Series 8, dubbed "German Automotive Excellence", is the eighth Festival Playlist in Forza Horizon 5 held between May 26, 2022 to June 23, 2022.
It followed on from Series 7: "Cinco de Mayo", and was proceeded by Series 9: "Hot Wheels" on June 23, 2022.
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 8[]
Series 8 has a total of 208 points available for completing objectives in each of the series' four seasons in the Festival Playlist. Earning 208 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 8/Summer Season
The Summer / Wet Season of Series 8, held from May 26, 2022 to June 2, 2022, includes up to 52 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 52 points is required to complete the season.
Autumn / Storm Season
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Series 8/Autumn Season
The Autumn / Storm Season of Series 8, held from June 2, 2022 to June 9, 2022, includes up to 52 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 52 points is required to complete the season.
Winter / Dry Season
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Series 8/Winter Season
The Winter / Dry Season of Series 8, held from June 9, 2022 to June 16, 2022, includes up to 52 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 52 points is required to complete the season.
Spring / Hot Season
- Main article: Forza Horizon 5/Series 8/Spring Season
The Spring / Hot Season of Series 8, held from June 16, 2022 to June 23, 2022, includes up to 52 points available from completing objectives in the Festival Playlist, and two seasonal progress rewards. Earning 52 points is required to complete the season.
Evolving World[]
Added Cars[]
Festival Playlist[]
- 2018 Audi RS 4 Avant: Earn 20 points during the Spring / Hot season.
- 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S: Earn 20 points during the Winter / Dry season.
- 2021 Porsche 911 GT3: Earn 20 points during the Autumn / Storm season.
Car Pass[]
- 2020 Audi RS 3 Sedan (June 2, 2022)
- 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupé (June 9, 2022)
- 2020 BMW M8 Competition Coupe (May 26, 2022)
- 1982 Volkswagen Pickup LX (June 16, 2022)