat
Red Nose
Reindeer Antlers
Car Horns
Jingle Bells
Sleigh Bells
Merry Christmas
HoHoHo
Deck the Halls
You’ll also find another opportunity to unlock the song “Language” by Porter Robinson for your Horizon Mixtape radio dial. There will be opportunities to unlock the other previously released 10-Year Anniversary songs in the future, stay tuned.
Here’s a look at the new and returning cars available to unlock throughout the Horizon Holidays:
2020 Lamborghini Sián Roadster
The unlock requirements of this car remain a mystery. Some say the holidays are a season of gifts and joy, though we’re unsure of how such wisdom is supposed to help you drive this incredible supercar.
The 2020 Lamborghini Sián Roadster is the Italian manufacturer's first open-top hybrid supercar to feature a supercapacitor. With electrified intensity, the incomparable 800-horsepower V12 that powers the Sián Roadster is at the top of its class. It’s the most powerful Lamborghini engine yet, capable of 217mph, while its unique and innovative use of a supercapacitor takes hybrid technology to the next level. It also has futuristic design features, such sculptured contours, distinct aero wings and aluminum details painted in Oro Electrum, a special type of gold paint chosen by Lamborghini to indicate their hybrid cars. It all comes together for an incredible all-wheel-drive supercar built with meticulous attention to detail, very fine materials and an ultralight body. It even has unique interior accents celebrating the very first Lamborghini Miura. While only 19 models are planned for the real world, the Horizon Festival has ensured that everyone who feels the holiday spirit over the coming series might just find the 2020 Lamborghini Sián Roadster under their garage’s festive tree in Forza Horizon 5.
2022 CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept
This car will be distributed for free to everyone who plays Forza Horizon 5 during the Horizon Holidays series. It can be redeemed in the Message Center through Jan. 5, 2023. Also available to purchase from the Autoshow for 2 million credits.
Step behind the wheel of an all-electric racecar with a truly rebellious spirit. It’s coming to the real world in 2025 as a road-going car, however you can experience the CUPRA UrbanRebel Racing Concept first before anyone else in Forza Horizon 5. Designed, developed and built in Barcelona, Spain, this racecar mixes electrification, sustainability and performance integrating virtual aesthetics to create a design language for the future generation of electric vehicles. CUPRA said they wanted to inject a gamification look to the racing car, and they certainly achieved it, with a livery surface that adapts and changes as the light moves across it, as well as a large spoiler with integrated lights that nods to the racecars of the virtual world. So, it looks incredibly unique, but how does the UrbanRebel Racing Concept perform? It delivers 335 bhp of continuous performance with a peak of 429 bhp! It can also reach 0-62mph in only 3.2 seconds. Sounds like a perfect match for the Horizon Festival, where you can drive this unconventional concept car early and set your fastest lap time in Forza EV, as well as put it to the test in dedicated Seasonal PR Stunts.
1971 AMC Javelin AMX
Earn 20 PTS during the Summer “Wet” Season on the Horizon Holidays Festival Playlist. Available from Dec. 8 – Dec. 15.
Those huge fender arches? They’re to fit oversize race tires. The long deck? That’s for the 401 CID, Trans-Am-inspired V8 packing a four-barrel carburetor capable of 330 horsepower. From the crease running down the flanks to the quad taillights hooded by a ducktail spoiler, the AMC Javelin AMX was one of the more audacious pony cars to drive for dominance on the drag strip and the race circuit at the height of the muscle car era. Despite odds stacked up against the small, independent automaker in the face of the Big Three, the Javelin and its AMX derivative smoked them in Trans-Am racing, taking the checkered flag in eight of the ten races of the 1971 season, with Mark “Captain Nice” Donahue behind the wheel of many of them. The Javelin AMX distilled the racing success into one of the most exciting, and certainly one of the most distinctive, muscle cars to rumble out onto the scene. Whether you line up for a quarter-mile or swap paint with its Trans-Am rivals out on the track, the coupe from Kenosha is a potent competitor.
1958 Plymouth Fury
Earn 20 PTS during the Autumn “Storm” Season on the Horizon Holidays Festival Playlist. Available from Dec. 15 – Dec. 22.
Only a car with the beautiful lines of the 1958 Plymouth Fury could have inspired the kind of obsession expressed in Stephen King’s “Christine.” While this Fury may not be possessed, this much chrome, this much tailfin, and a 305hp Golden Commando V8 under the hood are worthy of close appreciation. Sure, this Fury is a huge hunk of glistening metal that is best driven in a straight line, and it may lack braking and turning performance, but who cares? The Fury is gorgeous, and it represents an era where cars were designed to be alluring and gas prices were not an issue. Besides, once you feel the float of this boat going down the straightaway, winning may become less of a priority.
2013 Cadillac XTS Limousine
Earn 20 PTS during the Winter “Dry” Season on the Horizon Holidays Festival Playlist. Available from Dec. 22 – Dec. 29.
One advantage this Cadillac XTS Limousine has is its length. You are not going to just fly by this vehicle. It’s long. When toting around VIPs, you need a limousine and that’s where this rig comes in. Plunk down in its luxurious interior and watch a movie as the driver puts in a few laps or use it as a canvas for an elongated livery. With 300 horsepower in the stock version – and don’t forget you can upgrade this thing with a NASCAR engine – it’s no slouch. If you want to practice your cornering skills, the Limo will give you a new perspective on watching out behind you. Simply put, this is one hulking and fancy piece of machinery that’s certain to get you across Mexico in style and raise a fair share of eyebrows along the way. All the more reason to have it in your Forza Horizon 5 garage we say.
1970 AMC Rebel 'The Machine'
Earn 20 PTS during the Spring “Hot” Season on the Horizon Holidays Festival Playlist. Available from Dec. 29 – Jan. 5.
AMC was notorious for taking on the big three in its own way. When it came to the muscle car market, the AMC approach was unique with performance that could give the big boys a run for their money. “The Machine” came with a flamboyant red, white, and blue paint scheme that made as much of statement as its 340-horsepower V8. From the factory this Rebel was poised as a street legal drag race car and could run mid-14s in the quarter mile. The distinctive ram-air hood scoop and hood-mounted tachometer contributed to the car’s performance-minded attitude. “The Machine” was no poseur; developed in collaboration with Hurst Performance, it could put down the power via the “Twin-Grip” Positraction style differential. AMC always did things delightfully different, and this definitive muscle car is a perfect example.
What’s Next
The Horizon Holidays will seamlessly lead into the next series, #FORDzathon with no new update to download. This means that you will see unreleased content from the next series before it’s officially available to unlock in-game. This can happen from time to time when we combine update files to allow us to stay ahead of schedule with bringing you future series updates.
#FORDzathon will introduce a Festival Playlist themed around Ford events and rewards, as well as two new to Forza MG cars and three Renault cars returning to Forza:
2020 MG #20 MG6 XPower
2021 MG MG6 XPower
2010 Renault Clio R.S.
2016 Renault Clio R.S. 16 Concept
2010 Renault Megane RS 250
We’ll share more details about these cars, including the unlock criteria, in our #FORDzathon blog on January 5, 2023.
Thanks to all our players for another fantastic year at the Horizon Festival. From the extreme tracks of Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels to a celebration of our Horizon 10-Year Anniversary, these past twelve months have been unforgettable, and we’ll be recapping it all in our 2022 Forza Year in Review later this month.
Unlock the Morris Minor Series II Traveler in Forza Horizon 5
The final week of Donut Media at Horizon arrives alongside the final batch of events, challenges and rewards for this series.
That means it’s your final chance to check out the current Monthly Rivals and Forza EV events, where you can test drive the 2020 Lynk & Co #100 Cyan Racing 03 touring car legend and the fully electric 2019 RAESR Tachyon Speed concept car, respectively.
It’s also the last chance to unlock these overall series rewards, available through Thursday, December 8:
80 PTS: 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale
160 PTS: 2017 Alpine A110
Before we dive into everything that’s new to complete on the Festival Playlist this week, don’t forget to discuss it all on the Forza Forums and share your ideas for future updates and improvements on our official Suggestions Hub.
Below are the weekly rewards for the Spring “Hot” Season on the Donut Media on the Festival Playlist:
20 PTS: 1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler
40 PTS: 2016 Zenvo TS1
Get Up to Speed with an everyday sports car, the 2010 Audi TT RS Coupé, in the latest Weekly Forzathon Challenge. It’s the German coupé that has roots in a famous motorcycle race and made its Beetle brother look bloated by comparison.
Once you’ve boosted your Forzathon Points balance, spend it all in the Forzathon Shop where you’ll find the 2008 Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa and the 2019 McLaren 720S Spider, as well as the Mechanical Whizz car horn and the Donut Media Grey Leaf Cap for your character.
It’s the last of the weekly Bumper 2 Bumper events in The Trial and the prize is unmissable. Team up with your friends, overtake the Drivatars and secure the podium to receive the 2018 McLaren 600LT Coupé.
Seasonal Playground Games are on the calendar this week. Participate to drive away in the 2003 Audi RS 6, the ultimate proof of your mastery of Team Flag Rush.
Meanwhile, a trio of Super Wheelspins await in this week’s Seasonal PR Stunts. Overtake the records at the Vado Del Río Speed Trap, the Los Jardines Danger Sign and the Ringroad Speed Zone. Unlock a fourth by mastering the Ice Cauldron Drift Zone.
Seasonal Championships this week include a crown jewel of incredible car rewards, including the 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast, the 1970 Ford GT70, and the 2012 Jaguar XKR-S. Over in Hot Wheels Park, we’re concluding the Joy of Cars with the 1958 Morris Minor 1000 up for grabs.
Additional points for the Festival Playlist can be scored in the Horizon Tour, which are co-op championships playable with friends where you take on Drivatars.
This week’s Photo Challenge features the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z at the Horizon Festival México. Capture it to unlock the “Snap!” emote.
Prove your finesse in the Horizon Super7 by mastering a series of seven unique challenges created by the community. Complete it this week to receive the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports.
That’s it for Donut Media at Horizon. Play these events and unlock the associated rewards in Forza Horizon 5 this week, and we’ll see you next time for the Horizon Holidays.
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.
Vote Forza Horizon 5 for Labor of Love in The Steam Awards
Nominate Forza Horizon 5 for Labor of Love in the 2022 Steam Awards
It’s already been a year since Forza Horizon 5 introduced us to the vibrant and ever-evolving open-world landscapes of Mexico!
Since its release, our Forza Horizon 5 community is treated to an exciting new update every month introducing new features, gameplay, and cars for FREE. Meanwhile, every week the game receives new seasonal content on the Festival Playlist that invites all our players to master new events and challenges to unlock exciting rewards.
We also continue to make improvements to EventLab, our UGC tool that allows you to create truly custom events and game modes to share with everyone in the community to enjoy. New props are frequently added so you can transform Horizon into your own unique experience!
In July, we released Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, an entirely new game expansion that sees players take on exhilarating new driving experiences high in the clouds above Mexico in a campaign of extreme speed! You can even build your own custom Hot Wheels tracks for everyone to play.
Forza Horizon 5 is truly the festival that never ends, so we’re looking for your nomination in the 2022 Steam Awards for the Labor of Love category. Have you enjoyed Forza Horizon 5’s monthly updates? Have you expanded your garage with slick new cars thanks to our weekly events? If so, then we’d love to have your vote in the 2022 Steam Awards.
New discounts are now active for Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Horizon 4 through Tuesday, November 29th
If you’ve yet to jump into Forza Horizon 5 or Forza Horizon 4, there has never been a better time to experience the Horizon Festival. The Steam Autumn Sale has arrived with a 35% discount on the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition, Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition. For the first time, you can also save 20% on the Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels expansion and experience our fastest, most extreme tracks yet!
Drive through Dynamic Seasons in beautiful, historic Britain with a 65% discount on the Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition and Deluxe Edition, as well as a 67% discount on the Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition. Expand your Horizon adventure with perilous terrain and a wonderous valley to explore with 60% off the Fortune Island and LEGO® Speed Champions expansions.
If you want to have the best of Mexico and Britain in one must have bundle, don’t miss the Forza Horizon Ultimate Driving Bundle. It includes both the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition and Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition, and through the Steam Autumn Sale, you can secure this incredible bundle with a 55% discount!
Get Your Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon in Forza Horizon 5
It’s the penultimate week of the Donut Media crew at Horizon, which means the latest round of events, challenges and rewards is almost here.
Before we buckle up for the complete rundown of this week’s content, a friendly reminder that you can discuss the latest Festival Playlist content on the Forza Forums and share your ideas for future updates and improvements on our official Suggestions Hub.
Forza Horizon 5’s new reward car this week is the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon. Known as the “Woody” for its iconic looks, this is an iconic truck that served families loyally thanks to its ample storage space and 90 horsepower. It’s also a car that begs to be captured in a picturesque location, therefore we recommend driving it to the beaches along Mexico’s vibrant coastline once you’ve earned the 20 PTS to unlock it.
Speaking of car rewards, here’s a look at this week’s Festival Playlist rewards for the Winter “Dry” Season on the Donut Media Festival Playlist, available through Thursday, December 1:
20 PTS: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon
40 PTS: 2016 Zenvo TS1
Hone your burnout skills and drive Up to Speed in the latest Forzathon Weekly Challenge. Get ready to experience true Japanese performance with one of the best front-wheel-drive cars of all time in the spotlight, the 2001 Acura Integra Type R. Spend those hard earned Forzathon Points in the Forzathon Shop to unlock the 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport and the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage, as well as the Pop 'N' Lock emote and the Donut Media Grey Hoodie for your character.
It’s another Bumper 2 Bumper edition of The Trial this week, so team up with your best team of drivers and race towards victory to receive the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista.
Experience the Horizon Super Scramble, this week’s featured EventLab courtesy of Subie156, featuring a mix of dirt, pavement and wood surfaces to create the ultimate scramble circuit. Race to first place and you’ll drive away with the Builder’s Helmet.
Double luck awaits in this week’s Seasonal PR Stunts. Take on the City Escape Trailblazer and the Océano Azul Speed Trap and break the record on both to win a pair of Super Wheelspins. Try your luck on Hot Wheels Park and win another in the Canyon Jump Danger Sign.
This week’s Seasonal Championships invite you to become a real festival mechanic. Race to the podium in each event to expand your car collection with the 2016 BMW M2 Coupé, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and the 2015 Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020. The Joy of Cars continues over on Hot Wheels Park with the 2014 Morgan 3-Wheeler on the roster.
There’s a Money Pit awaiting in the Treasure Hunt. Get 100 Forzathon Points by completing the riddle and following the clue to find your fortune. Can you solve it?
Unlock the Raul Urias Horizon Cap by capturing the 2018 Ford Mustang GT at Teotihuacan in this week’s Photo Challenge and finish 30th or better in The Eliminator to receive a new Forza LINK chat phrase, "Mo Powa Baby."
New discounts are now active for Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Horizon 4 through Tuesday, November 29th
Experience the striking contrast and beauty of Mexico in Forza Horizon 5 with a 35% discount on the Premium Edition, Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition. Remember, the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition includes the full game and Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels expansion, the VIP Membership, Car Pass and Welcome Pack, as well as a second game expansion once it becomes available.
Dynamic seasons change everything in Forza Horizon 4’s beautiful, historic Britain! Buckle up with a 67% discount on the Standard Edition and 65% discount on Ultimate Edition and Deluxe Edition. The Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition includes the full game and Car Pass, VIP Membership, Formula Drift Car Pack, Best of Bond Car Pack, and the Fortune Island and LEGO® Speed Champions game expansions.
Jump into Forza Horizon 5 to complete these latest Festival Playlist events and rewards. Next week, we’ll share the final batch of content featured in the Donut Media update. Until then, we’ll see you and your tuned up cars at the festival.
Relive a British Cult Classic in Forza Horizon 5
Welcome to the second week of Donut Media at Horizon! Before we dive into this week’s events and coveted rewards, remember that you can discuss the latest Festival Playlist content on the Forza Forums and share your ideas for future updates and improvements on our official Suggestions Hub.
This week in Forza Horizon 5, unlock one of the most beloved and fondly remembered British automobiles, the 1965 Morris Mini-Traveller. If the wood paneling hasn’t caught your attention yet, then the number of spare tires you could fit in the boot certainly will. Enjoy a relaxed drive through Mexico’s quaint farmland roads behind the wheel of this four-wheel-drive cult classic, yours for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist.
Here are the Festival Playlist rewards for the Autumn “Storm” Season on the Donut Media Festival Playlist, available through Thursday, November 24:
Strap in for our second Up to Speed Forzathon Weekly Challenge. This week, it’s all about a big stonking V8 version of BMW’s luxury race car, the 2002 BMW M3-GTR, considered an icon of its era. Once you’ve received the Forzathon Points upon completion, head over to the Forzathon Shop where you’ll find the 2010 Pagani Zonda R and the 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S, as well as the Pinball Machine car horn and the Donut Media HRSPRS Relaxed Tee.
Team up with your friends for minigames and fun in Horizon Arcade. Race together Bumper 2 Bumper in The Trial, where you can compete against Drivatars to win the 2018 MINI X-Raid John Cooper Works Buggy.
A trio of Super Wheelspins await! Take on the Punta Allen Speed Zone, the La Mesa Danger Sign and the Cara Este Drift Zone. As always, a fourth Super Wheelspin can be yours on Hot Wheels Park by setting a record on the Dragon’s Fall Speed Trap.
Compete in this week’s Seasonal Championships featuring Donut Media themed events and challenges. Win them all to receive the 2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8, the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT, and the 1992 Honda NSX-R. Over on Hot Wheels Park, we continue to celebrate the Joy of Cars with the 1973 AMC Gremlin X up for grabs.
This week, look out for Donuts set up across the Mexico Motorway. You won’t be able to miss them. Smash 10 of them for the Collectibles challenge and you’ll get the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Meanwhile, the Photo Challenge tasks you to capture the 2017 RAM 2500 Power Wagon at the Sierra Verde Dam to unlock the Bass Drop car horn.
Over in the Horizon Super7, complete all seven challenges to receive the 1993 Porsche 968 Turbo S.
That’s all the donuts for this week! We hope you enjoyed this latest serving of tasty treats. We’ll see you at the Horizon Festival for even more Donut Media activities in Mexico.
Drive a Touring Car Legend in Forza Horizon 5
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!
Spin Your Tires as Donut Media Arrives in Forza Horizon 5
It’s Donut time! The Horizon Cargo Plane has flown James and Nolan, as well as an entire new Donut Media Test Track, into Horizon Mexico. Pull off burnouts and create lots of tire smoke in a delicious new Horizon Story available to play from Thursday, November 10.
Ahead of the new Festival Playlist series and the arrival of the Donut Media crew, the next Forza Horizon 5 update will be available to download from Tuesday, November 8 across Xbox, Windows and Steam. Once it’s released, upgrade your favorite cars with the return of Rocket Bunny widebody kits, and if you’re playing on PC, test drive new resolution scaling and ray tracing options to increase performance and car reflection quality.
It's another busy month at the Horizon Festival with plenty to unpack, so let’s dive in!
Game Fixes and Release Notes
We continue to introduce new game fixes and quality-of-life improvements in Forza Horizon 5 as part of its monthly series updates.
Here’s a look at the most notable changes that you can look forward to in the next version:
New resolution scaling options for NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, NVIDIA DLAA and AMD FSR 2.2, as well as enhanced DirectX Raytracing pre-sets for PC players have been added. We have more details on these features and how they work below.
Cars are now sorted Alphabetically in the “Car Type” section when players are browsing their Garage in the “My Cars” interface.
We’ve fixed an issue that caused the chosen Steering Wheel Input Mapping layout to revert to its default settings after restarting the title on PC.
Further improvements have been made to alleviate incorrect percentages being displayed on the Props Budget UI in the EventLab Blueprint Builder.
Horizon Origins will no longer prompt players to set a route when starting the game or travelling from Hot Wheels Park to Mexico.
The hat in the Tankito Doritos Outfit now correctly displays the Doritos brand logo on top.
We’ve made improvements to localized VOs in Horizon Stories.
We continually evaluate our tools and processes, and have introduced new security improvements to the PC version of Forza Horizon 5 to promote a healthy and secure gameplay experience for our community.
Boost your Forza Horizon 5 framerates on PC whilst maximising image quality by enabling NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution or AMD FSR 2.2. These resolution upscaling techniques can construct a 4K rendered image from a 1080p frame buffer, allowing higher performance at higher resolutions.
NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution is available on all NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, while AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.2 can be used on all PC graphics cards including AMD, NVIDIA and Intel.
We’ve also incorporated NVIDIA DLAA, which uses AI-powered technology to anti-alias a native resolution image at high quality.
In addition, we’re enhancing our DirectX Raytracing implementation on PC with two new presets: Ultra and Extreme, which render true-to-life reflections for the player car in Free Roam and Races, as well as realistic Drivatar reflections in Photo Mode. Ray tracing is also available in Forzavista as before.
On Thursday, November 10, experience a new Horizon Series Intro in the inaugural chapter of Donut Media @ Horizon. Meet James and Nolan, who are on standby to provide radio comms as you take on a series of challenges that test your car building and driving skills on the Donut Media Test Track, built exclusively for this Horizon Story. Here you can upgrade and test drive cars with the goal of transforming a Classic Muscle or Retro Sports Car into a Rally Machine!
These are the three rides available to choose from on the Donut Media Test Track:
1993 Ford SVT Cobra R
1993 Nissan 240 SX SE
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM
It’s important that you’ve built the right car for the challenges ahead, as once you’ve committed to it, you’ll need to prove that you made the correct car and upgrade choices as you push it to the limit across a series of objectives.
Players can later revisit this Horizon Story and attempt to complete it using different car builds. By replaying Chapter 2 – The Test Track, your Story Progression across the next three chapters will be reset, allowing you to experience them using your newly upgraded car.
Rocket Bunny Widebody Kits
Mechanics at the Horizon Festival are excited to offer 21 Rocket Bunny kits available to drivers at the Autoshow. If you’re looking to express yourself around Mexico’s Street Scene, there’s no better way to do so. Rocket Bunny widebody kits can be fitted on these rides:
Simply drive any of cars listed above to a Festival Outpost or Player House and navigate to the “Tuning & Upgrades” menu and select “Body Kits & Presets” to find the Rocket Bunny widebody kits.
Donut Media Festival Playlist
Every week this series, Donut Media is serving up appropriately themed Seasonal Championships and Weekly Forzathon Challenges that are certain to be tasty. Look out for Pop Up Headlight races, Money Pip Miata races, HiLow Fairlady races, Up to Speed challenges and more!
James and Nolan are also in the radio booth to update you on the latest Festival Playlist events as they become available, ensuring you don’t miss out on the fun.
In addition to car rewards, Donut Media themed clothing and Forza LINK chat phrases can be unlocked, while smashable donuts can be collected alongside Mexico’s high-speed motorway.
Clothing Items
Donut Media Leaf Cap
Donut Media Grey Hoodie
Donut Media Black Jumper
Donut Media HRSPRS Relaxed Tee
Donut Media Black Cap
Donut Media Modern Race Helmet
Donut Media Black Bomber Jacket
Donut Media Yellow Relaxed Tee
Forza LINK
“MO POWA BABY”
“POP UP, UP & DOWN, HEADLIGHTS”
Here’s a look at the new and returning cars available to unlock in the Donut Media Festival Playlist:
2020 Lynk & Co #100 Cyan Racing 03
Earn 20 PTS during the Summer “Wet” Season on the Donut Media Festival Playlist. Available from Nov. 10 – Nov. 17.
Built for the racetrack, now primed for the open road. Developed by Geely Group Motorsport in close collaboration with Cyan Racing and its drivers, the 2020 Lynk & Co #62 Cyan Racing 03 is a three-time touring car champion that has secured the teams’ title in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Driver Yvan Muller stood on the podium with a third-place finish in the Lynk & Co 03 in 2019, while in 2020 Yann Ehrlacher would take home the drivers’ title and become the first ever driver to defend it in 2021. It’s an incredible accomplishment for both Cyan Racing and Lynk & Co 03, who would later release a street-tuned Cyan version of the car to celebrate its motorsport victories. Powered by a four-cylinder, 350-horsepower two-liter turbocharged engine with direct injection that adheres to racing regulations, as well as all the trimmings of a FIA safety approved car, the Lynk & Co 03 is ready to whirl you through the vibrant and impeccable landscapes of Mexico.
1965 Morris Mini-Traveller
Earn 20 PTS during the Autumn “Storm” Season on the Donut Media Festival Playlist. Available from Nov. 17 – Nov. 24.
One of the most beloved and fondly remembered British automobiles is undoubtedly the 1965 Morris Mini-Traveller. If the wood paneling hasn’t caught your attention yet, then the number of spare tires you could fit in the boot certainly will. Space isn’t an issue for this iconic estate vehicle, no matter if you’re driving with friends, family or colleagues, or you’re simply moving house. The Mini-Traveller is always a fun drive around Mexico’s quaint farmland roads – especially after the Horizon Festival’s local mechanic has swapped out the engine – though if you’re keeping it stock, you’re still in for a memorable time. Thirty-four brake horses under the hood and a 0.8L naturally aspirated I4 engine might not sound like much on paper, though with Horizon’s best drivers behind the wheel, we’re certain this front-wheel-drive cult classic will prove its legacy once more.
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon
Earn 20 PTS during the Winter “Dry” Season on the Donut Media Festival Playlist. Available from Nov. 24 – Dec. 1.
There is a certain nostalgia about a wood-bodied vehicle or “woody.” The Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon is a perfect post-World War II example of the halo vehicles of the time – a time when you didn’t wax your car, you went out and put on a new coat of varnish on it. It’s a work of art and since it’s a station wagon, this woody was a truckster that served families loyally with all of its 90 horsepower and ample storage space. Whether you find yourself travelling the highways and byways in search of the most picturesque spot to photograph this classic or just enjoying the ride along the way, you will find that this is one special wagon.
1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler
Earn 20 PTS during the Spring “Hot” Season on the Donut Media Festival Playlist. Available from Nov. Dec. 1 – Dec. 8.
It’s not how fast you get there, it’s how much fun you are having along the way. That’s how one must look at the ride from behind the wheel of this Morris Minor Estate. Somewhat reminiscent of a chopped, channeled, narrowed, and shortened Ford Woody of the same era, the Series II Traveler featured a tiny four-banger. No doubt, you will find the Traveler to be an outstanding piece of machinery, so long as getting anywhere fast isn’t one of your needs. Tiny and efficient, made of wood, and with all of around 30 horsepower, it will quickly find a place in your heart, or maybe even a route between that thick patch of trees that nothing else could conquer.
Donut Media Accolades
Play the Donut Media @ Horizon Story to unlock new Accolades featuring car and clothing rewards:
[table] [tr] [th]Title[/th] [th]Description[/th] [th]Career Progress[/th] [th]Reward[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td] Mo Powa! [/td] [td] Complete the Horizon, meet Donut chapter of 'Donut Media @ Horizon' [/td] [td] 1500 [/td] [td] Legendary Clothing – Donut Media Yellow Relaxed Tee [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Real Mechanic Stuff [/td] [td] Complete the The Test Track chapter of 'Donut Media @ Horizon' [/td] [td] 1500 [/td] [td] Legendary Clothing – Donut Media Black Cap [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Joy of Cars [/td] [td] Complete the Rally Up! chapter of 'Donut Media @ Horizon' [/td] [td] 1500 [/td] [td]
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Verses [/td] [td] Complete the The Donut Showdown chapter of 'Donut Media @ Horizon' [/td] [td] 1500 [/td] [td] Legendary Clothing – Donut Media Black Bomber Jacket [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Donut Stop The Rally [/td] [td] Complete all chapters of 'Donut Media @ Horizon' [/td] [td] 500 [/td] [td] Car – Firebird Trans AM GTA Forza Edition [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Donut Give Up [/td] [td] Earn 3 stars in all chapters of 'Donut Media @ Horizon' [/td] [td] 500 [/td] [td] Legendary Clothing – Donut Media Modern Race Helmet [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Donut Media Collector [/td] [td] Own the 2020 Lynk & Co #100 Cyan Racing 03, 1965 Morris Mini-Traveller, 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon and the 1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler [/td] [td] 1000 [/td] [td]
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What’s Next
And... cut! That’s a wrap on this first season of Donut Media @ Horizon, however next week's update is only just the beginning of our collaboration with Donut Media. Keep your eyes and ears open in 2023 for even more Donut Media goodness coming to Forza Horizon 5.
The driving festivities aren’t slowing down in Mexico anytime soon. The holidays are coming, and Forza Horizon 5 will be celebrating with the return of festive decorations, the ice rink, and new cars to unlock. Check back for more details in December.
Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist – Horizon 10-Year Anniversary: Week 4, Spring
We’re onto the final week of the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary as Forza Horizon 4 drifts into the spotlight and we reminisce those fresh Spring days in beautiful, historic Britain.
Remember, this is the final week to participate in the Monthly Rivals and Forza EV events, as well as to earn Festival Playlist completion for the Horizon Origins Story and to unlock the Series Rewards:
80 PTS: 2013 Wuling Sunshine S
160 PTS: 2015 McLaren 650S Coupe
All the events and rewards mentioned in this blog are available until Thursday, November 10. Here’s a look at what’s happening in Horizon Mexico this week:
20 PTS: 2010 Aston Martin One-77
40 PTS: 1962 Peel P50
Welcome to the UK! Head on over to our Forza Horizon 4 inspired Festival site, set up for this week only south of the Horizon Stadium in Tierra Prospera. Smash 10 Horizon UK Bonus Boards and you’ll be rewarded Forza Horizon 4’s British cover hero – the 2018 McLaren Senna. Drive the car honoring Ayrton Senna’s incredible accomplishments in the Forzathon Weekly and don’t forget to snap an image in this week’s Photo Challenge to unlock the UK Cover Car horn.
Over in the Forzathon Shop, it’s your chance to pick up the 2019 McLaren Speedtail and the 2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck, as well as the Air Guitar emote, the Horizon México Theme car horn, and the Horizon UK Tee.
Can you master the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition? Unlock it in Survival featured in this week’s Seasonal Playground Games and put the car to the test in The Trial to unlock the 2013 McLaren P1.
The Rawr emote can be yours by taking on the Dinofire Speedway Hot Wheels track, built in EventLab on mainland Mexico by ARKRA1DERS. If you’ve yet to experience the thrills of racing on the iconic orange track, this is your opportunity to try it.
Did somebody say Seasonal PR Stunts? Keira would be proud of this week’s line-up. Take on the Reservoir Drift Zone in Mexico and another in Hot Wheels Park at Water’s Edge, as well as a pair of Trail Blazers – Desert Descent and Over the Dune. Complete them all and you’ll find four Super Wheelspins. Good luck!
This week has two Seasonal Championships where you can win the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera and “A Moment Apart” by Odesza for your Horizon Mixtape – that incredible opening song everyone hears on Forza Horizon 4’s start screen.
Fame and Fortune can be yours in this unmissable Treasure Hunt where you can salvage 250,000 Credits if you solve the riddle. No spoilers here!
The finishing touches on this week’s Playlist include Horizon Open, where you’ll need to complete a Dirt Racing Custom event and the Snow Crew Socks will be yours. Plus, The Eliminator – our battle royale mode first introduced in Forza Horizon 4; finish 30th or better to unlock the Karaoke emote.
Lastly, over in Super7, another game mode first introduced at Horizon Britain, take home a by successfully completing all seven challenges posted on the board.
While we celebrate Forza Horizon 4’s Britain this week, the team at Horizon Mexico are preparing a special tasty donut treat for the next series. Stay tuned to more details as we bring you the latest happenings at Horizon Mexico every week.
