Forza Horizon 5
News, coverage and analysis tracking Forza Horizon 5 across the outlets.
How to earn Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6This guide explains how to earn Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6, which are crucial for Festival Playlist challenges. Players need to maintain speeds above 100mph for a short duration, with higher tiers like Great Speed, Awesome Speed, and Ultimate Speed requiring faster sustained velocities. Utilizing fast cars on straight roads, particularly on the Japan map, is recommended for efficient skill acquisition.
Where to find the Ohtani region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6The Forza Horizon 6 Series 1 update, 'Welcome to Japan,' includes a Treasure Hunt challenge in the Ohtani region. Players can find the chest by driving to the Kinkaku-Ji Temple near the center of the region, following the path around the lake to the west side, and crashing into the chest. Completing this challenge rewards players with three Festival Playlist points and 100,000 credits.- How to download your Forza Horizon 6 Photo Mode picturesThis guide explains how to download pictures taken in Forza Horizon 5's Photo Mode. It provides instructions for accessing and saving your in-game screenshots.
Amid Xbox Exclusives Uncertainty, RPG Fable Recommits to PS5Playground Games has confirmed that its upcoming RPG Fable will release on PlayStation 5, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding Xbox's exclusivity strategy. Ratings for the game have recently emerged, suggesting a release date may be announced soon, potentially during the Xbox Showcase this summer. While officially slated for 2026, there are reports of a potential delay into 2027 due to the impending launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
What We Played – Digital Dragons, LEGO Batman & Forza Horizon 6Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including attending the Digital Dragons event and playing various titles. Games mentioned range from upcoming indie titles like Mutter and Pit Panic to established franchises such as Forza Horizon 6, Skull & Bones, and Resident Evil Requiem. Updates were also provided on games like Necrophosis and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.- Where to find the Treasure Hunt in the Ohtani region - Forza Horizon 6The Welcome to Japan event in Forza Horizon 6 requires players to find a Treasure Hunt located in the Ohtani region. This guide details the location of the treasure hunt within the Ohtani area.
Best Forza Horizon 6 drag carsThis guide highlights the best cars for drag racing in Forza Horizon 6, focusing on vehicles with exceptional acceleration and speed. The Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition is recommended as the top choice due to its stock performance and accessibility, though other powerful options like the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition and Nissan GT-R Black Edition are also mentioned. The article also provides tips on upgrading and tuning cars specifically for drag racing, including advice on using launch control and finding optimal tuning setups.
GTA 6 is changing Xbox’s strategy for 2026Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI, slated for November 19, 2026, is significantly impacting release schedules across the industry, forcing publishers to adjust their plans. Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly rescheduling major first-party titles like Fable and Gears of War Emergence Day to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated release. This strategic shift highlights the immense influence of major game launches on market attention and sales.
Forza Horizon 6 – All 15 Barn Finds And How To Unlock EachThis guide for Forza Horizon 6 details all 15 Barn Find locations and their unlock requirements within the Discover Japan Campaign Collection Journal. Each Barn Find requires a specific colored stamp to be unlocked before it can be discovered and restored.
Forza Horizon 6 Is Better Than Forza Horizon 5 In More Ways Than You ThinkForza Horizon 6 has launched worldwide on Xbox Series X/S and PC, becoming the biggest Xbox Game Studios launch ever on Steam. The game introduces a new Wristband system for progression, a more structured approach to exploration with a Collection Journal, and improved fast travel mechanics. It also features a more diverse world with contrasting environments and an enhanced urban driving experience in Tokyo City, surpassing its predecessor, Forza Horizon 5, in several key areas.
Fable Studio Seeks A Producer, Game Designer, and More to Help Finish DevelopmentDeveloper Playground Games is actively recruiting for multiple roles to finalize the development of Fable, following the recent launch of Forza Horizon 6. The studio is leveraging talent from other Xbox Game Studios, including Blizzard's cinematics team. Fable is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in Autumn, featuring a new take on the franchise's morality system and combat mechanics.
Forza Horizon 6 Crosses 6 Million PlayersPlayground Games announced that Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed six million players since its staggered release in May. The game is performing strongly, topping sales charts and receiving positive reviews, with expectations to exceed Forza Horizon 5's player count. The article also speculates on potential release windows for the PlayStation 5 version, aiming to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto 6.
The lost art of video game announcements – or come back E3, all is forgivenThe article discusses the decline in excitement surrounding video game announcements, attributing it to publishers opting for less engaging methods like blog posts and tweets over traditional, drawn-out reveal campaigns. This shift, driven by perceived cost-saving and a desire to avoid player fatigue, has led to a loss of anticipation and an increase in leaks, diminishing the impact of official reveals.- All Forza Horizon 6 Welcome to Japan festival cars and how to get themThis guide details all the cars available during the "Welcome to Japan" festival in Forza Horizon 6. It explains how players can acquire each of these special vehicles through in-game events and challenges.
- How to find the Ohtani Region Treasure Hunt chest in Forza Horizon 6This guide explains how to locate the Ohtani Region Treasure Hunt chest within Forza Horizon 6. The article focuses on providing players with the necessary steps to find this in-game reward.
XBOX Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Improved Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers and MoreXbox is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with updates to its Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers, including a new Goal Post shape available through Xbox Design Lab. The company also refreshed its Accessible Gaming page on Xbox.com for easier navigation of features and tools. Several games like Forza Horizon 6, Kiln, Sea of Thieves, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are highlighted for their ongoing commitment to inclusive design and accessibility features.
Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Challenges Guide – Series 1 SummerThis guide details the challenges and rewards for the first Summer season of Forza Horizon 6's Series 1: Welcome to Japan Festival Playlist, running from May 21st to May 28th. It provides tips and recommended cars for various events including championships, time attacks, and PR stunts to help players earn Festival Playlist Points and unlock exclusive reward cars.
Forza Horizon 6 Series 1 overview and the Festival Playlist challenges this weekForza Horizon 6 has launched its first Series, 'Welcome to Japan,' which runs from May 21 to June 18. Players can earn points through the Festival Playlist by completing weekly challenges and events to unlock exclusive cars like the 2008 Mazda Furai and 2010 Nissan 370Z. The Festival Playlist is a set of challenges that resets weekly, corresponding to seasonal weather changes.- Best way to farm credits in Forza Horizon 6This guide provides the best methods for farming credits in Forza Horizon 6. It focuses on strategies for generating passive income within the game.
Logitech and Thrustmaster lead Forza Horizon 6's sim racing compatibility during launch week, with "additional support coming in update" for Nacon, Moza, and Turtle BeachLogitech and Thrustmaster wheels have full compatibility at launch for Forza Horizon 6, with additional support planned for Nacon, Moza, and Turtle Beach peripherals in future updates. Players are advised to update drivers and firmware for all steering wheel devices to ensure optimal performance, even for those with partial support.