In the latest update set to go live on May 23rd, Forza Horizon 5 is introducing an array of new features and modifications designed to enrich the immersive driving experience set against the dynamic landscapes of Mexico.
The centerpiece of this update revolves around the Photo Mode enhancements. It’s set to offer options for changing the time of day and weather, tilting the wheels, and providing guidelines along with portrait mode. It further allows the character to step out of the vehicle, engage in emotes, and leverage photo presets for a more personalized experience.
On the vehicle customization front, the update introduces 16 Bokykits tailored for Overlanding modifications. The affected models include a broad range of vehicles, from classic models such as the 1972 Chevrolet K-10 Custom and 1986 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat to contemporary variants like the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Notably, this Hummer model, along with the 2022 CUPRA Tavascan, will feature the new Motor and Battery Swap feature.
The patch further streamlines the player interface, adding tags to mark new Bodykits and Rims rolled out with each update. EventLab is receiving two new prop packs – the “Photo” and “Oval Track,” aimed at enriching event creation. Additionally, the update includes 17 Pathfinder Accolades, 17 Photo Mode Accolades, a Series Accolade called “Explore The Horizon Collector,” a Pathfinder Player Badge, three Car Horns, and a CUPRA Racing Suit.
Post-May 23rd, from May 25th until June 22nd, players can engage with the “Explore The Horizon” Series Features. This brings in Pathfinder Challenges, four returning Danger Signs and Trailblazers each, and Animal Cut-out collectibles. The new “Flood, Sweat, and Gears” Showcase Remix titled “Splash of the Titans” also makes its entrance. As for cars, the game introduces six models new to Forza, including the 2022 CUPRA Formentor and the 2019 DeBerti Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat “Transformer.”
The patch also introduces multiple bug fixes. Among general issues, it resolves problems with settings not saving after restarting, disappearing mouse cursors, and vibration halts after online session disconnections. The 2021 Lamborghini Huracàn STO and 2018 Italdesign Zerouno have received specific fixes. Improvements to boot-up time, performance, and stability also feature in the patch notes.
Forza Horizon 5’s multiplayer platform sees vital updates in this patch. It rectifies issues with weather management, where certain conditions weren’t consistent among players. In a note, Design Director Torben Ellert emphasizes their commitment to fairness in the competitive experience. The team has addressed the weather simulation concerns in collaboration with the Competitive Community, ensuring consistent conditions for all players.
Other multiplayer fixes include resolution of scoreboard issues in Playground Games, group formation post Horizon Tour event, and score reversion in Playground Games Team Flag Rush match due to player disconnection.
Here’s the full list of changes and features added in the patch:
New Features (Available from May 23rd)
- Photo Mode Update featuring
- Time of day change
- Weather change
- Wheel Tilt
- Guidelines and Portrait Mode
- Character outside the vehicle
- Character Emotes
- Photo Presets
- 16 Bokykits for Overlanding modifications for
- 1972 Chevrolet K-10 Custom
- 1986 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
- 1997 Land Rover Defender 90
- 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6
- 2016 Nissan Titan Warrior Concept
- 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
- 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz Class X
- 2019 DeBerti Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat “Transformer”
- 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor
- 2019 Hennessey Velociraptor 6×6
- 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
- 2020 Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW Platinum
- 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
- Tags marking new Bodykits and Rims introduced for every update
- Motor and Battery Swap feature for 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and 2022 CUPRA Tavascan
- EventLab “Photo” prop pack
- EventLab “Oval Track” prop pack
- 17 Pathfinder Accolades
- 17 Photo Mode Accolades
- 1 Series Accolade “Explore The Horizon Collector”
- 1 Pathfinder Player Badge
- 3 Car Horns
- 1 CUPRA Racing Suit
“Explore The Horizon” Series Features (Available from May 25th until June 22nd)
- Pathfinder Challenges
- 4 Returning Danger Signs
- Ranas Saltarinas
- San Juan Jump
- Salto De Rio
- Metal Bird
- 4 Returning Trailblazers
- River Rapids
- Cruse De Granja
- Festival Descend
- Jungle Traversal
- Animal Cut-out collectibles
- “Flood, Sweat, and Gears” Showcase Remix: “Splash of the Titans”
Unlockable Cars
- 6 New To Forza
- 1972 Chevrolet K-10 Custom
- 1986 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
- 2019 DeBerti Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat “Transformer”
- 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
- 2022 CUPRA Formentor
- 2022 CUPRA Tavascan
Bug fixes
General
- Fixed an issue where Launch Control settings did not save after restarting the game
- Fixed an issue where sometimes wheels would reset their position to default in Photo Mode
- (PC) Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor was disappearing after a certain amount of time
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the controller’s vibration could stop after players were disconnected from an online session
- Improvements made to boot-up time on all platforms
- General performance and stability fixes
Cars
- Fixed an issue where the 2021 Lamborghini Huracàn STO was missing sidemarks when installing the race splitter
- Fixed an issue with the 2018 Italdesign Zerouno where the front wheel rims were displaying an incorrect color
- Fixed an issue with the 2018 Italdesign Zerouno where the engine frame was incorrectly displayed when opening the front hood
- Fixed an issue with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog where taller tires options were not available
EventLab
- Improvements made for some EventLab blueprints which could cause client crashes while editing saved projects
Multiplayer
- Fixed an issue with weather management in Multiplayer races where weather conditions in certain conditions were not consistent between players
- Fixed an issue where Playground Games Team Flag Rush match score could revert to 0 upon a player disconnecting from the session
- Fixed an issue in Playground Games where the scoreboard in Survival Mode could disappear instead of being minimized
- Fixed an issue where sometimes players could not be grouped with the rest of the convoy after finishing an Horizon Tour event
- Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes incorrectly prioritize staying with the current Online Session over joining players’ convoys in a different Horizon Life Session
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