Mar 29 Update to Add a New PvP Progression System to Forza Horizon 5 

For enthusiasts of racing simulations, Forza Horizon 5 is a game that’s made of dreams. Not only does this prized IP by Playground Games bask in the glory of achieving the biggest launch week in Xbox’s history, but it has also garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews from enthusiasts around the world. 

Now, with the March 29 update, your adventures in the beautiful biomes of Mexico are about to get even better. 

Forza Horizon 5 will receive a significant update on March 29 that will add a new progression system and a custom racing option to Horizon Open, the game’s PvP component. In addition, the update will also introduce a bunch of other general fixes and improvements to the racing simulation. 

Horizon Open has been updated with a new progression system including Badges which can be unlocked through gameplay,” PlayGround Games said. The studio also “added custom racing to Horizon Open, which will allow players to find races for their chosen race discipline and PI class.

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Besides these changes to the Online mode, the EventLab will be reworked as well. Firstly, the Gravity Action will be added to Rules of Play to let gamers defy the laws of gravity physics and reach for the sky.  

Then, an option to preview sounds, too, will be a part of Forza Horizon 5’s EventLab, along with a few refinements to the UI of manual gears and fixes to cars.  

Mar 29 Update to Add a New PvP Progression System to Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5

These frequent updates go on to show how Playground Games always go the extra mile to make their titles as innovative as possible. For instance, the implementation of sign language in FH5 has not only raised the bar for other devs but also made the gaming sphere a welcoming place for those who face their own set of challenges in life. 

The full patch notes are given below: 

General 

  • Stability and Performance improvements 
  • Improved save flow for Weekly Forzathon to reduce chances of any progression loss 
  • Updated string for Car Voucher to be more specific about what its function is 
  • Updated Seasonal Event map pins to match the Seasonal PR Stunt pin 
  • Fixed issue where brake calipers were getting left behind from the car when changing Tunes in Freeroam 
  • Added HUD for cars with Race Mode type functionality to support the new Drivetrain swap mode on the Ford Mustang Mach-E 
  • Added low-res mesh under the world to improve the visuals when world chunks dropped out at high altitudes such as when using the new Gravity Action in EventLab (Series X/S and PC only) 
  • Re-tuned the dirty air aerodynamic effect: the change reduces the amount of total downforce lost due to dirty air and improves the total aerodynamic balance distribution when following closely another car. This effect is more noticeable when driving very fast with cars that produce a sizeable amount of downforce 

Online 

  • Horizon Open has been updated with a new progression system including Badges which can be unlocked through gameplay 
  • Added Custom Racing to Horizon Open, which will allow players to find races for their chosen race discipline and PI class 
  • Fixed some scenarios where the player could be left waiting longer than necessary in the post-race flow 

PC 

  • Fixed an issue where distant trees could look black or very dark on Very Low Preset 
  • Fixed Crash that occurred in Livery Editor when Ray Tracing was on 

Cars 

  • Fixed dent in Jaguar XJS220s 
  • Fixed brake callipers being incorrectly offset on the 2014 VW Golf R 
  • Roll cage was incorrectly being added to the Sports Chassis reinforcement instead of the Race Chassis reinforcement on the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 
  • Fixed issue where one of the rear brake callipers on the 2020 Lamborghini Hurácan Evo wasn’t paintable 
  • Fixed issue where passenger side rear brake calliper wasn’t paintable on the 2010 Lexus LFA 
  • Fixed livery mapping issue with the 2018 KTM X-Bow in low LOD 
  • Fixed quiet superchargers on some muscle cars, in particular Dodge 
  • Fixed the 2012 Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante hood not matching the selected colour 
  • Fixed broken mesh on the Work Emotion 11R Rims 
  • Fixed the Work Emotion M8R Rims not looking correct with certain paint options 
  • Fixed the shift animation on the 1968 Renault 4L 
Mar 29 Update to Add a New PvP Progression System to Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5

EventLab 

  • Added Gravity Action to Rules of Play which allows players to manipulate Gravity in EventLab creations 
  • Added option to preview sounds 
  • When using manual gears, moved Blueprint Builder off the View button to the Route Options menu as it was conflicting with Place Checkpoint 
  • Fixed issue where players could get soft locked after an event and loading back to Freeroam 
  • Fixed an issue where playing your own EventLab creation after publishing, could sometimes cause it to load without props 

Accolades 

  • Fixed issue with “The Completionist” Accolade not unlocking under the right conditions 
  • Fixed description of “Showpiece” Accolade 
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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.

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