Just ahead of the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 being released, the “Realms” update has now hit Xbox and PC, adding even more new content.
The PS5 version is released tomorrow (April 29th), but premium edition owners will get started today. Realms is new for all players, though, adding twelve unique environments including, says Xbox “eleven fan-favourite, previously limited-time locations from past Evolving World updates and a brand-new Stadium Track”. The publisher adds: “Players can explore these realms in free roam or skill mode, earning accolades and unlocking new rewards. With Realms, Forza fans can revisit their favourite environments or discover them for the first time.”
Here’s the list of realms:
- Stunt Park
- Ice Rink
- Oval Track
- Summer Party
- Neon Airstrip
- Día de Muertos
- Winter Wonderland
- Lunar Drift Arena
- Retrowave Highway
- Cars and Coffee
- Stadium Maze
In terms of the mode, there are two different ways to experience Horizon Realms, as follows:
- Skill Mode: Choose one of the Horizon Realms to enter and try to bank as much Skill Score as possible. Each Evolving World has its own separate Skill Score leaderboard, and there will also be a total Skill Score Leaderboard tallying up all points banked on each Realm – so try to take the top spot in all of them.
- Free Mode: This mode puts the leaderboards to the side and focuses on players having a good time in their favorite Realms. Enter on your own or with your friends in a Convoy to explore your favorite Realms, obtain Badges tied to previous content updates, unlock accolades to earn #Forzathon Points, and more.
A new Accolade Tab exclusive to Horizon Realms will be added to the game featuring 60+ accolades. While most of them are new to this update, you will also be able to unlock previously released accolades tied to the returning Evolving Worlds that are now accessible with Horizon Realms.
Each of the Evolving World locations featured in Horizon Realms includes 5 new accolades to unlock! Find them under the Horizon Realms Accolades tab. You can also find an Accolade for the Horizon Stadium Circuit under the Road Racing tab.
Forza Horizon 5 is out now on Xbox Series S|X, PC, and comes to PlayStation 5 on April 29th.
