Forza Horizon 5 : 4 New Cars, Horizon Backstage & More!! (FH5 Update 39)

Summary

The video covers Forza Horizon 5's Update 39, titled the 'Back to the 90s' update. It highlights four new cars being added weekly through the festival playlist, including the 1997 Toyota Soarer, 1998 Mitsubishi FTO, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda, and 1996 Subaru SVX. It also introduces the return of the Horizon Backstage, where players can vote to unlock exclusive cars. The update includes 1990s-themed outfits, props, and new achievements, with a sneak peek of November's 'Horizon Track Day' update. The host also shares a giveaway involving pieces of his Toyota GR86 race car bumper.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The Forza Horizon 5 update 39 is titled 'Back to the 90s' and brings new cars, including four specific ones available through the festival playlist.
• 🎟️ The Horizon Backstage is back with changes, allowing players to unlock past festival cars using points or backstage passes.
• 🛠️ Players can get a piece of the content creator's Toyota GR86 race car by purchasing clothing from the AR12 store.
• 🚙 The first car available in the festival playlist is the 1997 Toyota Soarer GT-T, a popular JDM car with a 2.5L 1JZ engine and body mods from Origin Lab.
• 🏎️ The second car coming is the 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R, a front-wheel drive, 200 HP car with body mods from Bosfeed.
• 🚘 The third car is the 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda, a rare full-sized luxury sedan with only 645 units ever made, available in week three.
• 🌀 The fourth and final car for this update is the 1996 Subaru SVX, a concept-like car with a 3.3L flat-six engine and all-wheel drive.
• 🎟️ Players can vote on which cars to be added to the Horizon Backstage each week, and those cars can then be sold or gifted.
• 👕 A new 1990s-themed outfit, event lab props like an inflatable VHS, and three new badges are being introduced with this update.
• 📅 A sneak peek reveals that the next update is titled 'The Horizon Track Day,' with speculations that the McMurtry Spéirling car could be included.

Q & A

What is the main theme of Forza Horizon 5's Update 39?

The main theme of Forza Horizon 5's Update 39 is the 'Back to the 90s' update, featuring new cars, including 90s classics, as well as other in-game content like outfits, props, and badges inspired by the 1990s.

What is the Horizon Backstage in Forza Horizon 5 and how does it work?

The Horizon Backstage allows players to unlock and obtain cars from previous Festival playlists that are no longer obtainable. Players can earn Backstage Passes by getting points in the festival playlist or by purchasing them from the Forzathon Shop. These passes can then be used to acquire special cars.

What cars are featured in the festival playlist for this update?

Four cars are featured in the festival playlist: the 1997 Toyota Soarer GTT, the 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R, the 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda, and the 1996 Subaru SVX.

What makes the 1997 Toyota Soarer GTT notable in the update?

The 1997 Toyota Soarer GTT, a popular car in the JDM scene, is powered by a 2.5L 1JZ engine with an estimated output of 280-320 horsepower. It also features body parts from Origin Lab, making it a standout for customization and drifting in the game.

Why is the 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R considered special?

The 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R is notable for its front-wheel drive layout, 2.0L naturally aspirated V6 engine, and its historical significance. It was discontinued in 2000 because it couldn’t pass Japan’s new side-impact safety tests.

What is unique about the 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda in the update?

The 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is a rare, full-size luxury four-door saloon with only 645 units produced. It features a 5.3L V8 engine and was available with a manual or automatic gearbox. Its design and history make it an interesting addition to the game.

What are the special features of the 1996 Subaru SVX?

The 1996 Subaru SVX is a unique car with a futuristic design, featuring a 3.3L naturally aspirated flat-six engine, 230 horsepower, and all-wheel drive. Its 'purchasable concept car' design makes it an interesting addition to the 90s-themed update.

What customization options are available for the cars in the update?

Some of the cars, like the 1997 Toyota Soarer GTT and the 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R, come with body modifications from Origin Lab and BOS Feed, respectively. Other cars like the Subaru SVX, while not offering body kits, can still be customized with engine swaps and weight reduction in the game.

How does the community voting system for the Horizon Backstage work?

The community votes each week to determine which cars get added to the Horizon Backstage. Two teams of cars are presented, and the team with the most votes has its cars added to the Backstage. The losing cars remain in the pool for future votes.

What additional content besides cars is included in the 'Back to the 90s' update?

In addition to cars, the 'Back to the 90s' update includes 1990s-themed outfits, an inflatable VHS prop in the Event Lab, new badges, and ten new achievements for players to unlock.