As of April 12, 2025, Forza Horizon 5 has introduced several notable updates, with the most recent being the Midnight Muscle series, launched on January 28, 2025.Windows Central+3Official Forza Community Forums+3Forza Support+3
Midnight Muscle Series (Series 43) Highlights:
- Extended Night Cycles: The game features longer nighttime periods, enhancing the ambiance for races and exploration. Official Forza Community Forums
- Neon Airstrip and Decorations: Reintroduced neon-themed elements, including a Neon Airstrip and neon decorations in racing events, adding a vibrant visual appeal. Official Forza Community Forums
- Cinematic Start Screen Selection: Players can now choose from various cinematic start screens from previous Forza Horizon content updates, personalizing their game launch experience. Official Forza Community Forums+1The Verge+1
- Festival Playlist Voting: A new feature allowing players to vote for upcoming series, choosing between two returning series each month, influencing the content of future updates. Forza Support+1Windows Central+1
- Unlockable Cars: The series offers two modern muscle cars as rewards:Official Forza Community Forums+1Forza Support+1
- 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra RForza Support
- 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super StockForza Support
These additions aim to enrich the gameplay experience, offering players new content and features to explore.The Verge
Upcoming Horizon Realms Update:
Scheduled for release on April 25, 2025, the Horizon Realms update will allow players to revisit 12 popular Evolving World locations, including 11 previously limited-time areas and a new Stadium Track. This update also introduces exclusive accolades and four new reward cars, enhancing the game’s diversity and replayability. Forza Support+3Forza+3The Verge+3
Additionally, Forza Horizon 5 is expanding its platform availability. Originally released for Xbox and PC, the game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 29, 2025, with early access starting on April 25 for Premium Edition pre-orders. This version will include all existing content and support crossplay between PS5, Xbox, and PC players.
