Forza Horizon 5: General Discussion

[Populuxe]

I pre-ordered the controller. What can I say? I’m an easy mark for Horizon.

 

[ICEYOU3]

Will the bronco be OP'ed because it's on the cover?

 

[Silver Arrows]

Will the bronco be OP'ed because it's on the cover?

No, and why would that even be a problem, considering the only time OP cars is an issue is in Rivals?

I pre-ordered the controller. What can I say? I’m an easy mark for Horizon.

 

[Terronium-12]

@Silver Arrows You're not supposed to quote Raven, dude.

 

[Darla Starch]

@Silver Arrows You're not supposed to quote Raven, dude.

Unless it's WCW-era "rebellious spoiled rich kid" Raven.

Also, I think I wanna do a drift-build F450 if the game will let me.

 

[Losco]

So we basically saw the demo.
When can we expect it on the marketplace?

 

[ScottPuss20]

GOODBYE GRAN TURISMO

No, I'm kidding but this game looks to be a lot more fun than Horizon 4 with the diverse environments and roads. It has everything and I can't wait to explore it all.

 

[drouid2]

So we basically saw the demo.
When can we expect it on the marketplace?

love to get my hands on the demo too

 

[Nacho Libre]

Well, the FH4 demo was released almost 3 weeks before the release of the game (Sept 12 for demo, October 2 for the game.) If they choose to release a demo, maybe about the 2nd week of october? (FH5 release date: November 9.)

 

[Sage Ages]

Also, in case anyone missed it, when you choose your starter car in FH5 (those being the Corvette C8 with the Streetfighter bodykit, the Bronco Badlands, and the GR Supra), you still get the other 2 cars in your garage and can switch to them later on.

Honestly, I'm not sure I like this change. If I do have any problems with the Horizon series, is that it doesn't have a great sense of progression. Just by starting the game, you get a (I imagine) high-performance track car, a solid off-roader, and a balanced all-rounder. I'd personally rather start up in a lower-mid tier car like we have for the last few games, and gradually build my collection to have a more diverse arsenal. I know you can still do that, but this new system kinda takes away some of the early-game fun imo.

The starter car is pretty much irrelevant when you consider how the game economy works. I was a millionaire and loaded with cars only a couple hours into the game with FH4.

 

[drouid2]

Well, the FH4 demo was released almost 3 weeks before the release of the game (Sept 12 for demo, October 2 for the game.) If they choose to release a demo, maybe about the 2nd week of october? (FH5 release date: November 9.)

i hope it comes sooner but ur prob right.

 

[-Fred-]

The only issue with all we've been shown today is that there's still basically no way to buy the new gen consoles, just about 2 months before the game actually releases...

 

[drouid2]

The only issue with all we've been shown today is that there's still basically no way to buy the new gen consoles, just about 2 months before the game actually releases...

i know its tough but u can use this site to help notify u when it becomes available thats how i got mine https://www.nowinstock.net/

 

[Silver Arrows]

The only issue with all we've been shown today is that there's still basically no way to buy the new gen consoles, just about 2 months before the game actually releases...

I mean, there's not really much that can be done by this point, is there? Really, it's just an issue of following trusted accounts who post stock updates, and being ready when the time comes.

 

[ykiki]

So we basically saw the demo.
When can we expect it on the marketplace?

Now I'm REALLY looking forward to PAX in a couple weeks. Just before release of FH4 a few years ago, the demo featured heavily at PAX. In fact, there was a demo and a race. Win a race and you won a Horizon shirt.

I was lucky enough to win a race. I still have yet to wear it (I consider it a "trophy"), but I'm contemplating wearing it to PAX.

 

[-Fred-]

I mean, there's not really much that can be done by this point, is there? Really, it's just an issue of following trusted accounts who post stock updates, and being ready when the time comes.

Yeah but let's be honest, this game will be a console seller, but there's no consoles available anywhere... I've been on the waiting list at my local Ebgam... I mean Gamestop, for nearly 3 months and they can't get an ETA from Microsoft as to when they'll receive any Series Xs. It's a bit ridiculous.

 

[ykiki]

I got my Series X on launch day. How?

I figured they'd be hard to come by, so I contacted my local GameStop to ask about their preorder procedure. They told me how many X and S they'd have available for preorder and I got my butt there at 3 AM, so when they opened their doors at 9, I was #1 (my adult kid kept me company and she got #2). By 6:30, there were enough folks in line to fill the allocation.

Sorry for hijacking the thread...

Edit: I realize that Day 1 was not practical for everyone and nearly 9 months later folks shouldn't still be waiting. This was aimed at those who seem to think it was impossible from the start.

 

[Populuxe]

I’m a bit concerned because I’ve preordered the Series X version of the game, but still can’t get my hands on a Series X console.

 

[drouid2]

I’m a bit concerned because I’ve preordered the Series X version of the game, but still can’t get my hands on a Series X console.

It's the same version on one, pc, and series x. Just more beefed up on the newer gen console. Read that xbox one will run the game like it's a lower end pc. So def better once u get the Series X. Ps can confirm u don't need to worry about ur save or having to buy a separate game for all systems. Unless on steam. Like fh4 it got cross saves and has smart delivery. Bought it on series x and showed up on Microsoft store inventory on pc.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

I’ll definitely be driving the F450 a lot after I complete the game.

 

[Apple Slipper]

With Ken Block's Hoonigan Ford Escort RS Cosworth V2 confirmed for Forza Horizon 5, I hope the Gymkhana 10 Ford Focus RS RX makes a return so we can recreate this!

 

[MagpieRacer]

Forza Horizon 5 Dev Says The Game Looks Great On Every Platform, Discusses Impact Of COVID

Playground Games boss Mike Brown discusses the differences between the various versions of Forza Horizon 5 and how the pandemic impacted development.

www.gamespot.com

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The main difference between the Series X and Series S editions of Forza Horizon 5 will be its capability to output in 4K on the higher-end model and 1080p for the Series S.

"Other than that, it should be more or less the same. The visual fidelity should be the same. You'll still get ray-tracing in Forzavista. Everything else should look as detailed and as glossy as it does on the Series X," Brown said."

Good news for Series S owners like myself.

 

[Populuxe]

We might be getting a small info dump on new cars soon.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Forza Horizon 5 Dev Says The Game Looks Great On Every Platform, Discusses Impact Of COVID

Playground Games boss Mike Brown discusses the differences between the various versions of Forza Horizon 5 and how the pandemic impacted development.

www.gamespot.com

"
The main difference between the Series X and Series S editions of Forza Horizon 5 will be its capability to output in 4K on the higher-end model and 1080p for the Series S.

"Other than that, it should be more or less the same. The visual fidelity should be the same. You'll still get ray-tracing in Forzavista. Everything else should look as detailed and as glossy as it does on the Series X," Brown said."

Good news for Series S owners like myself.

And to be clear, Series S is still 60 FPS, correct?

 

[Nacho Libre]

Why it wouldn't be? FH4 has a Series X/S upgrade and it only runs at 60 fps.

We might be getting a small info dump on new cars soon.

They dumped all the M-B available at launch. I honestly want the SLR back...

 

[Silver Arrows]

Why it wouldn't be? FH4 has a Series X/S upgrade and it only runs at 60 fps.

I know that the FH5 cheat sheet that was posted after the game was announced had wording that made it seem like the Series S would be 1080/30, but that seems to be cleared up now.

 

[GBalao888]

Why it wouldn't be? FH4 has a Series X/S upgrade and it only runs at 60 fps.


They dumped all the M-B available at launch. I honestly want the SLR back...

Unfortunately it's not there, and neither are the AMG GT S and the SL 65 AMG Black Series. This means the Mercedes-AMG One is the only new Mercedes in the game.

Regarding the SLR, it seems as there is still a confusion as to who owns the rights to the car: Mercedes or McLaren. However it's strange that other games (GT Sport, The Crew 2 and Asphalt 9) have it while Forza hasn't had it since Horizon 3.

Unusually, NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered doesn't have the SLR either (even the Stirling Moss, as compared to its original version which has both).

 

[MagpieRacer]

Unfortunately it's not there, and neither are the AMG GT S and the SL 65 AMG Black Series. This means the Mercedes-AMG One is the only new Mercedes in the game.

Regarding the SLR, it seems as there is still a confusion as to who owns the rights to the car: Mercedes or McLaren. However it's strange that other games (GT Sport, The Crew 2 and Asphalt 9) have it while Forza hasn't had it since Horizon 3.

Unusually, NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered doesn't have the SLR either (even the Stirling Moss, as compared to its original version which has both).

Remember that in Forza, AMG and Mercedes are different brands, these are just the AMG brand cars so as for more new Mercedes we won't know until they show us the Mercedes list.

 

[Famine]

Remember that in Forza, AMG and Mercedes are different brands, these are just the AMG brand cars so as for more new Mercedes we won't know until they show us the Mercedes list.

They did:

 

[Stang616]

So, since that list has the '29 Mercedes SSK actually listed as an SSK, I wonder if this means we will actually get cars labeled properly as SS and the logos back....