The latest major update for Forza Horizon 5 is Series 43: Midnight Muscle, released on January 28, 2025. This update introduces new content, features, and improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.Forza Wiki+3Official Forza Community Forums+3Forza Support+3
🆕 Key Features in Series 43: Midnight Muscle
🌃 Evolving World Enhancements
- Extended Night Cycles: Experience longer nighttime driving sessions, adding a new dynamic to races and exploration.
- Neon Airstrip and Decorations: The Aeródromo en La Selva returns with vibrant neon lights, complemented by neon-themed decorations in various racing events.
- Neon Collectibles and Photo Ops: Engage with new neon-themed collectibles and photo opportunities scattered throughout the game world. Official Forza Community Forums+2Forza Support+2Forza+2Official Forza Community Forums
🚗 New Vehicles
- 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R: A classic muscle car making its debut in the Horizon Festival.
- 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock: A modern powerhouse added to the roster. Official Forza Community Forums+2Forza+2Official Forza Community Forums+2
🎬 Cinematic Start Screen Selection
- Players can now choose their preferred cinematic start screen from previous Forza Horizon titles, including:
- Welcome to Mexico (Standard)
- Welcome to Colorado (Forza Horizon)
- Welcome to Europe (Forza Horizon 2)
- Welcome to Australia (Forza Horizon 3)
- Welcome to the UK (Forza Horizon 4)
- Italian Automotive
- Horizon Retrowave
- Shuffle option for random selection Official Forza Community ForumsForza Support+1Forza Wiki+1
🗳️ Festival Playlist Voting
- Starting with Series 43, players can vote monthly for upcoming Festival Playlists, choosing between two returning series. Official Forza Community Forums+3Forza Wiki+3Forza Support+3
🛠️ Bug Fixes and Improvements
- General Fixes: Addressed issues with seasonal challenges, accolades, and the Horizon Backstage shop.
- Vehicle-Specific Fixes: Resolved various bugs affecting car models, including paint issues, decal distortions, and animation glitches
