Forza Horizon Series 1 and the associated Forzathon have concluded, meaning its content is no longer available.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 featured a number of Forzathon Events, Season Events, Challenges, and Monthly Events for you to complete as you worked your way towards unlocking the collection of rewards on offer.
Within Forza Horizon 5 Series 1, we spent plenty of time with the Festival Playlist, hunted down the collectables and rewards on offer, and even gave the races a shot after all that. Thanks to that, we were able to narrow down how to complete some of the harder challenges on offer in this Series so you could work your way towards getting some of the unique cars on offer like the DeLorean. Yes, you could get the DeLorean.
Read on to see all the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring Forzathon Events, Season Events, Challenges, and Monthly Events, as well as tips on how to complete all of them to build up your garage and collection of cosmetics. Just remember that Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 and the associated Forzathon event have concluded, meaning you can no longer access this content in-game. However, it’s still handy to know.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Spring
Below are our tips for all the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Spring challenges, Season Events, and Forzathon Events. The season ran from December 2 until December 9, 2021.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Spring Forzathon Events
These were the Forzathon events for the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Spring season:
New Benchmark
- Chapter 1: Purchase the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista and drive it around Mexico.
- Chapter 2: Earn five Ultimate Speed Skills while driving the Ferrari 488 Pista
- Chapter 3: Win three Road Racing Events in the Ferrari 488 Pista
- Chapter 4: Earn three Daredevil Skills in the Ferrari 488 Pista
Daily Challenges
- Perk Up: Purchase three Car Mastery perks
- Playing By The Rules: Earn three Clean Racing Skills in a Cross Country race
- Speed Thrills: Earn three stars from any Speed Trap activity
- Racing Miles: Drive a total of 10 miles in Road Racing events
- Unlimited Prowess: Beat round three of a Horizon Arcade event
- Hold Fast: Drive above 150mph for 15 seconds in any car
- The DK: Earn three stars from any Drift Zone
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Spring Season Events
These were the Season Events on offer in Forza Horizon 5’s Spring season during Season 1:
Horizon Arcade: Any Event
- Complete any Horizon Arcade event in Mexico.
The Trial: Rite of Passage
- Win the series of events in a Classic Sports car
Seasonal Playground Games: Party Time
- Win the Playground Games in a Retro Hot Hatch vehicle
Seasonal Championship: Drop It Like It’s Hot
- Win the seasonal championship in a S1 class Retro Supercar
Seasonal Championship: High Noon
- Win the seasonal championship in a Retro Saloon car
Seasonal Championship: Holidays Are Comin’
- Win the seasonal championship in a Truck
Speed Trap: Avenida
- Reach 152mph in the Speed Zone, in an S1 Nissan vehicle
Danger Sign: Los Jardines
- Jump 300 meters in an S1 GT Car vehicle at the Danger Sign
Speed Zone: Orilla Del Rio
- Reach 102mph in the Speed Zone in an A-class Modern Rally car
Horizon Tour: Co-op Championships
- Complete and win the event alongside your team
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Spring challenges
These were the Spring challenges in Forza Horizon 5 Series 1:
Treasure Hunt: Hold Your Horses
- Earn 10 stars from PR Stunts in any Mustang
- Find the Forza Horizon 5 Treasure Chest in the marked location
Photo Challenge: #ShoppingSpree
- Photograph any Vans & Utility vehicle in Guanajuato
Horizon Open: Getting Sideways
- Perform five Ultimate Drift Skills in Horizon Open Drifting
The Eliminator: Battle Royale
- Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Monthly Events
There was only one challenge for this Series’ Monthly Events in Forza Horizon 5 across the Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring seasons:
Monthly Rivals: Horizon Mexico Circuit
- Post a time faster than your rival in the chosen event
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Summer
Below you can find our roundup and summary of all the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Summer challenges, Season Events, and Forzathon Events. This season ran from November 11 to November 18, 2021.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Summer Forzathon Events
These were the Forzathon events for the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Summer season:
A True Super GT
- Chapter 1: purchase the 2017 Nissan GT-R from the autoshow if you don’t have it already
- Chapter 2: set a waypoint for 13.5 miles away and drive it there
- Chapter 3: complete Danger Signs activities around Mexico and earn six stars from them
- Chapter 4: drift around corners and across Mexico’s landscape to earn two Awesome Drift skills during Road Races
Daily Challenges
- Blasting Through: earn nine stars from Trailblazer events
- Over The Moon: jump a distance of 1,500 feet in any car
- Zoomies: drive above 250mph for five seconds in any car
- Wash For 20 Seconds: post a clean lap on any Rivals Event
- The Eliminator: complete a game of the Eliminator
- Crowd-Pleaser: complete a showcase event
- Bulk Smash: smash 25 items in 30 seconds
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Summer Season Events
These were the Forza Horizon 5 Summer Season Events for Series 1:
Horizon Arcade: Any Event
- To complete this event, simply play any Horizon Arcade event with other players in the open world.
The Trial: Making A Splash
- Complete and win the Restos Cross Country event in a B or higher pickup or 4×4.
Seasonal Playground Games: No Rain No Gain:
- Complete the seasonal Playground Games at Ek’ Balam in a B or higher Modern Rally car.
Seasonal Championship: Letting Off Steam
- Complete and win the Teotihuacán Scramble event in an A or higher Modern Sports car.
Seasonal Championship: It’s Raining Sideways
- Complete and win the Estadio Circuit race in a B or higher Classic Muscle car.
Seasonal Championship: New Kid on the Block
- Complete and win the Emerald Circuit in an A or better Super Hot Hatch.
Speed Zone: Cordillera
- Reach 106mph in the Cordillera Speed Zone in an A or higher BMW.
Danger Sign: Runway
- Reach 385 meters on the Runway Danger Sign in an S1 retro sports car.
Drift Zone: Hillside
- Reach 90,000 points in the Hillside Drift Zone in an S1 Drift car.
Horizon Tour: Co-op Championships
- Complete a co-op championship in the Horizon Tour.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Summer challenges
Here were all the challenges in Forza Horizon 5’s Series 1 Summer season:
Treasure Hunt: New Heights
- Complete the Danger Sign and find the Forza Horizon 5 Treasure Chest.
Photo Challenge: #NewDigs!
- Take a photo of any vehicle outside of the Casa Bella Forza Horizon 5 Player House.
Horizon Open: Gotta Go Fast
- Reach 140 mph in Horizon Open Racing.
The Eliminator: Battle Royale
- Survive and be one of the last 30 players alive in The Eliminator.
Collectables: Welcome To Mexico!
- Smash 100 Cacti around Mexico.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Autumn
Below you can find our roundup and summary of all the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Autumn challenges, Season Events, and Forzathon Events. The season ran from November 18 until November 25, 2021.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Autumn Forzathon Events
These were the Forzathon events for the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Autumn season:
Baja Bug
- Chapter 1: purchase the 1969 Volkswagen Class S/1600 Baja from the autoshow and drive it
- Chapter 2: Earn 500,000 Skill Score when driving the 1969 Volkswagen Class S/1600 Baja
- Chapter 3: Win 3 cross-country series events in the 1969 Volkswagen Class S/1600 Baja
- Chapter 4: Earn 12 stars from Trailblazer events while in the 1969 Volkswagen Class S/1600 Baja
Daily Challenges
- Bargain Hunt: buy a car from the auction house
- Aged Well: earn three stars in any Speed Trap in a Classic Racer car
- Social Skills: earn 12 Clean Racing Skills from Road Races
- Spring Into Action: jump a Distance of 1,000 feet in any car
- Next Day Delivery: win a Street Race in a Vans & Utility car
- Explorer: complete an expedition
- Riveting: complete any Horizon Story chapter
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Autumn Season Events
Here were the Season Events on offer in Forza Horizon 5’s Series 1 Autumn season:
Horizon Arcade: Any Event
- Complete any Horizon Arcade event in Mexico.
The Trial: Going Down A Storm
- Complete and win the trial with an A-class Modern Supercar
Eventlab: RabidMrNoodle Presents
- Complete the Eventlab event in an A-class car
Seasonal Playground Games: The Thunderdome
- Complete the event in a P1 Roads and Customs car
Seasonal Championship: When It Rains, It Pours
- Win the race and event in an A class Modern Sports car
Seasonal Championship: Pick Up The Pace
- Win the race and event in a B-class Pickups & 4×4 vehicle
Seasonal Championship: Four On The Floor
- Win the race and event in a P1 Sports Utility Heroes car
Speed Trap: Drag Strip
- Reach 200mph in the Speed Trap in a S2 class Ferrari
Danger Sign: Mountain Top
- Travel more than 375 meters in an A class Classic Muscle car
Speed Zone: Rio Fuerte
- Reach 125mph in an S1 Modern Supercar
Horizon Tour: Co-op Championships
- Complete the Horizon Tour co-op championship
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Autumn challenges
Here were the Autumn challenges in Forza Horizon 5 Series 1:
Photo Challenge: #SleepingGiant
- Photograph any Modern Rally Car at La Gran Caldera volcano.
Horizon Open: Rightful Heir
- Steal a crown in Horizon Open Playground Games
The Eliminator: Battle Royale
- Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Winter
Below is our collection and tips for all the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Winter challenges, Season Events, and Forzathon Events. The season ran from November 25 until December 2, 2021
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Winter Forzathon Events
These were the Forzathon events for the Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Winter season:
Neunelfer
- Chapter 1: purchase the 2019 Prosche 911 Carrera S and drive it.
- Chapter 2: Earn 9 stars from Speed Traps while driving the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S.
- Chapter 3: Take a picture of the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S.
- Chapter 4: Drive 15 miles in the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S.
Daily Challenges
- Don’t Get Dirty: Earn three Clean Racing Skills in a dirt race
- Trailchaser: Earn six stars in total from Trailblazer activities
- Shocking: Smash 20 solar panels in 30 seconds
- Midnight Show: Win a Street Race in a Modern Supercar
- Tour Guide: Complete a Horizon Tour
- Power Launch: Win a Drag Race in a Retro Muscle car
- In Three Minds: Buy three cars
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Winter Season Events
Here were the Season Events on offer in Forza Horizon 5’s Winter season during Season 1:
Horizon Arcade: Any Event
- Complete any Horizon Arcade event in Mexico.
The Trial: A Fine Addition
- Complete the event in a Collector’s Series vehicle.
Eventlab: Pickerchu Presents
- Complete the Eventlab event in an A-class Country: USA vehicle.
Seasonal Playground Games: Black Friday Bonanza
- Complete the event in an A-class Unlimited Offroad vehicle
Seasonal Championship: No Expanse Spared
- Win the race in a Horizon Special: High Rollers S1 class vehicle
Seasonal Championship: The Real Deal
- Complete and win the race in a Reasonably Priced Car at C class.
Seasonal Championship: Midnight Battle
- Complete and win the race in an A-class Super Hot Hatch car
Speed Zone: Pyramid of the Moon
- Reach 128mph in a S2 class Porsche
Speed Trap: Calle Principal
- Reach 175 mph in a S1 class Retro Muscle car
Trail Blazer: Canyon Run
- Reach the gate with 16 seconds left in an Unlimited Offroad A-class vehicle.
Forza Horizon 5 Series 1 Winter challenges
These were the Winter challenges in Forza Horizon 5 Series 1:
Photo Challenge: #TwilightSaga
- Photograph any vehicle at night
Horizon Open: Prepare For Elimination
- Eliminate 2 opponents in a single session of The Eliminator
The Eliminator: Battle Royale
- Finish 30th or better in The Eliminator
That covers everything about Forza Horizon 5 Series 1, including the Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring challenges, Forzathon Events, and Season Events. Just bear in mind that these challenges are no longer accessible in-game if you’re looking to 100% this open-world racer.