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Unlock a Limited-Edition Mystery Solver on Forza Horizon 5!
The final chapter of the mystery novel we call Festival Playlist is here. Complete its challenges to earn 20 PTS and get your hands behind the wheel of a limited production car: the 2013 Volvo C30 Polestar. Like Sherloc…
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Pre-order Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition and Play 4 Days Early
Japan Awaits! Forza Horizon 6 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 19, 2026, with Early Access for Premium Edition players starting four days earlier on May 15. Pre-order any edition of Forza Horizon 6 now and get…
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Be the First to See Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay
Tune in to the X box Developer_Direct broadcast on January 22, 2026, to see world-first gameplay of Forza Horizon 6! We can’t wait to show you Horizon Japan. Afterwards, catch up on all the news on Forza.net. Join our o…
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Solve This Week’s Challenges with a Classic JDM.
Another JDM exclusive makes its way to the Horizon Festival with an engine mounted on the front and the drive put in the back; the 1991 Toyota Chaser GT Twin Turbo is now available to unlock for 20 PTS on the Festival P…
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Gas, Hybrid, and Electric. This Week’s Battle Has It All!
Every powertrain is a star in this week’s Horizon Backstage Vote. Both pairs feature a classic gas engine and a hybrid or fully electric companion. Pick your favorite duo starting today and until January 15 and unlock t…
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Unlock an American Kit Car on the Festival Playlist!
In 2007, Rossion Automotive bought the rights to the Noble M400 chassis and set on a quest to create a somewhat affordable American super car. After tweaking and tinkering with the M400 for a bit, the 2010 Rossion Q1 wa…
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Pick Your Favorite Legacy: Track or Rally!
This week at the Horizon Backstage Vote, we are hosting another duel between two iconic brands. On the first corner, straight from Germany, with years of experience winning on different tracks around the world, it's BMW…
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Take Your Investigation Off the Road with This Week’s Reward Car
One of the greatest rally cars ever made comes to the Horizon Festival as the 20 PTS Reward Car from January 1 until January 8. Almost unparalleled driving sensation, a light and agile body, and the classic 2.0 turbocha…
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Santa’s Elves are Wreaking Havoc at The Horizon Backstage!
Four small speedsters have teamed up in pairs to get your vote this week. Celebrate the holidays with the gift of giving by voting for one of the two available pairs of flaming hot hatchbacks! A revamped version of an M…
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Arrives Roaring a V8 Engine
There will be marshmallows for roasting and engines for revving out in the cold with this week’s 20 PTS reward car available from today and until January 1st! The 1970 AMC Rebel 'The Machine' with its flamboyant red, wh…
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The Holiday Season is no Stranger to Backstage Battles!
Pick your favorite crew to celebrate the holidays during this week’s Horizon Backstage Vote. This time, we are featuring two teams made up of a powerful drag-racing monster and a super slick GT racer. Previously availab…
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A Firebird to Keep You Warm and Cozy is Available to Unlock!
Keep celebrating this holiday season with the best gift of them all: fast muscle cars of the seventies! The third week of Horizon Holidays will let you get behind the wheel of the last stand of the muscle car era: the 1…
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Forza Year in Review 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, let's review our favorite Forza news from this year and celebrate the craft of creative Forza players like you. Check out some of our favorite photos, liveries, and more from across the world o…
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Ho-Ho-Horizon Holidays Brings Back Another Classic Pony Car!
Gorgeous, alluring and powerful. There’s no car more fun to drive in a straight line down an airstrip than the 1958 Plymouth Fury. With a 305hp Golden Commando V8 under the hood and beautiful lines worthy of close appre…
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Get One Big Pony to Pull Your Sleigh for 20 PTS!
When the pony cars of its era were getting bigger, the 1971 AMC Javelin-AMX fit right in. No longer a unique model, the AMX emulated the look of the Corvette with bulging fender arches and a Trans-Am-inspired V8 capable…
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Big, Green, and Mean. Unlock the Durango Hellcat with 20 PTS!
The everyday racer bonanza wraps up with Dodge’s performance SUV: the 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat. Built for both comfort and power, the Durango Hellcat can perform like other power rides on the track with its 710-brake…
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