Forza Horizon 5

The first Showcase event has been shown off for Forza Horizon 5 and it features a giant plane and the Gymkhana-king’s classic 90s Ford. Showcases are a staple of the Forza Horizon series. They are linear missions that see you racing unusual machinery in a grandiose style. We’re a fan of these scenarios, to the…Continue reading “Take on a jumbo jet using Ken Block’s v2 Cossie in a Forza Horizon 5 Showcase”»

Up until now there’s only been a placeholder with a Mexican-themed background and the Forza Horizon 5 logo, but as part of the Xbox stream at a virtual gamescom 2021, the final cover art for Forza Horizon 5 has been revealed. It features the Mercedes-AMG One Forza Edition and two Ford Bronco Badlands – one…Continue reading “Here’s the Forza Horizon 5 cover art and opening gameplay scene”»

Rejoice Xbox fans – or those on PC using an Xbox controller – the gamepad of your dreams had arrived. Well, that is if you like high-vibrance and Forza Horizon 5.  During the Xbox stream at a virtual gamescom 2021, a new limited edition Xbox controller was revealed to tie in with the open-world racer.  It has a transparent yellow front…Continue reading “This is the Forza Horizon 5 themed Xbox wireless controller”»

We already know that Forza Horizon 5’s Mexico-set playable map will be around 1.5x bigger than in predecessors, but now we’ve seen the in-game map. The game will feature 11 unique ‘biomes’, simply distinctly different areas, with the volcano being the highest point. Based upon what we can see in the latest Forza Horizon 5:…Continue reading “This is the Forza Horizon 5 map, and a Toyota GR Supra”»

Recently, it was that time of the month again where we get a sneak peek at some new Forza Horizon 5 gameplay footage thanks to a new episode of the Let’s ¡Go! Video series. So far, the Playground Games team has explained how the sky has been captured and the updated car engine sounds have…Continue reading “Seasonal conditions and unique areas explained in Forza Horizon 5”»

If you look closely at the E3 2021 Forza Horizon 5 reveal trailer, and the gameplay footage, and the post-show interviews you can slowly see Creative Director at Playground Games, Mike Brown, deteriorate as the lack of adrenaline and sleep kicks in. Poor chap. Still, the game he worked on generated a lot of buzz…Continue reading “WATCH: Forza Horizon 5 – The six BIGGEST features you need to now”»

When Forza Horizon 5 was unveiled in all its shiny 4K glory during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on the 13th June 2021, it was confirmation of the leaks and rumours running up to the event were largely accurate. The game existed, was set in Mexico and would be releasing this year. In many…Continue reading “The most important new features in Forza Horizon 5”»

Forza Horizon 5 has been announced and it’s coming later this year. There was a brief trailer, a more in-depth gameplay video and some images on a Microsoft website, all of which left us with many questions. Chief of which was the car list. Forza Horizon 4 has over 450 vehicles as it stands and…Continue reading “Every car currently known to be in Forza Horizon 5”»

One of the most un-secret secrets in racing videos games is now official: Forza Horizon 5 exists. Debuting at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, the opening event on the Sunday of E3 2021, the much anticipated open-world racer is indeed set in Mexico and not Japan – tying in with recent rumours and leaked…Continue reading “Forza Horizon 5 debuts, releases in November 2021”»