Normally we get one update detailed during the Playground Games’ Let’s Go livestreams. However, with the holiday season right around the corner, the development team has detailed the next two upcoming updates to Forza Horizon 5. Starting in December, we have the Forza Horizon 5 Holidays Mix-Up update which will be followed by the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Extreme update later in January 2025. Both updates will bring new cars, Horizon stadium takeovers, and plenty of new content to keep us entertained over the holiday season and the start of the new year.
Horizon Holidays Mix-Up
Starting December 5, we have the Horizon Holidays Mix-Up Update which will last until January 2, 2025. This update will bring back holiday-themed events and décor to Mexico just like every holiday season. During this particular update, you will get to enjoy two different winter-themed Stadiums every other week. It means that each Stadium will remain live for two weeks during this update. During the first and third weeks, you will be able to explore the Winter Wonderland Stadium and during the second and fourth weeks, you will be able to jump back into the Ice Rink.
Reward Cars
The update will also bring four reward cars for you to unlock during these four weeks. Three of these vehicles are brand-new to Forza Horizon 5 and one of them is a returning vehicle from Forza Horizon 4. These include:
- 2024 Nissan Z Nismo – Complete the “Nissan Eazy” Seasonal Championship during Week 1 “Winter” of the Horizon Holidays Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 5 until December 12
- 2021 Bentley Flying Spur – Earn 20 PTS during Week 1 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 5 until December 12
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Wagon – Earn 20 PTS during Week 2 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 12 until December 19
- 2022 BMW M5 CS – Earn 20 PTS during Week 3 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 19 until December 26
- 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon – Earn 20 PTS during Week 4 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Available from December 26 until January 2.
New Outfit
During Week 4 of the Festival Playlist, you can complete the Snow Business Seasonal Championship to unlock the Classic Cinema Outfit.
Showcase Remix
The newly added Porsche 911 Rallye is taking over a showcase event for this update. During the third week of the Festival Playlist, you will be able to play a remixed version of the On a Wing and a Prayer Showcase event: The Flying Deutsch-man where you will get to drive the Porsche 911 Rallye across different environments during different times of the day.
Horizon Extreme
Right after Horizon Holiday Mix-Up, Forza Horizon 5 will transition into the next update which is called Horizon Extreme. This new update will switch things up and the Horizon Stadium will see the return of the Stunt Park. Here, you will be able to jump off ramps, ride half-pipes, and plenty of other extreme stunt opportunities. The Dinosaur Pinata collectible is also making a comeback alongside the Stunt Park.
New EventLab Build Stubs
EventLab Creators will be happy to see new items coming to the lab. Four new EventLab Build Stubs will be scattered throughout Mexico starting January 2, 2025. These include:
- Volcan Build Stub
- Montaña Build Stub
- Dunas Blancas Build Stub
- Sierra Verde Build Stub
Reward Car
This update is bringing one brand-new car to Forza Horizon 5: the 1965 DeBerti Chevrolet C10 ‘Slayer’ which is perfect to drive in the Stunt Park. You will be able to add it to your garage from Available from January 2 until January 9 by earning 20 Points during the Summer Season. Notable features of the C10 ‘Slayer’ include 900 HP, 6 wheels, 3 axles, and 5 inches of adjustable height.
The new update will also bring with it some bug fixes which are detailed below:
- Fixed the issue causing backfire to appear on the side of the 1970 GMC Jimmy instead of its back
- Fixed the 2022 Cadillac CT5V Blackwing’s roll cage obstructing driver and rear window view
- The logo on the 2021 Lamborghini Sian Roadster’s rear wing will no longer appear to be floating
- The 2022 Gordon Murray T.50 will now appear under the “European Hypercar” category
- Fixed an issue with the “Unbeatable Street Racing” Accolade which didn’t match its menu description
- Fixed an issue with the “On The Naughty List” Accolade which sometimes wasn’t unlocking after photographing the 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV
- The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS now shows the accurate badge on the wheels, and the silhouette displayed on the infotainment screen has been fixed
The next Forza Horizon 5 update will kick off later in February 2025 and Playground Games will reveal it closer to its launch. The developers did share a small teaser about it, which is all we know as of now. It is called Midnight Muscle, and it will bring new events, reward cars, and the extended night cycle. It will also bring one of the most highlighted features of setting a favorite start screen. This will certainly bring back some of the coolest start screens that we saw in the past Forza Horizon 5 updates.
If you want some help completing the challenges in the Festival Playlist currently live in Forza Horizon 5, make sure to check out our dedicated Forza Horizon 5 ISO 200 Treasure Hunt Guide and Forza Horizon 5 Track Day Photo Challenge Guide.
What are your thoughts about the upcoming Holidays Mix-Up and Horizon Extreme updates for Forza Horizon 5? Let us know in the comments section below.
