Forza Horizon 5: release date, location and new game modes announced for latest Xbox open-world racer

Microsoft has revealed the first official details of Forza Horizon 5, the latest installment of its smash hit open-world racing game.

The gaming giant revealed the first gameplay footage and details of the new title at the E3 2021 technology show, with a release on XBox One, Xbox Series and PC scheduled for later this year.

Here’s what we know so far.

Where is Forza Horizon 5 set?

After Forza Horizon 4’s beautiful recreation of Great Britain, the next installment in the series moves the action to Mexico.

The game’s developers say it will be the biggest yet with a map that stretches from sun-kissed beaches to snowy mountains, taking in rolling farmland, historic cities and lush jungles on the way.

There’s even an active volcano and players will face tropical storms, blizzards and dust storms as they free roam around the map, which is one and half times the size of Horizon 4’s Britain.

When will Forza Horizon 5 be released?

Microsoft and developers Playground Games have confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be available from 9 November, 2021 both to purchase and through day one release on the Game Pass subscription platform.

How much will Forza Horizon 5 cost?

Three versions of the game are available to pre-order now ahead of the game’s release.