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Release Date: November 9, 2021
Forza Horizon 5 is the next part of the well-known racing series, which allows players to race in a sizable open world. The game was developed by Playground Games studio.
Forza Horizon 5 is the fifth installment of the bestselling racing game series with open world, launched in 2012 and being a spin-off of the Forza Motorsport series. During the game we take part in the Horizon Festival, which is a kind of motorsports event. The game was developed by Playground Games studio, while its release was handled by Xbox Game Studios.
Forza Horizon 5 takes us on a journey to Mexico - this is the most extensive map in the history of the series, about 50% larger than the one included in Forza Horizon 4. There are deserts, rainforests, ancient ruins, huge canyons, picturesque beaches, as well as settlements, towns and the big city of Guanajuato. Additionally, the highest point in the history of the series - the top of a volcano - awaits to be conquered.
FH5 includes the changing seasons system known from the fourth part, which has been modified. This time, the weather conditions are not universal for the entire map - for example, snowfall may occur only in selected locations. In addition, Mexico has a completely different climate than FH4 England, with previously unseen violent weather phenomena such as sandstorms and intense tropical storms.
Forza Horizon 5 includes hundreds of cars - more than any previous game had at launch (the exact number is still unknown). There are cars from all eras and categories - popular sports cars, off-roaders and rally cars, historic cars, the latest hypercars, and even machines made before World War II. There is no shortage of vehicles absent from previous installments of the series, such as the Mercedes-AMG Project One, Porsche Taycan, Jaguar XJR-15 or the new Ford Bronco.
In addition, the developers have paid more attention to vehicle modification, significantly increasing the number of available mechanical and visual tuning options. For example, it has become possible to influence the sound of cars by replacing parts of the exhaust system. Another interesting new feature is the ability to open and close the convertible tops while driving.
The open world offers the player a lot of freedom in choosing challenges. In addition to the traditional races (both on asphalt and off-road) or tasks that involve accelerating to high speeds or making long jumps, some new game modes have appeared. The flagship of FH5 is the story mode, in which we take part in expeditions - we explore the picturesque corners of Mexico, facing, for example, a sudden volcanic eruption.
Another important novelty is EventLab. It is an editor in which we can create our own challenges - not only set races from point A to point B on the map, but also modify the game world by adding various objects or even constructing special arenas, and set unique goals to achieve.
You can enjoy all of these attractions while playing solo or in multiplayer mode, realized in the style of MMO games. The latter option offers additional forms of fun, such as group social challenges.
Forza Horizon 5 offers even more advanced graphics than the previous part - thanks to the capabilities of the Xbox Series X console. The car models are covered with realistic reflections generated by ray tracing technology (not applicable for Xbox One), and the map is more detailed thanks to photogrammetry (real locations were recreated from thousands of photos).
Forza Horizon 5 game can be purchased in three editions: Standard, Deluxe and . The last one is the richest - besides the game it gives access to two expansions, car (also included in Deluxe Edition) and VIP pack. It also allows to start playing four days before the official debut of the production. Moreover, Forza Horizon 5 is available in the Xbox Game service from the day of its premiere.
Platforms:
PC Windows November 9, 2021
Xbox One November 9, 2021
PlayStation 5 April 29, 2025
Xbox Series X/S November 9, 2021
Early Access:November 5, 2021
Developer: Panic Button (PS5)
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
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The open-world racing game series, which was born in 2012 as a spin-off of the series Forza Motorsport. Initially, it remained somewhat in the shadow of its older sister, but after a few years it came to the forefront and became one of the most important exclusive titles in Microsoft's catalog. Suffice it to say that Forza Horizon 5 broke the record for the number of players playing simultaneously on the day of release in the publisher's games (more than 4.5 million people). Hand in hand with the excellent sales go the very high ratings received in reviews by subsequent parts of the series. Overseeing the brand since its inception is the British studio Playground Games, in cooperation with the Turn 10 Studios team (authors of Forza Motorsport).
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System Requirements for Forza Horizon 5 Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 470 or better, 110 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 590 or better, 110 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Ultra System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 3.9 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 10 GB GeForce RTX 3080 / 16 Radeon RX 6800 XT or better, 110 GB HDD, Windows 10.
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XOX: 30 fps @ 4K | XO: 30 fps @ 1080p
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30 fps (Quality Mode) / 60 fps (Performance Mode)
Xbox Series X/S
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XSX - Graphics Mode: 30 fps @ 4K, Performance Mode: 60 fps @ 4K | XSS - Graphics Mode: 30 fps @ 1440p, Performance Mode: 60 fps @ 1080p
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Rally Adventure is the second major expansion to Forza Horizon 5. It adds a new map set in Mexico (Sierra Nueva), offering a new career focusing on road and off-road rallying.
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Hot Wheels is DLC for the racing game Forza Horizon 5. It introduces a set of toy cars, a new map and a wide selection of iconic modules to build your own tracks. It was developed by Playground Games.
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Game Ratings for Forza Horizon 5 Video Game.
Forza Horizon 5 Review - The King Becomes Emperor
The best racing game just became even better, and it doesn’t look like anything is going to claim the crown from Forza Horizon 5 anytime soon. However, “the best” doesn’t mean “perfect.” The competitors still have a chance to seize the throne.
PC Windows
Game is Recomended by 100% of Critics. There are 179 Critic Reviews.
Push Square: 8 / 10 by Stephen Tailby
Forza Horizon 5 might be a few years old, but its vast amount of activities, robust feature set, and superb driving model mean it's still out in front. It isn't perfect - it can feel bloated and overwhelming, the AI is frustrating at times, and the characters and dialogue are a constant weakness. However, behind the wheel, tackling its myriad events and exploring the beautiful open world, it's hard to not be convinced by its optimistic personality and sense of fun. Despite its late arrival on PS5, it still feels showroom fresh.
VideoGamer: 8 / 10 by Josh Wise
It may well be more of the same, but Mexico beckons, ravishing the eye and devouring up the miles.
VG247: 5 / 5 by Alex Donaldson
Let’s be clear for a moment: Forza Horizon has always been good. From the moment it burst onto the scene in 2012 as a spin-off to the core, more po-faced Forza Motorsport series, it established itself as a fun, thrilling, and subversively moreish alternative thread for racing on Xbox. It was in many ways the spiritual, open-world successor to Project Gotham Racing, and in turn traced its roots back to arcade racing royalty like OutRun. This is a tough lineage to stand up to, but Horizon 5 takes all that history and experience and runs with it, incrementally upgrading this series into must-play brilliance. It’s an achievement of a game.
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