Embark on the ultimate driving adventure across the streets and dirt tracks of Mexico! Forza Horizon 5 landed way back in November 2021 and has been one of our top racing sims ever since.
Here at Overclockers UK, our team of enthusiasts have decided to compile all the incredible details of this racing simulator into this guide. From your favourite cars, the vibrant streets of Mexico and cross-platform compatibility – we’ve got all the information you need right here.
Action-Packed Driving Adventure
The next-generation of driving simulator, Forza Horizon 5 has expanded on the success of the previous games. Take part in stunning expeditions across Mexico and engage in intense driving, wheel-spinning action.
With a dedicated campaign mode with different challenges and characters to meet. The in-depth story allows you to choose the outcome of the Horizon Story missions and take advantage of the rewards. All of which you can do in hundreds of the world’s jaw-dropping cars!
Drive The Car of Your Dreams
Just a selection of the incredible cars included in Forza Horizon 5 are;
- Audi RS6
- BMW M5
- Ferrari LaFerrari
- Ford Mustang Selby GT500
- Lamborghini Diablo GTR
Vibrant Mexican Open World
As you drive across Mexico, immerse yourself in the realistic open world environment. From cities, deserts, jungles and beaches, your expedition will take you to every corner of Mexico.
Plus, with dynamic ever-changing weather events, including dust and tropical storms, you will face some unexpected challenges. Replay your favourite events and challenges to unlock new rewards, collectibles and areas to explore as the seasons change around you.
Take advantage of the intelligent EventLab gameplay toolset and create your very own custom races, stunts, game modes and challenges. Customise your favourite cars using convertible tops, painted brake callipers and so much more! You will have full creative control in this special game mode.
What’s more, with the new Gift Drop feature, you can share your creations with the community across the globe!
Drive with All Your Friends
Available to play on PC, XBOX One, or XBOX X/S – Forza Horizon 5 can be enjoyed by players across platforms with crossplay. You can team up with your friends or met new friends in the Horizon Arcade and engage in different action-packed driving challenges.
Official PC System Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU | Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X CPU |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 470 GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 590 GPU |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Storage | 110GB available space | 110GB available space |
Our Top PCs to Play Forza Horizon 5
Looking to play Forza Horizon 5 and upgrade your gaming set-up? We’ve picked out our top PCs to play Forza Horizon 5 down below. If these don’t match your aesthetic or gameplay demands, you can also choose to shop the full range of PCs and gaming laptops by clicking the buttons.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre Built PC
- Pre built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 SSD
MSI Stealth 16 Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” QHD+ display
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Intel Core i7 13700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Katana PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware spec
- As standard includes an Intel i7 14700KF CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Flexible storage options to choose from
Have You Played Forza Horizon 5?
Have you played Forza Horizon 5? What are your thoughts on this racing sim? Let us know in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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