Forza Horizon 5 is the fifth installment in the Forza Horizon series and the twelfth main entry in the Forza franchise, developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game takes place in a meticulously recreated fictional version of Mexico, featuring the largest and most diverse map in the series with 11 distinct ecosystems ranging from deserts and jungles to beaches and snowy volcanic peaks. Players can explore iconic locations like the active La Caldera volcano, Aztec temple ruins in the jungle, and the beautiful colonial city of Guanajuato. The game offers unlimited racing action with dynamic seasonal changes that transform each ecosystem—spring brings rainy jungles, summer delivers intense coastal storms, and weather events include lightning, tornadoes, and sandstorms. Players can freely roam the open world, compete in multiplayer races, complete campaign missions, and extensively customize both their cars and characters. Forza Horizon 5 is the first in the franchise to support ray tracing on vehicles in ForzaVista mode, and features cross-platform play so you can explore Mexico with friends regardless of how they play.