Forza Horizon 5 embraces the darkness with ‘Midnights at Horizon’ Series update
The next Forza Horizon 5 update brings new cars and lots of nighttime.
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What you need to know
Update, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. CT:Anew content update is now availablefor all Forza Horizon 5 players across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs. The major update includes all the content included in both Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure (purchase necessary) and Series 19 “Midnights at Horizon” (free for everyone). Windows Central’s original article detailing this new content continues below.
Forza Horizon 5 is a gorgeous game, but it’s particularly stunning when seen at night. Playground Games has noticed the community’s love for FH5 after the sun sets, so has cultivated an entire Festival Playlist centered around nighttime. Series 19 “Midnights at Horizon” is coming, and it’s one of the most exciting FH5 updates to date.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 19 “Midnights at Horizon” brings an extended nighttime toForza Horizon 5, giving players more time to speed through Mexico in the dark. Accompanying the longer nights are plenty of neon-themed decorations spread throughout races and the open world, ensuring that players aren’t left entirely without a source of light. There’s a good bit to discuss in this update, including:
While not strictly included as part of the Festival Playlist, the Midnights at Horizon update will also benefit from the Launch Control Assist available to all cars and the 15 songs included in the returning Epitaph radio station.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 19 “Midnights at Horizon” kicks off on Thursday, March 30, 2023, and is completely free for all players. The Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure expansion, a paid DLC, releases on Wednesday, March 29. There’s a lot on thehorizonfor FH5 players, with hours of new content arriving for those itching to return to Mexico and take to the streets once more. Forza Horizon 5 is one of thebest Xbox racing gamesfor a reason.
Forza Horizon 5 Expansions Bundle
The Forza Horizon 5 Expansions Bundle is exactly what you’d expect. This DLC package includes Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, and will also include Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure the moment it launches on March 29, 2023.
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Forza Horizon 5 is included in every tier of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, making the epic gaming subscription the best way to race into Mexico alongside industry-leading visuals and hundreds of awesome cars. You also get a discount on DLC like the upcoming Rally Adventure expansion.
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