Tune up those rally cars and get those off-road tires fitted. The Horizon Wilds Takeover celebrates the upcoming Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure expansion available March 29 and pays homage to a legend of motorsport.
The next Forza Horizon 5 update will be available to download on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs though the Microsoft Store and Steam from Tuesday, February 28, which is two days before the Horizon Wilds Takeover series begins in-game on Thursday, March 2.
We’re closely monitoring your Forza Horizon 5 feedback as new fixes are developed and introduced in each series update. Here’s a look at some of the new improvements in this update:
You can find the full list of fixes in our release notes, which will be published once the update has been released. We’ve also recently launched a new Troubleshooting Hub over on the Forza Forums to closely track the issues you’ve been reporting and understand how widespread they are to make informed decisions on where to prioritize our development efforts. This is an extension of our Known Issues list, which gathers all the items we’re currently investigating in one place.
Over the next four weeks, look out for new decorations around the Horizon Wilds Festival Outpost. If you’re a fan of our murals, they’ll also be decorated throughout the series with Photo Challenges encouraging you to capture your best image of each in the Autumn, Winter and Spring seasons.
The fan-favorite Stunt Park is returning with refreshed colors to celebrate the Horizon Wilds Takeover. Meanwhile, in the Autumn season, look for the Collectible Pinata Dinosaur, which can be found by the Horizon Stadium. Complete the Pinatasaurus challenge to receive the biggest fashion item of the year, the Dinosaur Outfit, and you’ll always stand out from the festival crowd.
For EventLab creators, we’ve added the “Lucky Cat” and “Red Dinosaur Piñata” props to the Blueprint Builder.
To honor the life of Ken Block, we recently sent all players 1965 Ford ‘Hoonicorn’ Mustang and the Ken Block race suit and helmet. These items can be redeemed from the “Gifts” tab of the Message Center.
In addition, we’ve put together some special content for the Horizon Wilds Takeover inspired by his motto: “GO FAST RISK EVERY THANG,” which can be unlocked as a chat phrase for Forza LINK.
As featured in GYMKHANA NINE, the 2016 Hoonigan Ford Focus RS RX is available to add to your garage this series, and if you drive it or any other Hoonigan vehicle in Forza Horizon 5 for 4.3 miles (7km), you will unlock #43 as a Player Badge.
We’ve also created several Accolades with Ken Block inspired-objectives:
| Accolade | Description | PTS | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Hoon | Drive from the Horizon Festival México to the Stadium in any Hoonigan in 60 seconds | 100 | |
| My Very Own Gymkhana | Earn a Great One-Eighty, Awesome Air and Ultimate Drift Skill in any Hoonigan at the Stadium | 100 | Forza LINK chat phrase – "GO FAST RISK EVERY THANG“ |
| As Hoon as Possible | Drive from the stadium to the top of the Volcano in any Hoonigan in 2 minutes and 30 seconds | 100 | |
| Fly me to the Hoon | Earn 3 Stars at the Mountain Top Danger Sign in any Hoonigan | 100 | |
| Hoon Landing | Get 10 Ultimate Air Skills in Dunas Blancas in any Hoonigan | 100 | |
| Too Hoon, Junior | Win a Drag Race in any Hoonigan | 100 | Car Horn – Countdown Timer |
| Master of the Hooniverse | Win a Cross Country, Dirt, Road and Street Race in any Hoonigan | 250 | |
| Climbkhana | Earn 3 Stars at the Esquisto Drift Zone in the 1965 Ford ''Hoonicorn'' Mustang | 100 | |
| Industrial Playground | Show you're faster than a train by earning 10 Speed Skills in the 2016 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 9 Ford Focus RS RX in the Cooper Canyon | 100 | |
| Tri-Five By Fire | Earn 5 Ultimate Burnout Skills in the 1955 Hoonigan Chevrolet Bel Air | 100 | |
| Light the Tires | Win a Street Race in the 1972 Hoonigan Chevrolet Napalm Nova | 100 | Forza LINK chat phrase – "I'm not a Street Racer" |
| Hoonologation Special | Drive 5 miles in Dirt Races in the 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution | 100 | |
| Guanajuato Gymkhana | Earn 10 Ultimate Drift Skills in the 2016 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford Focus RS RX while driving through Guanajuato | 100 | |
| Tarmac Rally | Earn 3 Stars at the Switchbacks Speed Zone in the 1978 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS1800 | 100 | Clothing – Speed Zone Tee |
| Hoonkhana | Bank 430,000 Skill Score in the 1991 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford Escort Cosworth Group A | 100 | |
| Rally's Finest | Win a Dirt Race in the 1994 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS Cosworth ''Cossie V2'' | 100 | |
| Climbkhana Two | Earn 3 Stars at the Cara Este Drift Zone in the 1977 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford F-150 ''Hoonitruck'' | 100 | Clothing – Black Drift Zone Tee |
| Drift Machine | Earn 6 Stars at Drift Zones in the 1992 Hoonigan Mazda RX-7 Twerkstallion | 100 | |
| Made for Driving | Drive 9.11 miles in the 1991 Hoonigan Rauh-Welt Begriff Porsche 911 Turbo | 100 | |
| Gotta Drive Em All | Own every Hoonigan | 1000 | Super Wheelspin |
| Horizon Wilds Takeover Collector | Own the 2021 Sierra 700R, 1980 Subaru Brat GL, 1986 #2 Audi Sport Quattro S1, 2015 Honda Ridgeline Baja Trophy Truck, 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate, 1985 Nissan Safari Turbo and the 2016 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 9 Ford Focus RS RX | 1000 |
Buckle up, because the Horizon Wilds Takeover introduces two new-to-Forza off-road machines, the 2021 Sierra 700R and the 2021 Polaris RZR Pro, as well as five returning vehicles.
Earn 160 PTS during the Horizon Wilds Takeover Festival Playlist. Available from Mar. 2 – Mar. 30.
Faster and improved in every way, the 2021 SIERRA Cars 700R builds upon the RX3 with improved handling and stability in a more lightweight, affordable package. Considered as the best value in Sierra’s line-up, the saying “sometimes less is more” couldn’t be any truer in this instance. Built to take on the most extreme and challenging dirt courses, the Yamaha Raptor 700r inside this buggy powers it to a top speed of 85mph! It’s the perfect choice for racing on the Horizon Baja circuit in the desert, where its quick pace and agility are certain to outshine your competitors amidst the never-ending trails of dust!
Developed at the request of the president of Subaru of America, the BRAT (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) followed the trend set by the Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero as half-truck, half-car. On paper, and due to the rear-facing bed-mounted jump seats, the BRAT was technically a car, which got Subaru out of an excessive light truck tariff versus that of passenger cars imported from Japan. Underneath its coupe-utility body is the heart of the Subaru Leone station wagon. Under the hood is the Subaru EA flat-four and in the GL model represented here, a dual-range four-wheel drive system. Although humble in power output, the BRAT, like any Subaru, is meant to go places the average car wouldn’t dare.
The 2016 Ford GYMKHANA 9 Focus RS RX shifts everything we love about Ford’s hatchback masterpiece into overdrive. The RX RS is an astonishing 10-inches wider than the Focus RS and has nearly double the horsepower. There are vents, lips, and flares that all culminate into a form that screams speed. Take a rocket ride through the sequential gearbox and blow through some twisties to find out exactly what made this car Ken Block’s vehicle of choice for GYMKHANA NINE.
This was the car that put Audi rallying on the map. Introduced in late 1985 as a Group B entrant, the quattro S1 began a string of incredible performances that helped define the near mythical status that Group B regulations still enjoys among rally enthusiasts. The quattro S1 was one of the most powerful Group B cars ever made, with its turbocharged engines producing power north of 460 horsepower. Little wonder that, in addition its rally popularity, the quattro S1 also held multiple world records on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb during the late 80s and is still widely regarded to this day as one of the most incredible race cars Audi has ever built.
Earn 20 PTS during the Autumn “Storm” Season on the Horizon Wilds Takeover Festival Playlist. Available from Mar. 9 – Mar. 16.
The Baja 1000 is one of the most grueling off-road races in the world. The 2015 course was 821 miles of rocks, sand, and incredible obstacles. This specially built Trophy Truck competed and won Class-2 (forced induction engines up to 3.6 liters) that year. Honda Performance Development built the Ridgeline Trophy Truck to showcase the design of the second-generation Ridgeline pickup. Design cues including the front facia, hood, roof, and bed are taken directly from the new model. The engine utilizes the same block, heads, and crankshaft from the 3.5-liter V6 that powers the 2017 production model. Twin-turbos in the race truck helped bump output to 550 horsepower, and the remainder of the vehicle is a custom-built tube frame chassis with the kind of massive suspension needed to take the punishment the Baja desert dishes out every mile. Take this one-of-a-kind racer to the Horizon Baja track against the other off-roaders and find out for yourself how it matches up.
With a computer-controlled suspension system designed for extreme, precise driving, the 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate is considered best in class for Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs). It’s got all the power, agility and turning radius needed to tackle everything nature can throw at it, from sand, mud and rocks the innovative Dynamix 2.0 system adapts to the terrain and delivers a consistently smooth off-roading experience. It has dedicated modes that adjust the suspension for comfortable, effortless driving, rough Baha terrain, high-speed desert landscapes, twisty trails and racetracks, and crawling through extreme rocky passes. Highly equipped with all the essentials for mastering diverse biomes and overcoming dangerous challenges, the 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate can do all of this at incredible speeds. The biggest surprise you’re certain to face on unforgiving trails is the realization of just how capable and revolutionary this vehicle is for off-road racing.
Also known as the Patrol when imported to Australia, this rig was rugged enough to conquer the Outback at a time when it was far from tamed. The Japan-only model Nissan Safari is built for any conditions. Nissan of Japan has been producing the Safari and its many variant models, pick-ups, extended chassis models, military applications, and more since 1951. It was utilized as a military vehicle by many countries in the Middle East and Asia, further proving both its dependability and capability. You won’t find luxury and comfort, but what you will find is brutal versatility and character that has been honed from the backbone of what off-roading truly means.
Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure will be available to download from March 29! Check out our dedicated blog for all the details on the extreme off-road driving thrills that await in this incredible new expansion. As for our next series, we’ll be turning down the lights for Midnights at Horizon. Stay tuned for more details later in March!
