Summary
The developers ofForza Horizon 5have recently thrown shade at The Game Awards for not nominating the popular open-world racing game as Best Ongoing Game. The Game Awards will happen on December 12, andForza Horizon 5was not nominated for any category, a disappointment for some of its fans.
Forza Horizon 5was released back in 2021, and it was considered one of thebest open-world racing games of all timewhen it launched, achieving both critical and player acclaim. Over the years, developer Playground Games launched two paid expansions:Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, andRally Adventure. The title also receives regular updates with new content such as cars, challenges, and more.
Now, the developers ofForza Horizon 5have thrown shade atThe Game Awards’ nominationsfor the Best Ongoing Game category, which selectedDestiny 2,Diablo 4,Final Fantasy 14,Fortnite, andHelldivers 2for the Best Ongoing Game category, instead ofForza. On social media, the game’s official profile said “Forzafans know the real best ongoing game this year” while sharing a picture showcasing some of the recent updates it had. Arguably,Forza Horizon 5had more updates than any other title in the series, with several amazing additions over the years. On the other hand, games such asFortniteandHelldivers 2had incredible support this year, andDiablo 4released a major expansion.
Forza Horizon 5 Devs Throw Shade At The Game Awards After The Game is Ignored
Forza Horizon 5did not lack excellent updates in 2024. Back in September, for example,Forza Horizon 5added a new game mode called Hide and Seek. The new mode was free for all players and pits one Hider against five Seekers, who try to discover where the other player is.
Last month,Forza Horizon 5also had the Back to the 90s content update. The new update brought four new cars to the game: the Aston Martin Lagonda, Subaru SVX, Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T, and Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R. Apart from these classic vehicles from the 90s, the game added a new 90s-themed Festival Playlist, which included several races and challenges, as well as new cosmetics. The update also brought back the popular Horizon Backstage, which appeared in previous entries of the franchise and allows gamers to claim reward cars that were locked behind previous Festival Playlists. With updates like this,Forza Horizon 5is likely to keep its community of players engaged while they wait for word of a sequel.
Forza Horizon 5
WHERE TO PLAY
Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.This is Your Horizon Adventure:Lead breathtaking expeditions across the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.This is a Diverse Open World:Explore a world of striking contrast and beauty. Discover living deserts, lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins, pristine beaches, vast canyons and a towering snow-capped volcano.This is an Adventurous Open World:Immerse yourself in a deep campaign with hundreds of challenges that reward you for engaging in the activities you love. Meet new characters and choose the outcomes of their Horizon Story missions.This is an Evolving Open World:Take on awe-inspiring weather events such as towering dust storms and intense tropical storms as Mexico’s unique, dynamic seasons change the world every week. Keep coming back for new events, challenges, collectibles, and rewards, and new areas to explore. No two seasons will ever be the same.This is Your Open World:Create your own expressions of fun with the powerful new EventLab gameplay toolset including custom races, challenges, stunts, and entirely new game modes. Customize your cars in more ways than ever before with new options such as the ability open and close convertible tops, paint brake calipers, and more. Use the new Gift Drops feature to share your custom creations with the community.
