The first Forza Horizon 5 hotfix update is here with bug fixes and more
Fixing some of Forza Horizon 5’s online issues and exploits.
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What you need to know
Forza Horizon 5launched as one of thebest Xbox racing gamesever, but it’s not entirely without its problems. Players have encountered a myriad ofbugs and issues in Forza Horizon 5since release, especially related to online multiplayer. Playground Games has been transparent about working on these issues, and now the first proper fix is rolling out to players in the form of theForza Horizon 5 Nov. 17, 2021 hotfix update.
Forza Horizon 5 is a generally excellent open-world racing game, and this hotfix update should go some ways towards resolving many of the more pressing issues players have run into while playing. Highlights of the hotfix update include fixes for various crashes, improvements to online connectivity, patches for exploits likeplayers buying hundreds of Willys Jeeps, and much more.
The Forza Horizon 5 Nov. 17, 2021 hotfix update is now rolling out to FH5 on all platforms, includingXbox Series X|S, Xbox One, andPC(including Steam). The update should be around ~1GB in size, and it’s highly recommended that you install it as soon as possible before continuing to play Forza Horizon 5.
In ourForza Horizon 5 review, we concluded that Playground has delivered the unchallenged champion of open-world racers, even when taking into account the problems the game has had around launch. If you want to learn more about this brilliant racing gem, be sure to read ourultimate guide to Forza Horizon 5.
The full changelog for Forza Horizon 5’s Nov. 17, 2021 hotfix update includes:
Bug fixes
Game stability
Multiplayer
Wheel compatibility
Exploits
DLC
Rewards
PC settings
Other
The best open-world racer
Playground Games has delivered their latest masterpiece with Forza Horizon 5, which features the series' most diverse map and largest car list yet. Forza Horizon 5 somehow fulfills its ambitious promises to be the best open-world racer right now, and one of the best racing games in general.
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