Forza Horizon 5 is Reviving the 90s Vibes

Playground Games has unveiled the exciting Back to the 90s update for Forza Horizon 5, set to launch this month. This nostalgic content addition will feature four new reward cars from the 1990s, themed events and races, a range of bug fixes and improvements, the return of a beloved feature, and much more.

Forza Horizon 5, widely celebrated as one of the premier open-world racing titles in recent years, has received consistent support from Playground Games since its release in November 2021. Regular monthly updates introduce new cars, game modes, features, and playlists, often themed around the changing seasons. However, the forthcoming Back to the 90s update departs from October's spooky atmosphere to cater to players yearning for the charm of a bygone era.

Starting October 10, the Back to the 90s update will transport players back in time with four new reward cars from the 90s: the Aston Martin Lagonda, Subaru SVX, Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T, and Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R. A new 90s-themed Festival Playlist will also feature special races, challenges, and events, along with a collectible VHS item, a 90s Cosmetic Outfit, and the chance to earn up to three new Badges. The recently introduced Hide and Seek game mode will gain five unique achievements as part of this update.

One of the most anticipated aspects of the Back to the 90s update is the return of Horizon Backstage to Forza Horizon 5. This feature, popular in previous Forza Horizon titles, allows car collectors to claim reward cars previously locked behind older Festival Playlists on a weekly basis.

Initially, players will have access to six cars through Horizon Backstage, with the community voting on one of two pairs of cars to feature each week. Excitement is palpable for this inclusion, as many of the fastest cars in Forza Horizon 5 were exclusive to earlier Festival Playlists.

While the Back to the 90s update is relatively modest in terms of content, many players will likely appreciate the themed events, collectibles, and new cars. However, some fans feel that Playground missed a golden opportunity to incorporate iconic 90s music, similar to the Forza Horizon 5 Retrowave update.

New Reward Cars

- Aston Martin Lagonda (1990)

- Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R (1998)

- Subaru SVX (1996)

- Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T (1997)

Horizon Backstage

- Features a rotating selection of cars weekly, with player votes determining which of two pairs will be featured.

- New Backstage Passes, an in-game currency, will be needed to obtain these cars.

- One Backstage Pass will be available as a Seasonal Reward each week, with players able to purchase an additional Pass for 1,000 Forzathon Points.

- Initial lineup of six cars available from October 10:

 - BMW M4 Competition Coupe (2021)

 - Cadillac XTS Limousine (2013)

 - Fiat 131 Abarth (1980)

 - Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (1967)

 - Pagani Huayra BC (2016)

 - Rivian R1S (2022)

New Festival Playlist Additions

- Themed challenges, events, and races.

- VHS Collectible

- 90s Cosmetic Outfit

- Three new Badges.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

- Fixed an issue with the 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR where the yellow color was missing from the paint selection screen.

- Resolved an issue where players' license plates weren't resetting after leaving the Hide and Seek game mode.

- Fixed a problem where players could activate the reset car feature while moving.

- Corrected issues preventing players from joining Hide & Seek games through the Festival Playlist while in a Convoy.

- Fixed an issue that sent players starting Hide & Seek from a DLC map to the main map instead of beginning the session.

- Addressed localization issues with accolades in German, Danish, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Russian, and Swedish.

Prepare to rev your engines and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 90s with this thrilling update for Forza Horizon 5!