Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5: A Windows driving game with multiplayer activities, deep car customization, and EventLab creation tools. Ranked #37 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for open-world driving and custom events.
At a glance
- Editor score5.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forOpen-world driving and custom events
- Free planNo
- Supported OSWindows
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- EventLab lets players create races, challenges, stunts, and game modes.
- Online co-op and competitive activities span several play styles.
- Accessibility options and detailed PC graphics controls are included.
Where it doesn't
- The Standard Edition is listed at $59.99.
- The game is paid, with no standalone free plan.
- Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions are included only in Premium Edition.
Our verdict on Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 is an open-world driving game set in a stylized Mexico, with varied landscapes to explore, races and challenges, and online activities. It suits players who want a driving game that extends beyond solo exploration: Horizon Arcade, Horizon Tour, Horizon Open, and Hide & Seek cover cooperative and competitive play. Vehicle customization, community tunes and liveries, and EventLab also give players ways to personalize cars and create activities for others.
The edition choice shapes what is included. Standard Edition provides the full game, and the listed starting price is $59.99. Deluxe Edition adds Car Pass to the full game. Premium Edition bundles the full game with Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions, Car Pass, VIP Membership, and Welcome Pack. Xbox Game Pass provides access through a subscription, but that is not a standalone free plan. Players mainly seeking the base driving experience can choose Standard; those who want the listed expansions and extras should compare Premium against Deluxe and Standard.
Creation and customization are central strengths rather than side features: EventLab supports custom races, challenges, stunts, and game modes, while players can customize vehicles with body kits, wheels, and paint, then share or download tunes and liveries. On Windows, graphics settings include unlocked frame rate, 4K, HDR, and field-of-view controls. Accessibility options include sign language, game speed, subtitles, and color-blind settings. The price may be a drawback for buyers looking for a low-cost entry, and the Windows listing makes it a poor fit for someone seeking a PC game on another operating system. Choose it for open-world driving, multiplayer, and player-made events; look elsewhere if those features do not justify the listed entry price.
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Forza Horizon 5 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action |
| Single-player | Not verified |
| Online multiplayer | Yes |
| Controller support | Yes |
| Mod support | Not verified |
| Supported OS | Windows |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | forza.net |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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