#Horizon 5 release date series#

The developers also re-recorded many engine noises, and they change sound in tunnels, which is nice.Īdmittedly, some cars still sound a bit electronic, and some engines are attached to the wrong car. Ray-tracing audio (which is admittedly a silly name) adds detail, and makes it easier to hear if someone is creeping up behind you. Going back to 30 fps is also tough once you have tried something faster.Ĭar engines also sound better than in Forza Horizon 4.

#Horizon 5 release date series#

The generational difference between 2013 hardware and the more recent Xbox Series X console or Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU is staggering. With lower resolutions and with less scenery on the Xbox One, Mexico looks much less enticing. As it turns out, blitzing down the side of a volcano has its drawbacks. My launch model Xbox One struggled to load some areas, resulting in my hyper-Vocho (VW Beetle) floating in the air while the map around me unloaded. The Xbox One version of the game doesn't fare as well. Thanks to the SSD in the Xbox Series X, it loads quickly as well. The 60 fps Performance mode is superior for most racing games, though, including this one.Įxcept for some slightly noticeable pop-in, the game feels smooth and consistent. The former is limited to 30 frames per second, and looks a tad prettier. You can choose between Performance and Quality graphics settings, both of which are 4K. But my favorite Super7 mission involved doing a barrel roll in 30 seconds. This was difficult in a level surrounded by huge sand dunes. One involved a desert race where any damage to the buggy resulted in a failed mission. The My Creative Hub area shows you how well you are doing, just like in Forza Horizon 4.Īlso back is Super7, which lets you take on seven unusual challenges. Sadly, you cannot leave a voice or written message.Īs for the creative side of Forza Horizon 5, you can take and share photos, car liveries (paintjobs and decals) and car tunes. You can also send a predetermined message to the recipient and receive one back, which is neat. If someone finds your car, you get a kudos point - which appears to do nothing, except tell other players that you are generous. Depending on your preferences, you can let anyone discover your barn find gift, or select certain categories, such as new players, returning players or community contributors. You can hide cars inside barns for other players to discover. Gifting is another new Forza Horizon 5 feature. The moments when Forza Horizon 5 really utilizes the landscape and location in unique ways are more limited than I would have liked. But these challenges can also feel like just a few extra props chucked on top of an ordinary race. Yes, it is cool to race through a film set as a stunt driver, or go up against other street racers dressed as Mexican wrestlers. That marvelous Mexico map really does make you want to learn more about the country's culture and history, but the really cool missions are few and far between. You can do many of them in under two minutes, thanks to shortcuts. But for every epic challenge, there's another one that ends too soon. Without spoiling anything, I will say that these main events are tons of fun. Take, for instance, the Mayan temple of Ek Balam, which challenges you to photograph statues and reach the top of the central ruin. While most races follow the same 'go here within this time limit' or 'score this many points' formulas, others also involve exploration.