Playground Games News Articles
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...
Friday25th Jun 2021
News Phil Spencer Says Fable Fans Should 'Take Confidence' In Developer Playground Games
"We can’t wait to get to show more"
With the change in teams from Lionhead Studios to Playground Games, some fans have been a bit sceptical about the upcoming Fable - especially when the new developer is primarily known for the Forza Horizon series. But Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said fans should "take confidence" in the developer. Speaking to...
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 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...
Sunday23rd May 2021
News New Hot Wheels Toys Suggest Forza Horizon 5 Is Coming This Year
The game is becoming the worst kept secret
Forza Horizon 5 feels like the worst kept secret at this point. Multiple sources have allegedly confirmed its existence, that it's going to be set in Mexico, and that it could be arriving later this year. A new set of reportedly uncovered Hot Wheels toys add fuel to the fire for this rumour, further hinting...
Wednesday5th May 2021
News Interestingly, It Looks Like Fable Will Run On The ForzaTech Engine
With an "enriched toolset"
While we're more than likely a ways off until Playground Games' take on Fable hits Xbox consoles, we now have a little tiny nugget of new information to keep us going. The developer who is most notably known for working on the Forza Horizon series appears to be using that same graphics engine for the fantasy adventure. In...
Wednesday10th Mar 2021
News Forza Horizon 4 Almost Sped Past Valheim On Steam's Top Sellers Chart In Its First 24 Hours
Achievement unlocked
Forza Horizon 4 hasn't even been on Steam for 24 hours, but it's already been a massive success. So good in fact that it trailed just behind the increasingly popular Valheim not long after its release, reaching 2nd place. Since then the game has dropped down the 4th in the charts at the time of writing, which still shows it's...
News Forza Horizon 4 Is Gifting A Stunning Free Porsche For All Players
That's nice!
Playground Games is giving back to the community with a beautiful 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, as a way to celebrate Forza Horizon 4 arriving onto Steam. It's available now to all players for free up until March 14. To redeem, all players have to do is simply log into their Xbox Profile and check their in-game messages before the cut
Tuesday9th Mar 2021
News Forza Horizon 4 Is Now Available On Steam For PC Players
Get behind the wheel
Forza Horizon 4 has made the jump to another service, as Steam users can begin their motorsport career in the latest instalment, which is available now. Keep in mind, anyone who wants Forza Horizon 4 on Steam will have to purchase the game again, and while an Xbox Live account is required, saves won't carry over from another...
Tuesday23rd Feb 2021
News Forza Horizon 4 Introduces The Hot Wheels Legends Car Pack DLC
A blast from the past
The Forza Horizon series has always been quite playful, mixing in other IPs such as LEGO and Hot Wheels. Well, the latter is returning to Forza Horizon 4, this time in the form of a car pack which is available now for £7.99 / $8.99. The Hot Wheels Legends Car Pack packs in six custom cars for players to get behind the wheel...
Wednesday20th Jan 2021
News Playground Fills Associate Chief Designer Role For New Fable Game
More talent joins the team
Although there's pretty much no information about the new Fable game by the Forza Horizon team Playground Games, it's still easily one of the most anticipated Xbox releases. Presumably, it'll be an expansive world, with plenty to do - that means, of course, it requires a lot of talent to help bring the next chapter to...
Thursday31st Dec 2020
Video Forza Team Shares 2020 Year In Review
Racing towards the new year
It's been a year like no other, but despite this, Microsoft's long-running Forza series has continued moving forward. The mainline series is now 15 years old, Forza Horizon 4 accidentally gave away free wheelspins, Forza Horizon 3
Friday11th Dec 2020
News Forza Horizon 4 x Cyberpunk 2077 Collaboration Officially Revealed
Update: Get the Quadra Turbo-R V-TECH in FH4
Update [Fri 11th Dec, 2020 00:40 GMT]: It's official, Cyberpunk 2077's Quadra Turbo-R V-TECH is on its way to Forza Horizon 4 and will be available today for free. Above is a first-look. Enjoy! Original story [Thu 10th Dec, 2020 05:45 GMT]: Forza Horizon 4 has already collaborated with brands such as...
Wednesday12th Aug 2020
News Playground Games Is On A Recruitment Drive For The New Fable
A long road ahead
The standout reveal of the lot at the Xbox Games Showcase last month was Fable for Xbox Series X and PC. Unfortunately, there was nothing more than a trailer confirming the series' return. If you've been wondering what has been going on with it since then, it seems Playground Games is still seeking additional talent to help out...
Monday30th Mar 2020
News Creator Of Fable Hopes Fable 4 Is More Than "The Witcher With Condoms"
"Fable feels mythic and magical in a way that a lot of RPGs don’t"
While Fable 4 hasn’t been officially confirmed as yet, we’ve heard from more than one source that it is indeed happening, making it one of Microsoft’s worst-kept secrets right now. With Forza Horizon developer Playground Games at the helm, this epic RPG could end up being one...
