Key Highlights:
- Forza Horizon 5 introduces the neon-themed “Midnight Muscle” update on January 28, 2025.
- New cars include the 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock and 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R.
- New features include extended night cycles, neon decorations, and Festival Playlist voting.
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Forza Horizon 5 is set to receive its first major update of 2025 with the Midnight Muscle content drop.
This neon-themed update promises to revitalise the player experience with a range of fresh features, cars, and returning fan-favourites, ensuring the open-world racer remains a vibrant hub for automotive enthusiasts.
The Midnight Muscle update brings a dazzling neon aesthetic to the game. Extended night cycles return alongside popular features like the Neon Airstrip and Drone Show from past updates.
Races and locations, such as the Aeródromo en la Selva, will be adorned with neon decorations, immersing players in a visually striking atmosphere.
Players can also engage in the Midnight Muscle Festival Playlist, available until February 28th, offering a chance to unlock two iconic muscle cars:
- 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock: Boasting 807 horsepower from its 6.2-litre Hemi V8 engine and a sleek widebody design.
- 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R: A vintage powerhouse featuring a 5.8-litre V8 engine with 300 horsepower.
Additionally, Neon Tank Photo Decorations will appear in Photo Challenges, and players can hunt down a Neon Cube Collectible at the Horizon Street Scene Outpost during week four of the playlist.
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Cinematic Nostalgia and Playlist Voting
A new cinematic start screen selection feature will allow players to relive the opening moments of past Forza Horizon titles.
Options include the original Colorado Horizon Festival intro, the Italian Automotive start screen, Europe, Australia, UK and the Horizon Retrowave aesthetic, giving players a total of seven selections. For those seeking variety, a random option is also included.
From January 30th to February 28th, the game introduces Festival Playlist Voting, replacing the previous “Coming Soon” section. Players will decide between the Italian Automotive and High Performance Festival Playlists, with the winner shaping the next major update.
This feature encourages community participation while allowing players to revisit exclusive content from earlier playlists, such as rare cars and challenges.
Forza Horizon 5 Midnight Muscle Patch Notes
- Cinematic Start Screen Selection
- Festival Playlist Voting (From January 30 onwards)
- Returning Neon Airstrip Evolving World and Drone Show
- Returning Evolving World Neon H Collectible and Neon Tank Photo Decorations
- Returning Neon Decorated Races
- Returning Extended Nights
- 1 Series Car Collector Accolade
Bug fixes and changes (Available from January 28th)
- Retroactively marked the Series 40 Horizon Track Day “ISO 200” Treasure Hunt Challenge as completed
- Fixed an issue with the Horizon Backstage where cars in the Backstage Shop were not ordered by the date they were added
- Fixed an issue with the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR where the widebody kit front splitter couldn’t be painted
- Fixed an issue with the 2014 Ford UTE where the lamps were incorrectly showing a ‘’CH_1’’ when braking
The Midnight Muscle update not only injects a neon-inspired flair into Forza Horizon 5 but also highlights Playground Games’ commitment to freshen things up. The patch notes were posted on the official website on Jan 24th.
You will be able to unlock new cars, explore vibrant nightscapes, or cast votes for future playlists. Let us know your thoughts on the latest patch by using the comments section.