Series 0 “Welcome Week” (Nov. 5-10, 2021)
The introductory Festival Playlist for Forza Horizon 5, Series 0 includes a handful of challenges and rewards for early adopters jumping into FH5. There aren’t any exclusive additions or rewards included in this Series.
- Series 0 rewards. Series 0 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist is a shorter affair that only spans one Season, and is there to offer activities for players who join Forza Horizon 5 during the early access period or right at launch. Because of this, there are no overarching rewards for Series 0. Check back in for Series 1’s rewards starting Nov. 11, 2021.
- Monthly Events. There is one Monthly Event.
- Horizon Baja Scramble: Beat the Rivals challenge at Horizon Baja Scramble. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Nov. 5-10, 2021)
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This is the Spring season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 0 Festival Playlist, which was available from Nov. 5 until Nov. 10, 2021.
- Season rewards. The Spring season of Series 0 has a total of 38 Playlist Points across all challenges. The main season rewards include:
- 2017 Alpine A110 for 16 Playlist Points: This is an Epic rarity car that is hard to find in Forza Horizon 5
- 2005 Honda NSX-R GT for 26 Playlist Points: This is an Epic rarity car that is hard to find in Forza Horizon 5
- Weekly Challenge. “Wouldn’t It be Loverly?” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 81 Forzathon Points.
- Chapter 1: Own and drive the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
- Chapter 2: Earn 9 Stars from Drift Zones with the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
- Chapter 3: Earn 5 Ultimate Drift or E-Drift Skills with the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
- Chapter 4: Bank a total of 500,000 Skill Score with the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points each.
- Challenge 1: Earn three Clean Racing Skills in a single road race
- Challenge 2: Complete a Horizon Open event
- Challenge 3: Earn five Stars from PR Stunts in a Lamborghini
- Challenge 4: Win a Drag Race in a Modern Sports Car
- Challenge 5: Smash five phonebooths
- Challenge 6: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Challenge 7: Earn 12 Stars from PR Stunts in a Truck
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Horizon Arcade: Complete any Horizon Arcade event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Off the Grid: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games Championship in a B-Class in an Offroad vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2018 Porsche Macan LP Racing T1 Rally Raid
- Coast View: Complete the Coast View Speed Trap challenge in an S2-Class Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- First Course: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Super Saloon vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S
- Event Horizon: Complete the Event Horizon Danger Sign challenge in an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Ranchito: Complete the Ranchito Speed Zone challenge in an S2-Class Audi vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #MuralCompass: Photograph any Modern Sports Car at Star 27’s mural in Mulegé. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Beautiful!” Forza LINK phrase
- Clean Sweep: Earn five Clean Racing Skills in Horizon Open. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Mwahahaha” Forza LINK phrase
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop is not open for Spring of Series 0.
Series 1 “Welcome to Mexico” (Nov. 11-Dec. 8, 2021)
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Series 1 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist welcomes players to Mexico with a wide range of challenges and events, and some exclusive rewards and cars for players to collect. There still aren’t any major changes or additions included in this Series.
- Series 1 rewards. Series 1 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 247 points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2021 Mercedes-AMG One for 120 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary Rarity car, and the cover car for Forza Horizon 5
- 1993 McLaren F1 for 180 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary Rarity car, and is quite hard to find in Forza Horizon 5
- Monthly Events. There is one Monthly Event.
- Horizon Mexico Circuit: Beat the Rivals challenge at Horizon Mexico Circuit. Rewards four Playlist Points.
Summer “Wet Season” (Nov. 11-17, 2021)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 1 Festival Playlist, which was available from Nov. 11 until Nov. 17, 2021.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 1 has a total of 64 Playlist Points across all challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1982 DMC DeLorean “DMC-12” for 26 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary Rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera for 46 Playlist Points: This is an Epic Rarity car, and is valuable in Forza Horizon 5
- Weekly Challenge. “A True Super GT” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 81 Forzathon Points.
- Chapter 1: Own and drive the 2017 Nissan GT-R
- Chapter 2: Drive the 2017 Nissan GT-R for a combined 13.5 miles
- Chapter 3: Earn a total of six Stars from any Danger Sign PR Stunts in the 2017 Nissan GT-R
- Chapter 4: Earn two Awesome Drifting Skills during any Road Racing Event in the 2017 Nissan GT-R
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points each.
- Challenge 1: Drive above 250mph for five uninterrupted seconds in any car
- Challenge 2: Jump a distance of 1,500 feet in any car
- Challenge 3: Complete any Showcase Event
- Challenge 4: Complete a game of The Eliminator
- Challenge 5: Post a clean lap on any Rivals Event
- Challenge 6: Earn a total of nine Stars from any Trailblazer PR Stunts
- Challenge 7: Smash 25 items in 30 seconds or less
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Horizon Arcade: Complete any Horizon Arcade event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Making a Splash: Complete The Trial challenge in a B-Class Pickup & 4×4 vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2013 Mini X-Raid All4 Racing Countryman
- No Rain, No Gain: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games challenge in a B-Class Modern Rally vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Quick Draw” emote
- Cordillera: Complete the Cordillera Speed Zone challenge in an A-Class BMW vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Letting Off Steam: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in an A-Class Modern Sports Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the “Steam Boat” car horn
- It’s Rainin’ Sideways: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in a B-Class Classic Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang Gymkhana 10 “Hoonicorn”
- Runway: Complete the Runway Danger Sign challenge in an S1-Class Retro Sports Car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Hillside: Complete the Hillside Drift Zone challenge in an S1-Class Drift Car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- New Kid on the Block: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in an A-Class Super Hot Hatch. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N
- Co-op Championships: Complete any Horizon Tour Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are five Challenges.
- New Heights: Locate the Treasure Chest hidden outside of Mulegé. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #NewDigs!: Photograph any vehicle outside the Casa Bella Player House. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Welcome to Mexico!” Forza LINK message
- Gotta Go Fast: Reach 140mph in any Horizon Open Racing Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Welcome to Mexico!: Smash 100 cacti. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Gotta smash ’em all!” Forza LINK message
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or higher in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “This isn’t even my final form” Forza LINK message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop is not open for Summer of Series 1
Autumn “Storm Season” (Nov. 18-24, 2021)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 1 Festival Playlist, which was available from Nov. 18 until Nov. 24, 2021.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 1 has a total of 61 Playlist Points across all challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1984 Honda Civic CRX Mugen for 22 Playlist Points: This is an Epic Rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2015 Radical RXC Turbo for 42 Playlist Points: This is an Epic Rarity car, and is hard to find in Forza Horizon 5
- Weekly Challenge. “Baja Bug” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Chapter 1: Own and drive the 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug
- Chapter 2: Earn 500,000 Skill Score with the 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug
- Chapter 3: Win any three Cross Country Events with the 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug
- Chapter 4: Earn a total of 12 Stars from any Trailblazer PR Stunts with the 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Challenge 1: Buy any car from the Auction House
- Challenge 2: Earn three Stars at any Speed Trap PR Stunt in a Classic Racer vehicle
- Challenge 3: Earn 12 Clean Racing Skills from Road Race Events
- Challenge 4: Jump a distance of 1,000 feet in any car
- Challenge 5: Win any Street Race Event in a Vans & Utility vehicle
- Challenge 6: Complete any Expedition
- Challenge 7: Complete any Horizon Story chapter
- Season Events. There are 11 Season Events.
- Horizon Arcade: Complete any Horizon Arcade event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Going Down a Storm: Complete The Trial challenge. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV
- RabidMrNoodle Presents: Complete the EventLab “The Gauntlet of Fun” challenge. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Windows Tada” car horn
- The Thunderdome: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games challenge with an up to B-Class Rod and Custom vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Drag Strip: Complete the Drag Strip Speed Trap challenge with an S2-Class Ferrari. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- When It Rains, It Pours: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge with an A-Class Modern Sports Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- Pick Up the Pace: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge with a B-Class Pickup & 4×4 vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor
- Mountain Top: Complete the Mountain Top Danger Sign challenge with an A-Class Classic Muscle vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Río Fuerte: Complete the Río Fuerte Speed Zone challenge with an S1-Class Modern Supercar vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Four on the Floor: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge with an up to S1-Class Sports Utility Hero vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2015 BMW X6 M
- Co-op Championships: Complete any Horizon Tour Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #SleepingGiant: Photograph any Modern Rally vehicle at La Gran Caldera volcano. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Sleepy” emote
- Rightful Heir: Steal a crown in Horizon Open Playground Games. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: FInish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Mexican Hat Dance” car horn
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2017 Koenigsegg Agera RS 2017 for 600 Forzathon Points
- Sea of Thieves Theme Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Spaik Short Sleeved Shirt Jacket for 75 Forzathon Points
- 2016 Honda Civic Coupe for 400 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2021)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 1 Festival Playlist, which was available from Nov. 25 until Dec. 1, 2021.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 1 has a total of 61 Playlist Points across all challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2018 Italdesign Zerouno for 22 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary Rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STI for 42 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary Rarity car, and is hard to find in Forza Horizon 5
- Weekly Challenge. The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Chapter 1: Own and drive the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S
- Chapter 2: Earn nine Stars in total from any Speed Trap PR Stunts with the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S
- Chapter 3: Take a picture of the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S
- Chapter 4: Drive for a total of 15 miles with the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Rewards1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points each.
- Challenge 1: Earn three Clean Racing Skills in a Dirt Race Event
- Challenge 2: Earn a total of six Stars from any Trailblazer PR Stunts
- Challenge 3: Smash 20 Solar Panels in 30 seconds or less
- Challenge 4: Win any Street Race event in a Modern Supercar
- Challenge 5: Complete any Horizon Tour event
- Challenge 6: Win any Drag Race event in a Retro Muscle vehicle
- Challenge 7: Buy any three cars
- Season Events. There are 11 Season Events.
- Horizon Arcade: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- A Fine Tradition: Complete The Trial challenge in any Collector’s Series car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
- Pickerchu Presents: Complete the Eventlab “Domination Mode” challenge in an A-Class USA car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Referee Whistle” car horn
- Black Friday Bonanza: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games challenge in an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Thumbs Up” emote
- Pyramid of the Moon: Complete the Pyramid of the Moon Speed Zone challenge in an S2-Class Porsche. Rewards two Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- No Expense Spared: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in an S1-Class High Roller car. Rewards five Playlist Points and the 2005 Ford GT
- The Real Deal: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in a C-Class Reasonably Priced car. Rewards five Playlist Points and the 2016 Pagani Huayra BC
- Calle Principal: Complete the Calle Principal Speed Trap challenge in an S1-Class Retro Muscle car. Rewards two Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Canyon Run: Complete the Canyon Run Trailblazer challenge in an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards two Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Midnight Battle: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in an A-Class Super Hot Hatch. Rewards five Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Co-op Championships: Complete any Horizon Tour Event. Rewards three Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #TwilightSaga: Photograph any vehicle at night. Rewards the “Clock Tower” car horn
- Prepare for Elimination: Eliminate two or more opponents in a single game of The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or higher in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Welcome to The Eliminator” Forza LINK message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2012 Hennessey Venom GT for 600 Forzathon Points
- DOOM E1M1 High Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Light Blue Hight Tops for 75 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Dec. 2-8, 2021)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 1 Festival Playlist, which was available from Dec. 2 until Dec. 8, 2021.
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- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 1 has a total of 61 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2019 Raesr Tachyon Speed for 24 Playlist Points: This is an Epic Rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex for 44 Playlist Points: This is an Epic Rarity car, and is hard to find in Forza Horizon 5
- Weekly Challenge. “New Benchmark” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Chapter 1: Own and drive the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista
- Chapter 2: Earn five Ultimate Speed Skills with the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista
- Chapter 3: Win any three Road Racing Events with the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista
- Chapter 4: Earn three Daredevil Skills with the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Challenge 1: Purchase any three Car Mastery Perks
- Challenge 2: Earn three Clean Racing Skills in any Cross Country Event
- Challenge 3: Earn three Stars from any Speed Trap PR Stunt
- Challenge 4: Drive a total of 10 miles in Road Racing Events
- Challenge 5: Beat Round Three of any Horizon Arcade Event
- Challenge 6: Drive above 150mph in any car for 15 seconds uninterrupted
- Challenge 7: Earn three Stars from any Drift Zone PR Stunt
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Horizon Arcade: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Rite of Passage: Complete The Trial challenge in a D-Class to A-Class Classic Sports Car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1967 Ferrari Spa 330 P4 #24
- Party Time: Complete the Season Playground Games challenge in a D-Class to B-Class Retro Hot Hatch car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1981 Ford Fiesta XR2
- Avenida: Complete the Avenida Speed Trap challenge in an S1-Class Nissan car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Drop It Like It’s Hot: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in an S1-Class Retro Supercar. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- High Noon: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in a D-Class to B-Class Retro Saloon car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7
- Los Jardines: Complete the Los Jardines Danger Sign challenge in an S1-Class GT Car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Orilla Del Río: Complete the Orilla Del Río Speed Zone challenge in an A-Class Modern Rally car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Holidays are Comin’: Complete the Seasonal Championship challenge in a D-Class to A-Class Truck. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the “Jingle Bells” car horn
- Co-op Championships: Complete any Horizon Tour Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are four Challenges.
- Hold Your Horses: Find the Treasure Chest (Clue: Earn 10 Stars from any PR Stunts in any Mustang car). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #ShoppingSpree: Photograph any Vans & Utility vehicle in Guanajuato. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Special Delivery!” Forza LINK message
- Getting Sideways: Perform 5 Ultimate Drift Skills in Horizon Open Drifting Race Events. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “La Cucaracha” car horn
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion for 600 Forzathon Points
- “Beautiful Morning” Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- 2013 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI Quattro for 400 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- “The Robot” Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Series 2 “Holiday Special” (Dec. 9, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022)
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Series 2 of the Festival Playlist introduces a community-wide gifting event, in which all Gift Drops and Forzathon Shop gifts (available just for the duration of this series) contribute towards exclusive rewards, including a new car. The world also enjoys some unique holiday decorations and a new ice rink during this Series.
- Series 2 rewards. Series 2 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 266 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- Gingerbread Outfit cosmetic item for 120 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary Outfit, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ for 200 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Monthly Events.
- Cathedral Circuit: Post a clean lap and complete the Horizon Rivals event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Horizon Secret Santa: Gift Forzathon Shop items or Gift Drops to other players with the community to reach the cumulative goal. Rewards the Santa Outfit cosmetic item and an exclusive, Legendary mystery car at two separate milestones
Summer “Wet Season” (Dec. 9-15, 2021)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 2 Festival Playlist, which was available from Dec. 9 until Dec. 15.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 2 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S for 25 Playlist Points: This is an Epic rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1939 Maserati 8CTF for 45 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “Future Classic” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Chuki: Own and drive the 1993 Nissan 240SX SE
- Hayasa: Upgrade the 1993 Nissan 240SX SE and reach a top speed of at least 175mph
- Dori: Earn 10 Ultimate Drift Skills with the 1993 Nissan 240SX SE
- Hashiriya: Win 4 Street Race Events with the 1993 Nissan 240SX SE
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Break the Bank: Bank 250,000 Skill Points in any car
- Triple Drop: Drive three different cars in a single game of The Eliminator
- No Signal: Smash five Phonebooths in any car
- Designed to Win: Win a Cross-Country Race Event in an Offroad car
- Go Wild: Take a picture at the Horizon Wilds Outpost
- Mixology: Complete three different Event Blueprints
- In Three Minds: Buy any three cars
- Season Events. There are 11 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade theme. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Elf on the Shelf: Complete The Trial challenge in a B-Class Offroad car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the Elf Outfit cosmetic item
- Bowling in the Deep: Complete the EventLab challenge by knocking down pins while racing to the finish in an A-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Elf Hat cosmetic item
- Ready, Set, Glow: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in any A-Class car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
- Estadio: Complete the Speed Trap challenge in a B-Class Classic Muscle car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Toys Under the Tree: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class Track Toy car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Red Nose cosmetic item
- Yule the Boss: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class Ford Mustang car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
- Desert Dunes: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in an S1-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Riviera Maya: Complete the Speed Zone challenge in an A-Class Rods and Customs car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Good Tidings We Bring: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Modern Rally car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2017 Ford Fiesta #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC
- Co-Op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are four Challenges.
- Blazing Thunder: Find the Treasure Chest (Clue: Come as you are for a blazing trilogy across any trails). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #MerryLilLambo: Take a photo of the 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV at the Mulegé Holiday Market. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Smile, you’re on camera!” Forza Link message
- Road Racer: Complete any Horizon Open Race Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Last man standing!” Forza Link message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck Forza Edition for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 for 200 Forzathon Points
- 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport for 400 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- 2020 Ford Performance Bronco R #2069 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Dec. 16-22, 2021)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 2 Festival Playlist, which was available from Dec. 16 until Dec. 22, 2021.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 2 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2015 Koenigsegg One:1 for 25 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road Forza Edition for 45 Playlist Points. This is a Forza Edition car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “I Wanna Be a Rockstar” — The Weekly Challenge has 4 Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Super Star: Own and drive the 2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck
- Rugged Racer: Win two Cross-Country Circuit Race Events with the 2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck
- Like a Pro: Earn a total of 15 Stars from Danger Signs with the 2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck
- Trophy Truck: Win two Cross-Country Circuit Race Events with the 2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Points and 10 Forzathon Points.
- That’s an A Game: Beat three Rivals in A-Class Rivals Events
- Flagman: Score a Flag in a Flag Rush Playground Game
- Clean Fun: Earn three Clean Racing Skills in any Road Race Event
- Lucky: Drive a Level 7 car in The Eliminator
- All Hands on Deck: Win a Horizon Tour Championship
- High Roller: Complete a Horizon Arcade Event driving any car worth more than 1 million Credits
- Collateral Damage: Earn five Wreckage Skills within 20 seconds
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete a Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Make It Rein: Complete The Trial challenge in an A-Class Super Saloon car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the Snowman Outfit cosmetic item
- Snowball Fight: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in a B-Class Unlimited Buggy car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2011 Penhall “The Cholla”
- Pyramid of the Sun: Complete the Speed Trap challenge in an S1-Class 2003 Audi RS 6. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Carol of the Bel Airs: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Holiday Sweater cosmetic item
- Drivin’ Home for Xmas: Complete the Seasonal Championship in any B-Class car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the “Merry Christmas!” Forza Link message
- Cascadas: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in an A-Class Ford car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Costa Rocosa: Complete the Speed Zone challenge in an A-Class Unlimited Buggy car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Getting Hyped: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class Hypercar. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are five Challenges.
- #HolidaySpirit: Take a photo of the 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A at the Giant Holiday Tree in Guanajuato. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Sleigh Bells Car Horn
- Dream Team: Deny five Flags in any Team Flag Rush Events. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- Frosty Friends: Smash 15 Snowmen. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Snowman Outfit cosmetic item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Forza Edition for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo for 200 Forzathon Points
- 2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6 for 400 Forzathon Points
- 2015 Ferrari F12tdf for 300 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Dec. 23-29, 2021)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 2 Festival Playlist, which was available from Dec. 23 until Dec. 29, 2021.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 2 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO for 25 Playlist Points: This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1971 Meyers Manx for 45 Playlist Points: This is a Forza Edition car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “Game Changing” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Pininfarina Style: Own and drive the 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
- Limit Breaker: Maintain a speed over 200mph for at least 10 seconds with the 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
- True Grip: Earn 6 Stars from any Speed Zones in five minutes or less with the 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
- Go Go Go: Win two Road Circuit Race Events with the 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Family Sport: Win any Road Race Event in a Super Saloon car
- The Eliminator: Complete a game of The Eliminator
- Air Force Three: Earn three Stars from any Danger Sign
- Control Master: Drive above 100mph for at least 20 seconds in any car
- Parking Ticket: Smash 25 Bikes in Guanajuato
- Camper Convoy: Complete a Horizon Tour in the 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
- Challenging: Complete any Challenge Card
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete a Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Santamental Feelings: Complete The Trial challenge in a B-Class Retro Sports Car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1995 Nissan NISMO GT-R LM
- Jungle Bells: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in a B-Class Classic Rally Car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle #34 Andretti Rallycross
- Bulevar: Complete the Speed Trap challenge in an S1-Class 1997 Mazda RX-7. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Feliz Navidad: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a C-Class 1970’s car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1978 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS1800
- Oh, Deer: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Land Rover Range Rover car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Reindeer Antlers cosmetic item
- Basejump: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in a B-Class Retro Sports Car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Barranco: Complete the Trail Blazer challenge in an A-Class UTV car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- ’20 Supra GR Championship: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class 2020 Toyota Supra GR. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Toyota Race Suit cosmetic item
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are five Challenges.
- #SnowGiant: Take a photo of any car at the top of La Gran Caldera. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Ho Ho Ho!” Forza Link message
- People Person: Eliminate five players in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Happy Holidays!” Forza Link message
- It’s Raining Gifts!: Smash 25 present piles at Horizon Outposts. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Merry Christmas” Car Horn
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z Forza Edition for 600 Forzathon Points
- “Ho Ho Ho” Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- “Deck the Halls” Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR for 300 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Dec. 30, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 2 Festival Playlist, which was available from Dec. 30, 2021, until Jan. 5, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 2 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante LP570-4 for 25 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1965 Peel Trident for 45 Playlist Points: This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “The Cossie” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- 90’s Icon: Own and drive the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- RS is for Rallye Sport: Win three Dirt Trail Race Events with the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- Hoon Again: Earn a total of 100,000 Skill Points with the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- Wing Commander: Earn nine Stars in total from Danger Signs with the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Street Gentleman: Earn 12 Clean Racing Skills from any Street Race Events
- Grand Touring: Complete a Horizon Tour in any GT car
- Rubbish: Smash five Bins in 60 seconds or less
- Ideal Make: Win a Street Race Event in a Rods and Customs car
- Route One: Earn three Stars from any Trailblazer
- Bunny Hopping: Earn 10 Air Skills within 30 seconds
- Spotless Drive: Earn 12 Clean Racing Skills from any Dirt Race Events
- Season Events. There are 11 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete a Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Tis the Season to be Hooning: Complete The Trial challenge in an S1-Class Hoonigan car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1994 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS Cosworth WRC “Cossie V2”
- Upgrade 2 Exit: Collect chests and upgrade your 2017 Ford Focus RS. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Knock knock” Forza Link message
- No Small Wonder: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in a B-Class Volkswagen car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Dial Up Modem” Car Horn
- Los Árboles: Complete the Speed Trap challenge in an A-Class 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Auld Lang Syne: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class 2010’s car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage
- Down for the Countdown: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a C-Class Pickups & 4×4’s car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6
- Boardwalk: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in an A-Class Super Saloon car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Punto de Vista: Complete the Speed Zone challenge in a C-Class Pickups & 4×4’s car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- New Beginnings: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class GT Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are four Challenges.
- Too Cool to Air: Find and smash the Treasure Chest (Clue: I hear 25 bells ringing in the air like it’s 1957). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #UnPeelievable: Take a photo of the 1965 Peel Trident at Teotihuacán. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Air Guitar Emote
- Driftacular: Complete any Horizon Open Drift Racing Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Happy New Year!” Forza Link message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Forza Edition for 600 Forzathon Points
- Santa Hat cosmetic item for 75 Forzathon Points
- 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Happy Snowman Head cosmetic item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Series 3 “Happy New Year” (Jan. 6-Feb. 2, 2022)
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Series 3 builds off of Series 2’s holidays theme by celebrating the New Years, again with unique decorations and changes to the world. There are more exclusive cars added in this Festival Playlist as well, with unique challenges and Accolades attributed to them.
- Series TK rewards. Series 3 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 266 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2016 Zenvo TS1 for 120 Playlist Points: This is a Legendary rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for 200 Playlist Points: This is an Epic rarity car, and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Monthly Events. There is one monthly event.
- Plaza Circuit: Post a clean lap at the Rivals challenge. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Jan. 6-12, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 3 Festival Playlist, which was available from Jan. 6 until Jan. 12, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 3 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2015 Ferrari 488 GTB for 25 Playlist Points: This is an Epic rarity car and is valuable
- 2003 Toyota Celica SS-I for 45 Playlist Points: This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “No Expense Spared” — The Weekly Challenge has 4 Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- One of 500: Own and drive the 2010 Lexus LFA
- Best Speedometer Ever: Reach 200mph in the 2010 Lexus LFA
- Apex is in the Name: Win two Road Circuit Race Events in the 2010 Lexus LFA
- Ring Wraith: Drive 20 miles in the 2010 Lexus LFA
- Daily Challenges. There are 7 Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Check This Out!: Create and publish an Event Blueprint with EventLab
- Short Story: Reach 140mph in any Horizon Story chapter
- Seeing Double: Beat any ghost in Rivals
- Audi Here: Complete Round 3 of any Horizon Arcade event in an Audi car
- Next Level: Unlock a Car Mastery
- Off to the Races: Win a Dirt Scramble Race Event in any S1-Class car
- Open Road: Smash five traffic cones
- Season Events. There are 11 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Winner Winner: Complete The Trial challenge in a B-Class Rare Classics car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1961 Jaguar E-Type
- Stunters’ Paradise: Complete the Event Blueprint challenge in a B-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Soaked: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games event in an A-Class UTV car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “I’m the best at games” Forza LINK phrase
- Ringroad: Complete the Speed Zone challenge in a B-Class 1998 Toyota Supra RZ. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Come Rain or Shine: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2017 Ford Bronco #25 Ultra4 Racing “Brocky”
- A Mini Adventure: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Mini car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2018 Mini X-Raid John Cooper Works Buggy
- Colina: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in a C-Class Rods and Customs car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Desert Descent: Complete the Trail Blazer challenge in an A-Class 2017 Ford Bronco #25 Ultra4 Racing “Brocky.” Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Grand Gesture: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class GT Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2010 Maserati Gran Turismo S
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are 5 Challenges.
- #HeardingCats: Photograph any Jaguar car at Farid Rueda’s mural in Playa Azul. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Cat Meow” Forza LINK phrase
- I’m Gonna Get Ya!: Infect another player in Infected or Survival Playground Games. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Mexican Traffic Light Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points
- Lights Out: Smash 25 solar panels. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 25,000 Credits
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2019 McLaren Speedtail for 700 Forzathon Points
- Star27 Face Mask cosmetic item for 75 Forzathon Points
- 2015 Alumi Craft Class 10 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Jump On It Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Jan. 13-19, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 3 Festival Playlist, which was available from Jan. 13 until Jan. 19.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 3 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO for 25 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37 for 45 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “Blower Bentley” — The Weekly Challenge has 4 Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Boys Own: Own and drive the 1930 Bentley 1-1/2 Litre Supercharged
- Break the Record: Earn a total of 9 Stars at Speed Zones in the 1930 Bentley 1-1/2 Litre Supercharged
- Sweet Taste: Win three Road Racing Events in the 1930 Bentley 1-1/2 Litre Supercharged
- Secret Agent: Drive 100 miles in the 1930 Bentley 1-1/2 Litre Supercharged
- Daily Challenges. There are 7 Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Getting Started: Drive 10 miles in Horizon Tour events
- Playception: Complete any Festival Playlist activity
- Rawrsome: Win two Road Racing Events in any Jaguar car
- Ultimate Talent: Earn and bank an Ultimate Skill Chain
- Waterways: Take a picture at Sierra Water Dam
- Taking Stock: Spend 50,000 Credits on car upgrades
- Lightning Speeds: Reach 100mph in any Expedition
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Baja California: Complete The Trial challenge in an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Temple Runner: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games event in a B-Class Retro Rally car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR
- Swamplands: Complete the Speed Trap challenge in an A-Class 1987 Ferrari F40. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Welcome to the Jungle: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class 2016 Jeep Trailcat. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Tiger Roar Car Horn
- Underground, Overground: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Hot Hatch car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R
- Eagle’s Perch: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in a B-Class Mitsubishi car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Watersplash: Complete the Speed Zone challenge in a B-Class Classic Rally car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Calm Before the Storm: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S2-Class Extreme Track Toys car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are 4 Challenges.
- Lucky Skills: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: Cause a wreck in the 2017 Nissan GT-R, with the number of tries matching the generation). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #Purfect: Take a photograph of the 1999 Ford Racing Puma in La Selva. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “I’m in the zone!” Forza LINK phrase
- Clean Up Nicely: Earn three Clean Racing Skills in Horizon Open Racing Events. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the White Skinny Jeans Vanity Item
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Gong Car Horn
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2008 Koenigsegg CCGT for 600 Forzathon Points
- Red Round Shades Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- 1994 Ford Supervan 3 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Wah Wah Wah Wahhh Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Jan. 20-26, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 3 Festival Playlist, which was available from Jan. 20 until Jan. 26, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 3 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2003 Porsche Carrera GT for 25 Playlist Points: This is an Epic rarity car and is valuable
- 2014 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38: This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “Ultimate Offroader” — The Weekly Challenge has 4 Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Safari Concept: Own and drive the 2016 Jeep Trailcat
- Hellcat Power: Win three Dirt Trail Race Events in the 2016 Jeep Trailcat
- Natural Instincts: Earn 15 Air Skills in the 2016 Jeep Trailcat
- Treacherous Terrain: Win three Cross-Country Race Events in the 2016 Jeep Trailcat
- Daily Challenges. There are 7 Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Dry Run: Reach 140mph in any Dirt Racing Event
- Plot Twist: Earn five Drift Skills in any Horizon Story chapter
- Taco This: Smash a taco cart
- In Reverse: Complete a Drift Theme Horizon Arcade event in any Drift car
- Hyper Equipment: Win a Road Race Event in a Hypercar
- Play by the Rules: Play an Event Blueprint created by another player
- A Little Something: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Grand Finale: Complete The Trial challenge in an S1-Class Classic Racers car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Cat and Mouse: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games event in an A-Class car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1983 GMC Vandura G-1500
- Bypass: Complete the Speed Trap challenge in any S2-Class car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Cross-Country Skiing: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Unlimited Buggies car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2016 Ariel Nomad
- Athletes: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S2-Class car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Classic Running Man Emote
- La Cruz: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in an A-Class 2016 Bentley Bentayga. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Over the Dune: Complete the Trail Blazer challenge in an A-Class 2017 Ford Bronco #25 Ultra4 Racing “Brocky.” Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Speed Skating: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class Super Saloon car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2012 BMW M5
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are 4 Challenges.
- #BigCityLights: Photograph Guanajuato at night. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Action!!!” Forza LINK phrase
- Third Time Lucky: Score three Car Drops in one game of The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Kinda sus” Forza LINK phrase
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “I have the high ground” Forza LINK phrase
- Light the Beacons!: Smash 50 floating Chinese lanterns in the Dunas Blancas. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Eat my dust!” Forza LINK phrase
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2018 Bugatti Chiron for 700 Forzathon Points
- Pink Blazer Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon for 400 Forzathon Points
- Pop ‘n’ Lock Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 3 Festival Playlist, which was available from Jan. 27 until Feb. 2, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 3 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2015 Jaguar XKR-S for 25 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1989 Lotus Carlton for 45 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “Mid-Engine Madness” — The Weekly Challenge has 4 Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Garden Gate: Own and drive the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupé
- Racing Heritage: Win two Road Racing Events in the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupé
- Jet Fighter Inspo: Earn 10 Ultimate Air Skills in the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupé
- Sting in the Tail: Reach 194mph in the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Coupé
- Daily Challenges. There are 7 Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- On Board: Earn a Skillboard Skill by smashing any billboard
- Made for This: Win any Cross-Country Race Event in a Rally Monster car
- Challenge Accepted: Complete a Challenge Card in free roam
- Rock Out: Take a picture at Valle De Las Ranas
- Sandwich: Smash three picnic tables
- Fresh Air: Earn three Air Skills during Cross-Country Race Events
- Organized Chaos: Complete a Chaos Theme Horizon Arcade event
- Season Events. There are 11 Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Eye of the Tiger: Complete The Trial challenge in any S1-Class car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and Horizon Exclusive Pencil Dress Vanity Item
- Airfield UTV Cup: Complete the Event Blueprint challenge in a UTV car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Halo Shield Recharge Car Horn
- Spring Festival Gala: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games event in an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2004 Nissan Pickup #23 Rally Raid
- Escarpment: Complete the Speed Trap challenge in a B-Class 2014 Volkswagen Golf R. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Hear Me Roar: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Retro Muscle car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1987 Buick Regal GNX
- Battle of the Big Cats: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Jaguar car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2015 Jaguar XE-S
- Hotel: Complete the Danger Sign challenge in an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- La Subida: Complete the Speed Zone challenge in a D-Class Buggies car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Earn Your Stripes: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class Modern Sports Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Purple Stripe Knee High Socks cosmetic item
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are 4 Challenges.
- High Five: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: You’ll need to get “defenderously” high to prove you’re five-star rated). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #PartyTillDawn: Photograph any car at Horizon Mexico. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Fireworks Car Horn
- Spoilt for Choice: Win any Horizon Open Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Raúl Urias Cap cosmetic item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2018 McLaren 600LT Coupé for 400 Forzathon Points
- Gold Leather Boots Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Duck Quack Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Series 4 “Horizon World Cup” (Feb. 3-March 2, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 4 is all about the Horizon World Cup, a community-wide event that pits fans of different country’s cars against each other. Pick your favorite cars from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and then participate in The Trials, Playground Games, and Seasonal Championships throughout the Festival Playlist to add points to your country of choice. The winning country will reward all FH5 players. Series 4 is all about racing.
- Series 4 rewards. Series 4 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 219 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2004 Saleen S7 for 100 Playlist Points. This an Epic Rarity car that is hard to find
- 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko for 160 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary Rarity car that is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There is one monthly event.
- Estadio Circuit: Beat the Rivals challenge at Estadio Circuit. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Feb. 3-9, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 4 Festival Playlist, which was available from Feb. 3 until Feb. 9, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 4 has a total of 54 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2016 NIO EP9 for 25 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary Rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang Gymkhana 10 “Hoonicorn” for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic Rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Triathlon of Racing” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Take Your Pick: Own and drive any car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States
- Stage 1 Road Racing: With your chosen car, win a Road Circuit Race Event
- Stage 2 Dirt Racing: With your chosen car, win a Dirt Scramble Race Event
- Stage 3 Cross Country: With your chosen car, win any Cross Country Race Event
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Put On a Show: Win a Showcase Event. Hint: Win the Showcase Remix Event featured in the Festival Playlist
- That was Intensa: Reach 200mph or more in the 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione
- Elite Athlete: Drive a Level 4 car in The Eliminator
- Pass, Shoot, Score: Score three flags in Flag Rush or Team Flag Rush Playground Games
- Push-State: Win 2 Road Circuit Race Events in any Volkswagen car
- Crafted for Greatness: Earn a total of 5 Stars from Trailblazer PR Stunts in any Alumi Craft car
- Doesn’t Ring a Bell: Smash a football. Hint: Head to El Estadio
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Just Warming Up: Complete The Trial challenge in a C-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
- Temple of Doom 2 Circuit: Complete the EventLab Event in a B-Class Modern Rally car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
- Opening Ceremony: Win the Showcase Remix Event. Rewards the Announcer Countdown Car Horn
- Ahead of the Game: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games Event in a C-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition
- Off Track: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in a C-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2008 Renault Mégane R26.R
- Sky’s the Limit: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in a C-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
- Turbo Charged: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in a C-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 Porsche Macan Turbo
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #CountrySports: Photograph the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupé at the Tierra Prospera fields
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2019 Zenvo TSR-S for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S for 400 Forzathon Points
- Macarena Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Countdown Timer Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Feb. 10-16, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 4 Festival Playlist, which was available from Feb. 10 until Feb. 16, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 4 has a total of 54 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2013 Wuling Sunshine S for 25 Playlist Points. This is a Rare Rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2019 Rimac Concept Two for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary Rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Country Rivals: USA vs. Germany” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- We Don’t Need Roads: Own and drive any car from Germany or the United States made before 2010
- Face the Competition: With your chosen car, win a Cross Country Circuit Race Event
- Go, Go, Go!: With your chosen car, earn 3 Stars at any Trailblazer PR Stunt
- Crash and Dash: With your chosen car, earn five Crash Landing Skill Combos
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Catch!: Infect another player in Infected or Survival Playground Games
- Teamwork: Complete two Horizon Tour drives
- Speed Run: Earn 10 Speed Skills in the 2018 DeBerti Design Ford F-150 Prerunner
- C You Later: Win a Cross Country Race Event in a C-Class car
- Rise to the Challenge: Complete any Challenge Card
- The Very Best: Beat an S2-Class Rival
- To Infinity!: Earn 3 Stars at a Danger Sign PR Stunt in any Infiniti car
- Season Events. There are six Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Full Speed Ahead: Complete The Trial Event in a B-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2013 Caterham Superlight R500
- Contact Sport: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games Event in a B-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2016 BMW M2 Coupé
- Super Sonic: Complete the Seasonal Championship Event in a B-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000
- Home Street Home: Complete the Seasonal Championship Event in a B-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2018 Honda Civic Type R
- The Big Leagues: Complete the Seasonal Championship Event in a B-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 Lamborghini Urus
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #FastTrack: Photograph the 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast racing on the Horizon Mexico Road Circuit. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Applause Car Horn
- Good Sport: Earn 5 Clean Start Skills in Horizon Open Racing Events. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “World’s Fastest!” Forza LINK message
- Two-Wheel Challenger: Smash 10 bicycles. Hint: Go to Guanajuato. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1987 Porsche 959 for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck for 400 Forzathon Points
- Spaik Crew Socks Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Goalll Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Feb. 17-23, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 4 Festival Playlist, which was available from Feb. 17 until Feb. 23, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 4 has a total of 54 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 for 25 Playlist Points. This is an Epic Rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1993 Jaguar XJ220 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary Rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Country Rivals: Italy vs. France” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- We Do Need Roads: Own and drive any car from Italy or France
- Straight to the Point: In your chosen car, win a Road Sprint Race Event
- Silenzio Bruno!: In your chosen car, earn a total of 5 Stars from Danger Sign PR Stunts
- Unstoppable: In your chosen car, earn 5 Ultimate Speed Skills
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Participation Cup: Drive 5 miles in Horizon Open Events
- Take a Brake: Paint your car’s brake calipers
- Winter as in Ice: Earn 5 Drift Skills at the top of La Gran Caldera
- Heated Tournament: Win a Dirt Race Event in any Super Hot Hatch car
- Front Runner: Earn a total of 8 Stars from Speed Zone PR Stunts in the 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
- Horizon Mascot: Smash five piñatas during a Horizon Arcade Wreckage Theme Event
- Winning Streak: Eliminate three opponents in The Eliminator
- Season Events. There are six Season Events.
- Full Throttle: Win The Trial Event in an A-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport
- Mulegé Hillclimb: Complete the EventLab Event in an S1-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2015 McLaren 570S Coupé
- Play It Cool: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games Event in an A-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4
- All Star Style: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an A-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards the 2017 Ford GT
- Going for Gold: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an A-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1998 Nissan R390 (GT1)
- Running Cool: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an A-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- On Target: Find the Treasure Chest (Clue: Look! Rallying beasts chasing five bulls!). Hint: Participate in Horizon Arcade Air Theme Events while driving any Rally Monster car and hit the Bullseyes, or use an EventLab that features Bullseyes. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #AheadoftheGame: Photograph the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition at the Baja Circuit. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Banjo-Kazooie Spiral Mountain Part Two Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Are you not entertained?” Forza LINK message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport for 400 Forzathon Points
- Blue Stripe Casual Shirt Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Halo Theme Part 2 Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Feb. 24-March 2, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 4 Festival Playlist, which was available from Feb. 24 until March 2, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 4 has a total of 57 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2015 MG MG3 for 25 Playlist Points. This is a Rare Rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2010 Pagani Zonda R for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary Rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Country Rivals: UK vs. Japan” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Start Your Engines: Own and drive any car from Japan or the United Kingdom made after 1999
- Down to Dirt: In your chosen car, win a Dirt Race Event
- Raise a Dust: In your chosen car, earn a total of 4 Stars from Drift Zone PR Stunts
- People’s Choice Award: In your chosen car, bank a total of 100,000 Skill Score
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Car Package: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Assemble: Earn 1,000 team score in Horizon Tour
- Utility Player: Complete Round 1 of any Horizon Arcade Event in a Sport Utility Hero car
- Hyperspeed: Earn a total of 9 Stars from Speed Trap PR Stunts in any Hypercar
- Trial of Two Runs: Win two Dirt Trail Race Events
- I See Pride! I See Power!: Earn 5 Showoff Skills in a Modern Muscle car
- Hot Snacks: Smash 10 market stall carts. Hint: Go to Guanajuato. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Sprint to the Finish: Win The Trial Event in an S1-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
- Closing Ceremony: Complete the Showcase Remix Event. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Getting Hot in Here: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games challenge in an A-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Tape Rewind Car Horn
- Thrillseekers: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an S1-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast
- Natural Selection: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an S1-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
- Home and Away: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an S1-Class car from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1998 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- Blind Sided: Find the Treasure Chest (Clue: There are two star-shaped Duanas and a Desert Flyer sibling). Hint: Earn 2 Stars at the Las Dunas Drift Zone PR Stunt in the 1989 Porsche 911 #65 Rothsport Racing “Desert Flyer.” You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #HighJump: Photograph any Buggy car at the Dunas Blancas. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Preparing for take-off” Forza LINK message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2013 Mini X-Raid All4 Racing Countryman for 400 Forzathon Points
- Raúl Urias Pencil Dress Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Windows Tada Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 80 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 300 Forzathon Points
Series 5 “Horizon Rush Takeover” (March 3-30, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Series 5 falls under the “Horizon Rush Takeover” moniker, and is a game-wide celebration of PR Stunts and everything they entail. During this Festival Playlist, the Horizon Rush Festival Site dominates the map with new PR Stunts and challenges, a full stunt park installed in the stadium, new cars, and more.
- Series 5 rewards. Series 5 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 208 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 1965 Mini Cooper S Forza Edition for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Forza Edition car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1970 Porsche 917 LH #3 for 160 Playlist Points. This is a “Legendary” rarity car and is valuable
- Monthly Events. There is one monthly event.
- Lookout Circuit: Beat the Rivals challenge at Lookout Circuit. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (March 3-9, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 5 Festival Playlist, which was available from March 3 until March 9, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 5 has a total of 53 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2018 KTM X-Bow GTR for 20 Playlist Points. This is an “Epic” rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster for 40 Playlist Points. This is a “Legendary” rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Field Trip” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Water Can’t Stop Me: Own and drive the 2013 Formula Drift Chevrolet Corvette #777. Hint: This challenge is currently bugged for many players. Read our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide for potential workarounds and tips
- A Way of Life: Earn a total of 6 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts with the 2013 Formula Drift Chevrolet Corvette #777
- Drifting Season: Earn 10 Ultimate Drift or E-Drift Skills with the 2013 Formula Drift Chevrolet Corvette #777
- 2 for 1: Earn 100,000 points or more at Drift Zone PR Stunts within two minutes with the 2013 Formula Drift Chevrolet Corvette #777
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Welcome!: Visit the Horizon Rush Festival Site
- High Drive: Earn 6 Stars at any Danger Sign PR Stunts in an Aston Martin car
- You Shore Can: Take a picture at the Salto de Río Danger Sign PR Stunt
- I’m a Snake!: Earn scores totaling 300mph or more at Speed Zone PR Stunts in the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR
- Speechless: Visit the Stadium Stunt Park at El Estadio
- Take a Bow: Earn 3 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts in the 2018 KTM X-Bow GTR
- Tippy Taps: Earn 5 Air Skills at the Stadium Stunt Park in any Buggy car
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Theme. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Ready, Set Focus: Complete The Trial Event in a B-Class Ford Focus car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2016 Hoonigan Ford Focus RS Gymkhana 10 RX
- Metal Bird: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class Hypercar. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
- Desierto Viviente: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Classic Rally car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1991 Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth Gymkhana 10 Group A
- River Rapids: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class Unlimited Buggy car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- East Resort: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in the 2018 KTM X-Bow GTR. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2013 Formula Drift Chevrolet Corvette #777
- Giro Encorvado: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in the 2019 DeBerti Design Toyota Tacoma TRD “The Performance Truck.” Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Party Animal: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class Jaguar. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 McLaren 720S Spider
- Horizon Parade: Complete the Seasonal Special in the Horizon Rush Parade Float. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Green Piñata Outfit Vanity Item
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- #PrtaaayTime: Photograph any Track Toys car at the Horizon Rush Festival Site mainstage area. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Horizon Rush Tee Vanity Item
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Quick Draw Emote
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1997 Lotus Elise GT1 for 650 Forzathon Points
- 2019 DeBerti Design Toyota Tacoma TRD “The Performance Truck” for 400 Forzathon Points
- Blue Polka Dot Summer Skirt Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Parade Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (March 10-16, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 5 Festival Playlist, which was available from March 10 until March 16, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 5 has a total of 52 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro for 20 Playlist Points. This is a “Rare” rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2014 Ferrari FXX K for 40 Playlist Points. This is a “Legendary” rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Bubble Trouble” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Bubble Bath: Own and drive the 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Micro Machine!: Reach 55mph at any Speed Trap PR Stunt with the 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Multi-tasking: Earn 4 Stars at any type of PR Stunt with the 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Small Wonder: Earn 2 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with the 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- What a Treet: Take a photograph at the start gates of the Jungle Traversal Trailblazer PR Stunt
- Drift Off: Earn 8 Drift Skills at the Stadium Stunt Park in any Formula Drift car
- Perfection: Earn scores totaling 300mph or greater at Speed Trap PR Stunts in any Cult Classic car
- Turkey: Earn 3 Strike Skills at the Stadium Stunt Park
- Running Machine: Jump a total of 4,000 feet at Danger Sign PR Stunts in the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
- Air Time: Earn an Ultimate Air Skill at the Stadium Stunt Park
- Animal Crossing: Earn 2 Stars from Trailblazer PR Stunts in any Mustang car
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- All Wheel Adventure: Complete The Trial Event in an A-Class Audi. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2016 Audi R8 V10 plus
- Escape: Complete the EventLab Event in an A-Class Super Utility Hero car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Green Piñata Head Vanity Item
- Jeep Thrills: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in an A-Class Jeep car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1973 AMC Gremlin X
- Pantano Pass: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in a C-Class Chevrolet car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Black Speed Trap Tee Vanity Item
- Arbolada: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class Drift Car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2018 Ford Mustang RTR #88
- San Juan Jump: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class UTV car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Black Danger Sign Tee Vanity Item
- Camino Del Cielo: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class Rods and Customs car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Jungle Traversal: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Offroad car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Challenges. There are four Challenges.
- Incey Wincey Spyder: Complete the Treasure Hunt challenge (Clue: See the stars by taking your spyder for a high jump, but beware of the river, we don’t want to wash the spyder out!). Hint: Drive the 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder and jump the Salto de Río Danger Sign PR Stunt. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #WingIt: Photograph the 2019 Zenvo TSR-S at the Metal Bird Danger Sign PR Stunt. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “This is fine” Forza LINK message
- Drift King: Earn 50 Drift Skills in Horizon Open Racing Events. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Driftacular!” Forza LINK message
- Tank you!: Smash 10 Tank piñatas in Horizon Arcade Wreckage Theme or EventLab Events. Hint: Use the EventLab to complete this challenge quickly. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Tanks for the memories” Forza LINK message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento for 700 Forzathon Points
- 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STI for 450 Forzathon Points
- Silver Leather Boots Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Confetti Cannon Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (March 17-23, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 5 Festival Playlist, which was available from March 17 until March 23.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 5 has a total of 51 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2010 Noble M600 for 20 Playlist Points. This is an “Epic” rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé for 40 Playlist Points. This is a “Legendary” rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Offroad Revolution” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Living the Dream: Own and drive the 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution
- The B’s Knees: Earn 3 Stars at the La Subida Speed Zone PR Stunt with the 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution
- History of Evolution: Bank 100,000 Skill Points with the 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution
- I Can Fly!: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with the 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Numbers Game: Earn scores totaling one minute remaining at Trailblazer PR Stunts
- Stunt Master: Bank 100,000 Skill Points at the Stadium Stunt Park
- Running in the ’90s: Earn a total of 200,000 points at Drift Zone PR Stunts in any car from the 1990s
- Time Flies: Earn 6 Stars from PR Stunts in one minute
- No Fear: Earn 4 Speed Skills at the Stadium Stunt Park
- Coast is Clear: Take a photograph at the Tulum Speed Trap PR Stunt
- A Noble Feat: Earn a score totaling 600mph at Speed Trap PR Stunts in the 2010 Noble M600
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Blast from the Past!: Complete The Trial Event in a B-Class Retro Rally car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1984 Opel Manta 400
- Krazy Karts!: Complete the EventLab Event in an S1-Class Track Toy car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Orange Piñata Head Vanity Item
- Ramas Saltarinas: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class 1953 Morris Minor 1000. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1971 Meyers Manx
- Airfield Speed Zone: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class 2010 Noble M600. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Black Speed Zone Tee Vanity Item
- Festival Descend: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in a C-Class Pickups and 4x4s car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1986 Lamborghini LM 002
- Horizon Baja Speed Trap: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Baja Truck car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Precipice: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class 2007 Formula Drift Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano #117. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- After Party: Complete the Seasonal Championship in an S2-Class car worth 2,000,000 Credits or more. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1994 Ferrari F335 Berlinetta
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #StuntParadise: Photograph any Hoonigan at the Stadium Stunt Park. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Time to Hoon?” Forza LINK message
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Never tell me the odds!” Forza LINK message
- Collectasaurus: Smash 15 Dinosaur Piñatas. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Orange Piñata Outfit Vanity Item. Hint: Use EventLab. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1964 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type for 750 Forzathon Points
- 2007 Formula Drift Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano #117 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Tan Winter Boots Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Minecraft Theme Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (March 24-30, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 5 Festival Playlist, which was available from March 24 until March 30.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 5 has a total of 52 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35) for 20 Playlist Points. This is an “Epic” rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1984 Honda Civic CRX Mugen for 40 Playlist Points. This is an “Epic” rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “Light as a Feather” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Fit for Purpose: Own and drive the 2010 Mosler MT900S
- Mosler Tingle: Earn 10 Stars from Speed Trap PR Stunts with the 2010 Mosler MT900S
- All-Rounder: Earn a score totaling 300mph from Speed Zone PR Stunts with the 2010 Mosler MT900S
- Supercharged: Complete a Speed Trap and a Speed Zone PR Stunt within two minutes in the 2010 Mosler MT900S
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Muscle Power: Earn 6 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts in any Modern Muscle car
- Stay on Target: Hit 10 bowling pins within 10 seconds at the Stadium Stunt Park with the 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35)
- No Wings Required: Jump a total of 6,000 feet at Danger Sign PR Stunts
- Hot Shot: Earn a score totaling 150mph at Speed Zone PR Stunts in any Hot Hatch car
- Scenic Route: Take a photograph at the River Rapids Trailblazer PR Stunt start gates
- Speedy Speed Boy: Earn 5 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts in any S2-Class car
- Shining Star: Earn 10 Stars from PR Stunts within three minutes
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Theme Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Blooming Lovely: Complete The Trial Event in an A-Class Lotus car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2016 Lotus 3-Eleven
- Horizon Rush Touge-Style Circuit: Complete the EventLab Event in a B-Class car from Japan. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Black Drift Zone Tee Vanity Item
- Jungle Boogie: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in a B-Class Super Hot Hatch car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Tulum: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in the S1-Class 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35). Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2016 Pagani Huayra BC Forza Edition
- Punto Norte: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class Hoonigan car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Salto de Rio: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Wheelspin
- Trébol: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class open-top car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1926 Bugatti Type 35 C
- Cruze de Granja: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Mini car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the White Trailblazer Finish Tee Vanity Item
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Acura Me Treasure!: Complete the Treasure Hunt challenge (Clue: Acura a clue by traveling fast to see new stars on the Horizon, a quick flash and you’ll see). Hint: Earn 2 or more Stars at the Horizon Baja Speed Trap in an Acura car. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- #ItsaTrap: Photograph the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R at the Pantano Pass Speed Trap PR Stunt. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “It is the way!” Forza LINK message
- You Shall Not Pass: Deny 3 or more flags in Team Flag Rush. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “I’m a games master” Forza LINK message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2013 McLaren P1 for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2018 Porsche Macan LP Racing T1 Rally Raid for 450 Forzathon Points
- Festival Sombrero Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Welcome Spring for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 6 “Horizon Customs” (March 31-April 27, 2022)
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Series 6 of Forza Horizon 5 focused on community creations, with new highlights for EventLab Events, community photos used for Seasonal Championships, and a ton of Vanity Items celebrating the various ways in which the FH5 community can contribute to the game. This Festival Playlist also introduced the first brand-new post-launch Horizon Story to Forza Horizon 5.
- Series 6 rewards. Series 6 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 230 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2005 Honda NSX-R GT for 80 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- 1966 Ford GT40 MK II #2 Le Mans for 160 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Monthly Events. There are two monthly events.
- Drift Club Mexico: Complete all six chapters of the Drift Club Mexico Horizon Story. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400
- Emerald Circuit: Post a clean lab in the monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (March 31-April 6, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 6 Festival Playlist, which was available from March 31 until April 6, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 6 has a total of 58 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2012 Ascari KZ1R for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2010 Jaguar C-X75 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Rise to the Challenge” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Flex Those Muscles: Own and drive the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- In the Groove: Win an A-Class Drag Race Event with the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- Power Up: Win an S1-Class Drag Race Event with an upgraded 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- Limited Edition: Take a photo of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Play by the Rules: Play an EventLab Blueprint created by another player
- Full Potential: Earn 9 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts in a Vans & Utility car upgraded to S1-Class
- My Precious: Take a photo of any vehicle
- Lick of Paint: Paint any car’s body
- A French Revolution: Spend 25,000 Credits or more upgrading any French vehicle
- Go One Better: Win any Road Race Event in a car upgraded to X-Class
- Throwing Shade: Change the color of any car’s window tint
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Fine Art: Complete The Trial Event in an S1-Class Classic Racer car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super
- Airfield Rally X Circuit: Complete the EventLab Event in an S1-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2014 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38
- Stunt Race Circuit: Complete the EventLab Event in any S1-Class car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Builder’s Gloves Vanity Item
- Retro Wave: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games Event in a C-Class Retro Hot Hatch car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1992 Honda NSX-R
- Northern Passage: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class Super GT Car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Hand Crafted: Complete the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Alumi Craft car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2014 Morgan 3 Wheeler
- Eagle’s Perch: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in a D-Class 1972 Reliant Supervan III. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Orilla del Río: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class 1973 Alpine A110 1600s. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Challenges. There are four Challenges.
- #CircleofLife: Photograph the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 at the Farid Rueda mural in Playa Azul. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Farid Rueda’s Lion Relaxed Fit Tee Vanity Item
- Just Getting Started: Earn 2 Levels in Horizon Open. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- Choices, Choices!: Complete a Custom Race in Horizon Open. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé
- Color Festival: Smash 25 paint barrel collectibles. Hint: Search around Festival Sites. You can read our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide for more information. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Doodle Pattern Face Mask Vanity Item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1993 McLaren F1 for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2019 Hyundai Veloster N for 500 Forzathon Points
- Builder’s Outfit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Pinball Machine Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (April 7-13, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 6 Festival Playlist, which is available from April 7 until April 13, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 6 has a total of 57 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2021 McLaren 765LT for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Sports Car Supreme” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- One Car, Three Names: Own and drive the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- MX-5 Cup: Win 3 A-Class Road Race Events with an upgraded 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Freshen Up: Paint the body of a 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Suited and Booted: Take a photo of a 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Challenge Accepted: Complete a Challenge Card in Freeroam
- Watering Hole: Take a photo of the Cascadas de Agua Azul in the Jungle
- Classically Trained: Play an EventLab Event in a Classic Sports Car
- New Ground: Win a Dirt Race Event in any Retro Rally car upgraded to X-Class
- Italian Powerhouse: Spend 15,000 Credits or more upgrading any Italian car
- Take a Brake: Paint any car’s brake calipers
- You Rock!: Take a photo of the Copper Canyon
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Artistic Expression: Win The Trial Event in any C-Class car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2005 Ford GT
- Bounce House V2: Complete the EventLab Event in a B-Class Super Hot Hatch car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Builder’s Helmet Vanity Item
- Piñata Power! V1: Complete the EventLab Event in any B-Class car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1981 Ford Fiesta XR2
- Punta Allen: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class Retro Supercar. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Granjas: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Hot Hatch car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- East Coast: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class Modern Muscle car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Creative Spark: Win the Seasonal Championship in a D-Class Cult Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 190
- Challenges. There are five challenges.
- Double Up: Complete the Treasure Hunt challenge (Clue: Special offer! Buy a new upgrade and get 200 miniature painter hats for your Gremlins!). Hint: Upgrade the 1973 AMC Gremlin X and reach at least 200mph with it. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Painter Hoodie Vanity Item
- #FlytheCoupe: Photograph the 2016 BMW M2 Coupé at the Raúl Urias mural in Colinas Áridas. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Raúl Urias Relaxed Fit Tee Vanity Item
- Level Up!: Earn 3 Levels in Horizon Open. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Police Siren Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Dust Off: Complete a Dirt Race Event in Horizon Open Custom Racing. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2015 Subaru WRX STI
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2015 Radical RXC Turbo for 700 Forzathon Points
- 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Green Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Mechanical Waltz Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (April 14-20, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 6 Festival Playlist, which was available from April 14 until April 20, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 6 has a total of 57 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2018 ATS GT for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Peelin It” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Teeny Tiny Peely: Own and drive the 1962 Peel P50
- Smash Hit: Smash 10 Piñatas with the 1962 Peel P50
- Get Creative: Reach a speed of at least 110mph in an upgraded A-Class 1962 Peel P50
- The Peel Deal: Take a photo of the 1962 Peel P50
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Mega Evolution: Win a Cross Country Race Event in an Unlimited Offroad car upgraded to S2-Class
- A Little Something: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Take Off: Take a photo of the plan at the Horizon Mexico Festival Site
- Splash of Color: Paint any car’s hood
- Bring Your A Game: Complete an EventLab Event in an A-Class car
- First Love: Win a Street Race Event in any Hot Hatch car upgraded to S1-Class
- Holden on Tight: Take a photo of any Holden car
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Cross Roads: Win The Trial Event in an A-Class Super Utility Hero car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2015 BMW X6 M
- Jungle Vortex: Complete the EventLab Event in an A-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
- Photo Studio V3: Complete the EventLab Event in any car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Photo Hoodie Vanity Item
- Forward Thinking: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games Event in a C-Class front-wheel drive (FWD) car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2016 Honda Civic Type R
- A Whole New World: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an S1-Class Super GT car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports
- Cloverleaf: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Vintage Racer car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Challenges. There are four Challenges.
- #BearNecessities: Photograph the 2009 Ford Focus RS at the Farid Rueda mural in Playa Azul. Hint: Locate the mural near the beach. You can read our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide for more information. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Farid Rueda’s Bear Relaxed Fit Tee Vanity Item
- Made to Order: Earn 10 Pass Skills in Horizon Open Custom Racing. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Dial Up Modem Car Horn
- T-Rex on the Run: Find and smash 15 T-Rex Collectibles. Hint: Find a hidden t-rex and smash it repeatedly. You can read our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide for more information. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Creative Tee Vanity Item
- Street Smart: Complete a Street Racing Horizon Open Custom Racing Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1962 Peel P50 for 500 Forzathon Points
- 1981 BMW M1 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Gray Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin Win Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (April 21-27, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 6 Festival Playlist, which was available from April 21 until April 27, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 6 has a total of 58 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2014 McLaren 650S Spider for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Camp Out” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Hip, Hip, Hooray!: Own and drive the 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
- Through the Looking Glass: Take a photo of the 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
- Wheels on the Bus: Complete an EventLab Event with the 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
- Go Round and Round: Win a Cross Country Race Event with an upgraded A-Class 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Trading Stock: Spend 50,000 Credits on upgrades
- American Eagle: Paint the wing on any American car
- Seven Wonders: Complete a Super7 Event
- Speed of Light: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts in any car upgraded to X-Class
- Dodgeball: Complete an EventLab Event in any Dodge car
- Car Meet: Take a photo of the Horizon Tour mural at the Horizon Mexico Festival Site
- Wheely Nice: Paint any car’s rims
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Red vs Blue: Win The Trial Event in a B-Class in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or Subaru Impreza car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the Tuning Hoodie Vanity Item
- Trial of the Grasses: Complete the EventLab Event in a B-Class Retro Saloon car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2013 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI Quattro
- Festival of Forzakart: Complete the EventLab Event in an A-Class all-wheel-drive (AWD) car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Piñata Pop Car Horn
- Stadium Jump: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in an S2-Class Extreme Track Toy car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Puerta Pétrea: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Buggy car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Co-Op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Dustbowl: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class 2016 Ariel Nomad. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Street Art: Win the Seasonal Championship Event in an A-Class Modern Muscle car. Rewards the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
- Challenges. There are four Challenges.
- Fine Tuned: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: Don’t try to sprint before you found your tunes, it’s hard to win). Hint: Win a Road Racing Sprint Event in a custom-tuned car. You can read our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide for more information. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #RacingSpots: Photograph the 2013 Toyota 86 at the Senkoe mural in Playa Azul. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and Senkoe’s Relaxed Fit Tee Vanity Item
- Spring Clean: Earn 10 or more Clean Racing Skills in a Horizon Open Custom Racing Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Country Charm: Complete a Cross Country Horizon Open Custom Racing Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2011 BMW X5 M
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2013 Ferrari 458 Speciale for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor for 500 Forzathon Points
- Orange Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Paint Spray Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 7 “Cinco de Mayo” (April 28-May 25, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 7 is, as the name suggests, an in-game celebration of the “Cinco de Mayo” holiday, which in turn celebrates everything about Mexican culture. FH5 is celebrating with in-game decorations and events, as well as five new cars for players to earn through the Festival Playlist, all from Ferrari.
- Series 7 rewards. Series 7 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 213 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO for 160 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There is one monthly event.
- Playa Azul Circuit: Post a clean lap to complete this Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (April 28-May 4, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 7 Festival Playlist, which was available from April 28 until May 4, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 7 has a total of 54 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Original Hot Hatch” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- VW Caribe: Own and drive the 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Puebla Legacy: Win a Street Race Event with the 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Project Sport Golf: Earn a total of 5 Stars from Speed Zone PR Stunts with the 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Best Selling Model: Earn an Ultimate Skill Chain with the 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Plot Twist: Earn 5 Drift Skills in any Horizon Story Chapter
- Care Package: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Blasting Through: Earn 9 Stars in total from Trailblazer PR Stunts
- Hold Fast: Drive above 150mph in any car for 15 consecutive seconds or more
- Sparkling Clean: Post a clean lap on any Rivals Event
- Sandwich: Smash 3 picnic tables
- Fast Lane: Win a Drag Race Event in a Modern Sports Car
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Aid of the Party: Win The Trial Event in an A-Class Truck car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the Puebla Mexican Suit Vanity Item
- Horizon Jungle Course: Complete the EventLab Event in a B-Class Pickups & 4x4s car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1986 Lamborghini LM 002
- La Mesa: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt Challenge in an A-Class 2008 BMW M3. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Camino de Montaña: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt Challenge in an S1-Class Drift Car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- San de las Minas: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt Challenge in a B-Class Subaru car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- VW Caribe Legends: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Volkswagen Golf car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Mexican Traffic Light Car Horn
- Chihuahua Express: Win the Seasonal Championship in any S1-Class car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2008 BMW M3
- La Fiesta: Win the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Ford car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2017 Ford Fiesta #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Fireflies: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Fly the Fire like a bird to collect 5 Stars). Hint: Earn 5 Stars or more at Danger Sign PR Stunts with the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #FestiveColors: Photograph any car in Guanajuato while the city is decorated for Cinco de Mayo. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Raúl Urias Cap Vanity Item
- Skilled in Speed: Maintain a speed of 100mph or more for 10 consecutive seconds in any Horizon Open Custom Racing Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and 50,000 Credits
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STI for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2018 DeBerti Design Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Drift Truck for 200 Forzathon Points
- Macarena Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Bass Drop Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (May 5-11, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 7 Festival Playlist, which was available from May 5 until May 11, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 7 has a total of 52 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2014 Ferrari California T for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2015 Jaguar XKR-S for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Lobo” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Lobo Raptor: Own and drive the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Unstoppable: Win any Cross Country Race Event with the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Express Delivery: Earn 9 Stars or more from Trailblazer PR Stunts with the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Through Rain and Shine: Earn 500,000 or more Skill Score with the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Racing Miles: Drive a total of 10 miles in Road Racing Events
- Bulk Smash: Smash 25 or more items in 30 seconds or less
- Air Force Three: Earn 3 Stars from any Danger Sign PR Stunt
- Next Level: Unlock a Car Mastery Perk
- Next Day Delivery: Win a Street Race Event in a Vans & Utility car
- Fresh Air: Earn 3 or more Air Skills in any Cross Country Race Event
- Bargain Hunt: Buy a car from the Auction House
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete the Horizon Arcade challenge. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Rallying Around Mexico: Win The Trial Event in a B-Class Modern Rally car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution
- Baja California Stage: Complete the EventLab Event in any car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2013 Mini X-Raid All4 Racing Countryman
- Black Jaguar: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in an A-Class Jaguar car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Farid Rueda Lion Racesuit Vanity Item
- El Gancho: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt Challenge in an A-Class Porsche. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Caballo Blanco: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt Challenge in a B-Class Mitsubishi car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- City Escape: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt Challenge in a B-Class Volkswagen car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Cross Countryside: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Offroad car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Mexican Hat Dance Car Horn
- Second Home: Win the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class Nissan car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1973 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-R
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- #CulturalHeritage: Photograph any car at Teotihuacán. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the White Modern Puebla Dress Vanity Item
- Spread the Joy: Complete the Horizon Open Challenge. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Brrraaiiinnnnsssss” Forza Link message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo for 100 Forzathon Points
- Farid Rueda Lion Face Mask Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Tiger Roar Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (May 12-18, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 7 Festival Playlist, which was available from May 12 until May 18, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 7 has a total of 53 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1992 Ferrari 512 Testa Rossa for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2015 MG MG3 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Mexican Supercar” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Echieverria Production: Own and drive the 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Road and Racing: Win any Road Racing Event with the 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Light n’ Fast: Maintain a speed over 170mph for 15 consecutive seconds with the 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Like a Feather: Earn 3 Stars at any Danger Sign PR Stunt with the 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Clean Fun: Earn 3 or more Clean Racing Skills in any Road Racing Event
- The DK: Earn 3 Stars from any Drift Zone PR Stunt
- Florist: Smash 15 flower stalls
- On Board: Earn a Skillboard Skill by smashing any billboard
- Dry Run: Reach 140mph or more in any Dirt Racing Event
- In Reverse: Complete a Drift Theme Horizon Arcade Event in any Drift Car
- Aged Well: Earn 3 Stars from any Speed Trap PR Stunt in a Class Racer car
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Carrera de Resistencia: Win The Trial Event in an S1-Class Retro Supercar. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the Mexican Racesuit Vanity Item
- EventLab: Complete the EventLab Event in any Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR Forza Edition
- EventLab: Complete the EventLab Event in any car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Falling Car Horn
- Heights of Mulegé: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt Challenge in a C-Class Hot Hatch car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Atlantes de Tula: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt Challenge in an S2-Class Mercedes-Benz car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Offroad Tour: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Unlimited Buggy car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2015 Alumi Craft Class 10
- Weather Perfect: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Pickups & 4x4s car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- On Top of the World: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Anything can break the Stone Door with a 3 Star rating). Hint: Earn 3 Stars at the Puerta Pétrea Trailblazer PR Stunt in any car. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #ReachingStars: Photograph any Hypercar at the Gran Telescopio. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “To the moon” Forza LINK message
- Only Fordward: Complete any Horizon Open Racing Event in a Ford car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1978 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS1800
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2013 Lamborghini Veneno for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2017 VUHL 05RR for 100 Forzathon Points
- Air Guitar Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Natural Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (May 19-25, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 7 Festival Playlist, which is available from May 19 until May 25, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 7 has a total of 54 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Old Red” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Predecessor of All Buggies: Own and drive the 1971 Meyers Manx
- Origin Story: Win the Baja California Trail Event with the 1971 Meyers Manx
- Jumping Buggy: Earn 3 Kangaroo Skills in the Dunas Blancas region with the 1971 Meyers Manx
- Buggy Beats Bike in Baja: Earn 2 Stars at the Dustbowl Speed Trap PR Stunt with the 1971 Meyers Manx
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Flock of Trucks: Earn 12 Stars in total from any PR Stunts in any Truck car
- Playing by the Rules: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills in a Cross Country Racing Event
- Shocking: Smash 20 or more solar panels in 30 seconds or less
- Zoomies: Drive above 250mph for 5 consecutive seconds in any car
- Assemble: Earn 800 team score in a single Horizon Tour Race Event
- Ultimate Talent: Earn and bank an Ultimate Skill Chain Skill
- Short Story: Reach 140mph in any Horizon Story Chapter
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Fiesta. Siesta. Repeat.: Win The Trial Event in a C-Class Rare Classic car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1930 Bentley 8 Litre
- Guanajuato Racetrack: Complete the EventLab Event in an S2-Class Extreme Track Toy car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO
- Airs and Graces: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in an A-Class M Sport or Turner car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Fireworks Car Horn
- La Marisma: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt Challenge in a B-Class Renault car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Panorámica: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt Challenge in an S1-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Inspiration from Japan: Win the Seasonal Championship in a C-Class Toyota car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1969 Toyota 2000GT
- Baja Mil: Win the Seasonal Championship in a D-Class Buggy car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Festival Sombrero Vanity Item
- First Come, First Served: Win the Seasonal Championship in a C-Class Buick car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the La Cucaracha Car Horn
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #SleepingGiants: Photograph any Truck car at Atlantes de Tula. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Sleepy Emote
- Small and Agile: Earn 3 or more Pass Skills in a Volkswagen car during any Horizon Open Custom Racing Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle #34 Andretti Rallycross
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “I’ve got a bad feeling about this” Forza LINK message
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1971 Meyers Manx for 700 Forzathon Points
- 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang “Hoonicorn” for 300 Forzathon Points
- Nature Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Black Modern Puebla Dress Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 8 “German Automotive Excellence” (May 26-June 22, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 8 celebrates the brilliance of German automotive engineering with the addition of various German-manufactured vehicles and a series of challenges to accompany them. This is a relatively minor Festival Playlist, as Playground Games gears up for bigger updates in Series 9 and beyond.
- Series 8 rewards. Series 8 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 208 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S for 80 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- 1939 Auto Union Type D for 160 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Monthly Events. There is one monthly event.
- Arch of Mulegé: Post a clean lap in this monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (May 26-June 1, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 8 Festival Playlist, which was available from May 26 until June 1, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 8 has a total of 52 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1987 Porsche 959 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “The AMG Treatment” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- The Best or Nothing: Own and drive the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
- Close Up: Take a photograph of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
- Driving Performance: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
- Style & Power: Bank 100,000 Skill Score with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- German Engineering: Own and drive any German car
- Touring Masters: Win two Road Racing Events in any German car
- Drifting Hour: Earn 20 Drift or E-Drift Skills with the 1989 Formula Drift BMW 325i #98
- Smile!: Take a photograph of any Mercedes-Benz car
- Peak Porsche: Earn 5 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with the 1970 Porsche 914/6
- One With the Road: Drive 10 miles in the 2019 BMW Z4
- Going Overboard: Earn 3 Skillboard Skills with any German car
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — Mercedes-Benz 190E: Win The Trial Event in a stock 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series
- Shipyard Autocross Battle: Complete the EventLab Event in any B-Class German car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Pop ‘n’ Lock Emote
- Down the Hatch: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in any B-Class German Hot Hatch car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
- Switchbacks: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class 2015 Audi TTS Coupé. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Launch Control: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class 2013 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Las Curvas: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class 1989 Formula Drift BMW 325i #98. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Meet and Street: Win the Seasonal Championship in any A-Class Audi or Porsche car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Pick Me Up: Win the Seasonal Championship in any B-Class German Pick Up & 4×4 car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Power Up: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: It’s time to get electric in the clover zone!). Hint: Complete the Trébol Speed Zone PR Stunt with the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. You can read more in our Forza Horizon 5 challenges guide. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #OnCourse: Take a photograph of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R at Club de Ópalo de Fuego. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Light Blue High Tops Vanity Item
- Open Season: Complete a Horizon Open Race Event in any German car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2013 BMW M6 Coupé
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2013 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI Quattro for 700 Forzathon Points
- 1989 Formula Drift BMW 325i #98 for 200 Forzathon Points
- Germany Cap for 75 Forzathon Points
- Sea of Thieves Theme for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (June 2-8, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 8 Festival Playlist, which was available from June 2 until June 8, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 8 has a total of 52 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “Sport. It’s in the Name.” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Vorsprung Durch Technik: Own and drive the 2015 Audi S1
- Everyday Extremes: Earn 10 Stars and any PR Stunts with the 2015 Audi S1
- Turbo Sports: Maintain a speed of at least 150mph for 10 seconds with the 2015 Audi S1
- The Four Rings: Win four Dirt Scramble Race Events with the 2015 Audi S1
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- End Game: Complete Round 3 of a Horizon Arcade Event in any German car
- Wanderlust: Play an EventLab Event from the Creation Hub in any German car
- Schnell!: Drive above 150mph for 15 seconds in any German car
- Skill Masters: Bank 100,000 Skill Score in any BMW car
- Turbo Power: Earn 10 Speed Skills in the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- Das Auto: Win a Street Race Event in any Volkswagen car
- The AMG Way: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts in any Mercedes-AMG car
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Stock Showdown — BMW M2 Coupé: Win The Trial Event in a stock A-Class 2016 BMW M2 Coupé. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2015 BMW I8
- EventLab: Complete the EventLab Event in an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2009 Audi RS 6
- Los Jardines: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in a D-Class 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Barranco: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class 2019 Porsche Macan Turbo. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Autopista: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class German car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- German Quality: Win the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class German AWD car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the German Engineering Hoodie Vanity Item
- Street Contest: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class BMW or Volkswagen car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2002 BMW M3-GTR
- Zero to Hero: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class German Sports Utility Hero car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #TurboTakeOff: Photograph the 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo at Aeródromo en la Salva. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Classic Running Man Emote
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2018 Porsche Macan LP Racing T1 Rally Raid for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck for 300 Forzathon Points
- Germany Tee Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Referee Whistle Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (June 9-15, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 8 Festival Playlist, which is available from June 9 until June 15, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 8 has a total of 52 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1985 Porsche 959 #185 Prodrive Rally Raid for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “M for Motorsport” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Sheer Driving Pleasure: Own and drive the 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupé
- Distinct Design: Take a photograph of the 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupé
- Racing Sports: Win three Road Racing Events with the 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupé
- Ultimate Drifting Machine: Earn 20 Drift or E-Drift Skills with the 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupé
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- The Ring: Drive 13 miles with any German car
- Rally Round: Win a Dirt Racing Event with the 1984 Opel Manta 400
- Super Hero: Earn 20 Wreckage Skills with any German Sports Utility Hero car
- Built for Racing: Complete a Horizon Open Custom Racing Event with any BMW car
- Rising Star: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with any Porsche car
- Own Goal!: Smash a goal post with any German car
- Hammer Down: Jump 1,000 feet with the 1987 Mercedes-Benz AMG Hammer Coupé
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — Porsche #65 911 Desert: Win The Trial Event in a stock B-Class 1989 Porsche 911 #65 Rothsport Racing “Desert Flyer.” Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2012 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
- Not-so Deep Forest Raceway: Complete the EventLab Event in an S1-Class German car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
- Pick and Mix: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in a B-Class German Pick Up & 4×4. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Thumbs Up Emote
- Arid Hills: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class 2018 BMW M5. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Event Horizon: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class 2004 Porsche 911 GT3. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Mountain Pass: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class 1984 Opel Manta 400. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Modern Classics: Win the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class German Modern Sports Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S
- Road Show: Win the Seasonal Championship in an S1-Class German Modern Sports Car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1987 Mercedes-Benz AMG Hammer Coupé
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- High Jump: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: Couped Up? Let’s up the ante by seeing the Heights of Mulugé). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #PitchPerfect: Photograph the 2015 Audi TTS Coupé at Estadio Horizon. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Red Suit Vanity Item
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1984 Opel Manta 400
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR for 600 Forzathon Points
- 1989 Porsche 911 #65 Rothsport Racing “Desert Flyer” for 300 Forzathon Points
- German Race Helmet Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- DOOM E1M1 High Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (June 16-22, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 8 Festival Playlist, which is available from June 16 until June 22, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 8 has a total of 52 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2018 Audi RS 4 Avant for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is valuable
- Weekly Challenge. “The People’s Car” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- R for Racing: Own and drive the 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32
- Racing Performance: Win two Road Racing Events with the 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32
- Up, Up, and Away: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with the 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32
- Drivers Wanted: Earn 10 Speed Skills with the 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Autobahn: Reach 250mph with any German car
- Hot Air: Earn 20 Air Skills with any Volkswagen Buggy car
- Zoomin Saloons: Win a Drag Race Event with a German Super Saloon car
- Cacti Kaput!: Smash 20 cacti with any German car
- Audi Time: Earn 5 Stars at Trailblazer PR Stunts with any Audi car
- Cheeeese!: Photograph any Mercedes-AMG car
- AWD Takeover: Win a Dirt Racing Event with any AWD German car
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — Audi Quattro: Win The Trial Event in a stock, B-Class 1983 Audi Sport Quattro. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2016 Audi R8 V10 plus
- Rainbow Road: Complete the EventLab Event in an A-Class UTV car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
- Océano Azul: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class 2013 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI Quattro. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Sand and Deliver: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in a D-Class 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Otro Mundo: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class BMW. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Hot on the Trail: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class German Rally Monster car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1983 Audi Sport Quattro
- Power Couple: Win the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Mercedes-Benz or Mercedes-AMG car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Heat Wave: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class German Hot Hatch car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Ice Cream Van Car Horn
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #GoingPlaces: Photograph the 2003 BMW M5 at the Gran Puente. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Beautiful Morning Car Horn
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2015 BMW X6 M for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 for 300 Forzathon Points
- German Race Gloves Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Clock Tower Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 9 “Hot Wheels” (June 23-July 20, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 9 follows its admittedly mild predecessor with a handful of new features and some slick new cars for players to add to their garage. This Series is a celebration of all things “Hot Wheels,” a persistent theme that aims to usher in the release of Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, a DLC expansion releasing on July 19, 2022.
- Series 9 rewards. Series 9 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 212 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 1969 Hot Wheels Twin Mill for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT for 160 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are two monthly events.
- Horizon Mexico Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Forza EV Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Chihuahua Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (June 23-29, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 9 Festival Playlist, which was available from June 23 until June 29, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 9 has a total of 53 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2018 Hot Wheels 2JetZ for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Stars & Stripes” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Modern Classic: Own and drive the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
- Movie Star: Earn 1 Star at the Boardwalk Danger Sign PR Stunt with the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
- American Style: Beat a Ghost in a Rivals Event with the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
- Designed for Action: Earn a total of 3 Stars from any Drift Zone PR Stunts with the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Flying Start: Earn 10 Air Skills with any Camaro car
- Redliner: Reach 140mph with the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
- Party Like It’s 1968: Earn 100,000 Skill Score with any 1960s car
- Open Track: Win a Road Race Event with a Track Toy car
- Sweet Sixteen: Earn 16 Air Skills with any Classic Muscle car
- Power Trip: Smash 10 solar panels with any Retro Muscle car
- Off Track: Earn 6 Stars at any Trailblazer PR Stunts with any car
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Muscle Mania: Win The Trial Event with an A-Class Modern Muscle car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
- The Calderacoaster: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Rally Monster car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2011 Penhall “The Cholla”
- Cannonball: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class Super GT car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Quebrada: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class car costing 25,000 Credits or fewer. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Pequeño Puente: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Swamp Rally: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Mitsubishi car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
- Asphalt Assault: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Track Toys car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI
- Thrill Racers: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Sports Utility Heroes car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2011 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- Flying Customs: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: Stingrays can fly? Get your coins ready to get up high for a round complete!). Hint: Complete an Air Theme Horizon Arcade Event with the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #MudRunner: Photograph any Hot Hatch car at the Horizon Wilds Festival Site. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Tape Rewind Car Horn
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2016 Pagani Huayra BC for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2017 Koenigsegg Agera RS for 300 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Orange Hoodie Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Monster Truck Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (June 30-July 6, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 9 Festival Playlist, which is available from June 30 until July 6, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 9 has a total of 53 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2016 NIO EP9 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Mud Stud” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Nostalgia: Own and drive the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- Built Wild: Win the Baja California Trail with the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- G.O.A.T.: Win any Cross Country Race Event with the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- Conqueror: Earn 3 Stars at any Trailblazer PR Stunt with the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Car Package: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Big 50: Jump a distance of 500 feet or more with any 1970s-2020s car
- Super Speeder: Earn 10 Speed Skills with the 1997 Mazda RX-7
- 1/4 Mile Final: Win a Drag Race with any Retro Supercar
- Crash Course: Earn a Wreckage Skill in a Cross Country Race Event
- Slide Street: Earn 4 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts with the 2018 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5
- Well Played: Complete Round 3 of any Horizon Arcade Event
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Oldies but Goodies: Win The Trial Event in a D-Class car from the 1970s. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
- EventLab: Complete the Ark Skypark Hot Wheels Tribute Event in an S1-Class Track Toys car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Flag Rush: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in a B-Class Volkswagen car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle #34 Andretti Rallycross
- Farmland Trail: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Chevrolet car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Festival Speed Zone: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt Challenge in an A-Class Retro Supercar. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Canyon Run: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge in an S1-Class Rally Monsters car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Street Tunerz: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Modern Supercar. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
- Orange and Blue: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Classic Muscle car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Dragstrip Demons: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: Challenger has the last laugh at the dragstrip, dodging the competition). Hint: Win a Drag Race in a Dodge Challenger car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #SwampBeast: Photograph any Rally Monster car at the Gran Pantano. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Jump on It Emote
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Farid Rueda Lion Classic Shades Vanity Item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2018 Italdesign Zerouno for 700 Forzathon Points
- 1995 Ferrari F50 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Crew Socks Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Guitar Stadium Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (July 7-13, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 9 Festival Playlist, which is available from July 7 until July 13, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 9 has a total of 53 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2016 Zenvo ST1 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Real Rider” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- True Realism: Own and drive the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023
- Rubber Treatment: Win a Cross Country Race Event with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023
- King of Rocks: Earn 1 Star at the Barranco Trailblazer PR Stunt with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023
- Versatile: Earn 10 Ultimate Wreckage Skills with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Flying Colors: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with any 1970s car
- City Speedway: Take a photo at the Calle Principal Speed Trap PR Stunt in Guanajuato
- Race Day: Win a Road Race Event with the 2017 Acura NSX
- Legend of Speed: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
- Cruise Boulevard: Maintain a speed of 200mph or more for 10 seconds with the 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
- Tour Guide: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship
- Spiky!: Earn 10 Smactus Skills
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Mustang Mania: Win The Trial Event with an A-Class Mustang car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
- Sky Castle Circuit: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Super Hot Hatch car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2017 Acura NSX
- La Silica: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S2-Class Hypercar. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Malpaís: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class Unlimited Offroad car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Los Campos: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class Ford car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Baja Blazers: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Pickups & 4x4s car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2014 Ford F-150 #11 Rockstar Trophy Truck
- All Stars: Win the Seasonal Championship with a D-Class Classic Muscle car. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- #Speedteam: Photograph any Hypercar at the Copper Canyon. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Horizon Race Gloves Vanity Item
- Drift Racer: Earn 20 Drift or E-Drift Skills in any Horizon Open Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37 for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2012 Hennessey Venom GT for 300 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Ice Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (July 14-20, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 9 Festival Playlist, which is available from July 14 until July 20, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 9 has a total of 53 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1957 Hot Wheels Nash Metropolitan Custom for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1965 Peel Trident for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Ultra Hot ” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- American Muscle: Own and drive the 1987 Buick Regal GNX
- Attention to Detail: Earn 2 Stars at any Speed Trap PR Stunt with the 1987 Buick Regal GNX
- Grand National: Win any Road Race Event with the 1987 Buick Regal GNX
- Limited Edition: Win any Street Race Event with the 1987 Buick Regal GNX
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Hot Wheels: Earn a Hard Charger Skill with any car
- Desert Rally: Win a Dirt Race Event with the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Horizon Customs: Spend 25,000 Credits on car upgrades
- Kar Keepers: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills with the 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug
- Eurospeed: Earn 5 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with any German car
- Pole Position: Win a Street Race Event with any Rods and Customs car
- Sky Jump: Jump a distance of 3,000 feet with any car
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Main Street: Win The Trial Event in a C-Class Retro Muscle car. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Coupé
- Hot Wheels Mountain Climb: Complete the EventLab Event in any S1-Class car. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2018 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5
- Survival: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games in a D-Class 1970 Volkswagen Stock Bug #1107 Desert Dingo Racing. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1970 Ford GT70
- Callejón: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge in an S2-Class Extreme Track Toy car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Basejump: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge in a B-Class Rare Classic car. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Río Fuerte: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge in an A-Class Modern Supercar. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Exotics: Win the Seasonal Championship in an A-Class Retro Supercar. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4
- Hot Tunerz: Win the Seasonal Championship in a B-Class Retro Supercar. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Speed Machines: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: German sport hares are lighting fast, splitting any zone in three). Hint: Use an upgraded 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI to earn 3 Stars at any Speed Zone PR Stunt. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #StreetBeast: Photograph any Modern Muscle car at the Horizon Street Scene Festival Site. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and “Don’t talk about Street Scene” Forza LINK message
- Speed Blaster: Earn 10 Speed Skills in any Horizon Open Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante LP570-4 for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2005 Ferrari FXX for 300 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Sundress Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Hot Wheels Flame Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 10 “Forza EV Presents Extreme E” (July 21-Aug. 17, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 10 ushers in the Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels DLC expansion. It also brings a plethora of new cars, especially from professional EV racing manufacturer Extreme E with its impressive ODYSSEY 21, available in a variety of unique team colors throughout the new Festival Playlist.
- Series 10 rewards. Series 10 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 252 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #58 McLaren Racing for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2019 Raesr Tachyon Speed for 160 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are two monthly events.
- Airfield Cross Country Circuit: Post a clean lap at the Forza EV Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Tierra Prospera Circuit: Post a clean lap at the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (July 21-27, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 10 Festival Playlist, which is available from July 21 until July 27, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 10 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1971 Porsche 917/20 #23 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2010 Noble M600 for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “The Future is Bright” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Electric Era: Own and drive the 2019 Rimac Concept Two
- Advanced Technology: Maintain a speed of over 250mph for 10 seconds with the 2019 Rimac Concept Two
- Like No Other: Win a Road Race Event with the 2019 Rimac Concept Two
- Experience Electric: Drive 10 miles with the 2019 Rimac Concept Two
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Electrify!: Visit Playa Azul to start Extreme E Island Week
- Future is Now: Own and drive any fully electric vehicle
- The Electric Odyssey: Win a Cross Country Race Event in any Extreme E vehicle
- Fully Charged: Earn a Hard Charger Skill in Playa Azul
- Now You’re Torquing: Reach a speed of 150mph in any Extreme E vehicle
- I Got the Power: Earn 6 Stars at any Trailblazer PR Stunts in any Extreme E vehicle
- Lightning Speed: Earn 5 Speed Skills in Playa Azul
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Treetops: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any A-Class vehicle. Requires the Elite Rank in Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Slip N’ Slide: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Hot Wheels vehicle. Requires the Elite Rank in Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- B Class Heroes: Win The Trial Event with any B-Class vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2018 Ferrari Portofino
- Shaken, Not Stirred: Complete the Showcase Remix. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2012 Hot Wheels Rip Rod
- Boardwalk: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #44 X44
- La Marisma: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Extreme E Island Prix 1: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #42 XITE Racing Team
- Extreme E Island Prix 2: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Extreme E Black Race Suit Vanity Item
- The Modern Era: Win the Seasonal Championship with any B-Class Modern Sports Car vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Tropical Fruits: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Carting on electric wheels is 5 times better if you have the skill.) Hint: Earn 5 Cart Wheels Skills by smashing into carts (found in Mulugé and Guanajuato) with any Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #IslandMemories: Photograph the 2019 Rimac Concept Two in Playa Azul. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Peach Raúl Urias Sundress Vanity Item
- Battery Powered: Smash 20 Batteries in Playa Azul. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2019 Rimac Concept Two
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2019 McLaren Speedtail for 600 Forzathon Points
- 1987 Ferrari F40 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Extreme E Pink Race Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Steam Boat Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (July 28-Aug. 3, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 10 Festival Playlist, which is available from July 28 until Aug. 3, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 10 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Gunther Werks for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Setting the Pace” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Luxury Experience: Own and drive the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace
- Electrifying Performance: Earn 5 Speed Skills with the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace
- Racing Technology: Win a Road Race Event with the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace
- Grace, Space, Pace: Earn 100,000 Skill Score with the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Energize!: Visit Guanajuato to start Extreme E Energy Week
- Torque of the Town: Earn 5 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with any Extreme E vehicle
- Racing Spark: Win a Dirt Race Event with any Extreme E vehicle
- Trading Places: Earn a Trading Paint Skill in Guanajuato
- Driving Force: Drive 10 miles with any Extreme E vehicle
- Volts-Wagen: Smash a billboard with any Volkswagen vehicle
- EV-lution: Earn 100,000 Skill Score with any Extreme E vehicle
- Season Events. There are 11 Season Events.
- Canyon Fire: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any A-Class vehicle. Requires Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Do the Loop-Di-Loop!: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Mazda vehicle. Requires Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Hot Wheels Tee Vanity Item
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Change of Pace: Win The Trial Championship with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2015 Jaguar XFR-S
- Team King: Complete the Team King Seasonal Playground Games with an A-Class Super Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 2011 Audi RS 5 Coupé
- Ladera: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Bulevar: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Panorámica: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Extreme E Energy Prix I: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #5 Veloce Racing
- Extreme E Energy Prix II: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Extreme E White Race Suit Vanity Item
- Co-Op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Sustainable Energy: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: In Guanajuato, EV charging points are every 15 seconds but 100 are maintained). Hint: Maintain a speed of 100mph for 15 seconds with any electric vehicle in Guanajuato. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #PureEnergy: Photograph the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace in Guanajuato. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Rawr Emote
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2016 Koenigsegg Regera for 500 Forzathon Points
- 1996 Ferrari F50 GT for 400 Forzathon Points
- Extreme E Blue Race Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Confetti Cannon Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Aug. 4-10, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 10 Festival Playlist, which is available from Aug. 4 until Aug. 10, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 10 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet Emory Special for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2018 KTM X-Bow GTR for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Porsche Soul” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Soul, Electrified: Own and drive the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- Spirited Power: Earn 6 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- Cool Colors: Paint the body of the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- Record Holder: Earn an Ultimate Drift or E-Drift Skill with the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Charge!: Visit the Copper Canyon to start off Extreme E Copper Week
- Jump Around: Jump 1,000 feet or more in Copper Canyon
- Clean Energy: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills with a fully electric vehicle
- Watts Up?: Take a photograph of any Extreme E vehicle
- High Voltage: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with any Extreme E vehicle
- Recharge: Smash 10 solar panels with any Extreme E vehicle
- In the Groove: Earn 8 Drift Skills in the Copper Canyon
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Forest Edge: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S1-Class vehicle. Requires Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- Grand Touring Canyon: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Mitsubishi vehicle. Requires Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a Super Wheelspin
- C-Class Heroes: Win The Trial Championship with any C-Class vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2018 Saleen S1
- Beach Row Street Circuit — Day: Complete the EventLab Event with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Snap! Emote
- Survival: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with a supported S1-Class electric vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1959 Jaguar MK II 3.8
- Canyon Pass: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- La Cruz: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any D-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Extreme E Copper Prix I: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #22 JBXE
- Extreme E Copper Prix II: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Extreme E Yellow Race Suit Vanity Item
- Unplugged: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Practical Metal: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Copper wins in electric conductivity and is used across country). Hint: Win the Copper Canyon Cross Country Race Event with any fully electric vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #CopperChase: Photograph the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S in Copper Canyon. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Farid Rueda Bear Cap Vanity Item
- Country Miles: Complete a Cross Country Race Event in Horizon Open Custom Racing. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution for 600 Forzathon Points
- 1933 Napier Napier-Railton for 400 Forzathon Points
- Extreme E Red Race Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Banjo-Kazooie Spiral Mountain Part 2 Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Aug. 11-17, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 10 Festival Playlist, which is available from Aug. 11 until Aug. 17, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 10 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1990 Porsche 911 Singer DLS for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1989 Lotus Vauxhall Carlton for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Daring Innovation ” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Featherweight: Own and drive the 2020 Lotus Evija
- Pure Adrenaline: Reach 200mph in the Dunas Blancas with the 2020 Lotus Evija
- Revolutionary Leap: Earn 10 Ultimate Air Skills with the 2020 Lotus Evija
- Creative Language: Win a Street Race Event with the 2020 Lotus Evija
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Power!: Visit Dunas Blancas to start off Extreme E Desert Week
- Cruise Control: Drive 10 miles with any fully electric vehicle
- Staying Power: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with any Extreme E vehicle
- Night Light: Win a Street Race Event with any Extreme E vehicle
- Ultimate Power: Earn an Ultimate Skill Chain in the Dunas Blancas
- Sparks Fly: Earn 10 Air Skills with any Extreme E vehicle
- Energy to Burn: Earn a Burnout Skill in the Dunas Blancas
- Season Events. There are 10 Season Events.
- Ice Cauldron: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Mini Sampler: Win the Seasonal Championship with any B-Class Offroad vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Hot Wheels Cap Vanity Item
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points
- Super Troupers: Win The Trial Championship with any S1-Class Modern Supercar vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante
- Car Lot Head-to-Head: Complete the EventLab Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Doodle Pattern Cap Vanity Item
- Desert Dunes: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Costa Rocosa: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any B-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #6 Rosberg X Racing
- Extreme E Desert Prix I: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #125 ABT Cupra XE
- Extreme E Desert Prix II: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Extreme E Purple Race Suit Vanity Item
- Batteries Included: Win the Seasonal Championship with a compatible S2-Class electric vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 2015 Infiniti Q60 Concept
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Hot and Sandy: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: EVs blaze through the sand and deliver a gold star-rated service). Hint: Earn at least 1 Star from the Sand and Deliver Trailblazer PR Stunt with any electric vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #DesertRunner: Photograph the 2020 Lotus Evija in the Dunas Blancas. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Applause Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Doodle Classic Shades Vanity Item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2020 Lotus Evija for 100 Forzathon Points
- 1969 Lola T70 MKIIIB #6 Penske Sunoco for 300 Forzathon Points
- Extreme E Green Race Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Welcome Spring Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 11 “Rami’s Racing History” (Aug. 18-Sept. 14, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 11 and its accompanying patch update celebrate Mexico’s vibrant car culture and racing history with a new Horizon Story, seven car additions, plenty of quality-of-life improvements to the Festival Playlist and beyond, and much more. All of it is narrated by the one and only Rami.
- Series 11 rewards. Series 11 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 252 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2021 BMW M4 Competition Coupé for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR for 160 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Monthly Events. There are three monthly events.
- Made in Mexico: Earn 27 Stars from the Made in Mexico Horizon Story. Rewards 12 Playlist Points
- Los Jardines Circuit: Post a clean lap in this Forza EV Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Bahía Del Plano Circuit: Post a clean lap in this Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Aug. 18-24, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 11 Festival Playlist, which is available from Aug. 18 until Aug. 24, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 11 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1955 Porsche 550A Spyder for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1939 Maserati 8CTF for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Motorsport in the Making” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Classic Driver: Own and drive the 1961 Jaguar E-Type
- Born to Perform: Win a Road Race Event with the 1961 Jaguar E-Type
- Art of Performance: Earn 10 Clean Racing Skills with the 1961 Jaguar E-Type
- Nine Lives: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with the 1961 Jaguar E-Type
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Clean Fun: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills in a Road Race Event
- Stylish Victory: Win a Drag Race Event with a Rare Classics vehicle
- Animal Crossing: Earn 2 Stars from Trailblazer PR Stunts with any Mustang vehicle
- My Precious: Take a photograph of any vehicle
- Ideal Make: Win a Street Race Event with any Rods and Customs vehicle
- Perfection: Earn a total of 300 Mph across any Speed Trap PR Stunts with any Cult Classic vehicle
- Winning Streak: Eliminate three opponents in The Eliminator
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — Mini Cooper S: Win The Trial Championship with a stock D-Class 1965 Mini Cooper S. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1967 Ferrari Spa 330 P4 #24
- Motorsport Mexico: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class pre-1970s vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1961 Jaguar E-Type
- Mountain Top: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with a C-Class pre-1970s vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- River Run: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with a C-Class pre-1970s vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Golden Age: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class 1960s Classic Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport 409
- Back to the Streets: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class pre-1960s vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupé
- Desert Racing: Win the Seasonal Championship with a D-Class 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Give Me Five: Complete the Treasure Hunt (Clue: Take 5 for a luxury road experience like it’s 1932). Hint: Drive for 5 miles with the 1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupé. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #InTheJungle: Photograph the 1953 Morris Minor 1000 in Ek’ Balam. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Duck Quack Car Horn
- Jump, Caution!: Earn 20 Air Skills in Horizon Open Racing. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1973 Ford Escort RS1600
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Nexus View: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class pre-1970s vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Speed Racers: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Classic Racers vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1965 Pontiac GTO
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa for 800 Forzathon Points
- 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Doodle Summer Skirt Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Italy Race Gloves for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Aug. 25-31, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 11 Festival Playlist, which is available from Aug. 25 until Aug. 31, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 11 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Rally Legend ” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Fast Fordward: Own and drive the 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Special Stage: Win a Dirt Race Event with the 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Triple Caution: Earn 3 Ultimate Air Skills with the 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Danger Over Crest: Earn 5 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with the 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Rally Round: Win a Dirt Race Event with the 1984 Opel Manta 400
- American Eagle: Paint the wing of any American vehicle
- Rawrsome: Win 2 Road Race Events in any Jaguar vehicle
- No Wings Required: Jump a total of 6,000 feet at any Danger Sign PR Stunts
- Rise to the Challenge: Complete a Challenge Card
- Dodgeball: Play an EventLab Blueprint with any Dodge vehicle
- Off Track: Earn 6 Stars at any Trailblazer PR Stunts
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Stock Showdown — Ford RS200 Evolution: Win The Trial Championship with an S1-Class stock 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and the 1981 Ford Fiesta XR2
- Team Flag Rush: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with a B-Class 1980s Retro Saloon vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Mudflows: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class 1970-1989 vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Runway: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class 1970-1989 vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1976 Jeep CJ5 Renegade
- Green Hills: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class 1970-1989 vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo Evolution
- Long Time No See: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class 1970s Classic Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
- Totally Tubular: Win the Seasonal Championship with a D-Class 1970s Pickup & 4x4s vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1972 Reliant Supervan III
- Drag Racing Masters: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class 1970s Classic Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #ReadyToRock: Photograph the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 at Valle De Las Ranas. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Leaf Pattern Leather Boots Vanity Item
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Horizon Nexus: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class 1970-1989 vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Ice, Ice, Maybe: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class 1980s Retro Supercar vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the 1988 BMW M5
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO for 500 Forzathon Points
- 1981 BMW M1 for 200 Forzathon Points
- Farid Rueda Lion Motorcross Helmet Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Japan Race Gloves Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Sept. 1-7, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 11 Festival Playlist, which is available from Sept. 1 until Sept. 7, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 11 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1990 Subaru Legacy RS for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 1993 Jaguar XJ220 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “All Round Drifter” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Drifty Machine: Own and drive a 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R
- Art Force Silvia: Win a Street Race Event with a 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R
- Shift into Action: Earn 5 Ultimate Drift Skills with a 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R
- Drift Legend: Earn 5 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts with a 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each rewards 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Running in the 90s: Earn a total of 200,000 Score at any Drift Zone PR Stunts with a 1990s vehicle
- No Signal: Smash five phonebooths
- Seven Wonders: Complete a Super7 Event
- Winter as in Ice: Earn 5 Drift Skills at the top of La Gran Caldera
- Taking Stock: Spend 50,000 Credits on vehicle upgrades
- Shining Star: Earn 10 Stars from PR Stunts within three minutes
- First Love: Win a Street Race Event with a Hot Hatch vehicle upgraded to S1-Class
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — Volvo 850 R: Win The Trial Championship with a stock C-Class 1997 Volvo 850 R. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello
- Riviera Maya Super Scramble: Complete the EventLab Event with an S1-Class Rally Monsters vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the So Cute Emote
- Rocky Hills: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class 1990-2009 vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 2003 Honda S2000
- Barranco: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class 1990-2009 vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Rally Shakedown: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class 2000s Modern Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1997 Volvo 850 R
- Racing in the 90s: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class 1990s Retro Sports Cars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1994 Ferrari F335 Berlinetta
- GT1 Legends: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class 1990s Retro Supercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Race Against Time: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Race like it’s 1999 with a purrfect finish). Hint: Win a Race Event with a 1999 Ford Racing Puma. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #MakeAnEntrance: Photograph a 1997 Mitsubishi GTO at the Arch of Mulugé. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Cat Meow Car Horn
- The Eliminator: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Rockslide: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class 1990-2009 vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- See You Saloon: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Retro Saloons vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2006 Audi RS 4
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1997 McLaren F1 GT for 800 Forzathon Points
- 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 for 200 Forzathon Points
- Farid Rueda Bear Jumper Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- UK Race Gloves Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Sept. 8-14, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 11 Festival Playlist, which is available from Sept. 8 until Sept. 14, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 11 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2020 Xpeng P7 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2010 BMW M3 GTS (E92) for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- Weekly Challenge. “Lightweight Experts ” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- For the Drivers: Own and drive a 2012 Lotus Exige S
- Lotus Champion: Win a Road Race Event with a 2012 Lotus Exige S
- Full Speed Ahead: Earn 15 Speed Skills with a 2012 Lotus Exige S
- Limitless: Earn 5 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with a 2012 Lotus Exige S
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Muscle Power: Earn 6 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with any Modern Muscle vehicle
- Tour Guide: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship
- Collateral Damage: Earn 5 Wreckage Skills within 20 seconds
- To Infinity!: Earn 3 Stars at a Danger Sign PR Stunt with an Infiniti vehicle
- Off to the Races: Win a Dirt Scramble Race Event with an S1-Class vehicle
- Speed Run: Earn 10 Speed Skills with a 2018 DeBerti Design Ford F-150 Prerunner
- The Very Best: Beat an S2-Class Rival
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — Megane R.S.: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class stock 2018 Renault MEGANE R.S. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1974 Honda Civic RS
- Team King: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with an A-Class 2010s Sports Utility Hero vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter
- Trébol: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class 2010s or newer vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 2012 Lotus Exige S
- Gran Puente: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class 2010s or newer vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 X
- Polytunnels: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class 2010s or newer vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Paving the Way: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S2-Class 2010s Hypercar vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS
- Newcomers: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class 2010s or newer vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 BMW M5
- Off the Road Again: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class 2010s Unlimited Offroad vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2017 Maserati Levante S
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- #NewCarSmell: Photograph a 2020 Toyota Supra GR at the Horizon Mexico Festival Site. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Watermelon Crew Socks Vanity Item
- Strike Gold!: Smash 20 Golden Trophy Collectibles at Club de Ópalo de Fuego. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2007 Formula Drift Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano #117
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Canyon Fire: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class 2010s or newer vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Warp Speed: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S2-Class 2010s or newer vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2019 Bugatti Divo for 500 Forzathon Points
- 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car for 300 Forzathon Points
- Bird Pattern Sundress Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- France Race Gloves Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Sept. 15-21, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 12 Festival Playlist, which is available from Sept. 15 until Sept. 21.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 12 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1991 Bentley Turbo R for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to the Festival Playlist
- 2015 MG MG3 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Arbalist” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Track Weapon: Own and drive a 2013 KTM X-Bow R
- Right on Target: Earn 12 Stars from Speed Trap PR Stunts with a 2013 KTM X-Bow R
- Carbon Tub: Earn 5 Air Skills with a 2013 KTM X-Bow R
- Quarrel Wreath: Win a Road Race Event with a 2013 KTM X-Bow R
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Ready to Race: Visit the Horizon Apex Festival Outpost
- 50 for 50: Stay above 50 Mph for 50 seconds with any Modern Sports Car vehicle
- Lap of Luxury: Beat your ghost opponent and post a clean lap in any Rivals Event with a Super Saloon vehicle
- A-Class is Best Class: Win a Road Race Event with an A-Class 2013 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
- Pass Master: Earn 3 Ultimate Pass Skills with any GT vehicle
- Hyperdrive Engaged: Earn 12 Stars from Speed Trap PR Stunts with any Hypercar vehicle
- Keepin’ it Clean: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills in a Road Race Event
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- On the Road Again: Win The Trial Championship with an A-Class Super Saloon vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2017 Aston Martin DB11
- High Speed Ring 5 Runden: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class GT vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the White Modern Puebla Dress Vanity Item
- Hotel: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Coast View: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- The Colossus: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Super GT vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2014 BMW M4 Coupé
- Track Toy Story: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 KTM X-Bow R
- Road Endurance: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Modern Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
- Grand Tourers: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class GT vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Caterham Superlight R500
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Fast Track: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Hint: Quit playing around and be first to get this toy to the end of the road). Clue: Win a Road Race Event with a Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #ApexSuperStars: Photograph the 2013 Caterham Superlight R500 at the Horizon Apex Festival Outpost. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Star 27 Jumper Vanity Item
- A Winner is You: Complete any Horizon Open Race Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “You’re winner!” Forza Link message
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Turbo Knot: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Orange Track Mind: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S2-Class Extreme Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1997 BMW M3
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2008 Koenigsegg CCGT for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2015 Ferrari F12tdf for 400 Forzathon Points
- Farid Rueda Bear Sundress Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Parade Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Sept. 22-28, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 12 Festival Playlist, which is available from Sept. 22 until Sept. 28, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 12 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “1107” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Lock, Stock, and 2 Smokin’ Tires: Own and drive a 1970 Volkswagen Stock Bug #1107 Desert Dingo Racing
- Beetle in the Baja: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 1970 Volkswagen Stock Bug #1107 Desert Dingo Racing
- Blazing a Trail: Earn 5 Stars in total from Trailblazer PR Stunts with a 1970 Volkswagen Stock Bug #1107 Desert Dingo Racing
- That’s a Wrap: Take a photograph of the 1970 Volkswagen Stock Bug #1107 Desert Dingo Racing
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Green Lane: Visit the Horizon Baja Festival Outpost
- Look Out Below: Jump at least 500 ft with any Unlimited Offroad vehicle
- Spinning Tires: Earn at least 2 Stars at the Cascadas Trailblazer PR Stunt with a 1970 International Scout 800A
- Muddy Good Fun: Win a Cross Country Race Event with any Pickups & 4x4s vehicle
- Jumping Jacks: Earn 3 Kangaroo Skill Combos
- 6×6: Earn 100,000 Skill Score with any 6-wheeled vehicle
- Sports & Recreation: Win the Costera Cross Cross Country Race Event with any Sports Utility vehicle
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Cross Country Sports: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class Sports Utilities Heroes vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2015 Alumi Craft Class 10
- Jungle-Coaster / Xe / Day: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Extreme E vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Puebla Mexican Suit Vanity Item
- Cascadas: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- The Juggernaut: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Cordillera: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Cross Country Endurance: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Unlimited Offroad vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1979 Toyota FJ40
- The Titan: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Unlimited Buggies vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2016 Bentley Bentayga
- Cross Country Odyssey: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Pickups & 4x4s vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Dune Buggy: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Only a buggy could get so muddy and leave your opponents across the country). Hint: Win a Cross Country Race event in any dune buggy vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #IntoTheBaja: Photograph a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT at the Horizon Baja Festival Outpost. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Dial Up Modem Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Mwahahaha” Forza LINK message
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Hammer’s Shadow: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- On Orange Alert: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Sports Utility Heroes vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2019 DeBerti Design Toyota Tacoma TRD “The Performance Truck” for 400 Forzathon Points
- Doodle Jumper Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Windows Tada Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 12 Festival Playlist, which is available from Sept. 29 until Oct. 5, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 12 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2021 Lynk & Co 03+ for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Total Eclipse” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Tuna, No Crust: Own and drive a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
- Buster: Earn 3 Luck Escape Skills with a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
- Winning’s Winning: Win a Drag Race Event with a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
- Warning!!! Danger to Manifold: Earn 100,000 Skill Score with a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Making a Scene: Visit the Horizon Street Scene Festival Outpost
- Bandit: Win a Street Race Event with a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
- Overnight Parts: Spend 75,000 Credits on vehicle upgrades
- A Quarter Mile at a Time: Win a Drag Race Event
- Undergrounder: Win the Tunnel Run Street Race Event with any S1-Class car
- Festival of Speed: Complete Round 3 of a Speed-themed Horizon Arcade Event
- Takedown: Win a Head-to-Head in The Eliminator
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Street Safari: Win The Trial Championship with a C-Class Vans and Utility vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2010 Mosler MT900S
- Survival: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with an A-Class Super Saloons vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023
- Los Árboles: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Colina: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Street Endurance: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Modern Sports Cars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
- Retro Street: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Retro Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2008 Renault Mégane R26.R
- The Marathon: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Modern Supercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2010 Audi TT RS Coupé
- On the Move: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Trucks vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS Maloo Limited Edition
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Super Street: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Open the hatch and turn up the heat to top the podium of these super streets). Hint: Win a Street Race Event with any Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #StreetScene: Photograph a 2008 Renault Mégane R26.R at the Horizon Street Scene Festival Outpost. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Watermelon Ankle Socks Vanity Item
- Critical Success: Earn 5 Ultimate Drift Skills in Horizon Open Drifting. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “It’s Morbin’ Time” Forza LINK message
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Frozen Rush: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Paint the Streets Orange: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S2-Class Hypercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2014 Volkswagen Golf R
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2015 McLaren 650S Coupé for 400 Forzathon Points
- Doodle Pattern Joggers Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Breaking Shatter Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Oct. 6-12, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 12 Festival Playlist, which is available from Oct. 6 until Oct. 12, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 12 has a total of 65 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1992 Ferrari 512 Testa Rossa for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “On the Run” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Baby Godzilla: Own and drive a 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R
- Mini Skyline: Win a Street Race Event with a 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R
- Attesa: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R
- Hottest Hatch: Reach 200 Mph with a 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- The Road Less Traveled: Visit the Horizon Wilds Festival Outpost
- You Are My Sunshine: Drive for 10 miles with a 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
- New Car Who Dis: Purchase any vehicle from the Autoshow
- Show ‘Em Who’s Boss: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
- Unstoppable: Earn a Wrecking Ball Skill Combo with any Vans & Utility vehicle
- Eat My Dust: Win the Baja California Trail Race Event with any Classic Rally vehicle
- Foot to the Floor: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with any Rally Monster vehicle
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Off the Beaten Track: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class Offroad vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1989 Porsche 911 #65 Rothsport Racing “Desert Flyer”
- Rally Trail | Custom | Open Day: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Rally Monsters vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Black Modern Puebla Dress Vanity Item
- Team Flag Rush: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with a B-Class Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR
- Ranchito: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Stadium Jump: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Ranchería: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- The Gauntlet: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Rally Monsters vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1977 Ford Escort RS1800
- Blaze a Trail: Win the Seasonal Championship with a D-Class Classic Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R
- Dirt Endurance: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Modern Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Rally on the Wild Side: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Victory awaits whoever can brave the Dirt with a rallying cry of nostalgia). Hint: Win a Dirt Race Event with any Retro Rally vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #RunningWild: Photograph the 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR at the Horizon Wilds Festival Outpost. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Police Siren Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “This isn’t even my final form” Forza LINK message
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Forest Escape: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Hit the Orange Trail: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class Rally Monsters vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2011 Subaru WRX STI
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento for 600 Forzathon Points
- 1991 Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth Gymkhana 10 Group A for 400 Forzathon Points
- Star 27 Ankle Socks Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Gong Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 13 “Horizon 10-Year Anniversary” (Oct. 13-Nov. 9, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 13 celebrates an astounding ten years of Forza Horizon with a weeks-long celebration. Each week of this Series celebrates a past FH game, starting with the original Forza Horizon from 2012. Players can enjoy new music from previous entries, plus countless events, challenges, and new content paying homage to Horizon’s heritage. There’s also a new Horizon Story, plenty of Achievements and Accolades, and some new cars to boot.
- Series 13 rewards. Series 13 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 272 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2013 Wuling Sunshine S for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- 2014 McLaren 650S Spider for 160 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are three monthly events.
- Horizon Origins: Complete the Horizon Story. Rewards 12 Playlist Points and a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS Anniversary Edition
- Lookout Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Arch of Mulegé Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Forza EV Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Oct. 13-19, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 13 Festival Playlist, which is available from Oct. 13 until Oct. 19, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 13 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2010 Ferrari 599XX for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Welcome to Colorado” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Happy Anniversary: Own and drive a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS
- Never Neutral: Win a Road Race Event with a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS
- Time Travel: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS
- Dodge Different: Earn an Ultimate Skill Chain with a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Party Like It’s 2012: Visit the Horizon 1 Festival Site in the Copper Canyon
- Make Dak Proud: Spend 50,000 Credits on vehicle upgrades
- Born Slippy: Win a Dirt Racing Event
- Style Stunt: Earn 20,000 Skill Score with a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6
- Photo Shoot: Photograph a 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
- Speed Stunt: Reach 200 Mph with a 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Horizon Legacy: Complete a Horizon Open Race Event with a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: Win The Trial Championship with an A-Class stock 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2012 Hennessey Venom GT
- The Backroads | Street Race: Complete the EventLab Event with any B-Class vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Take Off Emote
- Coastal Town Circuit Pro: Complete the EventLab Event with a C-Class 1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Star 27 Sundress Vanity Item
- East Resort: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class Chevrolet vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Pantano Pass: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Horizon Baja Speed Trap: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class Jeep vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Dodge Brawl: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Dodge vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6
- USA Rocks!: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class USA vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Porter Robinson “Language” Song
- Muscle Mash: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Retro Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #Horizonversary: Photograph a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS at the Horizon 1 Festival Site in the Copper Canyon. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Colorado Cover Car Car Horn
- Made for the Road: Complete a Horizon Open Custom Race Road Race Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Countdown Timer Car Horn
- Dak Delivery!: Smash 10 Horizon Colorado Bonus Boards in the Copper Canyon. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Forest Edge: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Here be Dragons: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class USA vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Quick Draw Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Legacy Rewind Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Colorado Tee Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Oct. 20-26, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 13 Festival Playlist, which is available from Oct. 20 until Oct. 26, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 13 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2011 Koenigsegg Agera for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante LP570-4 for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Welcome to Europe” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Expect the Unexpected: Own and drive a 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4
- Road Trip of Your Life: Drive 5 miles with a 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4
- Huracán Courage: Bank 100,000 Skill Score with a 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4
- Lambo No. 5: Earn 5 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with a 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Party Like It’s 2014: Visit the Horizon 2 Festival Site in Colinas Áridas
- Win Diesel: Win a Street Race Event with a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
- Porsche Owners Club: Drive 5 miles with any Porsche vehicle
- Playground Games: Complete any Horizon Open Playground Games Event
- Bucket List: Maintain a speed of 70 Mph with a stock 1965 Mini Cooper S for 15 seconds
- We Don’t Need Walls: Win a Cross Country Race Event
- Storm Island: Earn 6 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with a 1983 Audi Sport Quattro
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — 2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000: Win The Trial Championship with a stock A-Class 2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
- Team King: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with a B-Class Sports Utility Heroes vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 1983 Audi Sport Quattro
- River Run: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class Lamborghini vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Green Hills: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S2-Class Ferrari vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Pyramid of the Moon: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S2-Class Bugatti vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Honda Civic Type R: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Honda Civic Type R vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Honda Hoodie Vanity Item
- Hot Hatch Hustle: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000
- Euro Cross: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Italian vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Keeno “Nocturne” song
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #Horizonversary: Photograph the 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 at the Horizon 2 Festival Site in Colinas Áridas. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Europe Cover Car Car Horn
- Country Roads Take Me Home: Complete a Horizon Open Cross Country Race Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
- Ben Green Delivery!: Smash 10 Horizon 2 Bonus Boards north of the Stadium. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Supersonic Spiral: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Into the Nexus: Win the Seasonal Championship with any S2-Class French vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2018 Bugatti Chiron for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce for 350 Forzathon Points
- The Robot Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Paint Spray Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Europe Tee Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 13 Festival Playlist, which is available from Oct. 27 until Nov. 2, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 13 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2012 Eagle Speedster for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2005 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Welcome to Australia” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Anniversary-Ception: Own and drive a 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4
- You’re the Boss!: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with a 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4
- Home Street Home: Win a Street Race Event with a 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4
- Land Down Under: Beep your horn with a 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Party Like It’s 2016: Visit the Horizon 3 Festival Site in the Dunas Blancas
- Stay on Target: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts
- Speed Boost!: Earn an Ultimate Speed Skill with any Hot Wheels vehicle
- Nighthawk: Win any Midnight Battle
- Blizzard Mountain: Earn 100,000 Skill Score at La Gran Caldera
- Do You Even… Oh, You Do: Earn 3 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts
- Surfers’ Paradise: Earn a Kangaroo Skill with any Holden vehicle
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Stock Showdown — 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS: Win The Trial Championship with a stock, A-Class 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1998 Nissan R390 (GT1)
- Metal Bird: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class Toyota vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Salto de Río: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with a C-Class Holden vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Ramas Saltarinas: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class Mazda vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Nissan to the Max: Win the Street Race Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Nissan vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS
- Aussie Rules!: Win the Dirt Race Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Australian vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Dusky “Ingrid is a Hybrid” song
- Clever Girl!: Win the Cross Country Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Raptor vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2011 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #Horizonversary: Photograph a 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 at the Horizon 3 Festival Site in Dunas Blancas. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Australian Cover Car Car Horn
- One for the Streets: Complete a Street Race Horizon Open Custom Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Ring Ring Car Emote
- Warren Delivery!: Smash 10 Horizon 3 Bonus Boards in Dunas Blancas. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Ice Crash: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Reach for the Stars: Complete the Hazard Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Australian vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2010 Nissan 370Z
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2015 Koenigsegg One:1 for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2004 Nissan Pickup #23 Rally Raid for 350 Forzathon Points
- What’s Inside Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Fred V Grafix Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Australia Tee Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Nov 3-9, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 13 Festival Playlist, which is available from Nov. 3 until Nov. 9, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 13 has a total of 68 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2010 Aston Martin One-77 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1962 Peel P50 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Welcome to the UK” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- New Beginnings: Own and drive a 2018 McLaren Senna
- No Limits: Earn 5 Ultimate Speed Skills with a 2018 McLaren Senna
- Horizon History: Earn 12 Stars at PR Stunts with a 2018 McLaren Senna
- The Great Race: Win a Road Race Event with a 2018 McLaren Senna
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Party Like It’s 2018: Visit the Horizon 4 Festival Site in Tierra Próspera
- To the Season: Drive 5 miles with a 2018 McLaren Senna
- Block-Buster: Complete a Challenge Card with any Hoonigan vehicle
- Trailblazing: Earn 3 Stars at a Trailblazer PR Stunt
- British Racing Green: Win a Road Race Event with any Aston Martin vehicle
- Master Builders: Play any EventLab Event from the Creative Hub
- Can’t Catch Me!: Earn 5 Speed Skills in The Eliminator
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Stock Showdown — 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition: Win The Trial Championship with a stock B-Class 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2013 McLaren P1
- Dinofire Speedway Hot Wheels: Complete the EventLab Event with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Rawr Emote
- Survival: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with a B-Class Offroad vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition
- Desert Descent: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class Land Rover vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Reservoir: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class TVR vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Over the Dune: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with an A-Class Jaguar vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Well Seasoned: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class UK vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Odesza “A Moment Apart” Song
- Mini Mayhem: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Mini vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
- Challenges. There are five Challenges.
- Fame and Fortune: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: The Airfield Speed Zone is said to be silly, especially when driven in a Jeep named Willy). Hint: Earn at least 1 Star at the Airfield Speed Zone PR Stunt with a 1945 Willys MB Jeep. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #Horizonversary: Photograph a 2018 McLaren Senna at the Horizon 4 Festival Site in Tierra Próspera. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the UK Cover Car Car Horn
- Muddy the Waters: Complete a Horizon Open Custom Dirt Race Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Snow Crew Socks Vanity Item
- Alex Delivery!: Smash 10 Horizon UK Bonus Boards in Tierra Próspera. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2018 McLaren Senna
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Karaoke Emote
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Water’s Edge: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Hot Wheels-Athon: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class UK vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1973 Land Rover Range Rover
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2019 McLaren Speedtail for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2016 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck for 350 Forzathon Points
- Air Guitar Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon México Theme Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon UK Tee Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 14 “Donut Media” (Nov. 10-Dec. 7, 2022)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 14 brings the usual batch of new car additions and bug fixes, but it also sees Playground Games collaborate with popular automotive brand Donut Media. Hosts James and Nolan make their in-game appearance in FH5 with a new Horizon Story where players build a car and tackle a variety of challenges, while the Festival Playlist brings new events, rewards, and more.
- Series 14 rewards. Series 14 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 252 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- 2017 Alpine A110 for 160 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are three monthly events.
- Donut Media @ Horizon: Complete all five Chapters of the Horizon Story. Rewards 12 Playlist Points and a 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Forza Edition
- Playa Azul Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Horizon Mexico Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Forza EV Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Nov 10-16, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 14 Festival Playlist, which is available from Nov. 10 until Nov. 16, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 14 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2020 Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Racing #100 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2012 Ascari KZ1R for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Up to Speed” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- World Rally Experimental: Own and drive a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Bourne to Win: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Gold & Blue: Take a photograph of a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- It’s Turbo Time: Earn 3 Stars at Trailblazer PR Stunts with a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Donut Media: Earn a Burnout Skill
- Time Flies: Earn 6 Stars at PR Stunts in under one minute
- Go One Better: Win a Road Race Event with any X-Class vehicle
- Lick of Paint: Paint the body of any vehicle
- Zoomin’ Saloons: Win a Drag Race Event with a German Super Saloon vehicle
- Challenge Accepted: Complete a Challenge Card in Freeroam
- You Rock!: Take a photograph of Copper Canyon
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Bumper 2 Bumper: Win The Trial Championship with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
- Yo Dawg, I Heard U Like Dirt #1L: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Sports Utility Heroes vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Builder’s Outfit Vanity Item
- Eagle’s Perch: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Paso Inferior: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Boost Creeps: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Retro Sports Cars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- Buff Horses: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Ford Mustang vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2015 Ferrari 488 GTB
- Wheelhouse: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Vans and Utility vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- The New Car Show: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: The modern 20s are the ultimate time for donuts). Hint: Earn an Ultimate Burnout Skill in a 2020s vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #PopUpTheHeadlights: Photograph a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R at Hotel Castillo. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Pop-up!” Forza LINK message
- Drifting and Donuts: Earn 20 Drift or E-Drift Skills in any Horizon Open Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 2013 Formula Drift Chevrolet Corvette #777
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Forest Flume: Complete the Speed Zone challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards TK Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Joy of Cars: Win the Seasonal Championship with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Donut Media Black Jumper Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- So Cute Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Nov, 17-23, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 14 Festival Playlist, which is available from Nov. 17 until Nov. 23, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 14 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1965 Morris Mini-Traveller for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Up to Speed” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Icon of an Era: Own and drive a 2002 BMW M3-GTR
- Homologation: Drive 5 miles with a 2002 BMW M3-GTR
- Street Legal: Earn a Daredevil Skill with a 2002 BMW M3-GTR
- Car Done Well: Earn 9 Stars at PR Stunts with a 2002 BMW M3-GTR
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Buff Horses: Win a Street Race Event with any Mustang vehicle
- Utility Player: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event with a Sports Utility Heroes vehicle
- Hot Shot: Earn a total of 150 Mph at Speed Zone PR Stunts with a Hot Hatch vehicle
- Trading Places: Earn a Trading Paint Skill in Guanajuato
- Classically Trained: Play an EventLab Blueprint with a Classic Sports Cars vehicle
- Participation Cup: Drive 5 miles in Horizon Open Racing
- C You Later: Win a Cross Country Race Event with any C-Class vehicle
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Bumper 2 Bumper: Win The Trial Championship with any B-Class vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2018 Mini X-Raid John Cooper Works Buggy
- La Mesa: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Cara Este: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Punta Allen: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Pop Up Headlights!: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Pop Up Headlights vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 Dodge Durango SRT
- HRSPRS: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S2-Class Hypercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8
- Hilow: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1992 Honda NSX-R
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- #MoPowaBaby: Photograph a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon at Sierra Verde Dam. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Bass Drop Car Horn
- Donut Stop Me Now: Smash 10 Donut Collectibles across the Motorway. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Dragon’s Fall Speed Trap: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Joy of Cars: Win the Seasonal Championship with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1973 AMC Gremlin X
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2010 Pagani Zonda R for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S for 300 Forzathon Points
- Donut Media HRSPRS Relaxed Tee Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Pinball Machine Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Nov. 24-30, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 14 Festival Playlist, which is available from Nov. 24 until Nov. 30, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 14 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2016 Zenvo ST1 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Up to Speed” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Japanese Performance: Own and drive a 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
- Championship White: Take a photograph of a 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
- Built to Race: Win a Street Race Event with a 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
- VTEC Just Kicked In: Earn a Slingshot Skill with a 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Boost Creeps: Spend 20,000 Credits on vehicle upgrades
- Full Potential: Earn 9 Stars at Danger Signs with any S1-Class Vans & Utility vehicle
- Built for Racing: Complete a Horizon Open Custom Race with any BMW vehicle
- Open Road: Smash 5 traffic cones
- In the Groove: Earn 8 Drift Skills at Copper Canyon
- Wheely Nice: Paint your vehicle’s rims
- Heated Tournament: Win a Dirt Race Event with a Super Hot Hatch vehicle
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Bumper 2 Bumper: Win The Trial Championship with any B-Class vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista
- Horizon Super Scramble: Complete the EventLab Event with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Builder’s Helmet Vanity Item
- Océano Azul: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with a D-Class Ford Wagon vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- City Escape: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Real Mechanic: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Classic Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2016 BMW M2 Coupé
- D List: Win the Seasonal Championship with any D-Class vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2015 Ultima Evolution Coupé 1020
- Versus: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Audi or BMW vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Money Pit: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: The Experimental Project – Number 5 needs 10,000 upgrades). Hint: Spend 10,000 Credits upgrading a 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #BuffHorses: Photograph a 2018 Ford Mustang GT at Teotihuacan. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Raúl Arias Horizon Cap Vanity Item
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and “Mo Powa Baby” Forza LINK message
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Canyon Jump: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Joy of Cars: Win the Seasonal Championship with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2014 Morgan 3 Wheeler
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2019 Aston Martin Vantage for 300 Forzathon Points
- Donut Media Gray Hoodie Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Pop ‘N’ Lock Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Dec. 1-7, 2022)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 14 Festival Playlist, which is available from Dec. 1 until Dec. 7, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 14 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Up to Speed” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- The Everyday Sportscar: Own and drive a 2010 Audi TT RS Coupé
- Trial of Man: Earn 2 Stars on the Switchbacks Speed Zone PR Stunt with a 2010 Audi TT RS Coupé
- Rallysport Engineering: Win any S1-Class Race Event with a 2010 Audi TT RS Coupé
- A Fun Little Car: Earn an Ultimate Burnout Skill with a 2010 Audi TT RS Coupé
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- HRSPRS: Reach 200 Mph with any vehicle
- Light as a Feather: Earn 20 Air Skills
- Holden on Tight: Take a photograph of any Holden vehicle
- Getting Started: Drive 10 miles in Horizon Tour Events
- Rising Star: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with any Porsche vehicle
- Italian Powerhouse: Spend 15,500 Credits on upgrades for any Italian vehicle
- Rawrsome: Win 2 Road Race Events with any Jaguar vehicle
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Bumper 2 Bumper: Win The Trial Championship with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2018 McLaren 600LT Coupé
- Team Flag Rush: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with an A-Class Super Saloons vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2003 Audi RS 6
- Vado del Río: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Los Jardines: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Ringroad: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Mo Powa Baby: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S2-Class Extreme Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast
- Money Pit: Win the Seasonal Championship with a D-Class 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2012 Jaguar XKR-S
- Past Gas: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Retro Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1970 Ford GT70
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #HiLow: Photograph the 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z at Horizon Mexico Festival Site. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Snap! Emote
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Ice Cauldron: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Joy of Cars: Win the Seasonal Championship with any B-Class vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1953 Morris Minor 1000
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2008 Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2019 McLaren 720S Spider for 300 Forzathon Points
- Donut Media Leaf Cap Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Mechanical Whizz Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 15 “Forza Holidays” (Dec. 8, 2022-Jan. 4, 2023)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 15 is all about the holidays, and sees a return of the community-wide Secret Santa event. During the entire Festival Playlist, players can gift one item from the Forzathon Shop a day to a friend or random player, and are encouraged to gift as many Gift Drops as possible. If the community goals are reached, a New to Forza car and an exclusive Vanity Item are up for grabs.
- Series 15 rewards. Series 15 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 240 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #22 JBXE for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- 2014 Ferrari California T for 160 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are three monthly events.
- Horizon Secret Santa: Send gifts to players through the Forzathon Shop or Gift Drops to help reach the community goal. Rewards the Holiday Tree Outfit Vanity Item and a 2020 Lamborghini Sián Roadster
- Estadio Circuit: Post a clean lab in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Arch of Mulegé Circuit: Post a clean lab in the Forza EV Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Dec. 8-14, 2022)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 15 Festival Playlist, which is available from Dec. 8 until Dec. 14, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 15 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1971 AMC Javelin AMX for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2010 BMW M3 GTS (E92) for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Bubble Trouble” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Bubble Bath: Own and drive a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Micro Machine!: Reach 55Mph at any Speed Trap PR Stunt with a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Multi-Tasking: Earn 4 Stars at any PR Stunt with a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Small Wonder: Earn 2 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- A Little Something: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- High Drive: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with any Aston Martin vehicle
- Assemble: Earn 800 Team Score in a single Horizon Tour Race Event
- Short Story: Reach 140Mph during any Horizon Story Chapter
- Splash of Color: Paint your vehicle’s hood
- Skill Masters: Earn 100,000 Skill Score with any BMW vehicle
- Spiky!: Earn 10 Smactus Skills
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Make It Rein: Win The Trial Championship with an A-Class Super Saloons vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1991 BMW M3
- Fame and Fortune: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Modern Sports Cars vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Basejump: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class 2022 CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Escarpment: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class 2022 CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Toys Under the Tree: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2015 Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé
- Not So Silent Night: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Modern Supercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 TVR Griffith
- Yule the Boss: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Modern Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Audi RS 4 Avant
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Driving Season: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Drive home for the Holidays in a famously green manufacturer). Hint: Drive 5 miles with any Aston Martin vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #HideandSeek: Photograph the Snowman at the Casa Bella Player House in Mulegé. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Sleigh Bells Car Horn
- Season’s Greetings: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills in Horizon Open Racing. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Holiday Sweater Vanity Item
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Frozen Rush: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Melting the Ice: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Modern Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1997 Lotus Elise GT1 for 600 Forzathon Points
- 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Reindeer Antlers Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Red Nose Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Jingle Bells Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Dec. 15-21, 2022)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 15 Festival Playlist, which is available from Dec. 15 until Dec. 21, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 15 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1958 Plymouth Fury for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Sport. It’s in the Name” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Vorsprung Durch Technik: Own and drive a 2015 Audi S1
- Everyday Extremes: Earn 10 Stars at PR Stunts with a 2015 Audi S1
- Turbo Sports: Maintain a speed of 150Mph for 10 seconds with a 2015 Audi S1
- The Four Rings: Win 4 Dirt Scramble Race Events with a 2015 Audi S1
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Care Package: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Hyperspeed: Earn a total of 9 Stars from Speed Trap PR Stunts with any Hypercar vehicle
- Super Hero: Earn 20 Wreckage Skills with any German Sports Utility Hero vehicle
- Watering Hole: Take a photograph of the Cascada de Agua Azul
- No Wings Required: Jump a total of 6,000ft at Danger Sign PR Stunts
- First Love: Win a Street Race Event with any S1-Class Hot Hatch vehicle
- Ultimate Talent: Bank an Ultimate Skill Chain
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Saving the Pennies: Win The Trial Championship with any A-Class vehicle worth less than 100,000 Credits. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1981 BMW M1
- Surviving the Holidays: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2015 Jaguar XE-S
- Pyramid of the Sun: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Desert Dunes: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Granjas: Complete the Trail Blazer PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Papa Noel: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Retro Supercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 190
- Boot Full of Presents!: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Sports Utility Heroes vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1986 Lamborghini LM 002
- Extra Special: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Hypercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #HideAndSeek: Photograph the Snowman at the Lugar Tranquilo Player House at Playa Azul. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Happy Snowman Head Vanity Item
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Rockslide: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- The Heads of Speed: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Modern Supercars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2014 Ferrari FXX K for 700 Forzathon Points
- 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Elf Outfit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Elf Hat Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Deck the Halls Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Dec. 22-28, 2022)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 15 Festival Playlist, which is available from Dec. 22 until Dec. 28, 2022.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 15 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2013 Cadillac XTS Limousine for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Mexican Supercar” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Echeverria Production: Own and drive a 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Road and Racing: Win any Road Race Event with a 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Light n’ Fast: Maintain a speed of over 170Mph for 15 seconds with a 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Like a Feather: Earn 3 Stars at a Danger Sign PR Stunt with a 2017 VUHL 05RR
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- My Precious: Take a photograph of your vehicle
- Fresh Air: Earn 3 Air Skills in Cross Country Race Events
- Take a Brake: Paint your vehicle’s brake calipers
- Happy Holidays: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- In the Groove: Earn 8 Drift Skills at Copper Canyon
- Schnell!: Maintain a speed of over 150Mph for 15 seconds with any German vehicle
- A Quarter Mile at a Time: Win a Drag Race Event
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Santamental Feelings: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class Retro Saloons vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350
- Noches de Neon — Neon Nights: Complete the EventLab Event with any A-Class vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Language” Song by Porter Robinson
- Sendero: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Punto de Vista: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- All the Trimmings: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Rally Monsters vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road
- Oh, Deer: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Unlimited Offroad vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1969 Volkswagen Class 5/1600 Baja Bug
- Candlelight Parade: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Retro Sports Cars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2019 BMW Z4
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #HideAndSeek: Photograph the Snowman at the Buenas Vistas Player House at Cabo San Lucas. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Merry Christmas Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Gingerbread Outfit Vanity Item
- Let It Snow: Smash 20 Snowmen Collectibles at La Gran Caldera. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Snowman Outfit Vanity Item
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Horizon Nexus: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Canyon and On: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2013 Lamborghini Veneno for 800 Forzathon Points
- 1964 Aston Martin DB5 for 400 Forzathon Points
- Santa Outfit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Santa Hat Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Ho Ho Ho Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Dec. 29, 2022-Jan. 4, 2023)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 15 Festival Playlist, which is available from Dec. 29, 2022 until Jan. 4, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 15 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine” for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Gunther Werks for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Rise to the Challenge” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Flex Those Muscles: Own and drive a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- In the Groove: Win an A-Class Drag Race Event with a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- Power Up: Win an S1-Class Drag Race Event with a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- Limited Edition: Take a photograph of a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Energy to Burn: Earn a Burnout Skill at the Dunas Blancas
- Take Off: Take a photograph of the plan at Horizon Festival Mexico
- Crafted for Greatness: Earn 5 Stars from Trailblazer PR Stunts with an Alumi Craft vehicle
- Happy New Year!: Send a Gift Drop to another player
- New Ground: Win a Dirt Race with any upgraded A-Class Retro Rally vehicle
- Lightning Speeds: Reach 100 Mph during any Expedition
- Throwing Shade: Change the color of your vehicle’s window tint
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Holiday Rush: Win The Trial Championship with a C-Class Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2015 Audi TTS Coupé
- We 3 Kings: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupé
- La Subida: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Heights of Mulugé: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Sand and Deliver: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Feliz Navidad: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class 2010s vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Down for the Countdown: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Pickups & 4x4s vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace S
- New Beginnings: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Modern Sports Cars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2016 Cadillac ATS-V
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #HideAndSeek: Photograph the Snowman at the Buena Esperanza Player House. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Sad Snowman Head Vanity Item
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Ice Crash: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- By the Fire: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Sports Utility Heroes vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster for 700 Forzathon Points
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck for 400 Forzathon Points
- Yellow Spaik Sundress Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Green Suit Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Clock Tower Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 16 “#FORDzathon” (Jan. 5-Feb. 1, 2023)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 16 “#FORDzathon” celebrates Forza Horizon’s long-standing partnership with car manufacturer Ford. Although no new Ford vehicles are added in this update, the entire Festival Playlist features challenges, events, and rewards featuring the best Ford vehicles in Forza Horizon 5.
- Series 16 rewards. Series 16 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 240 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2021 MG MG6 XPower for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang Gymkhana 10 “Hoonicorn” for 160 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are two monthly events.
- Horizon Baja Scramble: Post a clean lap at the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Emerald Circuit: Post a clean lap at the Forza EV Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Jan. 5-11, 2023)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 16 Festival Playlist, which is available from Jan. 5 until Jan. 11, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 16 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2010 Renault Megane RS 250 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1949 Hot Wheels Ford F-5 Dually Custom Hot Rod for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Built Wild” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Cover Car: Own and drive a 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- Built Wild: Win the Baja California Trail Race with a 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- G.O.A.T.: Win any Cross-Country Race Event with a 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- Conqueror: Earn 3 Stars at any Trailblazer PR Stunt with a 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Go Fordward: Drive 5 miles with any Ford vehicle
- Ford the Memories: Earn 500,000 Skill Score with any Ford vehicle
- Rock Out: Take a photograph at Valle de las Ranas
- Slide Street: Earn 5 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts with a 2018 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5
- Fully Charged: Earn a Hard Charger Skill at Playa Azul
- Show ‘Em Who’s Boss: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
- Taco This: Smash a taco cart
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Blast from the Past: Win The Trial Championship with a C-Class Ford Retro Muscle vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2018 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5
- Alpine Heights Race Day: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Green Piñata Outfit Vanity Item
- Avenida: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class pre-1970s Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Riviera Maya: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class pre-1970s Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Midnight Muscle: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Ford Modern Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2015 Ford Falcon GT F 351
- Fording a Path: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Ford Classic Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1973 Ford Capri RS3100
- Scrambling for Time: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class AWD Ford vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #Fordzathon: Photograph a 1965 Ford Transit at De Otro Mundo. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Ice Cream Van Car Horn
- Fordward Thinking: Complete a Horizon Open Custom Race Event with any Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Green XS Race Suit Vanity Item
- Reach New Lights: Smash 50 Floating Lanterns at Dunas Blancas. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Keeno “Nocturne” Song
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Treetops: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class pre-1970s Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Speed Beast: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution for 400 Forzathon Points
- 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 for 300 Forzathon Points
- USA Race Gloves Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Goalll Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Jan. 12-18, 2023)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 16 Festival Playlist, which is available from Jan. 12 until Jan. 18, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 16 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2020 MG MG6 XPower #20 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “The Cossie” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- 90’s Icon: Own and drive a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- RS is for Rallye Sport: Win 3 Dirt Trail Race Events with a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- Hoon Again: Earn a total of 100,000 Skill Points with a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- Wing Commander: Earn a total of 9 Stars from Danger Sign PR Stunts with a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Animal Crossing: Earn 2 Stars from Trailblazer PR Stunts with any Mustang vehicle
- Horizon Mascot: Smash 5 Piñata in Horizon Arcade Wreckage
- Pay It Fordward: Spent 15,000 Credits on upgrades for any Ford vehicle
- Lightning Speed: Earn 5 Speed Skills at Playa Azul
- There Ford You: Complete Round 3 of any Horizon Arcade Event with a Ford vehicle
- Mega Evolution: Win a Cross Country Race Event with any upgraded S2-Class Unlimited Offroad vehicle
- Keepin’ It Clean: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills in a Road Race Event
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- UTE the Best!: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class 2014 Ford FPV Limited Edition Pursuit UTE. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1977 Hoonigan Ford F-150 Gymkhana 10 “Hoonitruck”
- Team Flag Rush: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with an A-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupé
- Estadio: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with a pre-1990s B-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Event Horizon: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with a pre-1990s B-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Puerta Pétrea: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with a pre-1990s B-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Ford by Fours: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Ford Pickups & 4x4s vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 2014 Ford FPV Limited Edition Pursuit UTE
- Caprisy Does It: Win the Seasonal Championship with a D-Class 1973 Ford Capri RS3100. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2018 Ford Mustang GT
- Superstar & Hatch: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Ford Hot Hatch or Super Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2003 Ford Focus RS
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #Fordzathon: Photograph a 2014 Ford Fiesta ST at Gran Puente. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Wheelspin
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Canyon Fire: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt Challenge with a pre-1990s B-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Shaking the Trees: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Ford Modern Muscle vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1975 Ford Bronco
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2018 Ford Mustang RTR #25 for 400 Forzathon Points
- 2020 Ford Performance Bronco R #2069 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Farid Rueda’s Lion Thin Watch Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Police Siren Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Jan. 19-25, 2023)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 16 Festival Playlist, which is available from Jan. 19 until Jan. 25, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 16 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2016 Renault Clio R.S. 16 Concept for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2005 Ford GT for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “LOBO” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- LOBO Raptor: Own and drive a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Unstoppable: Win any Cross Country Race Event with a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Express Delivery: Earn 9 Stars from Trailblazer PR Stunts with a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Through Rain and Shine: Earn 100,000 Skill Score with a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Desert Rally: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Can’t Catch Me!: Earn 5 Speed Skills in The Eliminator
- Fast Fordward: Maintain a speed of 200mph for 10 seconds with any Ford vehicle
- Power launch: Win a Drag Race Event with a Retro Muscle vehicle
- Jump Around: Jump 1,000 ft at Copper Canyon
- Speed of Light: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with any upgrade X-Class vehicle
- Shocking: Smash 20 Solar Panels in 30 seconds
- Season Events. There are seven Season Events.
- Sierra Challenge: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
- One-Eighty Hangar Run: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class 1994 Hoonigan Ford Escort RS Cosworth WRC “Cossie V2”. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Green Piñata Head Vanity Item
- Hillside: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class pre-2010s Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Canyon Run: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with a B-Class pre-2010s Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- By the Numbers: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Ford Unlimited Offroad vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 1994 Ford Supervan 3
- No Wheel Left Behind: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Ford AWD vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
- Van Life: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class 1994 Ford Supervan 3. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1977 Ford Escort RS1800
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Ford Time Lucky: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Make sure to escape in time, as you get lucky by drifting up close). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #Fordzathon: Photograph a 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo at Guanajuato. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Fireworks Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 2017 Ford Fiesta RS M-Sport
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Turbo Knot: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class pre-2010s Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Gotta Go Fast: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2017 Ford Bronco #25 Ultra4 Racing “Brocky” for 400 Forzathon Points
- 2015 Formula Drift Ford Mustang #13 for 300 Forzathon Points
- White Bird Leather Boots Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Wheelspin Win Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2023)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 16 Festival Playlist, which is available from Jan. 26 until Feb. 1, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 16 has a total of 60 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2010 Renault Clio R.S. for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2017 Ford Fiesta #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Rally Legend” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Fast Fordward: Own and drive a 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Special Stage: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Triple Caution: Earn 3 Ultimate Air Skills with a 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Danger Over Crest: Earn 5 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with a 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 MKII #5
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Flash Fordward: Take a photograph of any Ford vehicle
- Play by the Rules: Play an Event Blueprint created by another player
- Clean Energy: Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills with any fully electric vehicle
- Next Day Delivery: Win a Street Race Event with a Vans & Utility vehicle
- Ready Ford This?: Earn 9 Stars at PR Stunts with any Ford vehicle
- Speed Stunt: Reach 200Mph with a 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- On Board: Earn a Skillboard Skill by hitting a billboard
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Time to Focus: Win The Trial Championship with an A-Class 2017 Ford Focus RS. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- Team King: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with a B-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
- Bypass: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Cannonball: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Atlantes de Tula: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Track Time: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Ford Track Toys vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Shelby Street: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupé
- Grass Routes: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class 2014 Ford F-150 #11 Rockstar Trophy Truck. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There is one Challenge.
- #Fordzathon: Photograph a 1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupé at Uxmal. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Wheelspin
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Nexus View: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Sightseeing: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Ford vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2011 Ford Transit Supersportvan
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang “Hoonicorn” for 400 Forzathon Points
- 2014 Ford F-150 #11 Rockstar Trophy Truck for 400 Forzathon Points
- Senkoe’s Tank Top Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- DOOM E1M1 High Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 17 “Japanese Automotive” (Feb. 2-March 1, 2023)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 17 “Japanese Automotive” is all about the vast number of amazing cars made in Japan, with a variety of events, challenges, and rewards centered around Japan’s vibrant car culture. There’s also lots of new EventLab props for creators and new wheel rims for even better car customization.
- Series 17 rewards. Series 17 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 244 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO (R35) for 80 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STI for 160 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are two monthly events.
- Plaza Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Tierra Prósperra Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Forza EV Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (Feb. 2-8, 2023)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 17 Festival Playlist, which is available from Feb. 2 until Feb. 8, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 17 has a total of 61 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2023 Nissan Z for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2014 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Sky’s the Limit” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Bayside Blue: Own and drive a 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
- Too Fast: Earn 9 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with a 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
- Race to Victory: Win a Road Race Event with a 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
- High Horse: Drive 5 miles with a 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Japanese Automotive: Drive 5 miles with any Japanese vehicle
- No Signal: Smash 5 Phonebooths
- Sports Day: Win a Street Race Event with a Japanese Retro Sports Cars vehicle
- Speedy Speed Boy: Earn 5 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with any S2-Class vehicle
- Big in Japan: Complete a Horizon Open Race Event with any Japanese vehicle
- Car Meet: Take a photograph of the Horizon Tour mural at Horizon Festival Mexico
- Kaiju: Reach 200Mph with any Rally Monster vehicle
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Sprint Series: Win The Trial Championship with an A-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
- Tokyo Project — Circuit: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Mizo Pass: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Dusky “Ingrio is a Hybrid” Song
- A Twist of Freight: Complete the Showcase Remix. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Mountainside: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Arbolada: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Mazda of the Streets: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Mazda vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR
- Very Imprezzed: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Japanese Modern Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2017 Nissan GT-R (R35)
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- Star of Arion: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Take your starion for a ride and speed past the traffic). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #HearMeRoar: Photograph any Toyota or Lexus vehicle next to the stone lanters at Ek’ Balam. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Tiger Roar Car Horn
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Supersonic Spiral: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Can’yon do: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1974 Honda Civic RS
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1998 Nissan R390 (GT1) for 550 Forzathon Points
- 2017 Acura NSX for 250 Forzathon Points
- Cat Meow Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Japan Race Gloves Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (Feb. 9-15, 2023)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 17 Festival Playlist, which is available from Feb. 9 until Feb. 15, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 17 has a total of 61 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1995 Toyota MR2 GT for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 1990 Subaru Legacy RS for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Runabout Racer ” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Mister Two: Own and drive a 1989 Toyota MR2 SC
- Positively Charged: Earn 6 Stars at Speed Trap PR Stunts with a 1989 Toyota MR2 SC
- Heads Up: Win a Street Race Event with a 1989 Toyota MR2 SC
- Toyotally Awesome: Bank 100,000 Skill Score with a 1989 Toyota MR2 SC
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Kiwami: Earn 10 Ultimate Wreckage Skills with any Extreme Track Toys vehicle
- Boss Battle: Win a Midnight Battle with any Japanese vehicle
- Running in the 90s: Earn a total of 200,000 points at Drift Zone PR Stunts with any 1990s vehicle
- Wheely Nice: Paint your vehicle’s rims
- Kawaii!: Take a photograph of any Japanese vehicle
- Super Speeder: Earn 10 Speed Skills with a 1997 Mazda RX-7
- Honkda: Honk your car horn with any Honda vehicle
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Super Scramble: Win The Trial Championship with a C-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2016 Honda Civic Coupé GRC
- Zhén Inaka: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Project Bayside: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Don’t Talk About Street Scene” Forza LINK message
- Launch Control: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Trailbreaker: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Watersplash: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Niss’An Easy: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Nissan vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1997 Mazda RX-7
- Spoiler Sport: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Japanese Retro Sports Car vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Toyota 86
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- 370Ception: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Speed through the Zones for 370 in a 370). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #InfinitiPool: Photograph any Nissan or Infiniti vehicle next to the stone lanterns at Cascadas de Agua Azul. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Beautiful!” Forza LINK message
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Water’s Edge: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Flaming Hot: Win the Seasonal Championship with any S1-Class vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Hot Wheels Tee Vanity Item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1969 Toyota 2000GT for 450 Forzathon Points
- 1997 Formula Drift Nissan 240SX #777 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Wah Wah Wah Wahhh Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Silver Leather Boots Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Winter “Dry Season” (Feb. 16- 22, 2023)
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This is the Winter Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 17 Festival Playlist, which is available from Feb. 16 until Feb. 22, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Winter Season of Series 17 has a total of 61 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37 for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Spirited Away” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- That’s the Spirit: Own and drive a 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A
- In Short Supply: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with a 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A
- A Fond Farewell: Win a Street Race Event with a 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A
- Going Sideways: Earn 6 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts with a 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Collaboration: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship
- Mega Evolution: Win a Dirt Race Even with any upgraded S1-Class Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicle
- Challenge Accepted: Complete a Challenge Card in Freeroam
- North Crater: Earn 5 Drift Skills at the top of La Gran Caldera
- Día del Amor y la Amistad: Take a photograph of another vehicle
- Race Day: Win a Road Race with a 2017 Acura NSX
- 10,000 Needles: Smash 10 Cactus with any Japanese vehicle
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Circuit Control: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1990 Mazda Savanna RX-7
- Vukkuu Imperial Circuit: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Puanke Hill Touge: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Tuning Hoodie Vanity Item
- Baja California: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Costera: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Honda Pressure: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Honda vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
- Rally Heroes: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Japanese Retro Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2013 Subaru BRZ
- Co-op Championships: Complete a Horizon Tour Championship. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- #RedVSBlue: Photograph any Subaru or Mitsubishi vehicle next to the stone statues at Aerodromo en la Selva. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Halo Shield Recharge Car Horn
- Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 2016 Nissan Titan Warrior Concept
- Purrfect!: Collect 8 Lucky Cats at Aerodromo en la Selva. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Forest Escape: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Wheely Cool: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1997 Mitsubishi GTO
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1995 Nissan NISMO GT-R LM for 500 Forzathon Points
- 2004 Nissan Pickup #23 Rally Raid for 300 Forzathon Points
- Nature Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- The Robot Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Spring “Hot Season” (Feb. 23- March 1, 2023)
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This is the Spring Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 17 Festival Playlist, which is available from Feb. 23 until March 1, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Spring Season of Series 17 has a total of 61 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1965 Toyota Sports 800 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Civic Duty” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- EK9: Own and drive a 1997 Honda Civic Type R
- Racing Spec: Win 2 Road Circuit Race Events with a 1997 Honda Civic Type R
- You’re a Natural: Earn a Hard Charger Skill with a 1997 Honda Civic Type R
- Championship White: Take a photograph of a 1997 Honda Civic Type R
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Tokyo Drift: Earn 5 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts with any Japanese vehicle
- Cruise Boulevard: Maintain a speed of 200Mph for 10 seconds with a 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
- Gas Gas Gas: Earn an Ultimate Speed Skill in The Eliminator
- One Winged Angel: Complete the “One Wing and a Prayer” Showcase Event
- To Infinity!: Earn 3 Stars at any Danger Sign PR Stunt with an Infiniti vehicle
- Like a Drag-On: Win a Drag Race Event
- Photo Shoot: Take a photograph of a 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
- Season Events. There are eight Season Events.
- Trail Tourers: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2005 Honda NSX-R GT
- Touge Battle 06: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Cobra Driftpark: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the “Driftacular!” Forza LINK message
- Survival: Complete the Seasonal Playground Games with a B-Class Japanese vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
- Las Dunas: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Boardwalk: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Totally Toyota: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Toyota vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2016 Mazda MX-5
- Fly the Coupe: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Japanese Modern Sports Cars vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Supraman: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s supraman!). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #SecretHondaWay: Photograph any Honda or Acrua vehicle next to the stone statues near Ek’ Balam. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Too Soon, Junior” Forza LINK message
- Tandem Drifting: Complete a Horizon Open Drift Racing Event with any Japanese vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 1998 Nissan Silvia K’s Aero
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Hammer’s Shadow: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Hot Pursuit: Win the Seasonal Championship with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Hot Wheels Suit Vanity Item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2010 Lexus LFA for 350 Forzathon Points
- 2019 DeBerti Design Toyota Tacoma TRD “The Performance Truck” for 300 Forzathon Points
- Announcer Countdown Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Gold Leather Boots Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 18 “Horizon Wilds Takeover” (March 2-29, 2023)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 18 “Horizon Wilds Takeover” is all about off-road, cross-country, and rally races and events. Drivers will need to master mud and dust in a variety of extreme vehicles to prepare for Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure coming at the end of the month. This Festival Playlist also honors the life of legendary rally racer Ken Block with new rewards, cars, and challenges.
- Series 18 rewards. Series 18 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 252 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 1980 Subaru BRAT GL for 80 Playlist Points. This is a Common rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2021 SIERRA Cars 700RX for 160 Playlist Points. This is a Rare rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- Monthly Events. There are two monthly events.
- La Selva Scramble: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- River Scramble: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (March 2-8, 2023)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 18 Festival Playlist, and is available from March 2 until March 8, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 18 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 1986 Audi Sport Quattro S1 #2 for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2015 BMW X6 M for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Ready to Hoon” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- One Who Hoons: Own and drive a 1991 Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth Gymkhana 10 Group A
- Automotive Aeronautics: Earn 10 Ultimate Air Skills with a 1991 Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth Gymkhana 10 Group A
- Rally Champion: Win a Dirt Race Event with a 1991 Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth Gymkhana 10 Group A
- Be Creative: Earn 5 Burn Out Skills with a 1991 Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth Gymkhana 10 Group A
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- A Wild Welcome: Visit the Horizon Wilds Outpost
- Bulk Smash: Smash 25 items in 30 seconds or less
- Bear Necessities: Take a photograph of Farid Rueda’s Bear mural at Playa Azul
- Rally-Oop: Win any Dirt Race Event
- Gold Star, Retro Car: Earn at least 1 Star from Trailblazer PR Stunts with any Retro Rally vehicle
- Hoonkigan: Honk your horn with any Hoonigan vehicle
- Clearing a Path: Earn a Landscaping Skill with any Sports Utility Heroes vehicle
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete any Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- That Don’t Impreza Me Much: Win The Trial Championship with a B-Class Mitsubishi Evo or Subara Impreza vehicle. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2018 Honda Civic Type R
- Utopia Gardens: Complete the EventLab Event with an S1-Class Rally Monsters vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 1991 Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth Gymkhana 10 Group A
- Castillo Scramble: Complete the EventLab Event with an S1-Class Hoonigan vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Valle: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Cascadas: Complete the Trailblazer PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Orila del Río: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- #43: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Hoonigan vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2016 Hoonigan Ford Focus RS Gymkhana 9 RX
- Instant Classic: Win the Seasonal Championship with a C-Class Classic Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1999 Ford Racing Puma
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Retro Skills to Pay the Bills: Complete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: Banking 25K required serious skill back in the 80s, do you rally think you can do it?). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #WildHorizons: Photograph any Modern Rally vehicle at the Horizon Wilds Outpost. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Odesza “A Moment Part” Song
- Go Fast: Complete a Horizon Open Custom Race with any Hoonigan vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a 1955 Hoonigan Chevrolet Bel Air
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Forest Edge: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Shadow Realm: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Super GT vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2010 Mosler MT900S
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 1985 Porsche 959 #185 Prodrive Rally Raid for 600 Forzathon Points
- 2016 RJ Anderson Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck #37 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Farid Rueda’s Lion Crew Socks Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Beautiful Morning Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Autumn “Storm Season” (March 9-15, 2023)
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This is the Autumn Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 18 Festival Playlist, and is available from March 9 until March 15, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Autumn Season of Series 18 has a total of 63 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2015 Honda Ridgeline Baja Trophy Truck for 20 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2019 Hyundai Veloster N for 40 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Be a Hoonicorn” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- The Legend: Own and drive a 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang “Hoonicorn”
- Wild in the Streets: Win a Street Race Event with a 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang “Hoonicorn”
- Hoonicart: Smash a Taco Cart with a 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang “Hoonicorn”
- Drift Wonders: Earn 7 Ultimate Drift or E-Drift Skills with a 1965 Hoonigan Ford Mustang “Hoonicorn”
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Enter the Arena: Visit the Stadium Stunt Park
- Rally of the King: Win a Dirt Racing Event with any Hoonigan vehicle
- Buggy Hops: Earn 5 Air Skills at the Stadium Stunt Park with any Buggy vehicle
- Hang Time: Jump a total of 2,000ft at Danger Sign PR Stunts
- Birdwatcher: Take a photograph of a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
- Lick of Paint: Paint your vehicle’s body
- Cactus Makes Perfect: Smash 12 Cactus with any AWD vehicle
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- ‘Cooper’ation: Win The Trial Championship with a D-Class 1965 Mini Cooper S. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 1973 Alpine A110 1600s
- Cordillera Lapras: Complete the EventLab Event with a B-Class Classic Rally vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Horizon México Intro Car Horn
- Mangrove Rallycross ‘Nightrace’: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Unlimited Offroad vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- La Cruz: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Panorámica: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Caballo Blanco: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Fresh Prince: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class 1955 Hoonigan Chevrolet Bel Air. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2011 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker
- In Retro Spec: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Retro Rally vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR
- Buggy Bounce: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Unlimited Buggies vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1979 Toyota FJ40
- Challenges. There are two Challenges.
- #Guanahana: Photograph any Hoonigan vehicle at Spaik’s mural at Guanajuato. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the “Time to Hoon?” Forza LINK message
- Piñatasaurus: Smash 20 Dinosaur Piñatas in and around the Stadium Stunt Park. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and the Dinosaur Outfit Vanity Item
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Canyon Jump: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- All American: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S2-Class USA vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2022 Extreme E ODYSSEY 21 #58 McLaren Racing for 800 Forzathon Points
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle #34 Andretti Rallycross for 300 Forzathon Points
- Black Plaid Joggers Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Dial Up Modem Car Horn for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
Series 19 “Midnights at Horizon” (March 30-April 26, 2023)
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Forza Horizon 5 Series 19 “Midnights at Horizon” sees the open-world racing game embrace its inner darkness with extended night times, a bevy of flashy neon worldly decorations, and a host of new races, events, and challenges with an after dark theme. This is also the Festival Playlist that ushers in Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure, the game’s latest DLC expansion.
- Series 19 rewards. Series 19 of Forza Horizon 5’s Festival Playlist has a total of 280 Playlist Points across all Seasons. The Series rewards include:
- 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 for 80 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J for 160 Playlist Points. This is an Epic rarity car and is hard to find
- Monthly Events. There are two monthly events.
- Bola Ocho Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Monthly Rivals Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
- Bahía de Plano Circuit: Post a clean lap in the Forza EV Event. Rewards 4 Playlist Points
Summer “Wet Season” (March 30-April 5, 2023)
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This is the Summer Season of Forza Horizon 5’s Series 19 Festival Playlist, and is available from March 30 until April 5, 2023.
- Season rewards. The Summer Season of Series 19 has a total of 70 Playlist Points across all Challenges. The main rewards include:
- 2021 Rimac Nevera for 20 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is exclusive to this Festival Playlist
- 2018 Italdesign Zerouno for 40 Playlist Points. This is a Legendary rarity car and is hard to find
- Weekly Challenge. “Holden On” — The Weekly Challenge has four Chapters. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and 80 Forzathon Points.
- Aussie Rules: Own and drive a 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS
- Touring, Sport, and Track: Win a Road Race Event with a 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS
- Torque Vectoring: Earn 6 Stars at Speed Zone PR Stunts with a 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS
- Supercharged: Stay over 170Mph for 10 seconds with a 2014 HSV GEN-F GTS
- Daily Challenges. There are seven Daily Challenges. Each reward 1 Playlist Point and 10 Forzathon Points.
- Runway Lights: Visit the Aeródromo en la Selva
- Light Trails: Complete any Dirt Trail Event
- Starion in the Sky: Earn 6 Stars at Danger Sign PR Stunts with a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R
- Don’t Feed After Midnight: Earn an Ultimate Wreckage Skill with a 1973 AMC Gremlin X
- Twilight Zone: Earn 5 Stars at Drift Zone PR Stunts with a Volvo
- Bedtime Story: Reach 100Mph in any Horizon Story Chapter
- Rhythm of the Night: Win a Street Race Event with a 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R
- Season Events. There are nine Season Events.
- Mini Games: Complete a Horizon Arcade Event. Rewards 3 Playlist Points
- Stock Showdown — 2018 BMW M5: Win The Trial Championship with a stock, A-Class 2018 BMW M5. Rewards 10 Playlist Points and a 2015 McLaren 570S Coupé
- Parametric Night: Complete the EventLab Event with an S1-Class Hypercars vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a 2010 Maserati Gran Turismo S
- Miami Vice Riverside Drive: Complete the EventLab Event with an A-Class Retro Supercars vehicle. Rewards 3 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Runway: Complete the Danger Sign PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Airfield Speed Zone: Complete the Speed Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Pequeño Puente: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Cloudy After Midnight: Win the Seasonal Championship with an S1-Class Rally Monsters vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2011 Audi RS 3 Sportback
- Love at First Night: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Super Hot Hatch vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works GP
- Challenges. There are three Challenges.
- Shelby Coming Down the Mountain: Copmlete the Treasure Hunt Challenge (Clue: She’s a beauty to behold, you must drift sideways to win gold!). Rewards 3 Playlist Points and 100 Forzathon Points
- #NeonNights: Photograph any Modern Muscle vehicle with Neon Tank in Mulegé. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Haunted House Car Horn
- The Street Goes On: Complete a Street Racing Horizon Open Custom Event. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and the Horizon Race Gloves Vanity Item
- Hot Wheels Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Events.
- Dragon’s Fall Speed Trap: Complete the Speed Trap PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Night in Shining Car: Win the Seasonal Championship with an A-Class Sports Utility Heroes vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and a 1970 International Scout 800A
- Rally Adventure Events. There are two Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure Events.
- Canyon Sweep: Complete the Drift Zone PR Stunt challenge with any S2-Class vehicle. Rewards 2 Playlist Points and a Horizon Super Wheelspin
- Rally, Set, Go!: Win the Seasonal Championship with a B-Class Pickups & 4x4s vehicle. Rewards 5 Playlist Points and the Apex Predators Tee Vanity Item
- Forzathon Shop. The Forzathon Shop offers the following items this Season:
- 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione for 550 Forzathon Points
- 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 for 300 Forzathon Points
- Sleepy Emote for 75 Forzathon Points
- Grit Reapers Hoodie Vanity Item for 75 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Wheelspin for 60 Forzathon Points
- Horizon Super Wheelspin for 150 Forzathon Points
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