23 January - 29 January
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by February 4.
Friday, January 23, 2026 8:00 AM→Friday, January 30, 2026 4:00 AM
January 29 - February 26
“Amid the sound of firecrackers, a year has come to an end,” and what better way to welcome the good fortune that the new year brings than with a nice drive through the Horizon Festival. Gather your family for an amazing, traditional dinner, and some laps around the Horizon Festival with the return of Lunar New Year.
The Stadium twists and turns into a Drift Arena!
Whichever path you decide to take on this track, be true to yourself. The Drift Arena’s curves and bends will have you using every ancient secret of drifting to go on a complete lap. Driving around certain areas of the raceway or near its corners will trigger a smoke effect. Hold your drift, don’t let it catch you off guard! Besides the myriad of tight corners, multiple red dragons dance through the course creating rings you can drive through. Keep exploring the Stadium and find the Fireworks Collectible hidden inside it. Once you are done burning rubber, the Drift Arena will be hosting a Drone Show at night during the four weeks of Lunar New Year.
| Points Required | Reward |
|---|---|
| Series 80 PTS | 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 |
| Series 160 PTS | 2015 MG MG3 |
| Summer 20 PTS | 2022 Hyundai Kona N |
| Autumn 20 PTS | 2022 Lynk & Co 02 HB |
| Winter 20 PTS | 2020 Hyundai i30N |
| Spring 20 PTS | 2023 MG MG7 |
| Weekly 40 PTS | Backstage Pass |
Join us each week at the Horizon Backstage to vote for your favorite pair of cars! Winners become available to unlock at the Horizon Backstage Shop.
| Week | Pair 1 | Pair 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 - Feb 5 | 1958 Plymouth Fury 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S |
1970 Hot Wheels Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Custom 1970 AMC Rebel The Machine |
| Feb 5 - Feb 12 | 2020 Lynk & Co #100 Cyan Racing 03 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 EV |
2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate |
| Feb 12 - Feb 19 | 2018 ATS GT 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 |
2016 Spania GTA GTA Spano 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo |
| Feb 19 - Feb 26 | 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2017 Abarth 124 Spider |
2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 2012 Eagle Speedster |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, February 26, 2026 2:30 PM
29 January - 5 February
Collect the 2022 Hyundai Kona N with Festival Playlist points from the first season of the Lunar New Year Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 2015 MG MG3 from this series.
The 2010 Rossion Q1 and 2000 Lotus 340R are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop. Voting for the next Backstage Shop additions is now live in the Cars menu: vote for the pair of the Plymouth Fury & Plymouth Barracuda vs HW Trans Am & AMC Rebel to join the Backstage Shop next week.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, February 5, 2026 2:30 PM
Deadline: 19 February
Head to the Festival Playlist menu and select the Playlist Vote tab, then choose the left or the right side series to cast your vote. From this menu you can also look at the Series History to see the original playlists. Voting starts each Summer season and closes at the end of Winter season.
This vote will determine which Series returns after the current Lunar New Year series Spring season ends on February 26th. See the reward options for each potential series in the Festival Playlist voting topic.
Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, February 19, 2026 2:20 PM
30 January - 5 February
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by February 11.
Friday, January 30, 2026 8:00 AM→Friday, February 6, 2026 4:00 AM
5 February - 12 February
Collect the 2022 Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback with Festival Playlist points from the first season of the Lunar New Year Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 2015 MG MG3 from this series.
The 1970 Hot Wheels Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Custom and 1970 AMC Rebel ‘The Machine’ are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop. Voting for the next Backstage Shop additions is now live in the Cars menu: vote for the pair of the Lynk #100 03 & Meyers Manx 2.0 EV vs FD #64 Nissan Z vs Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate to join the Backstage Shop next week.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, February 5, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:30 PM
6 February - 12 February
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by February 18.
Friday, February 6, 2026 8:00 AM→Friday, February 13, 2026 4:00 AM
12 February - 19 February
Collect the 2020 Hyundai I30 N with Festival Playlist points from the third season of the Lunar New Year Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 2015 MG MG3 from this series.
The 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate and 2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop. Voting for the next Backstage Shop additions is now live in the Cars menu: vote for the pair of the ATS GT & Delorean vs GTA Spano & Lotus Esprit '80 to join the Backstage Shop next week.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, February 19, 2026 2:30 PM
13 February - 19 February
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by February 25.
Friday, February 13, 2026 8:00 AM→Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM
17 February 2026
We’ve released the following game update to address reports in the Troubleshooting Hub:
Version *.688.109.0
Steam, Windows, & Xbox only
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19 February - 26 February
Collect the 2022 MG MG7 with Festival Playlist points from the third season of the Lunar New Year Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 and 2015 MG MG3 from this series.
The are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop. Voting for the next Backstage Shop additions is now live in the Cars menu: vote for the pair of the Mercedes GT Black Series '21 & Abarth 124 Spider vs Lamborghini Countach '21 & Eagle Speedster to join the Backstage Shop next week.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, February 19, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, February 26, 2026 2:30 PM
20 February - 26 February
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by March 4.
Friday, February 20, 2026 8:00 AM→Friday, February 27, 2026 4:00 AM
February 26 - March 26
Get ready for a Festival Playlist that highlights the incredible car culture of Japan. The Forza Horizon 5 Japanese Automotive series begins on Thursday, February 26 and through the next four weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock the 2023 Nissan Z, 1965 Toyota Sports 800, 1995 Toyota MR2 GT and 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4.
The Lucky Cat collectible makes a comeback to bring you good luck and great fortune this series. Find it in Aerdódromo en la Selva during the Winter “Dry” season of Japanese automotive. Every week of the series, a different Photo Challenge will task players to find and capture the hidden Japanese Stone Lantern! Snap a shot each week to get a different reward and score #Fozathon Points!
We’re celebrating Japanese Automotive culture with JDM inspired car rewards and events on the Festival Playlist! In addition, the Showcase Remix available in the Summer “Wet” season called “A Twist of Freight” will see you take on a unique variation of the “Catch Me If You Canyon” train race. You’ll be driving the 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R fitted with a Rocket Bunny kit during a cloudy, atmospheric evening sunset.
| Points Required | Reward |
|---|---|
| Series 80 PTS | 2022 SUBARU WRX |
| Series 160 PTS | 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO |
| Summer 20 PTS | 2023 Nissan Z |
| Autumn 20 PTS | 1995 Toyota MR2 GT |
| Winter 20 PTS | 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 |
| Spring 20 PTS | 1965 Toyota Sports 800 |
| Weekly 40 PTS | Backstage Pass |
Join us each week at the Horizon Backstage to vote for your favorite pair of cars! Winners become available to unlock at the Horizon Backstage Shop.
| Week | Pair 1 | Pair 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 - Mar 5 | 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 1965 MINI Cooper S Forza Edition |
1968 Pontiac Firebird 1973 Volkswagen Thing |
| Mar 5 - Mar 12 | 1976 Volkswagen SP-2 1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler |
1975 DS Automobiles DS 23 1965 Morris Mini-Traveller |
| Mar 12 - Mar 19 | 2016 NIO EP9 2015 Honda Ridgeline Baja Trophy Truck |
2019 RAESR Tachyon Speed 2015 BMW X6 M |
| Mar 19 - Mar 26 | 2022 Rivian R1T 1986 Lancia Delta S4 |
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 1986 Audi #2 Audi Sport quattro S1 |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:30 PM
26 February - 5 March
Collect the 2022 MG MG7 with Festival Playlist points from the first season of the Japanese Automotive Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 SUBARU WRX and 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO from this series.
The 2017 Abarth 124 Spider and 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop. Voting for the next Backstage Shop additions is now live in the Cars menu: vote for the pair of the Plymouth Belvedere & MINI '65 FE vs the pair of the Plymouth Firebird '68 & VW Thing to join the Backstage Shop next week.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, February 26, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, March 5, 2026 2:30 PM
27 February - 5 March
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by March 11.
Friday, February 27, 2026 8:00 AM→Friday, March 6, 2026 4:00 AM
5 March - 12 March
Collect the 1995 Toyota MR2 GT with Festival Playlist points from the first season of the Japanese Automotive Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 SUBARU WRX and 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO from this series.
The 1968 Pontiac Firebird and 1973 Volkswagen Thing are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop. Voting for the next Backstage Shop additions is now live in the Cars menu: vote for the pair of the VW SP-2 & Morris Minor Traveler '53 vs Morris Mini-Traveller '65 & DS 23 to join the Backstage Shop next week.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, March 5, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, March 12, 2026 2:30 PM
6 March - 12 March
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by March 18.
Friday, March 6, 2026 8:00 AM→Friday, March 13, 2026 3:00 AM
12 March - 19 March
Collect the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 with Festival Playlist points from the first season of the Japanese Automotive Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 SUBARU WRX and 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO from this series.
The 1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler and 1976 Volkswagen SP-2 are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop. Voting for the next Backstage Shop additions is now live in the Cars menu: vote for the pair of the NIO EP9 & Honda Ridgeline Baja Trophy Truck & RAESR Tachyon & BMW X6 M to join the Backstage Shop next week.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, March 12, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:30 PM
13 March - 19 March
Submit your entries for a chance to be featured in game and win a car of your choice!
Winners will be announced by March 18.
Friday, March 13, 2026 7:00 AM→Friday, March 20, 2026 3:00 AM
19 March - 26 March
Collect the 1965 Toyota Sports 800 with Festival Playlist points from the fourth season of the Japanese Automotive Series this week. Continue to earn points from each season to unlock the 2022 SUBARU WRX and 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO from this series.
The 2019 RAESR Tachyon Speed and 2015 BMW X6 M are now available to collect from the Backstage Shop.
Discussion:
Festival-Playlist Horizon-Backstage
Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:30 PM→Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:30 PM
