This patch interval rolled out several cars via the Festival Playlist progression paths and premium DLC packs, including highly requested performance models: Vehicle Model Class Category Acquisition Method S1 Class (AWD Hybrid) Forza Motorsport Link / Playlist Ford Mustang Dark Horse A Class to S1 Class Series Playlist Reward Lucid Air Sapphire S1 Class (Hyper Electric) Seasonal Championship Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA B Class (Retro Muscle) Horizon Playlist Points Technical Infrastructure & Save Game Optimizations
: Force feedback algorithms for popular sim racing setups from Logitech and Thrustmaster were re-calibrated. This fixed instances where specific button layouts unmapped themselves after a restart. Ecosystem System Requirements
If you're having trouble with this specific update, let me know: Are you seeing a specific error code game failing to launch , or is it a graphical issue are you on (Steam, Xbox, or Game Pass PC)? FH5 Release Notes: October 10th, 2023 (Día de Muertos)
Concise summary
The update is now live. For Xbox and PC Game Pass users, the update should download automatically when launching the game. Steam users may need to check for updates manually if automatic updates are disabled. The download size is moderate, weighing in at approximately 4.5 GB on Xbox Series X and 3.8 GB on PC.
Corrected authentication timeouts between Steam and Xbox Live networks. Reduced "Disconnected from Session" alerts. Implemented anti-cheat checks on EventLab global times. Invalid telemetry data is automatically flagged. Convoy Matchmaking Patched a bug where convoy members became invisible. Smooth convoy transitions across regional maps. How to Verify and Force the Update
The combined effect of these updates is what players are currently experiencing on Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Forza Horizon 5 update 1.619.349 - 1.624.534 -0...
: General fixes were implemented to reduce crashes and improve frame rate consistency across PC and console platforms.
Navigate to your and right-click on Forza Horizon 5 . Select Properties , then click on the Installed Files tab.
Technical fixes and stability
deployed on Steam to target under-the-hood PC optimizations, stability fixes, and backend compatibility. While massive seasonal updates shift the overall game state, these targeted hotfixes specifically solve memory leaks, crash-to-desktop errors, and hardware rendering bugs for Steam and Steam Deck users.
The Forza Horizon 5 Series 26 (Día de Muertos) update delivered the highly requested 2010 Nissan Tsuru and introduced a new, widely praised drift camera feature. The update also introduced significant, colorful, and festive "Evolving World" decorations in Mulegé and added 13 new, long-awaited achievements. For a visual breakdown of the new cars and the drift camera in action, visit Traxion.gg .