In addition to the above-mentioned updates, several other notable changes have been made to Forza Horizon 5:
: Fixed several anti-lag "pop" animation issues on cars with specific widebody kits, such as the and various Nissan models.
: Addressed a crash occurring when switching graphics presets from "very low" to "low" and improved general stability.
: Reduced high-speed texture pop-in when driving extreme track-focused vehicles.
The updates bridge critical engine optimizations meant to smooth out frame pacing on mid-to-high-tier PC setups. Forza Horizon 5 update 1.600.803 - 1.607.493 -E...
The initial update to version 1.600.803 was released to address several issues and concerns raised by the community. This patch focused on stability and performance improvements, ensuring a smoother experience for players. Some of the key highlights of this update include:
Version 1.600.803.0 added a total of 6 new cars available through the Festival Playlist. The full list includes:
When first dropped, user reviews on Steam dipped to "Mixed" due to the convoy desync and crash issues. However, by 1.607.493 , the rating returned to "Very Positive" (87% of 2,400 recent reviews).
: Added virtual keyboard support for Steam Deck users, improving navigation on handheld devices. Community Feedback In addition to the above-mentioned updates, several other
Beyond the underlying file infrastructure, several game-breaking issues and visual bugs have been addressed:
The Italian Automotive theme permeated the entire game world for a limited time:
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Entering Photo Mode previously caused the dynamic open-world clock to accidentally continue moving forward in the background. The system now freezes the ambient time-of-day correctly, allowing you to fine-tune lighting exposures without losing your preferred angle of golden hour sunlight. How to Verify and Update on Steam The updates bridge critical engine optimizations meant to
One of the most significant changes in this update was the . Playground Games indicated this was a highly requested change from the community and while the night is now noticeably longer than before, it doesn't quite reach the length of the dedicated 'Midnights Series'.
The primary focus of this patch appears to be stability. Players who were experiencing random crashes when entering the Festival Playlist menu or during long free-roam sessions should see a marked improvement. This is a crucial step in ensuring the upcoming seasonal events run smoothly for all players.
: Improvements to engine audio for several vehicles, including the 2008 Aston Martin DBS Visual Bug Fixes Corrected the 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie 's disappearing suspension arms when painting.