Forza Horizon 5 is a long-awaited racing game that takes place in an ever-evolving open world. It is the fifth installment of the highly appraised Forza Horizon series and the first Horizon game for the next-generation. The worldwide Forza Horizon release date is scheduled for 9 November 2021. In this article we discuss everything we know about this game so far.

Key Features

An open-world experience:The Forza Horizon 5 location is set in a beautiful open world representation of Mexico. Explore a landscape of striking beauty and contrast. The racing events will take you through hidden ruins, pristine beaches, evergreen jungles and historic cities.
Top-notch graphics: As you drive your car around the immense open world, you will surely enjoy the breathtaking visuals of the game. Thanks to the 4K resolution and ray-tracing technology, the dynamic weather effects in Forza Horizon 5 are nothing less than spectacular. Enjoy the sun, but be aware of sudden dust storms and heavy showers that may catch you by surprise.
Fun and challenging: Thanks to the absence of loading screens and waiting lobbies, you can always jump straight into the action. Participate in hundreds of driving challenges, meet up with your friends and customize your car in more ways than you've ever seen before.

Forza Horizon 5 Release Date 2021

Now that you have seen the spectacular in-game footage video, you may ask yourself: When is Forza Horizon 5 coming out? Microsoft has announced that the game will be available on 9 November 2021. Believe us, we are just as psyched about Forza Horizon 5 as you are!

Forza Horizon 5 Trailer

Forza Horizon 5 was first revealed to the public during E3 2021. Check out the official announce trailer:

During the same event, Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown gave the world a first extended gameplay look:

Is Forza Horizon 5 Free?

Very unfortunately you will not be able to play this game for free. There will be 3 different versions: Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition ($59.99), Forza Horizon 5 Deluxe Edition ($79.99) and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition ($99.99).

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher.
Processor: Intel i3-4170 @ 3.7Ghz OR Intel i5 750 @ 2.67Ghz.
Graphic Card: NVidia 650TI OR AMD R7 250x.
Storage 80 GB available disk space.

Other Platforms

Forza Horizon 5 will be available on PC, XBox One and Xbox Series S/X. Furthermore, the game will support cross-platform play and cross-save across all of these systems.