Playground Games recently held their stream where they introduced what is next for Forza Horizon 5. As revealed in the stream, the next Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist will allow you to discover the Japanese Automotive Culture. Starting Thursday, February 2, 2023, the new update will last four weeks and will feature new Japanese vehicles coming to Forza Horizon 5 such as the 2023 Nissan Z and the 1965 Toyota Sports 800 while some vehicles are also returning to the franchise including the 1995 Toyota MR2 GT and the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4.
The new update will also bring the new Car Park Prop Pack in the Blueprint Builder so all EventLab creators will have access to new items and props to use in their creations. Fans of the JDM culture will be happy to know that 23 new-to-Forza Japanese-brand rims are also part of the new update which will give them a chance to customize their rides with their favorite ones. Starting with the new Car Park Prop Pack, the update will introduce 57 new car park-themed propers and objects including modular pieces with Snap functionality.
The new Japanese car rims brands arriving in Forza Horizon 5 include:
- Gram Lights
- 57BNA
- Advan
- AVS Model 6
- RCIII
- RG-D2
- RS-DF
- RSII
- RZ-F2
- Super Advan SA3R
- TC-4
- Enkei
- TM7
- TS-10
- TSV
- VR5
- 5Zigen
- 5ZR Copse
- Becketts MK6
- D-Force RSX-6
- FireballRR
- Heidfeld
- Heidfeld Mesh
- Hyper 5ZR
- ProRacer Z1
- ProRacer ZR5-F
- Sports Engine SC3000
The Festival Playlist for the Japanese Automotive Culture will feature JDM-inspired car rewards and events that will also include an opportunity to earn the hard-to-find 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo. A new Showcase Remix is also available in the Summer ‘Wet’ season called “A Twist of Freight” will see you take on a unique variation of the “Catch Me If You Canyon” train race. You’ll be driving the 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R fitted with a Rocket Bunny kit during a cloudy, atmospheric evening sunset.
The new Photo Challenges will task players with finding and capturing the Japanese Stone Lantern while the Winder ‘Dry’ season will include a Lucky Cat collectible challenge which can be discovered in Aerodromo La Selva. It would be unfair to mention a new Festival Playlist without the new cars coming to the game and this time around, you will be able to earn four brand-new cars including the 2023 Nissan Z. The four new cars coming to this Festival Playlist include:
2023 Nissan Z – Earn 20 PTS during the Summer “Wet” Season on the Japanese Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Feb. 2 – Feb. 9.
1995 Toyota MR2 GT – Earn 20 PTS during the Autumn “Storm” Season on the Japanese Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Feb. 9 – Feb. 16.
1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 – Earn 20 PTS during the Winter “Dry” Season on the Japanese Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Feb. 16 – Feb. 23.
1965 Toyota Sports 800 – Earn 20 PTS during the Spring “Hot” Season on the Japanese Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Feb. 23 – March 2.
Naturally, no Forza Horizon 5 update is complete without a set of game fixes and the new update will be no different. It will release on PC via Microsoft Store and Steam along with all Xbox platforms on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, two days before the arrival of the new series. Playground Games has released a list of new fixes and improvements coming in the update which we have listed below for you:
- On PC, we’ve added visual preset support for Intel ARC Series GPUs.
- Fixed an issue with the Horizon Promo list where an incorrect version of the 2021 Mercedes-AMG One was displayed.
- Visual fixes for the 1992 Honda NSX-R, 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, and 2005 BMW E46 M3 when a custom widebody is fitted.
- Fixed an issue where the driver would not correctly hold the steering wheel in the 2003 Nissan Z Fairlady.
- Fixed a visual issue with the Forza Street Front and Race Bumper options on the 2005 Subaru WRX STi.
- Gift Drops intended to be delivered to New Players would occasionally be sent to Veteran Players. This has been fixed.
The update will also include many other fixes and improvements which will be listed in the game’s official release notes once the update is released for everyone. Playground Games has also detailed the next Festival Playlist called ‘Horizon Wilds Takeover’ which will arrive on March 2, 2023. The new update will mark the return of a refreshed Stunt Park, new cars, decorations, and a collectible.
The update will also include tribute content for Ken Block featured in Festival Playlist events, a new Forza LINK chat phrase: “GO FAST RISK EVERY THANG,” and finally, a Seasonal Championship with the returning 2016 Hoonigan GYMKHANA 9 Ford Focus RS RX reward car. Additional details will be shared at a later stage.
Are you looking forward to playing the new Japanese Festival Playlist in Forza Horizon 5? Let us know in the comments section below.
