Let’s go straight to the points: Forza Horizon 5 is one of the best racing games you can play today. Thankfully, new viewers can now enjoy it.
I feel it’s right for Forza Horizon 5 to release some new DLCs along this release.
Return to the truck
Horizon Realms includes Unch of previously engraved tracks for Forza Horizon 5, with a list of competitions below.
Stunt Park Ice Rink Oval Truck Summer Party Neon Air Strip Diade Muerto Swinter Wonderland Lunar Drift Arena Retro Over Highway Cars and Coffee Stadium Maze
They were all great and I caught a lot of these on release, but this was my first experience with trucks like the Lunar Drift Arena and Retrowave Highway. If existing fans miss out on any or all of these, it’s worth diving in for just diversity.
Each track is diverse and unique, and while it doesn’t necessarily reinvent the formula for those who don’t enjoy the experience, it all adds plenty of value to the feature-packed experience.
However, players will acquire a whole new track on the Horizon Stadium circuit. Now, the game’s permanent track, players can run through winding corners and turns with event icons on the map and rival leaderboards that compete against other players and friends for the fastest lap.
Play in your way
Horizon Realms offers two ways to interact with skill mode and free mode playgrounds and tracks. In Skill Mode, you’re basically trying to get the best score by drifting, maintaining a certain speed, and even getting airtime. Each track and environment also offers a Skills score leaderboard. This means that if you stay on top, you’ll need to experiment and eventually master each track.
Earn a specific skill score unlocks a new exclusive player badge. In addition to this mode, players can also access a new Acrolade tab exclusively for Horizon Realms. It features over 60 accolades, with both old and new tasks completed, each world contains five new accolades. This will unlock four new cars, including:
2024 Lamborghini Revuelto 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430 2022 Hennessey Mammoth 6×6
Finally, there is free mode. This allows you to cruise at your own pace and explore hidden corners and unique aspects of each environment.
You can also play yourself or join a convoy with friends to mess up the rest of your badges or unlock praise. It’s a more relaxed way to experience Horizo Lilam, but here you can create crazy memories with your friends.
Final Thoughts
It feels like Horizon Realms knew exactly what fans were missing out on all this time. Still, the unique combination of return tracks along with the New Horizon Stadium Circuit makes things feel fresh with the right amount of nostalgia.
However, it is worth noting that while new fans can chase new badges, praises and vehicles, they can enjoy these trucks for the immeasurable creativity and freedom they offer.
4 stars (out of 5)
Highlights: Fan Five Light Tracks are welcome. The new stadium track is very fun
Lowlight: more tailored for fans and will not justify or redefine the experience if you haven’t enjoyed it yet
Developer: Playground Games
Publisher: Xbox Game Studio
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Windows PC
Available: Now
Reviews conducted on Xbox Series X use pre-release retail code provided by the publisher.
