As of April 2025, Forza Horizon 5 has received several significant updates, enhancing gameplay, introducing new features, and expanding accessibility options.
Horizon Realms Update
On April 25, 2025, the Horizon Realms feature was introduced, allowing players to explore 12 curated Evolving World locations, including 11 returning favorites and a new Stadium Track. This update offers fresh experiences and challenges for both new and returning players. Official Forza Community Forums+2Forza+2The Verge+2The Verge+1COGconnected+1
Midnight Muscle Series (Series 43)
Launched on January 28, 2025, the Midnight Muscle series introduced:Official Forza Community Forums+1Forza Support+1
- Extended Night Cycles: Enhanced nighttime racing with neon decorations and the Neon Airstrip.Official Forza Community Forums+1Forza Support+1
- New Vehicles: Unlockable modern muscle cars, including the 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R and the 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock.Forza Support
- Cinematic Start Screen Selection: Players can now choose from various cinematic start screens, including options from previous Forza Horizon titles. Official Forza Community Forums
Halo Collaboration Update
On November 5, 2024, a collaboration with the Halo franchise added:Forza Support
- EventLab Props: Introduced 71 Halo-themed props for custom event creation.Forza Support
- New Vehicles: Unlockable cars such as the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye.Forza Support+1Forza Support+1
- Horizon Backstage: A feature offering “Hard to Find” cars from previous series, available through player voting. Forza Support
Hide & Seek Mode and Backstage Passes
The Hide & Seek mode, introduced on October 7, 2024, offers:Forza Support
- Achievements: 10 new achievements related to the Hide & Seek mode.
- Horizon Backstage: A shop featuring exclusive cars, accessible using Horizon Backstage Passes earned through gameplay. Forza Support+2Forza Support+2Forza Support+2
Accessibility Enhancements
The Series 5 Update, released on March 1, 2022, introduced:Forza
- Sign Language Support: Added American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) support for cinematics, enhancing accessibility for hearing-impaired players. Forza
These updates demonstrate Playground Games’ commitment to enriching Forza Horizon 5 with diverse content, improved accessibility, and engaging features, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive racing experience for all players.
