Forza Horizon 5 — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Forza Horizon 5 is currently the #74 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 16K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #75 last week).
Last official update Jul 22, 2026 (today) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #74 ▲
- Peak (24h)
- 16K
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Racing
- Developer
- Playground Games
- Released
- Nov 8, 2021
- Price
- $59.99
- Steam reviews
- 257K
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
"Это печально": У Microsoft были благие намерения, но идея Xbox Game Pass не сработала — создатель Forza Horizon 5 Майк Браун
Геймдиректор Forza Horizon 5 Майк Браун считает печальным факт фактического провала ставки Microsoft на Xbox Game Pass . Корпорация вложила огромные средства в перспективную и ориентированную на игроков концепцию, однако сервису не удалось привлечь необходимое количество…
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Event
"The concept of Game Pass was good" despite its eventual faceplant now contributing to mass job losses, reckons Forza Horizon 5 director
Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, who's currently working on open-world racer Clutch after departing Microsoft-owned Playground Games in 2023, has offered his perspective on Xbox's current layoff-heavy pivot in direction. Despite the Xbox Game Pass push of former…
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News
The Final Aventador Roars into Forza Horizon 5 Once More.
Only 350 models of the last Aventador model were created to salute Lamborghini’s former signature car. The 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae boasts a naturally aspirated V12, in fact, this is Lamborghini’s most powerful engine ever produced being able to put out 769…
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Reward Car Build July 10th
An engine swap brings the 2017 Porsche #92 GT Team 911 RSR all the way up to S2 998! Try this Road build by TheDannny using share code 112 303 350.
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Add an Endurance Champion to Your Collection!
First place at the 6 Hours of Fuji, first place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and now this car is looking to take the gold from the Horizon Festival’s racing events. The 2017 Porsche #92 GT Team 911 RSR has also scored 4 Teams’ Championships, 2 Constructors’ Championships, and 5…
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Reward Car Build July 3rd
This handling build for the 2005 Mitsubishi #1 Sierra Sierra Enterprises Lancer Evolution Time Attack, created by R e Z o a K, excels at handling. Try it out using Share Code 974 062 451.
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News
Unlock a Cosworth-Powered Record Breaker in Forza Horizon 5!
This Lancer is not built like the rest. Not only does it stand out with its fierce red livery, it’s also a record-breaking speedster. The 2005 Mitsubishi #1 Sierra Enterprises Lancer Evolution Time Attack left its mark in motoring’s history by making the fastest lap ever…
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Reward Car Build June 26th
Check out this S1 900 build for the 2021 Hyundai #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Elantra N by Noa Miyako! Try it on the road with Share Code 148 102 711.
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Your New Tools to Conquer the Track Have Arrived!
The previous winners of the Pirelli World Challenge and the Michelin Pilot Challenge took the already amazing platform of the Elantra N TCR and birthed the winner of 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 championships: the 2021 Hyundai #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Elantra N. Hyundai’s…
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Reward Car Build: June 19th
Take a look at this RWD build for the 2016 Ford GT #66 GTLM Le Mans by Ax1435. Try this build specially made for road racing with Share Code 422 612 190.
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Celebrate 50 Years of A Legendary Victory with the Ford GT #66 GTLM Le Mans!
Ford returns to one of the most famous endurance races of all time with a mighty racer powered by efficiency and legacy. The 2016 Ford GT #66 GTLM Le Mans is a 500+ horsepower car built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford’s iconic 1-2-3 win at Le Mans in 1966. The power in…
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Reward Car Build June 12th
The 2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S is ready for the road with this A class build by JakeGTR9. Download it using Share Code 706 821 105.
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About Forza Horizon 5
Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. This is Your Horizon Adventure Lead breathtaking expeditions across the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. This is a Diverse Open World Explore a world of striking contrast and beauty. Discover living deserts, lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins, pristine beaches, vast canyons and a towering snow-capped volcano. This is an Adventurous Open World…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 110 GB available space
- Languages
- English * , French * , Italian * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Czech, Hungarian, Japanese * , Korean * , Polish, Portuguese - Brazil * , Russian, Simplified Chinese * , Spanish - Latin America * , Traditional Chinese…
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 52 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.forzamotorsport.net
Frequently asked questions
- Is Forza Horizon 5 free to play?
- Forza Horizon 5 is a paid game ($59.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Forza Horizon 5 update?
- The most recent official update is ""Это печально": У Microsoft были благие намерения, но идея Xbox Game Pass не сработала — создатель Forza Horizon 5 Майк Браун" (Jul 22, 2026), categorized as News. Геймдиректор Forza Horizon 5 Майк Браун считает печальным факт фактического провала ставки Microsoft на Xbox Game Pass . Корпорация вложила огромные средства в перспективную и ориентированную на игроков концепцию, однако сервису не удалось привлечь необходимое количество…
- How many people play Forza Horizon 5?
- Forza Horizon 5 peaked at 16K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #74 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #75 the previous week).
- When was Forza Horizon 5 released?
- Forza Horizon 5 was released on Nov 8, 2021 by Playground Games.
- What kind of game is Forza Horizon 5?
- Forza Horizon 5 is a Action, Adventure, Racing, Simulation, Sports game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Forza Horizon 5 and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.