Forza Horizon 5
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An open-world racing festival set across Mexico, from jungles and deserts to a huge volcano. Hundreds of real cars, changing seasons and endless events make it a car lover's playground. It's one of the most-played racing games ever.
Kit's verdict · 8.8/10
The best open-world racer ever made, if a bit too familiar.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Stunning Mexico setting
- Huge car list
- Great handling for all skill levels
Not so much
- Same formula as before
- Too many rewards dilute progression
Play it if racing fans and casual players who love cars.
Skip it if sim racers who want hardcore realism.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Forza Horizon 5 doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Turn on Rewind to undo crashes; it costs nothing in single-player.
- Hunt down barn finds; rumors appear on the map and lead to rare classic cars.
- Buy the car-mastery perks that give Super Wheelspins for cheap prize cars and credits.
- Check the seasonal playlist every week for exclusive cars you can't get any other way.
- Use the Auction House to buy rare cars you missed in seasonal events.
- Download community tunes for any car; they often handle better than the stock setup.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- It reached 10 million players in its first week, the biggest launch in Xbox Game Studios history at the time.
- Its map is built around the Gran Caldera volcano.
- It came to PS5 in 2025, years after its Xbox launch.
- Playground Games is based in the UK.
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