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Horizon Community Calendar
Hope you are ready for a new week of community-ran events! Here's what's in store for you until March 14. Find links to join all servers below and to sign up for their events. Be on the lookout for more races and multip…
A Battle of Exotics and Charmers Surges at the Horizon Backstage!
International exotics and worldwide charmers arrive at the Horizon Backstage to compete for your vote! As always, you have one week to vote for your favorite pair and see the winners added to the Horizon Backstage Shop.…
Pop Your Headlights for a JDM Superstar: the 1995 Toyota MR2 GT
This week sees the arrival of the 1995 Toyota MR2 GT in Forza Horizon 5. Mounted behind its seats is a 2.0-liter five-speed engine, capable of 241-horsepower and 228-lb-ft of torque. Such incredible numbers put it on eq…
We’ve Got Power and Charm for This Week’s Pairs.
A new battle starts at the Horizon Backstage Vote this week. Enjoy a duel of muscle, power, and charisma with both pairs featuring an American muscle car and a charming partner. Up first, a top tier drag racer equipped…
Drive The All-New 2023 Nissan Z in Forza Horizon 5
Get ready for the ultimate road-trip through Mexico while behind the wheel of a JDM legend. This week’s Festival Playlist celebrates fifty years of heritage with the all-new 2023 Nissan Z. By earning 20 PTS in the Summe…
Win a Special Trip to Japan Curated by Sung Kang!
Join actor and car enthusiast Sung Kang on a super-charged experience to Tokyo, Japan! You and one companion (21+) can join an amazing experience curated by Sung Kang specially for car lovers. Your adventure through Jap…
A Classic MG With a New Skin Comes to Your Garage This Week
Even though this car’s name will ring a few bells and bring back memories, the new 2023 MG MG7 is like nothing you have seen before. The classic MG went a complete redesign that you can clearly see with that new body th…
FH5 Release Notes: February 17th, 2026
Bug fixes and changes (Available from Feb 17) General Performance and stability fixes. Fixed an issue that prevented players from renaming UGC, which would sometimes result in a crash.
On Track, Mud or Sand, This Week’s All About Going Fast.
Get ready to race everywhere with this week’s Backstage Vote. Deserts, roads, or even jungles are not safe from any of the two cars featured in both pairs this week. Pick your favorite one and vote in-game! The 2020 Lyn…
An EV and a Hatchback Join the Celebration.
The Hyundai Prophecy was a concept electric car that stirred enthusiasts all over the planet when it was shown back in 2020. Two years later, its production version became a reality when the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 came to…
American Classics Show Off Their Massive V8s!
Engines are revving and shaking the ground at the Horizon Backstage as four classic muscle cars rumble for your vote this week. Select your favorite pair and vote in-game starting today and until February 5. Team Plymou…
Steam Screenshot Contest: January 27th
Win a car*, 500,000 Credits, or 2 Super Wheelspins in this week's Screenshot Contest! This week has an open theme, so try and get creative. Deadline for entries Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC)…
This Week’s Contenders Are Ready to Run Around Your Favorite Tracks!
We have a battle specially built for people who love to spend their days burning rubber and improving their times at the track. Each of this week’s pairs feature a superb track toy and a super car to do some laps in! Wh…
Forza Horizon 6 Releases May 19 on Xbox Series X|S and PC
Today during the Xbox Developer_Direct broadcast, we revealed that Forza Horizon 6 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam on May 19, 2026, with Early Access for Premium Edition players sta…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
