Forza Horizon 5 getting a trunkload of content in Series 6 update

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The Forza Horizon 5 content update, Series 6, celebrates the fast and fascinating creations of its community. Officially dubbed as the “Horizon Customs” update, this brings upgrades to both the Horizon Open and EventLab game modes, which are big parts of the Forza Horizon 5 experience.

There’s also a new series of events for Horizon Story coming called Drift Club Mexico. It is spearheaded by the arrival of the new all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400, in addition to “seven of the world’s coolest drift cars.”

One big advancement coming to the Horizon Open game mode is Custom Racing. Players can now matchmake with others of equal preferences, allowing different options such as PI class and type of race to be tailored.

For those who frequent Horizon Open in Forza Horizon 5, you’ll be happy to know that this mode will now have its own progression system. Said system applies to Open Racing, Drifting, and Playground Games events, all in addition to the new Custom Racing mode. The Eliminator is not a part of this roster. It will now occupy a new spot in the “Online” tab of the game’s pause menu, rather than continuing to be a part of Horizon Open. With Horizon Open now having its own progress path, XP earned throughout your playtime will now count towards your overall player level count and also a new sperate player level count exclusively for Horizon Open.

In addition to all of these additions and changes, Horizon Open players will also now earn “Badges” as a new kind of reward. These are awarded as special challenges are completed. They also come in addition to leveling up in Horizon Open as just previously mentioned. Badges earned will show up alongside a player’s Gamertag as a colorful icon. They’re also visible to