FH5

Forza Horizon 5 is an open-world racing game set in a fictionalized version of Mexico, featuring over 800 licensed vehicles. Released in 2021, it remains active with weekly content updates in early 2026, though focus is shifting toward the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, scheduled for release on May 19, 2026.

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Current Series & Rewards (March 2026) The game is currently in Series 57, which includes various seasonal rewards and updates to the Backstage Shop.

Series Rewards: Players can earn the 2022 Subaru WRX (80 points) and the 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO (160 points) as part of the overall series progress. Autumn Season: Ongoing rewards include the 1995 Toyota MR2 GT at 20 points and a Horizon Backstage Pass at 40 points.

Forzathon Shop: Current featured cars include the 1969 Toyota 2000GT (400 FP) and the 1997 Formula Drift #777 Nissan 240SX (200 FP).

Backstage Shop Updates: As of March 5, 2026, the 1968 Pontiac Firebird has been added to the Backstage Shop for collection.

Platforms & Purchasing Options

The game is available on Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 (released April 2025).

Merchant Edition Price

instant-gaming.com Standard (PC/Xbox Digital) $38.28 $81

Walmart Standard (Xbox Digital) $59.88

Xbox.com Standard Edition $59.99

Best Buy Premium Edition $100

Major Expansions & DLC

Two primary map expansions have been released for the game, along with various car packs.

Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels: Adds over 200 kilometers of orange tracks and four new biomes.

Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure: Introduces a new rugged map and a dedicated rally career mode.

Nissan Retro Rides Car Pack: A recent addition (released April 2025) featuring the 1989 Nissan Pao, 1991 Nissan Figaro, 1989 Nissan S-Cargo, and the 1987 Nissan Be-1.

Future of the Series

Development is transitioning to Forza Horizon 6, which is officially confirmed to be set in Japan. The new title will feature a detailed Tokyo map, Mount Fuji, and authentic Japanese car culture when it launches on May 19, 2026.

Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition: Typically priced around $99.99, it includes the Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership, and both major expansions.

Cross-Platform Features: Supports cross-play and cross-save between Xbox and Windows PC.

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