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Thursday12th Aug 2021
Video Here Are Two Gorgeous Forza Horizon 5 Gameplay Videos In 4K
New car customisation, a look at the map & more
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to Xbox this November, and it looks gorgeous. We've been treated to an array of trailers, interviews and more, but these raw footage videos are perhaps the best look at the game we've had thus far. In the first video, we have just over 11 minutes of footage to gorge our eyes...
Monday9th Aug 2021
News Here It Is, The Official Forza Horizon 5 Map
In summer (wet season)
Forza Horizon 5 is now just a few months away, and while we've seen plenty of screenshots and videos of it over the past few weeks, we haven't viewed its map in full... until now. The image above is a look at the map in summer. It's already been confirmed that the map is about one-and-a-half times the size of Forza Horizon...
Tuesday27th Jul 2021
Gallery The 11 Unique Biomes Of Forza Horizon 5
Seasons will also return
Forza Horizon 5 is headed to Mexico this November. The game's creative director Mike Brown has previously explained how it's a country with the "whole world" in one place - ranging from snowy mountains, epic canyons to beautiful historic cities - making it the perfect location to hold the festival. Now in an official...
Tuesday13th Jul 2021
News Playground Games Has Improved Car Sounds In Forza Horizon 5
There are also more than 320 brand new car recordings
While the Forza Horizon series could almost be described as the perfect game for car enthusiasts, the sounds of vehicles haven't always lived up to expectations. The game's community often talks about how car engines don't always match their real-life counterparts or sounded better in past...
Monday12th Jul 2021
News New Forza Horizon 5 Details Confirm Convertibles, Drag Races And Flamingos
Along with new customisation options
Forza Horizon 5 is, well, on the horizon, and it's shaping up to be a pretty ambitious title. Being the fifth entry in the franchise, the gameplay will be ramped up yet again, and some new confirmed details from Playground Games instil a lot of confidence. A ton of ground was covered by the team in a recent blog...
Tuesday29th Jun 2021
News Yes, You'll Be Able To Become A Storm Chaser In Forza Horizon 5
"Storm chasing was a big thing in our plans"
We know Forza Horizon 5 will have stunning visuals, exhilarating races, and a banging soundtrack - but did you know you'll be able to chase storms? As revealed in a recent Forza Horizon 5: Let’s ¡Go! video, weather is being massively upgraded in the next game, such as dust storms being added. The best...
Friday18th Jun 2021
News Forza Horizon 5 Dev Feels 'Pretty Great' About All Versions Of The Game, Including Xbox One
Cross-gen isn't a concern
Since the release of the next-gen game consoles, there have been a lot of concerns raised about developers working on cross-generational releases and how the versions on older platforms may hold back or limit the experience. The latest developer to be quizzed about the subject of cross-generation releases is Playground...
Tuesday15th Jun 2021
News YouTuber TJ Hunt Reacts To His Car In Forza Horizon 5's Reveal Trailer
"That is one of the coolest things ever"
One of the many highlights at the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase was the reveal of Forza Horizon 5 - confirming the virtual automotive festival's next location is Mexico. While there are all-round improvements, one of the highlights for fans of street car culture is the inclusion of Street Hunter's C8...
News Don't Worry, Forza Horizon 5 Will Have An Option For 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X
If you choose the performance mode, that is
There was a fair bit of concern floating around the Xbox community yesterday when it was confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will run at 4K, 30fps as standard on Xbox Series X with an optional performance mode, but fans of 4K, 60fps modes needn't worry, as the game's creative director has confirmed that will...
News Mexico Is Forza Horizon's New Location Because It Has 'Everything'
The ideal spot for a festival
Yesterday saw the reveal of Forza Horizon 5 - it's going to Mexico and obviously there's been a lot of different reactions from the Xbox community to this new location. So, why did Playground Games choose this location? Following the reveal trailer, Forza ran a special FH5 live stream on its YouTube channel featuring...
Monday14th Jun 2021
News Forza Horizon 5 Will Feature Two Performance Modes On Xbox Series X|S
And here are all the details
Update: Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has confirmed that the game's performance mode will still run at 4K, 60fps on Xbox Series X, while the Xbox Series S version will be limited to 1080p at 30fps. Original story: The highly-anticipated Forza Horizon 5 officially got its reveal at
Sunday13th Jun 2021
News Forza Horizon 5 Brings Its Festival To Mexico On Xbox This November
And it's looking absolutely fantastic
Following months of rumours, it has now finally been confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be launching as soon as this year on November 9, 2021, and Microsoft has provided a first look at gameplay as part of Xbox's E3 Showcase. The game takes place in Mexico, featuring the "largest, most diverse open world ever...
