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Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition includes Forza Horizon 5 plus the Premium Edition add-ons​

Forza Horizon 5: The latest entry in the open world racing series showcases powerful, all-new graphical features. Experience sweeping vistas and scan the distance to see the adventure that lies ahead. Encounter the smallest of details throughout the world, which is rendered with striking realism, down to the smallest details like the light that glows through each needle on a Cholla cactus. Our Mexican HDR sky captures illuminate the world to the point that you will feel as if you are right there. And thanks to Xbox Series X|S, ray tracing is utilized in ForzaVista to make the cars look even more true to real life.

Hot Wheels Expansion: Race 10 amazing new cars on the fastest, most extreme tracks ever devised. You can even design, build, and share your own Hot Wheels adventure! What’s not to love about that? You can blast off to the visually stunning, exhilarating Horizon Hot Wheels Park in the clouds above Mexico today.

VIP Pass: The VIP Pass features 3 exclusive Forza Edition cars, Crown Flair, Vanity Items, Emote and Car Horn, Player House, Double Credit race rewards, weekly bonus Super Wheelspins, and more to give your game a boost and make you stand out at the Horizon Festival.

Car Pass: Expand your garage with 42 new cars, including 8 Formula Drift Cars to get you started in style. Plus, you’ll receive a one-time grant of each car to your in-game garage.

Welcome Pack: 5 special pre-tuned cars, a Player House, a one-time grant to own any car from the game’s Autoshow, and 3 one-time grants for any Common or Rare clothing item.

Second Expansion: The next Forza Horizon 5 expansion will be included when it launches.

The Xbox Series X – Forza Horizon 5 bundle is available at Microsoft Store and participating retailers worldwide for $559 USD estimated retail price; actual prices may vary. For more details, visit xbox.com.

 

[GHG]

I love bundles now.

 

[bentanchorbolt]

Good game, but they probably should have done this a bit quicker. Game still has legs but it launched last year in 2021.

 

[chromatic9]

Would've thought before Christmas but then it could be good during the slow months. Series X units would've been selling no problem before Christmas.

 

[Kacho]

Why did this not exist for the holidays but that shitty Fortnite one did? Lol

I’m glad to see them doing traditional bundles again. Bundling three months of Game Pass just doesn’t have the same draw.

 

[DeepEnigma]

So bundurus are acceptable now, right sales threads?

 

[Riky]

Pretty good deal as you're getting the expansions basically for free and it's a great game.

 

[Skifi28]

Why not just bundle a year of gamepass? That would be much more attractive than getting a game that'll be included anyway after you inevitably subscribe.

 

[64bitmodels]

Why not just bundle a year of gamepass? That would be much more attractive than getting a game that'll be included anyway after you inevitably subscribe.

you get to own it for one and you also get all the DLC, which im p sure gamepass does not include.

It's FH5, this bundle is worth it for that game alone.

 

[Mercador]

I have already an XSX but I'll wait for the XSX+ for a second one. I throw the towel for upgrading my gaming PC, GPU prices are a joke.

 

[Kvally]

Why not just bundle a year of gamepass? That would be much more attractive than getting a game that'll be included anyway after you inevitably subscribe.

Myself and millions of others (majority) have no desire for Game Pass and would rather just "own" the games. So that gives us non-Game Pass people the bundle options.

 

[mckmas8808]

So they created a bundle in 2023 for a game that was released in 2021?

 

[DeepEnigma]

So they created a bundle in 2023 for a game that was released in 2021?

Puts more perspective on 2022.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Good game, but they probably should have done this a bit quicker. Game still has legs but it launched last year in 2021.

So they created a bundle in 2023 for a game that was released in 2021?

Makes you think they might be up to something

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

Wonder if Sony will counter with a Uncharted 3 PS5 bundle.

 

[bentanchorbolt]

Makes you think they might be up to something

Like what?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Like what?

Was hoping it was going to be tied into a Forza Motorsports date when first heard about this bundle. IF Xbox would have had a show planned for first part of this month like the 10th seems they would have timed this announcement around that

 

[SmokedMeat]

So they created a bundle in 2023 for a game that was released in 2021?

Nintendo:

 

[PixelatedBeast]

When Sony creates a bundle for NEW games....

When Microsoft does it for old games....

 

[Interfectum]

 

[bentanchorbolt]

Was hoping it was going to be tied into a Forza Motorsports date when first heard about this bundle. IF Xbox would have had a show planned for first part of this month like the 10th seems they would have timed this announcement around that

I've been looking forward to Forza Motorsport 8 for awhile now but I'm not gonna lie, finding out Grid Legends is going to be native VR for Quest 2, and GT7 will be launching in VR day and date with PSVR2, the excitement was gone down somewhat. But yes, the sooner that game comes out the better.

 

[Chukhopops]

So they created a bundle in 2023 for a game that was released in 2021?

Is it really surprising they would use a super popular, really good looking game to bundle with their high-end machine?

Plus it’s not like the game isn’t supported today especially with the second expansion likely to drop soon.

 

[Kokoloko85]

Nintendo:

That Mario Kart bundle is still going strong

 

[EverydayBeast]

Microsoft doesn’t know their audience anymore.

 

[bentanchorbolt]

Microsoft doesn’t know their audience anymore.

Huh? It's a bundle for one of their tentpole franchises, historically speaking one of their most commercially and critically successful IPs. What a strange take to get from this bundle.

 

[Pelta88]

Puts more perspective on 2022.

 

[Killer8]

Still think it's insane the Hot Wheels DLC never came to Game Pass.

 

[bentanchorbolt]

Still think it's insane the Hot Wheels DLC never came to Game Pass.

Why? The only way a service like Game Pass makes sense financially is to still charge for DLC, even if its at the reduced rate.

 

[SportsFan581]

Probably another year or so before these "bundles" actually equal a good deal. At the moment you could save $5 and get the game from CDKeys and just grab the console separately. But, it still makes a nice complete gift for someone.

 

[anthony2690]

I love bundles now.

Anyway seems really strange to release a console bundle for Forza horizon 5 now, and not when it landed back in 2021.

You would think they would be prepping Starfield, Redfall or Forza reboot bundles instead, as they are going to be new releases?

 

[SportsFan581]

^ I would expect they will have custom consoles for the Starfield bundle, just like with Halo. That probably doesn't get announced until pre-orders for the game open.

 

[coffinbirth]

Kinda funny that everyone seems to be scratching their heads as to why they wouldn't have had this bundle at a time when you couldn't find Series X consoles on store shelves.

 

[Beechos]

Where the hell are all the limited edition looking consoles i think the halo one is the only one released so far. With the console drought coming to an end hopefully we'll see somr cool looking ones.

 

[remember_spinal]

Returnal bundle coming soon

 

[lh032]

dat bundle is going to boost sales!!!!!

 

[Elios83]

I don't get the point, aren't those games already available on Gamepass at a cheap price? The console is a standard model so you're paying 60$ more to own those games but that's not exactly the message that MS has been pushing so far. It will be interesting to see the availability of Series X in the next few months and if this bundle will become the most widely available SKU at a higher price.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I don't get the point, aren't those games already available on Gamepass at a cheap price? The console is a standard model so you're paying 60$ more to own those games but that's not exactly the message that MS has been pushing so far. It will be interesting to see the availability of Series X in the next few months and if this bundle will become the most widely available SKU at a higher price.

You only get the base game with Gamepass so the only thing you gain here is the DLC

 

[mckmas8808]

You would think they would be prepping Starfield, Redfall or Forza reboot bundles instead, as they are going to be new releases?

Good point. So neither of those games will be coming out in Q1 2023 is my guess.

 

[Sw0pDiller]

Thats just embarrassing... They have nothing else.

 

[phil_t98]

Anyway seems really strange to release a console bundle for Forza horizon 5 now, and not when it landed back in 2021.

You would think they would be prepping Starfield, Redfall or Forza reboot bundles instead, as they are going to be new releases?

am sure those bundles will happen when the games released. Doesn't stop them putting out other bundles does it

 

[anthony2690]

am sure those bundles will happen when the games released. Doesn't stop them putting out other bundles does it

Yeah, you are right, we do have a little event coming soon apparently.

Wonder how soon it is, as we are a week in and they haven't revealed this month's game pass titles either.

So wonder if both will be saved for rumoured event.

 

[Robb]

That’s nice, seems a bit late though. But better late than never I guess.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Give me a starfield limited edition console please. Let me pre order it now.

 

[MOTM]

Microsoft doesn’t know their audience anymore.

Hope they ask you for advice next time.

In the meanwhile Xbox is breaking sales & revenue numbers for them.

 

[Thirty7ven]

It includes the console? Wow groundbreaking

 

[MacReady13]

Microsoft doesn’t know their audience anymore.

Yes they do. They know they love to rent their games over buying them outright and that they prefer renting older games over owning new, exclusive (what are they?????) games.

 

[Mownoc]

Well... if you're buying an Xbox Series X you should be getting gamepass. In which case Forza Horizon 5 comes with that and the DLC will cost you $45. So if you are going to get gamepass then it's $15 less to just buy the Xbox at RRP and the DLC.

If for whatever reason you don't want gamepass then I guess it's ok.

Gamepass Subscribers - $545 for Series X + FH5 DLC
This Bundle - $560 for Series X + FH5 + FH5 DLC

 

[JLB]

So bundurus are acceptable now, right sales threads?

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[SportsFan581]

Give me a starfield limited edition console please. Let me pre order it now.

I'm thinking they will design a nice looking one for Starfield. The space shuttle era tech they are featuring in the ships should give them plenty of ideas to work with.