Forza Horizon 5 Celebrates GOTY Win with Super Wheelspin Giveaway

Forza Horizon 5 and Playground Games are ending the year very happily. The studio’s first release for the next-gen Xbox platforms has been a resounding success, and this isn’t just from fan reception. Not only does it hold the title of the biggest Xbox release in history, but it has also been applauded during 2021’s Game of the Year awards by everyone in the industry. Playground Games is looking to share this happiness with their fans and have a special surprise planned for all Horizon players.

Forza Horizon 5 was awarded the Game of the Year by IGN earlier this week, which initiated Playground Games’ celebrations. The game also received the Noteworthy Advancement in Accessibility, Best Audio Design, and Best Sports/Racing Game from IGN. So many accolades deserve celebrations, and Playground Games understood that as well.

Players who log into the game will see that they have a special message from the development team, along with a gift. Found in the News tab, the message mentions the Game of the Year win and thanks the community that “supports us every day.” Playground is now giving 5 Super Wheelspins to all players that can be claimed and spun from the Gifts menu in the players’ messages.

While it’s a good gesture, 5 Super Wheelspins isn’t a significant reward for players. Players will get 15 random prizes, most of which would be currency, which is nice but will not impact the player’s experience. But it’s better than nothing as the team didn’t have to give even the Super Wheelspins as a gift.

That being said, Playground Games doesn’t give gifts very often, and Wheelspins are handed only once or twice a week, or for an occasion. Super Wheelspins are very rare, so giving out five at once is a first.

All the Super Wheelspins can be accessed in-game; just ensure you redeem them before deleting the message from the Gifts menu. Otherwise, they will be gone forever, leaving you to earn the cars and cash the traditional way.

About Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 is the latest installment in the Forza series of racing simulator games. It is the fifth Forza Horizon title and the twelfth main installment in the Forza series. The game has been developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft for the Xbox consoles and PC. 

Forza Horizon 5 is set in a fictional representation of Mexico. Players will race through various kinds of biomes in the game, and will have access to a number of professional racing cars. Several game modes allow players to play online against others, and “The Eliminator” battle royale mode has also made a return from Forza Horizon 4.