Forza Horizon 5 Series 17 “Japanese Automotive” brings new vehicles and EventLab props
The next Festival Playlist celebrates Japanese vehicles and creators.
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The first Forza Horizon 5 Let’s Go! stream of 2023 has concluded, with the Playground Games team firmly back in action for the new year. Series 16 has entered its final season, meaning it’s time to look forward to what’s next — Series 17 “Japanese Automotive,” which will celebrate Japanese vehicles, including bringing a highly-requested car to FH5 players' garages.
TheForza Horizon 5 Festival Playlistis about to begin a new era with the arrival of Series 17. Dubbed “Japanese Automotive,” the entire Festival Playlist celebrates the illustrious history of cars and racing in Japan, with a number of Japanese vehicles featured throughout, both as Event requirements and as rewards. The Playlist will highlight two EventLab Events every week to celebrate the creativity of players, especially since many players love to create Japan-inspired races and locations.
The latest Let’s Go! stream also included Forza Horizon 5’s debut Golden Tanks Awards, which celebrates the creativity of the players in a variety of EventLab categories, including the Best Photo Location, Best Drift Event, Best Custom Ruleset, Best Race Event, and EventLab Creation of the Year. The winners of each respective category were announced throughout the show, with Playground Games intending to continue the Golden Tank Awards in the future.
Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know about the Forza Horizon 5 Series 17 “Japanese Automotive” update:
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