"The Horizon Festival jumps back to an era filled with boy bands, flannel shirts, CDs and VHS tapes in Back to the 90’s. Not only are we welcoming a ton of nostalgia, but we also wave hello to a returning feature: the Horizon Backstage. Unlock and customize four reward cars with a style that’s very fitting for the era (that means very geometric). Enjoying Hide & Seek? Get your grind on to unlock the 10 new achievements we have lined up for you exclusive to this game mode this series. You will automatically unlock these achievements if you managed to complete them before. A new collectible item makes its way to the Horizon Festival, and don’t worry, you don’t have to return this one any time soon. Take a look at everything coming when we travel back to the 90’s!"—forza.net[1]
Series 39, dubbed "Back to the 90's", is the thirty-ninth Festival Playlist in Forza Horizon 5 held between October 10, 2024 to November 7, 2024.
It followed on from Series 38: "Hidden Horizons", and was proceeded by Series 40: "Horizon Track Day" on November 7, 2024.
Players can earn points (PTS) from completing objectives listed in the Festival Playlist. These objectives can include completing the weekly Forzathon, events, PR Stunts, and challenges listed in the Festival Playlist. Completed objectives in the Festival Playlist are highlighted in gold.
Series 39[]
Series 39 has a total of 300 points available for completing objectives in each of the series' four seasons in the Festival Playlist. Earning 244 points is required to complete the Series.
As players earn points by completing objectives in a season, they can earn two rewards by accumulating a certain amount of points during each season, and can earn two rewards by accumulating a certain amount of points over an entire series.
Season Progress Milestone
Reward
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 Series Reward: Complete seasonal Festival Playlist objectives in this Series
Earn 80 PTS
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Series Reward: Complete seasonal Festival Playlist objectives in this Series
Earn 160 PTS
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Summer / Wet Season
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Series 39/Summer Season
The Summer / Wet Season of Series 39, held from October 10, 2024 to October 17, 2024, includes up to 75 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 58 points is required to complete the season.
Autumn / Storm Season
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Series 39/Autumn Season
The Autumn / Storm Season of Series 39, held from October 17, 2024 to October 24, 2024, includes up to 75 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 58 points is required to complete the season.
Winter / Dry Season
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Series 39/Winter Season
The Winter / Dry Season of Series 39, held from October 24, 2024 to October 31, 2024, includes up to 75 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 58 points is required to complete the season.
Spring / Hot Season
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Series 39/Spring Season
The Spring / Hot Season of Series 39, held from October 31, 2024 to November 7, 2024, includes up to 75 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 58 points is required to complete the season.
Achievements[]
A total of 10 achievements were added in Series 39 for completing feats in Hide & Seek, worth a combined 250 gamerscore. Any feats already completed prior to the Series 39 update will be earned when the game has been loaded.
| Name | Description | Gamerscore |
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| Hider and Seeker | Complete a match of Hide and Seek as both the Hider and the Seeker | 10 |
| Lay of The Land | Complete a match in every arena in Hide and Seek | 10 |
| Blending In | Win as a Hider in Hide and Seek | 15 |
| The Big Reveal | Win as a Seeker in Hide and Seek | 15 |
| Bounty Hunter | Complete 25 matches of Hide and Seek as a Seeker | 20 |
| The Hidden | Complete 5 matches of Hide and Seek as a Hider | 20 |
| Covering Ground | Drive 50 miles in Hide and Seek | 30 |
| Dedicated to the Cause | Reach a Streak of 20 in Hide and Seek | 30 |
| Catching a Break | Successfully hit a total of 20 Seekers with Chase Breaker in a game of Hide and Seek | 50 |
| Never Back Down | Reach a Streak of 50 in Hide and Seek | 50 |
Evolving World[]
Accolades[]
- Back to the 90's Collector: Own the 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda, 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R and the 1996 Subaru SVX
Cars[]
Festival Playlist[]
- 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda: Earn 20 points in the Winter / Dry Season in Series 39.
- 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R: Earn 20 points in the Autumn / Storm season in Series 39.
- 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T: Earn 20 points in the Summer / Wet season in Series 39.
- 1996 Subaru SVX: Earn 20 points in the Spring / Hot season of Series 39.
New Features[]
Horizon Backstage[]
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Horizon Backstage
The Horizon Backstage is a returning feature from Forza Horizon 4 which allows players to vote for and obtain cars not obtainable from the Autoshow that can be redeemed with a Backstage Pass. Players can earn a total of four Backstage Passes in Series 39 by earning 40 points in each season, with players also given the option to purchase a Backstage Pass through the Forzathon Shop for 1000 FP.
Character[]
Clothes[]
- 90's Outfit
Collectibles[]
- Inflatable VHS
Player Badges[]
- Cassetting the Trend - Equip the 90's Outfit during Back to the 90s
- Stay Cool - Take a photo of the 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T during Back to the 90's
- Would You Like Help - Drive 10 miles (16.1 km) in any car from the 1990s in Back to the 90's
References[]
- ↑ "Your Favorite Era is Back: Rewind Back to the 90's on Forza Horizon 5." . forza.net . Retrieved 10-05-2024.