Forza Horizon 5 Hidden Horizons Update Brings 4 New Cars And New Game Mode

Despite Forza Horizon 5’s third anniversary approaching later this year, the monthly updates aren’t slowing down. This week sees the new Hidden Horizons update (season 38) bring several new cars to the Horizon Festival, a new chaotic multiplayer game mode, and a massive maze take over the stadium.

New Cars​

Over the next four weeks, Forza Horizon 5 players can unlock new reward cars for completing Festival Playlist challenges, four of which are new to Forza Horizon. Earning 20 points during the Summer Hidden Horizons Festival Playlist in week one will unlock the 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR. Powered by a 2.0 turbocharged engine, it formed the basis for the Mitsubishi’s legendary Evo III rally car that Tommi Makinen drove to victory in the 1993 WRC season to secure the Driver’s Championship.



Joining the Evo III GSR is another rally-inspired Japanese AWD car: the 2022 Subaru WRX. Sporting a 2.4-litre engine, the latest WRX produces 271 horsepower, allowing it to sprint from 0–60 mph in around 5.7 seconds. You can win the sports sedan in the week two Autumn Festival Playlist by earning 20 points.

Next is the 1991 Toyota Chaser GT Twin Turbo, awarded in the week three Winter playlist for achieving 20 points. As the name implies, this Chase variant has a 2.5-litre turbo engine rated at 276 horsepower. Its limited-slip rear differential should make it fun and engaging to drive around Mexico.

Finally, we have the 2013 Volvo C30 Polestar. Before becoming a standalone car manufacturer, Polestar specialised in turning unassuming Volvos into race cars. Limited to 250 examples, the C30 Polestar packs a 2.5-litre five-cylinder uprated to 250 horsepower, while an aerodynamic body kit gives it a more aggressive appearance. It can be unlocked during week four’s Spring Festival Playlist at 20 points.

At the end of the season, players can also unlock two returning cars: the 2010 Nissan Tsuru ( 80 points) and Nissan Safari Turbo (160 points).


As a bonus, all players will receive the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition inspired by Luka 3 sneakers as a free gift car.

New Hide & Seek Mode​

Beyond the new cars, a new multiplayer game mode headlines the Hidden Horizons season: Hide & Seek. This thrilling chase mode sees groups of six players assigned one of two roles: Hiders or Seekers. One player hides from opponents until the end destination is revealed.

Hiders will then have a mad dash to the final destination before the time runs out while trying to evade five Seeker players trying to stop them. New Accolades and Badges can also be earned in the Hide & Seek mode.



There is a limited selection of cars in this mode, so you can't enter any car you own. Hiders can access one of four off-roaders and pickups, such as the Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-150 Raptor. Meanwhile, Seekers will attempt to stop them in various cars, from the BMW M4 GTS to the agile Ariel Nomad off-roader.

Stadium Maze​

Throughout the Hidden Horizons season, the main Stadium will transform into a giant maze to explore, perfect for photo opportunities. The maze will also feature in Festival Playlist challenges and contains a hidden ‘Detective Tank’ collectable to find. To unlock it, you’ll need to smash ten Detective Tank collectables in the ‘In Plain Sight’ challenge during week three of the Festival Playlist.

In addition, you can also unlock the Camo Race Suit for your avatar for the ‘Expedition’ Photo Challenge in the first Festival Playlist week.

Release Date & Patch Notes​

The Hidden Horizons update will arrive on 10 September for PC and Xbox as a free download before the initial Summer Festival Playlist starts on 12 September.

After Hidden Horizons, the next season will celebrate the 1990s, with the ‘Back to the ‘90s’ starting on October 10 bringing new cars from this iconic decade, badges, and a new collectable.

For a full list of changes, you can check out the full Hidden Horizons patch notes below.

New Features (Available from September 10)

• 1 Multiplayer Game Mode: Hide & Seek
• 17 Hide & Seek Player Badges
• 17 Hide & Seek Accolades
• 1 EventLab Prop: Detective Tank

1 Partnership Car (Available from September 10)

• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Jordan Luka 3 Motorsport Edition
  • To be delivered to all players through in-game message

4 Unlockable Cars (Available from September 12 onwards)

• 4 Festival Playlist Reward Cars
  • 1991 Toyota Chaser GT Twin Turbo
  • 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR
  • 2013 Volvo C30 Polestar
  • 2022 Subaru WRX

"Hidden Horizon" Limited Timed Series Features (Available September 10 to October 10)

• Evolving World: Horizon Stadium Maze
• 1 Camo Race Suit Outfit
• 1 Series Car Collector Accolade
• Evolving World: Detective Tank Collectible

Bug fixes and changes
General

• General performance and stability fixes

Cars

• Fixed an issue with the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ where the exhaust pipes were incorrectly painted (Bug 3936961)
• Fixed an issue with the 2020 Lamborghini SC20 where brake calipers where incorrectly placed behind the brake disc and the rev red line was set at 5000 RPM instead of 8000 RPM (Bug 3907558, 3907559)
• Fixed an issue with the 2020 Lamborghini SC20 and Sian where shift paddles were turning with the wheel instead of being in a fixed position (Bug 3907560)
• Fixed an issue with the 2021 BMW M3 with some inaccurate textures on the M Performance front, side, rear and wing carbon fiber upgrades (Bug 3937949)
• Fixed an issue with the 2022 Cupra Formentor and the 2022 Cupra Tavascan where livery decals were applying to the steering wheel badge (Bug 3903778)

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