Summary
Forza Horizon 5has received a massive new update in late May 2024. Titled Retrowave, this release expandsForza Horizon 5with the additions of a new track, vehicles, radio station, and cosmetics, among other novelties.
November 9 will mark the third anniversary ofForza Horizon 5’s critically acclaimed release. Playground Games has been putting out regular content updates for its hit arcade racer ever since.
Forza Horizon 5 Embraces Synthwave in New Update
The latest such release debuted in late May 2024 in the form of the Retrowave update. Much like its name suggests, this content drop has been inspired by synthwave music and its accompanying aesthetic, featuring retro vibes and a whole lot of neon lights. As per usual, the new update comes with yet another Festival Playlist, which offers players a chance to unlock five moreForza Horizon 5vehicles: the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, 1986 BMW M635CSi, 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo, 1986 Citroen BX 4TC, and the 2022 Hyundai N Vision 74.
This vehicle list appears to be aimed at offering a fairly varied mix of futuristic and retro-futuristic cars. The Retrowave update also introduces a newForza Horizon 5street racingtrack in the form of the Neon Highway. The course is characterized by vivid colors, groovy decorations, and—true to its name—an abudance of neon lights. Its eye-catching scenery isn’t static, as the developers have gone through the effort of making sure that the Neon Highway’s decorations are always synchronized to the tune of whatever song the player has blasting on their radio while they are racing.
Forza Horizon 5 ‘Horizon Wave’ Radio Station Track List
Other parts of theForza Horizon 5map have also been temporarily redesigned for the duration of the Retrowave festival, having been decorated with a bunch of eye candy previously used for the Midnight at Horizon series. Another returning feature from that series are extended night cycles, which will help showcase the newly revised locations in all their neon-lit glory. Since no synthwave-inspired event would be complete without the iconic retro sunset imagery, the developers have prepared one such set piece in the form of a drone show taking place in the immediate vicinity of The Marathon event, close to the Stadium.
A new radio station called Horizon Wave is also part of the package, featuring 21 EDM tracks ranging from synthwave to vaporwave. Finally, the update introduces several cosmetics, including a vintage Retrowave Outfit and someMinecraft-inspired headgear commemorating the sandbox game’s 15th anniversary. Retrowave is just the latest in along list ofForza Horizon 5updatesthat are still showing no sign of slowing down, and may continue for as long as the racing game remains without a direct sequel.
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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:Immerse yourself in a deep campaign with hundreds of challenges that reward you for engaging in the activities you love. Meet new characters and choose the outcomes of their Horizon Story missions.This is an Evolving Open World:Take on awe-inspiring weather events such as towering dust storms and intense tropical storms as Mexico’s unique, dynamic seasons change the world every week. Keep coming back for new events, challenges, collectibles, and rewards, and new areas to explore. No two seasons will ever be the same.This is Your Open World:Create your own expressions of fun with the powerful new EventLab gameplay toolset including custom races, challenges, stunts, and entirely new game modes. Customize your cars in more ways than ever before with new options such as the ability open and close convertible tops, paint brake calipers, and more. Use the new Gift Drops feature to share your custom creations with the community.
