Good news Forza Horizon Fans, there is a new update heading your way. It’s called the Midnight Muscle. It is the first update of 2025 for the game and it comes with a lot of good features. From neon airstrips, and extended night cycles to new cars and neon decorations. This update is all about creating a more player-centric experience. In this blog, we discuss everything about the new Forza Horizon 5 Midnight Muscle Update
What’s All In The Midnight Muscle Update?
Two New Cars
To begin with, the Midnight Muscle update comes with two new cars. These are:
- 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
- 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
These two cars have been loved by Forza fans and have been a fan favorite in the previous titles. This is due to their performance and plenty of customization options with multiple body kits.
Festival Playlist Voting
One of the most crucial and shall we say exciting features of this Forza Horizon 5 update is the introduction of the Festival Playlist Voting. In this, players will vote and get to decide which Festival Playlist from the past should make a return each month.
Select Your Start Screen
Another addition that will impress a lot of players is the ability to customize your start screen. You will now have a curated list of favorite start screens you can pick from. This will replace the traditional welcome screen “Welcome to Mexico” when you start the game. You will have the following cinematics to choose from:
- Welcome To Mexico (Standard)
- Welcome to the UK (FH4)
- Italian Automotive
- Horizon Retrowave
- Welcome to Colorado (FH1)
- Welcome to Europe (FH2)
- Welcome to Australia (FH3)
Neon Airstrip and More
The racing events in Forza Horizon 5 will be more entraining this time as it will be decorated with neon lights. The update will feature neon airstrips and a stunning Drone Show. Furthermore, the famous Aeródromo en la Selva, an abandoned airfield located in the jungle area of the map will also be decorated with neon lights.
Bug Fixes
Apart from some cosmetic changes, the update will also fix some of the minor bugs players were facing. For example, there was a cosmetic bug in the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR where players were facing issues in panting the front splitter of the widebody’s kit. Also, the issue with the 2014 Ford UTE Brake Lamps and Horizon Backstage Shop Ordering has been fixed.
Forza Horizon 5 Midnight Muscle Update: Release Date
The update will be available for plates from January 28. Furthermore, the voting from the playlist festival will begin from January 30 till February 28.
To Conclude
The first update for Forza Horizon 5 is here and it’s called Midnight Muscle. The update adds two new cars to the game alongside a neon airstrip and decorations for racing events, extended night cycles, start screen customization, and minor bug fixes. The update will be available for players on January 28.
Over the years, Forza Horizon 5 has been one of the most content-rich games ever created. With constant updates, expansion, and more the game always kept evolving. However, the latest update features some gameplay elements from the past, which can be a sign that this might as well be Forza Horizon 5’s last major update.
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