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Forza Horizon 5
Developer:Playground Games
Publisher:Xbox Game Studios
Platform:PS5
Genre:Open World, Racing
Race through the breathtaking landscapes of Mexico in Forza Horizon 5, an open-world driving festival packed with exotic cars, desert highways, lush jungles, and volcanic climbs. Build your dream garage, tackle wild challenges, and chase the thrill of the next finish line.
Main Story25 Hrs
Platinum50 Hrs
Difficulty7/10
Playthroughs1 Playthrough
Platinum1
Gold3
Silver2
Bronze48
Overview
Platinum Path
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EARLY GAME Welcome to Mexico, where the Horizon Festival has hundreds of cars, beautiful scenery, and absolutely no respect for your free time. Begin by completing the introduction and exploring the open world at your own pace. Earn Accolade Points through races, PR Stunts, and Horizon Stories to unlock new chapters of Horizon Adventure. Your main goal is to build all five additional Festival Outposts and reach the H...
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Forza Horizon 5 Trophy Guide
Platinum
Trophy: Horizon Superstar
Collect all Forza Horizon 5 Trophies
Type: Platinum
How to Unlock
Earn all 53 other base-game trophies in Forza Horizon 5 to unlock the Platinum. You'll need to reach the Horizon Hall of Fame, win 80 different races, earn 294 PR Stunt stars, complete major collectible challenges, and participate in several online multiplayer modes. Pay particular attention to the Festival Playlist trophies, especially Min, Meet Max, which requires completing every non-expansion event across a four-week Series. Missing a required activity can force you to start again with another Series. The toughest challenge for most players will be Chicken Dinner, which requires winning an entire game of The Eliminator against other players. Once you've earned every other base-game trophy, Horizon Superstar unlocks automatically. The Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions are not required.
Tip
Start tracking seasonal activities immediately and attempt The Eliminator throughout your playthrough. Both can take longer than expected, so don't leave them until everything else is finished.
Warning
Online access is required for several trophies, and some Festival Playlist challenges are only available during limited periods. Plan around those deadlines to avoid unnecessary delays.
Missable
Trophy: Dust in the Lens
Take a photo featuring the Gran Telescopio and a dust storm
Type: Bronze
Category: Missable
How to Unlock
Take a photograph featuring the Gran Telescopio observatory and an active dust storm. The Gran Telescopio is located near the summit of La Gran Caldera, the large volcano in northwestern Mexico. Dust storms occur during Spring, also known as the Hot Season. Wait until Spring is active in the Festival Playlist, then watch for dust storms forming across the desert. When a dust storm appears, travel to the Gran Telescopio and enter Photo Mode. Position the camera so the observatory and the dust storm are both visible in the photograph. Capture both elements together to unlock Dust in the Lens.
Tip
Use fast travel to reach the observatory quickly when you notice an approaching dust storm. Weather conditions can change, so having the location discovered beforehand saves valuable time. Spring returns during each four-week Festival Playlist cycle. If you miss an opportunity, you'll have another chance when the season returns.
Warning
Dust storms are weather-dependent and only appear during the appropriate season. The photograph must capture the observatory and an active dust storm together. This trophy is time-sensitive rather than permanently missable. If Spring ends before you succeed, you'll need to wait for another suitable opportunity.
Trophy: Min, Meet Max
Complete all non-Expansion Events in a Festival Playlist Series
Type: Bronze
Category: Missable
How to Unlock
Complete every required non-expansion activity across an entire four-week Festival Playlist Series. The Festival Playlist changes every week, rotating through Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. Each season lasts seven real-world days, and a complete Series lasts four weeks. You'll need access to the Horizon Hall of Fame before attempting this trophy. Start at the beginning of a new Series and complete every required activity throughout all four seasons. These include Weekly and Daily Forzathon Challenges, The Trial, Seasonal Championships, PR Stunts, EventLab events, Treasure Hunts, Photo Challenges, and relevant multiplayer activities. Don't forget the Monthly Rivals challenges, which remain available across the Series. Expansion-specific activities from Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure are not required. Continue completing every eligible activity until the four-week Series is finished to unlock Min, Meet Max.
Tip
Make this trophy your highest priority once you've reached the Hall of Fame. Check the Festival Playlist daily and finish time-limited challenges before their deadlines. Daily Forzathon Challenges remain available for a limited period after appearing, but completing them promptly is the safest approach.
Warning
Missing even one required activity can prevent the trophy from unlocking for that Series, forcing you to begin again during a future four-week rotation. Some older guides describe offline date-changing methods, but these aren't guaranteed to work with current updates. Following the active Festival Playlist is the most reliable approach.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3aQVrb59QU&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=1&pp=iAQB
Trophy: Treasure Hunter
Find all Treasure Chests in a Festival Playlist Series
Type: Bronze
Category: Missable
How to Unlock
Find and smash every Treasure Chest featured in a single four-week Festival Playlist Series. Each Series contains four weekly seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. Treasure Hunt challenges appear in the Festival Playlist when scheduled, although not every week necessarily includes one. Open the Festival Playlist and check for a Treasure Hunt. Each challenge begins with a clue describing an activity you must complete, such as performing a particular stunt or using a specific vehicle. Once you've solved the clue, a search area appears on your world map. Travel there, locate the Treasure Chest, and drive into it to collect the reward. Repeat this for every Treasure Hunt offered during the same Series. Treasure Hunter unlocks once all required chests have been collected.
Tip
Check the Festival Playlist every Thursday when the weekly season changes. Complete Treasure Hunts as soon as they become available so you don't accidentally miss one. You can combine this trophy with Min, Meet Max, which requires completing all non-expansion Festival Playlist activities throughout an entire Series.
Warning
Missing a Treasure Chest before its seasonal deadline means you'll need to attempt the trophy during another Series. Older guides describe offline date-changing methods, but these aren't guaranteed to work after game updates. Following the active Festival Playlist is the safest approach.
Online
Trophy: A Heart of Gold
Send another player a Gift Drop
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Send another player a Gift Drop. Gift Drops allow you to give one of your cars to another Forza Horizon 5 player. The feature becomes available after progressing through the introduction and discovering your first Barn Find. Open the pause menu and select Gift Drop, or visit a discovered Barn Find location. Choose a car from your garage, select a recipient group, and confirm the gift. You can send the car to new players, returning players, or other eligible drivers. Once the Gift Drop is successfully sent, A Heart of Gold unlocks.
Tip
Gift a cheap or duplicate car that you don't need. You can purchase an inexpensive vehicle from the Autoshow specifically for this trophy if you'd rather keep your existing collection.
Warning
Gift Drops permanently transfer the selected car out of your garage. Make sure you're happy to give it away before confirming, especially if it's a rare or valuable vehicle.
Trophy: Chicken Dinner
Win your first game of The Eliminator
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Win an entire game of The Eliminator. The Eliminator is Forza Horizon 5's online battle royale mode, where players compete to survive a shrinking arena before racing to a final destination. You'll begin in a low-level car and must improve your chances by collecting better vehicles or winning head-to-head races. Look for purple smoke rising from the landscape, which marks Car Drops containing replacement vehicles. Prioritize a fast car with strong off-road handling, such as the Ariel Nomad or a capable Hoonigan rally car. You can challenge nearby opponents by honking your horn with R3. Winning a head-to-head race lets you upgrade your vehicle or take your opponent's car, while losing eliminates you from the match. As the arena shrinks, remain inside the safe zone and prepare for the final race. When the last competitors remain, everyone must race toward a randomly selected destination. Reach the final finish line before every other player to win The Eliminator and unlock Chicken Dinner.
Tip
Getting a strong vehicle early is more valuable than constantly challenging opponents. Once you have a competitive off-road car, avoid unnecessary head-to-head races and focus on surviving until the final stage. Before the final race, position yourself near the edge of the shrinking arena and anticipate where the destination might appear. When the race begins, take the most direct practical route, cutting across open terrain when possible. Don't get discouraged by early losses. This is widely considered the hardest trophy in the game because it requires driving skill, map knowledge, favorable car drops, and some luck.
Warning
You must win the entire Eliminator match. Surviving until the final race or finishing second doesn't count. Avoid relying entirely on road routes during the final race. Off-road shortcuts are often faster, but dense forests, steep cliffs, and deep water can ruin an otherwise excellent run.
Trophy: Front Runner
Finish 5 Horizon Tour Race Events ahead of all Drivatars
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Finish five Horizon Tour races ahead of every AI-controlled Drivatar. Horizon Tour is a cooperative online racing mode where your team of real players competes against a team of Drivatars. Travel to the Horizon Tour location near the main Horizon Festival México site or access the mode through the Online menu. Join an available Tour and select a vehicle that meets its event restrictions. During each race, your goal is to finish ahead of every opposing Drivatar. You don't need to finish ahead of your human teammates. You only need to beat all the AI opponents. Repeat this across five qualifying Horizon Tour races to unlock Front Runner.
Tip
Use a properly tuned vehicle suited to the event type and performance class. The Drivatars in Horizon Tour are generally manageable, so focus on clean driving and maintaining your position ahead of the AI team. You'll also earn Tourist Attraction by completing your first Horizon Tour event.
Warning
Your team winning the overall Tour isn't enough by itself. You must personally finish ahead of every Drivatar in five individual races. Finishing behind even one AI opponent won't count that race toward your trophy progress.
Trophy: Good Carma
Give another player some Kudos to show your appreciation
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Give another player Kudos to show your appreciation. Kudos are awarded when you like or positively rate another player's shared creations, such as EventLab events, vehicle liveries, tuning setups, or Super7 challenge cards. An easy method is to enter a community-created EventLab event through Creative Hub. Complete the event and select the Like option when prompted to rate the creator's work. Giving Kudos to another player unlocks Good Carma. You can also earn this while working toward Jackpot, which requires completing seven Super7 challenge cards in a single run.
Tip
Complete a short EventLab event for Show Me Your Moves!, then give the creator a Like afterward. This lets you earn both trophies with minimal extra effort.
Warning
Simply downloading or using another player's creation isn't enough. You must actually give Kudos through the available Like or appreciation prompt.
Trophy: I Have the High Ground
Win 3 Rivals Events in 3 different PI Classes while driving the same car
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Win three Rivals Events in three different Performance Index (PI) classes while driving the same car. Rivals is a time-trial mode where you compete against other players' recorded lap times. You'll need a vehicle that can be upgraded or tuned into at least three different PI classes. The 2021 Ford Bronco is a convenient choice because it's available early in the game and can be tuned for C, B, and A classes. Open the pause menu and navigate to Online, Rivals, Horizon Rivals, then Cross Country. Choose a short circuit and enter with your selected vehicle. Set a clean lap faster than your assigned rival's time to win the event. Afterward, return to your garage and change the car's tuning setup to another PI class. Repeat the process until you've won Rivals Events in three different classes using the same vehicle to unlock the trophy.
Tip
For the 2021 Ford Bronco, the following community tuning share codes are useful: C Class — 172 801 777, B Class — 101 382 242, and A Class — 756 389 231. Choose short circuits to save time, and select manageable rival times rather than trying to beat the fastest leaderboard entries.
Warning
All three victories must use the same car model in three different PI classes. Switching to a different vehicle won't satisfy the requirement. Avoid collisions, missed checkpoints, and Rewind during your attempt, as these can invalidate your lap time.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfDuSihsCt8&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=7&pp=iAQB
Trophy: Icebreaker
Participate in a Horizon Arcade Event
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Participate in a Horizon Arcade Event. Horizon Arcade is an online activity featuring cooperative challenges spread across the open world. Events appear on the map as large pink circles shortly before they begin. Open your map and look for an upcoming Horizon Arcade location. Drive into the marked circle before the event starts and remain inside the area until it begins. Once you're participating in the event, complete the required activity to unlock Icebreaker. Horizon Arcade features five themes: Air, Speed, Drift, Chaos, and Wreckage. Each theme has different objectives, such as drifting, jumping, or destroying objects.
Tip
Try completing all three rounds whenever possible. You'll eventually need to finish Round Three in all five themes for Unlimited Prowess!, so every completed theme saves time later. Horizon Arcade can also be completed solo, although having other players participating may make some challenges easier.
Warning
Make sure you enter the pink event circle before the countdown ends. Simply driving near the location without joining the event won't count.
Trophy: Jackpot
Fully complete a run of Super7
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Complete all seven challenge cards in a single Super7 run. Super7 is a community-created challenge mode featuring seven different activities, such as races, jumps, speed challenges, and other driving objectives. To begin, find the Super7 icon on your world map and enter the mode. You'll receive a challenge card created by another player. Complete the card's objective to advance to the next challenge. Continue until you've successfully completed all seven cards in the run. The challenges are generally short and straightforward, making this one of the easier online trophies. Once you've completed the seventh challenge, Jackpot unlocks.
Tip
If a challenge is particularly difficult or poorly designed, use the available option to replace it with another card rather than wasting time on repeated attempts. You can also give a creator Kudos after completing a challenge to work toward Good Carma.
Warning
You must successfully complete a full seven-card Super7 run. Completing individual challenge cards outside the run doesn't count toward Jackpot.
Trophy: Show Me Your Moves!
Play any EventLab Event created by another player
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Play an EventLab event created by another player. EventLab allows players to create and share custom races and challenges. To find one, open the pause menu and navigate to Creative Hub, then EventLab and Event Blueprints. Browse the community-created events or use the search function to find a suitable blueprint. Select an event made by another player, enter it, and complete the activity to unlock Show Me Your Moves! You don't need to win a difficult race or achieve a particular score. A short community-created event is enough.
Tip
Combine this trophy with Good Carma by giving the creator Kudos after completing their event. Community EventLab blueprints can also help with other trophies, including photography challenges and certain racing objectives.
Warning
Make sure the event was created by another player. Playing an official race or one of your own EventLab creations won't satisfy the trophy requirement.
Trophy: Tourist Attraction
Complete your first Horizon Tour Race Event
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Complete your first Horizon Tour Race Event. Horizon Tour is a cooperative online racing mode where you team up with other players to compete against AI-controlled Drivatars. Travel to the Horizon Tour location near the main Horizon Festival México site, or select Horizon Tour through the Online menu. Join an available Tour and choose a suitable car. You can also rent a vehicle if you don't own one that meets the event restrictions. Participate in the races and finish your first Horizon Tour event to unlock Tourist Attraction. You don't need to finish in first place.
Tip
Use these races to practice for Front Runner, which requires finishing five Horizon Tour races ahead of every Drivatar. A well-tuned car that matches the event's restrictions will make both trophies easier.
Warning
Horizon Tour requires online matchmaking. Ordinary single-player races against Drivatars don't count toward this trophy.
Trophy: Unlimited Prowess!
Complete Round Three in all 5 Themes of Horizon Arcade
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Complete Round Three in all five Horizon Arcade themes. Horizon Arcade is a series of cooperative driving challenges that appear periodically across Mexico. Each event consists of three rounds, with objectives based on its theme. The five required themes are Air, Speed, Drift, Chaos, and Wreckage. Open the world map and look for the large pink Horizon Arcade circles. Travel into the marked area before the countdown ends to join an event. Once the activity begins, complete the objectives for Round One and Round Two, then successfully finish Round Three. Repeat this process for all five themes to unlock Unlimited Prowess! You can participate with other players or attempt events solo, although having additional drivers may help with tougher objectives.
Tip
Use a vehicle suited to the event. Drift cars are ideal for Drift challenges, fast road cars work well for Speed, and capable off-road vehicles are useful for Air. The Air theme can be particularly challenging, so don't hesitate to try another event if your current vehicle isn't suitable. You'll also earn Icebreaker simply by participating in your first Horizon Arcade event.
Warning
You must successfully complete the third round in each of the five themes. Participating in an event or finishing only the first two rounds won't count. Keep track of which themes you've completed so you don't waste time repeating the same type of event.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5bYhz0egTs&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=11&pp=iAQB
Trophy: You're the Champion
Win any Event in Horizon Open
Type: Bronze
Category: Online
How to Unlock
Win an event in Horizon Open against other players. Horizon Open is Forza Horizon 5's competitive online multiplayer mode, featuring racing and other driving activities against real players. Open the pause menu, navigate to Online, and select Horizon Open. Choose an available event type, such as Open Racing, and join matchmaking. For the most straightforward approach, enter Open Racing and compete in a race against other players. Finish in first place in a qualifying race to unlock You're the Champion. You don't need to win an entire multiplayer championship. Winning a single qualifying event is enough.
Tip
Choose an event type you're comfortable with and use a well-tuned car suited to its racing class. Learning the track and maintaining consistent cornering speed are often more valuable than having the fastest car on paper. Practice against Drivatars before entering multiplayer if you're struggling with unfamiliar routes.
Warning
Single-player races and ordinary Rivals time trials don't count. You must win a qualifying Horizon Open event against real players. Finishing on the podium isn't enough. You need an outright event victory.
Collectible
Trophy: Better Than New
Restore 14 Barn Finds in México
Type: Bronze
Category: Collectible
How to Unlock
Find and fully restore all 14 Barn Find vehicles throughout Mexico. Barn Finds are abandoned classic cars hidden in barns across the open world. As you progress through Horizon Adventure, you'll receive Barn Find rumors that reveal purple search areas on your map. Travel to each marked area and search for a barn with large wooden doors. Approach the barn to trigger a discovery scene and add the vehicle to your restoration collection. After discovering a car, you'll need to wait for its restoration to finish. You can check its progress through the Barn Finds menu in your garage. Continue unlocking Barn Find rumors, locating the hidden vehicles, and waiting for their restorations until all 14 cars have been fully restored. Better Than New unlocks once the final restoration is complete.
Tip
Investigate Barn Find rumors as soon as they appear. Restoration happens over time, so finding the vehicles early allows the process to continue while you're working on other trophies. Some rare vehicles, particularly the Ferrari 250 GTO, can take a substantial amount of time to restore.
Warning
Discovering all 14 barns isn't enough. Every vehicle must finish its restoration before the trophy unlocks. Some Barn Find rumors are tied to progression and specific activities, so keep completing Horizon Adventure content if a rumor hasn't appeared yet.
Trophy: Complete Collection
Find and smash all 250 Bonus Boards in México
Type: Silver
Category: Collectible
How to Unlock
Find and smash all 250 Bonus Boards scattered throughout Mexico. There are two types of Bonus Boards: 200 XP Boards and 50 Fast Travel Boards. Both types count toward the trophy, and you must destroy every one. Bonus Boards appear on your world map as you discover them while exploring. Drive directly into each board to smash it and register your progress. Most are located beside roads, around buildings, or along dirt tracks. Others are hidden on rooftops, elevated structures, or difficult-to-reach ledges that require precise jumps. Continue exploring and collecting boards until all 250 have been destroyed to unlock Complete Collection.
Tip
Prioritize the 50 Fast Travel Boards early. Each one reduces the cost of fast travel by 200 credits, making travel completely free once you've collected them all. For difficult rooftop boards, use a fast car with good acceleration and look for nearby hills or ramps. Rewind can help you adjust your approach without repeatedly driving back to the starting point.
Warning
You need all 250 boards, including both XP and Fast Travel Boards. Collecting only one type isn't enough. Some boards require carefully positioned jumps, so don't assume a collectible is inaccessible just because you can't reach it directly from the road.
Trophy: Fit to Print
Take 50 photos of Legendary cars for Horizon Promo
Type: Bronze
Category: Collectible
How to Unlock
Photograph 50 different Legendary cars for Horizon Promo. First, unlock Horizon Promo by purchasing the Lugar Tranquilo Player House for 700,000 credits after completing the Tulum Expedition. Legendary cars are identified by their rarity in the vehicle information. You don't need to own these cars, so photographing vehicles driven by other players or Drivatars also counts. Enter Photo Mode using Up on the D-pad, position the camera to capture the vehicle, and press R1 to take a Horizon Promo photograph. Continue photographing unique Legendary cars until you've registered 50 different models to unlock Fit to Print.
Tip
Community-created EventLab races are an excellent way to find multiple Legendary cars quickly. Try blueprint share codes 784 427 961 and 984 779 916, which are designed to help with Horizon Promo photography. You can photograph several cars in the same scene, making this much faster than purchasing 50 Legendary vehicles yourself.
Warning
Photographing the same Legendary car model repeatedly doesn't increase your total. You need 50 different Legendary vehicles registered in Horizon Promo.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvJXE0-BsKY&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=9&pp=iAQB0gcJCSwMAYcqIYzv
Trophy: Mogul
Purchase all 7 Player Houses
Type: Bronze
Category: Collectible
How to Unlock
Purchase all seven Player Houses throughout Mexico. Player Houses become available as you progress through Horizon Adventure and unlock additional Festival Outposts. They provide useful benefits such as vehicle customization, fast travel, and Wheelspin rewards. The seven required properties are: 1. Casa Bella — Free, unlocked during the introduction. 2. La Cabaña — 150,000 credits. 3. Buena Esperanza — 700,000 credits. 4. Lugar Tranquilo — 700,000 credits. 5. La Casa Solariega — 1,500,000 credits. 6. Buenas Vistas — 2,000,000 credits. 7. Hotel Castillo — 5,000,000 credits. The total cost is 10,050,000 credits without paid edition bonuses. Complete Horizon Adventure Expeditions to reveal additional properties, then purchase each house from its map location. Once you own all seven houses, Mogul unlocks.
Tip
Prioritize Buenas Vistas because it unlocks the ability to fast travel to any road. Combine this with all 50 Fast Travel Boards to make traveling around Mexico much easier and completely free. Hotel Castillo provides a daily Wheelspin, while Lugar Tranquilo unlocks Horizon Promo, which is required for Album Cover and Fit to Print. Save credits throughout your playthrough and take advantage of race rewards, Wheelspins, and the Auction House to reduce the grind.
Warning
Unlocking a house on the map doesn't mean you own it. You must purchase every property, except Casa Bella, which is free. Some paid game editions include house ownership benefits that reduce the total cost, but all seven properties must still be owned for the trophy.
Trophy: Ride and Seek
Discover and drive every road in México
Type: Bronze
Category: Collectible
How to Unlock
Discover and drive all 578 roads throughout Mexico. Every road you travel along becomes marked as discovered on your world map. Undiscovered roads appear gray, while explored roads change color depending on their surface type. You'll naturally discover hundreds of roads while completing races, Horizon Adventures, PR Stunts, and other activities, so save the final cleanup until later in your playthrough. Once you're ready, open the world map and press R1 to adjust the filters. Hide all events and activities so you can examine the road network without distracting icons. Look carefully for remaining gray sections, particularly short dirt paths, small road junctions, and the underground tunnels around Guanajuato. Drive along each undiscovered section until your road counter reaches 578 to unlock Ride and Seek.
Tip
Check the smaller dotted dirt roads first when searching for your final missing roads. These are particularly easy to overlook because they blend into the map. You can track your progress through the Discovery statistics.
Warning
Driving near a road isn't always enough to discover it. Make sure you actually travel along the unexplored section until the map updates.
Trophy: You Could Say I'm a Fan
Earn a Manufacturer Bonus for a collection of 25 or more cars
Type: Silver
Category: Collectible
How to Unlock
Earn a Manufacturer Bonus for a collection containing at least 25 cars. Open the Car Collection menu and focus on a manufacturer with 25 or more vehicles. Chevrolet, Ford, Ferrari, and Porsche are suitable options, but Chevrolet is generally the most affordable. For Chevrolet, you'll need to collect the required 25 cars. Most can be purchased directly through the Autoshow or Car Collection for approximately 1.4 million credits in total. Two particularly useful vehicles are the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, obtained through a Barn Find, and the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, which can be purchased from the Auction House. Once you've completed the required Chevrolet collection, open Car Collection and claim its Manufacturer Bonus to unlock the trophy.
Tip
Save this trophy until you've earned a reasonable amount of credits through races, Wheelspins, and other activities. Check the Auction House before purchasing expensive vehicles, as you may find cheaper listings. Completing this collection also satisfies Manufacturer Affinity if you haven't already earned it.
Warning
The Manufacturer Bonus must come from a collection containing at least 25 cars. Completing a smaller manufacturer's collection won't unlock this trophy. Some required vehicles may not be available directly from the Autoshow, so check Barn Finds and the Auction House before spending credits unnecessarily.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPAC4d1WeEY&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=10&pp=iAQB
Grind
Trophy: Cactus Makes Perfect
Smash 500 cacti during México's Wet Season
Type: Bronze
Category: Grind
How to Unlock
Smash 500 cacti during Mexico's Wet Season. The Wet Season corresponds to Summer in the Festival Playlist's four-week seasonal rotation. Wait until Summer is active, then travel to an area with large groups of cacti. One convenient location is the desert surrounding the main Horizon Festival México site, particularly near the drag strip. Drive through the cacti to destroy them and continue until you've smashed 500 during the Wet Season. The trophy unlocks once you've reached the required total.
Tip
Use a fast off-road vehicle to drive through clusters of cacti without constantly losing speed. The open desert around the Horizon Festival is ideal because you can cover large areas quickly. Cacti also appear in some community-created EventLab events, which may help speed up the grind. However, the Wet Season requirement still needs to be satisfied.
Warning
Cacti destroyed outside the Wet Season don't count toward the trophy. Check the current season before beginning your grind. Summer lasts one real-world week before changing to Autumn, so complete the requirement while the correct season is active.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7JBIlW8OYo&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=4&pp=iAQB
Trophy: Living Legend
Earn 294 stars from PR Stunts in México
Type: Gold
Category: Grind
How to Unlock
Earn a total of 294 stars from PR Stunts throughout Mexico. PR Stunts are driving challenges that award up to three stars based on your performance. They include Speed Traps, Speed Zones, Drift Zones, Danger Signs, and Trailblazers. Progress through Horizon Adventure to unlock additional PR Stunts, particularly those associated with the Horizon Rush Outpost. There are more than enough PR Stunts available to reach 294 stars, so you don't need to complete every challenge. For example, earning three stars on 98 different stunts would satisfy the requirement. Use vehicles suited to each activity. Fast cars with excellent acceleration work well for Speed Traps and Danger Signs, while dedicated drift builds are better for Drift Zones. Continue earning stars until your total reaches 294 to unlock Living Legend.
Tip
The Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution is an excellent all-round choice for many PR Stunts when properly tuned. Enable Rewind to correct mistakes during difficult approaches. For Drift Zones, disabling Traction Control and Stability Control can make maintaining long drifts easier.
Warning
You need 294 total stars, not 294 completed PR Stunts. Replaying a challenge you've already earned three stars on won't provide additional stars.
Trophy: Racing and Pacing and Plotting the Course
Win 80 different Race Events in México
Type: Gold
Category: Grind
How to Unlock
Win 80 different Race Events throughout Mexico. Forza Horizon 5 features more than 100 unique races across Road Racing, Dirt Racing, Cross Country Racing, Street Racing, and Drag Racing. You only need to win 80 different events, so there's no requirement to finish every race on the map. Progress through Horizon Adventure to unlock additional race disciplines and their events. Open the world map, select any available race, and finish in first place. Continue winning unique events until you've completed 80 different races to unlock the trophy. You can use whichever Drivatar difficulty and driving assists you're comfortable with. Online race victories can also contribute, although racing against AI opponents is generally more reliable.
Tip
Set the Drivatar difficulty to a comfortable level and enable Rewind to correct mistakes. A well-tuned car suited to each race type makes consistent victories much easier. Work toward this trophy while earning the 200,000 Accolade Points required for Hall of Famer. You'll naturally earn plenty of credits, experience, and Wheelspins along the way.
Warning
The 80 victories must come from different Race Events. Repeating a race you've already won won't increase your progress. Simply completing a race isn't enough. You must finish first for it to count.
Trophy: Seasoned Veteran
Complete a Festival Playlist activity in every season
Type: Bronze
Category: Grind
How to Unlock
Complete at least one Festival Playlist activity during each of Mexico's four seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. The Festival Playlist operates on a four-week Series cycle, with each season lasting seven real-world days. The available challenges change every week, giving you different opportunities to earn points and rewards. Open the Festival Playlist from the pause menu and complete at least one eligible activity during the current season. This can include a Seasonal Championship, PR Stunt, Photo Challenge, or another qualifying Playlist event. Repeat this during all four seasons to unlock Seasoned Veteran.
Tip
Complete one activity every week while working toward Min, Meet Max, which requires finishing all non-expansion Playlist events across an entire Series. Track your progress through the trophy counter and complete all four seasons within the same Series to avoid potential tracking issues.
Warning
Festival seasons change weekly. If you miss a season, you'll need to wait for it to return in a future Series. Regular races and free-roam activities don't count unless they're part of the Festival Playlist.
Misc
Trophy: A Forza Edition to my Collection
Earn a Forza Edition car from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Win a Forza Edition car from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin. Forza Edition cars are special versions of existing vehicles with unique bonuses, such as increased skill points or experience rewards. You'll earn Wheelspins naturally by leveling up, completing activities, and receiving certain rewards. Super Wheelspins provide three rewards at once, giving you additional opportunities to win a special vehicle. Open your available Wheelspins and continue using them until you receive a Forza Edition car. The trophy unlocks when the car is awarded through a spin. This trophy depends on luck, so there's no guaranteed number of Wheelspins required.
Tip
Smashing XP Bonus Boards helps you level up and earn more Wheelspins. Seasonal activities and the Forzathon Shop can also provide additional opportunities. The Hotel Castillo Player House awards a daily Wheelspin and is required for Mogul, making it a useful long-term investment.
Warning
The Forza Edition car must be won through a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin. Purchasing one from the Auction House or obtaining it through another reward method won't satisfy the trophy requirement.
Trophy: A Royal Affair
At sunrise, take a photo of your car with some monarch butterflies at Hotel Mirador Balderrama
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Take a photograph of your car with monarch butterflies at Hotel Mirador Balderrama during sunrise. The hotel is located in northwestern Mexico, near the Copper Canyon region. Travel to the hotel and look for the monarch butterflies flying around the rocks and vegetation near the property. Wait until sunrise, then position your car near the butterflies. Enter Photo Mode using Up on the D-pad and frame your car and the butterflies together. Take the photograph while the sunrise conditions are active to unlock A Royal Affair.
Tip
You can make this trophy considerably easier using a community-created EventLab blueprint designed for the challenge. Open Creative Hub, select EventLab, and search for share code 165 050 941. This event places you near the required location with suitable conditions. Use an off-road vehicle to navigate the uneven terrain around the hotel.
Warning
Your photograph must include both your car and the monarch butterflies at sunrise. Taking a picture at the correct hotel without the butterflies or during the wrong time of day won't count.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLRJwszmY7I&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=8&pp=iAQB
Trophy: Album Cover
Take a photo of the 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE for Horizon Promo
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Take a Horizon Promo photograph of the 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE, the cover car of Forza Horizon 5. First, unlock Horizon Promo by purchasing the Lugar Tranquilo Player House for 700,000 credits after completing the Tulum Expedition. You don't need to own the Mercedes-AMG ONE. You can photograph another player's car or find one during a race. If you prefer, purchase the car from the Autoshow or Auction House. Once you've found the vehicle, enter Photo Mode using Up on the D-pad and take a photograph with R1. Make sure the car is clearly visible and registered by Horizon Promo to unlock Album Cover.
Tip
Community-created EventLab events can make this much easier. Search for an event featuring the Mercedes-AMG ONE or try blueprint share code 113 884 691. You can also combine this trophy with Fit to Print, since the Mercedes-AMG ONE is a Legendary car.
Warning
Simply taking a photograph before unlocking Horizon Promo may not register toward the trophy. Make sure you've purchased Lugar Tranquilo and activated the feature first.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH_ijP5BsBw&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=6&pp=iAQB0gcJCSwMAYcqIYzv
Trophy: An Item Of Extreme Value
Discover and photograph the Golden Tlaloc Totem
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Discover and photograph the Golden Tlaloc Totem during the Tulum Expedition. First, earn enough Accolade Points to unlock a new Horizon Adventure chapter. Select Horizon Apex and begin the Tulum Expedition, which takes you to ancient ruins on Mexico's eastern coast. While exploring the ruins, look for the optional Accolade objective involving the Golden Tlaloc Totem. Follow its marked location and approach the golden statue. Enter Photo Mode using Up on the D-pad, position the camera so the Golden Tlaloc Totem is clearly visible, and take a photograph to unlock the trophy. You don't need to finish the entire Expedition before earning it.
Tip
The Tulum Expedition is an excellent opportunity to earn several trophies together, including Stunning Photography, New Tune, and No Stone Unturned. Complete the optional Accolades while exploring the ruins to avoid unnecessary backtracking later.
Warning
The Golden Tlaloc Totem is an optional Expedition objective, not part of the mandatory route. Don't leave the ruins without photographing it if you're aiming to complete all Expedition Accolades in one visit.
How to Unlock
Discover and photograph the Golden Tlaloc Totem during the Tulum Expedition.
First, earn enough Accolade Points to unlock a new Horizon Adventure chapter. Select Horizon Apex and begin the Tulum Expedition, which takes you to ancient ruins on Mexico's eastern coast.
While exploring the ruins, look for the optional Accolade objective involving the Golden Tlaloc Totem. Follow its marked location and approach the golden statue.
Enter Photo Mode using Up on the D-pad, position the camera so the Golden Tlaloc Totem is clearly visible, and take a photograph to unlock the trophy.
You don't need to finish the entire Expedition before earning it.
Tip
The Tulum Expedition is an excellent opportunity to earn several trophies together, including Stunning Photography, New Tune, and No Stone Unturned.
Complete the optional Accolades while exploring the ruins to avoid unnecessary backtracking later.
Warning
The Golden Tlaloc Totem is an optional Expedition objective, not part of the mandatory route. Don't leave the ruins without photographing it if you're aiming to complete all Expedition Accolades in one visit.
Trophy: Cover to Cover
Earn 3 stars on all chapters in a single Horizon Story
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Earn three stars in every chapter of any single Horizon Story. Horizon Stories are multi-chapter activities unlocked throughout Horizon Adventure. Each chapter awards up to three stars based on its objectives, such as finishing within a target time or reaching a required score. Choose one Horizon Story and complete every chapter with a three-star rating. You can replay chapters individually if you don't earn all three stars on your first attempt. Born Fast is a useful choice because you'll already need to complete its Tristan chapter for How to Race Friends and Influence People. Once every chapter in your chosen Horizon Story has three stars, Cover to Cover unlocks.
Tip
Use Rewind when available to correct driving mistakes, and take advantage of shortcuts during timed challenges. For Born Fast, remember that Charlie's Request requires winning the race for three stars, even though the narrative suggests otherwise.
Warning
You must earn three stars in every chapter of the same Horizon Story. Collecting three-star ratings across several different stories won't satisfy the requirement. Born Fast also requires Hall of Fame access to unlock its final chapter.
Trophy: First Love
Purchase your first car from the Autoshow
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Purchase your first car from the Autoshow. After unlocking Casa Bella, your first Player House, you'll gain access to the Autoshow. You can also access it from any Festival Outpost. Open the Autoshow, browse the available vehicles, and purchase any car using credits. The trophy unlocks as soon as the purchase is completed. You don't need an expensive sports car for this trophy. The 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI is an affordable option at 20,000 credits, making it a good choice if you're saving money for other purchases.
Tip
Save your credits whenever possible. You'll eventually need to purchase all seven Player Houses for Mogul, which costs 10,050,000 credits without paid bonuses. If you own the Car Pass, claiming an eligible car through the Autoshow may also satisfy the purchase requirement.
Trophy: Ford of the Wings
Earn 3 Stars at the Eagle's Perch Danger Sign in a Ford Supervan 3
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Earn three stars at the Eagle's Perch Danger Sign while driving a Ford Supervan 3. First, obtain the 1993 Ford Supervan 3 from the Autoshow for approximately 500,000 credits or check the Auction House for a cheaper listing. Next, upgrade the vehicle for better speed and acceleration. The stock Supervan 3 may struggle to reach the required jumping distance. A recommended community tuning share code is 560 317 067. Open your world map and filter for Danger Signs to locate Eagle's Perch. Travel there in your Ford Supervan 3 and position yourself far enough from the ramp to build up speed. Accelerate toward the Danger Sign, hit the ramp cleanly, and travel far enough to earn three stars. The trophy unlocks once the successful jump registers.
Tip
Use a long run-up and approach the ramp as straight as possible to maintain speed. Enable Rewind so you can adjust your approach if you miss the required distance or land awkwardly.
Warning
You must use the Ford Supervan 3 specifically. Other Ford vehicles or different Supervan models won't satisfy the requirement. Earning one or two stars isn't enough. Your jump must meet the three-star distance target.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUuiQwez3og&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=3&pp=iAQB
Trophy: Gotta Smash 'Em All
Complete 5 Seasonal Smashable Challenges
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Complete five Seasonal Smashable Challenges from the Festival Playlist. Seasonal Smashable Challenges are limited-time activities that require destroying specific objects scattered throughout Mexico. They appear in the Festival Playlist under the Collectibles category when available. Open the Festival Playlist and check the current season for an eligible Smashable Challenge. Select it to view the required objects and any location clues, then drive around Mexico destroying the specified items until the challenge is marked complete. Repeat this process for five different Seasonal Smashable Challenges to unlock the trophy.
Tip
Check the Festival Playlist every Thursday when the season changes. These challenges don't appear every week, so completing them whenever they're available can save considerable waiting time. You can work toward this trophy alongside Min, Meet Max and Seasoned Veteran.
Warning
Only Seasonal Smashable Challenges count. Ordinary destructible objects and Daily Forzathon Challenges don't satisfy this requirement. Because eligible challenges appear irregularly, this trophy may take several weeks or months through normal seasonal rotations. Older guides mention offline date-changing methods, but their reliability is not guaranteed after game updates.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBcLUwz_V3k&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=12&pp=iAQB
Trophy: How to Race Friends and Influence People
Earn 3 stars in the 'Tristan' Chapter of the 'Born Fast' Horizon Story
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Earn three stars in the Tristan chapter of the Born Fast Horizon Story. First, build the Horizon Street Scene Outpost by completing the Guanajuato Expedition. Continue earning Accolade Points and unlock Born Fast through the Street Scene branch of Horizon Adventure. Progress through the Born Fast story until you reach its final chapter, Tristan. You must reach the Horizon Hall of Fame before this chapter becomes available. Complete Tristan's driving challenge within its three-star target to unlock the trophy.
Tip
Aim for three stars in every Born Fast chapter while progressing toward Tristan. This also earns Cover to Cover, which requires three stars across every chapter of a single Horizon Story. During the Charlie's Request chapter, win the race even though the story asks you to lose. Winning is necessary to obtain all three stars.
Warning
The Tristan chapter is locked until you've reached the Horizon Hall of Fame. If you cannot access it, complete the Hall of Fame requirements before returning to Born Fast.
Trophy: Manufacturer Affinity
Earn a Manufacturer Bonus
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Earn a Manufacturer Bonus by collecting the required cars from any single manufacturer. Open the pause menu, navigate to Cars, and select Car Collection. Here, you can view vehicles grouped by manufacturer, along with the rewards available for completing their collections. The easiest approach is to choose a manufacturer with very few cars. Austin-Healey is a good option because its collection can be completed by purchasing the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite for approximately 20,000 credits. Once you've collected the required vehicles, return to Car Collection and claim the Manufacturer Bonus to unlock Manufacturer Affinity.
Tip
You can also earn this trophy while working toward You Could Say I'm a Fan, which requires a Manufacturer Bonus from a collection containing at least 25 cars. If you want a quick trophy without spending much money, completing a small manufacturer's collection is the better approach.
Warning
Owning the required cars isn't always enough. Make sure you open Car Collection and claim the available Manufacturer Bonus.
Trophy: New Tune
Find a place to install the Horizon Pulse Radio Beacon
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Install the Horizon Pulse Radio Beacon during the Tulum Expedition. The Tulum Expedition becomes available through the Horizon Apex branch of Horizon Adventure. Earn enough Accolade Points to unlock the chapter, then select the expedition and travel to the ancient ruins. While exploring Tulum, look for the optional objective to find a suitable location for the Horizon Pulse Radio Beacon. Follow the objective marker toward the left side of the ruins and approach the designated installation point. Interact with the location to place the beacon and unlock New Tune. The beacon also introduces additional Horizon Pulse radio content after the expedition.
Tip
Complete this during your first Tulum Expedition visit. You can also earn An Item Of Extreme Value by photographing the Golden Tlaloc Totem and
Trophy: Stunning Photography
Take a photo during a tropical storm
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Take a photograph during a tropical storm. Tropical storms occur in Mexico's wetter regions and produce heavy rain, strong winds, and dramatic weather conditions. The easiest guaranteed opportunity is during the Tulum Expedition, which becomes available through the Horizon Apex branch of Horizon Adventure. During the expedition, you'll explore ancient ruins while a tropical storm is active. Enter Photo Mode using Up on the D-pad and take a photograph while the storm is happening. The trophy unlocks once you've successfully captured a photograph during tropical storm conditions.
Tip
Complete this trophy during the Tulum Expedition alongside An Item Of Extreme Value and New Tune. You can photograph the Golden Tlaloc Totem during the storm to make progress toward two trophies with one picture. Now that's efficient sightseeing.
Warning
Ordinary rain doesn't necessarily qualify as a tropical storm. Use the Tulum Expedition for a reliable opportunity rather than waiting for random weather. If you missed the photograph during your first visit, you can replay the expedition.
Trophy: Unbeatable Triumph
Win 6 different Race Events against Unbeatable Drivatars
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Win six different Race Events against Unbeatable Drivatars. Unbeatable is the highest AI difficulty setting in Forza Horizon 5. To earn this trophy, you must finish first in six unique qualifying race events while competing against opponents set to Unbeatable difficulty. Open the Settings menu, select Difficulty, and change Drivatar Difficulty to Unbeatable before entering a race. Choose a race you're familiar with, select a well-tuned vehicle suited to the course, and finish in first place. Repeat this at five additional race locations to unlock Unbeatable Triumph. Drag Races are a useful option because they involve less cornering and can be easier with a properly tuned acceleration-focused car.
Tip
The 1999 Lamborghini Diablo GTR is an excellent choice for Drag Racing when properly upgraded. You can also attempt Showcase Events or Expeditions, which have been reported to count toward this trophy despite their unusual race structure. If you're struggling, keep Rewind enabled and experiment with vehicle tuning rather than repeatedly attempting the same race with an unsuitable car.
Warning
Make sure Unbeatable difficulty is selected before starting each event. Winning on a lower setting won't count. You must complete six different qualifying events. Repeating the same race won't increase your trophy progress.
Trophy: Water Performance
Earn 3 stars at the Puerta Pétrea and La Marisma Trailblazers within 3 minutes 30 seconds
Type: Bronze
Category: Misc
How to Unlock
Earn three stars at both the Puerta Pétrea and La Marisma Trailblazers within 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Both Trailblazers are located in Mexico's southeastern coastal region. You'll need to complete their three-star objectives in quick succession, including the drive between them. Choose a fast off-road vehicle with excellent acceleration and handling. A properly tuned Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution is a strong option because it performs well across rough terrain. Start at Puerta Pétrea, complete the Trailblazer with a three-star result, then immediately drive to La Marisma and earn another three-star result before the combined time limit expires. You can also attempt the challenges in the opposite order.
Tip
Scout both Trailblazer routes beforehand and learn the fastest paths between their start and finish gates. Look for shortcuts across open terrain and avoid unnecessary detours along roads. Enable Rewind to correct mistakes, and use an off-road tune that maintains speed through mud, water, and uneven ground.
Warning
Both Trailblazers must receive three stars within the same 3-minute-30-second window. Completing them separately won't count. Fast travel between the two challenges is not permitted during the attempt. You must drive between them.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RsIuAsECc4&list=PLhv08_YUtvOQMxki0jD33YAqcvFpb45TN&index=5&pp=iAQB
Story
Trophy: Adaptable
Complete the On a Wing and a Prayer Showcase Event
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Complete the On a Wing and a Prayer Showcase Event. After arriving at Horizon Festival México and progressing through the opening activities, you'll unlock your first Showcase Event, On a Wing and a Prayer. In this event, you'll drive the Hoonigan Ford Escort Cosworth while racing against a cargo plane across the Mexican landscape. Follow the marked route, drive through the checkpoints, and finish the event to unlock Adaptable. You don't need to win the race; completing it is enough.
Tip
Showcase Events are designed to provide exciting, close finishes, so don't panic if the plane pulls ahead during the race. Focus on maintaining control and reaching the finish line. You'll eventually need to win all four Showcase Events for Putting on a Show, so you can replay this one later if you don't finish first.
Trophy: Adrenaline Rush
Build the Horizon Rush Outpost
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Build the Horizon Rush Festival Outpost by completing the Canyon Expedition. Earn Accolade Points until another Horizon Adventure chapter becomes available. Open Horizon Adventure, select Horizon Rush, and choose the Canyon Expedition. Follow the expedition objectives through the canyon region to establish the Horizon Rush Outpost. Once the expedition is complete and the Outpost has been built, Adrenaline Rush unlocks automatically. Horizon Rush focuses on PR Stunts, including Speed Traps, Speed Zones, Danger Signs, Drift Zones, and Trailblazers. These activities will become especially important when working toward Living Legend, which requires earning 294 PR Stunt stars.
Tip
Enable Rewind before tackling difficult PR Stunts. It can help you correct mistakes during high-speed approaches and jumps without restarting from scratch. A well-tuned car with strong acceleration and handling will also make many PR Stunts easier.
Warning
Selecting the Canyon Expedition doesn't unlock the trophy. You must complete the expedition and establish the Horizon Rush Outpost.
Trophy: Ask Any Racer, Any Real Racer
Build the Horizon Street Scene Outpost
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Build the Horizon Street Scene Festival Outpost by completing the Guanajuato Expedition. Continue earning Accolade Points until you unlock another Horizon Adventure Chapter. Open Horizon Adventure, select Horizon Street Scene, and choose the Guanajuato Expedition. Follow the expedition route into Guanajuato and complete the objectives to establish the Street Scene Outpost. Once the expedition is finished, Ask Any Racer, Any Real Racer unlocks automatically. This Outpost unlocks Street Racing events and helps you progress toward the Born Fast Horizon Story, which is needed for How to Race Friends and Influence People.
Tip
Prioritize unlocking Street Scene if you want to begin working on the Born Fast story early. Completing its chapters also provides an opportunity to work toward Cover to Cover.
Warning
You must finish the Guanajuato Expedition and establish the Street Scene Outpost. Simply selecting its Horizon Adventure chapter doesn't unlock the trophy.
Trophy: AWDyssey
Build the Horizon Wilds Outpost
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Build the Horizon Wilds Festival Outpost by completing the Jungle Expedition. Earn Accolade Points through races and other activities until you receive a Horizon Adventure Chapter unlock. Open Horizon Adventure, select Horizon Wilds, and choose the Jungle Expedition. Follow the expedition objectives as you explore the Mexican jungle and establish the new Festival Outpost. Once the expedition is complete and Horizon Wilds is established, AWDyssey unlocks automatically. The Wilds Outpost introduces Dirt Racing events and additional activities across Mexico.
Tip
Complete the optional Expedition Accolades while exploring whenever convenient. You'll eventually need to finish every Accolade in at least one Expedition for No Stone Unturned.
Warning
Selecting the Jungle Expedition isn't enough. You must complete the expedition and establish the Horizon Wilds Outpost to unlock AWDyssey.
Trophy: Far from the Mudding Crowd
Build the Horizon Apex Outpost
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Build the Horizon Apex Festival Outpost by completing the Tulum Expedition. Earn enough Accolade Points from races, PR Stunts, and other activities to unlock another Horizon Adventure chapter. Open the Horizon Adventure menu, select Horizon Apex, and choose the Tulum Expedition. Follow the expedition route to the ancient ruins of Tulum and complete the main objectives to establish the Horizon Apex Outpost. The trophy unlocks automatically once the expedition is finished. Horizon Apex introduces Road Racing events and additional activities throughout Mexico.
Tip
The Tulum Expedition offers several trophy opportunities. Photograph the Golden Tlaloc Totem for An Item Of Extreme Value, install the Horizon Pulse Radio Beacon for New Tune, and take a photo during the tropical storm for Stunning Photography. Complete every optional Expedition Accolade while you're there to earn No Stone Unturned.
Warning
Simply unlocking or selecting the Tulum Expedition isn't enough. You must finish the expedition and establish the Horizon Apex Outpost to earn the trophy.
Trophy: Hall of Famer
Reach the Horizon Hall of Fame
Type: Gold
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Reach the Horizon Hall of Fame by completing Horizon Adventure and earning 200,000 Accolade Points. Accolade Points are earned through almost everything you do in Mexico, including racing, PR Stunts, Horizon Stories, Expeditions, and Showcase Events. As your total increases, you'll unlock new Horizon Adventure chapters. Continue progressing until you've unlocked all six Horizon Adventure branches and accumulated at least 200,000 Accolade Points. Once you've met both requirements, return to the main Horizon Festival México site and drive through its entrance to trigger the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The trophy unlocks after the ceremony.
Tip
Focus on activities required for other trophies, especially winning 80 different races for Racing and Pacing and Plotting the Course. You'll naturally accumulate plenty of Accolades along the way. If you need more points, check the Accolades menu under Campaign for additional objectives.
Warning
Reaching 200,000 Accolade Points doesn't immediately unlock the trophy. You must also complete the Horizon Adventure progression and physically drive into the main festival to trigger the induction. Fast traveling directly there may not activate the ceremony.
Trophy: Long Gone
Win the Goliath Race Event
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Win The Goliath Race Event. The Goliath is a long-distance Road Racing event that takes you around much of Mexico. To unlock it, earn Accolade Points and progress through the Horizon Mainstage branch of Horizon Adventure until The Goliath Finale becomes available. Travel to the event marker on your map and enter the official Goliath race. The course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, depending on your vehicle and driving performance. Finish in first place to unlock Long Gone.
Tip
Choose a fast, well-handling Road Racing car and lower the Drivatar difficulty if necessary. Enable Rewind to correct mistakes without restarting the entire race. The Goliath also counts toward Racing and Pacing and Plotting the Course, which requires winning 80 different race events.
Warning
You must win the official Goliath event. Simply completing the race or playing a shortened EventLab version won't satisfy the trophy requirement.
Trophy: Mi Casa
Unlock the first Player House
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Unlock your first Player House, Casa Bella. After completing the introductory activities and your first Showcase Event, the game introduces Player Houses. Follow the story objective to Casa Bella, your first house in Mexico. This property is awarded for free, so you won't need to spend any credits. Travel to the house and complete the introduction to unlock Mi Casa. Player Houses provide access to useful features such as your garage, the Autoshow, vehicle upgrades, and character customization.
Tip
Make use of your house whenever you want to purchase or upgrade vehicles. You can also access many of these features from Festival Outposts. There are seven Player Houses in total, and you'll eventually need to own all of them for Mogul. Fortunately, Casa Bella is free. The others? Your wallet might need a moment.
Trophy: No Stone Unturned
Complete all Accolades in any Expedition
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Complete every optional Accolade in a single Expedition. Expeditions are special Horizon Adventure missions that establish new Festival Outposts across Mexico. Each has a main objective and several optional Accolades that can be completed while exploring. The Tulum Expedition under Horizon Apex is an excellent choice because its optional tasks also contribute toward other trophies. During the expedition, explore the ruins and complete every optional objective shown on your Accolade checklist. These include photographing the Golden Tlaloc Totem, installing the Horizon Pulse Radio Beacon, and discovering the required points of interest. Make sure every optional Accolade is marked complete before finishing the expedition. Once you've earned all Accolades in any one Expedition, No Stone Unturned unlocks.
Tip
Complete this during your first Tulum Expedition visit. You can also earn An Item Of Extreme Value, New Tune, and potentially Stunning Photography during the same trip.
Warning
Completing only the expedition's main objective isn't enough. You must finish every optional Accolade in that expedition. If you missed an objective, you can replay the expedition and complete the remaining requirements.
Trophy: Putting on a Show
Win every Showcase Event
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Win all four Showcase Events in Forza Horizon 5. Showcase Events are special races that pit you against unusual opponents, including aircraft and other vehicles. They become available as you progress through Horizon Adventure and unlock additional Festival Outposts. The four required events are: 1. On a Wing and a Prayer — Available early in the story after arriving at Horizon Festival México. 2. Flood, Sweat, and Gears — Unlocked through Horizon Wilds. 3. Buggy and the Beast — Unlocked through Horizon Baja. 4. Catch Me If You Canyon — Unlocked through Horizon Rush. Unlike Adaptable, which only requires completing the first Showcase, Putting on a Show requires finishing in first place in all four events. Once you've won every Showcase Event, the trophy unlocks.
Tip
Showcase races are designed to produce close finishes, so don't worry if your opponent stays ahead during most of the event. Focus on driving cleanly through the checkpoints and maintaining speed near the finish. You can replay a Showcase if you don't win on your first attempt.
Warning
Simply completing the four events isn't enough. You must win each one for Putting on a Show.
Trophy: Race into Action
Complete any Horizon Race Event
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Complete your first Horizon Race Event. After finishing the introduction and arriving at Horizon Festival México, you'll gain access to your first race event. Follow the marked route to the event, enter the race, and drive through the checkpoints until you cross the finish line. You don't need to win. Simply completing the race is enough to unlock Race into Action.
Tip
Enable Rewind in the difficulty settings if you're still getting used to the handling. It lets you correct mistakes without restarting the entire race. You can also adjust the driving assists to suit your experience. There's no trophy requirement to make your first race harder than necessary.
Trophy: There’s Always Money in the Baja Stand
Build the Horizon Baja Outpost
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Build the Horizon Baja Festival Outpost by completing the Baja Expedition. Continue earning Accolade Points until you receive another Horizon Adventure chapter unlock. Open Horizon Adventure, select Horizon Baja, and choose the Baja Expedition. Travel to the marked starting location and begin the expedition. Follow the objectives as you explore the Baja region and help establish the new Festival Outpost. Once you've completed the expedition, the Horizon Baja Outpost will be built and There’s Always Money in the Baja Stand will unlock automatically. This Outpost introduces Cross Country Racing events, giving you more opportunities to earn Accolades and progress toward Racing and Pacing and Plotting the Course.
Tip
Cross Country Racing rewards vehicles with strong off-road handling. A capable off-road car, such as the Jeep Trailcat, will be useful for the events unlocked through Horizon Baja.
Warning
The trophy requires completing the Baja Expedition, not merely unlocking its Horizon Adventure chapter. Finish the expedition objectives to establish the Outpost.
Trophy: This Is The Way
Start a new chapter of the Horizon Adventure
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Start a new chapter of Horizon Adventure. Horizon Adventure is the game's main progression system. You'll earn Accolade Points by completing races, PR Stunts, Showcase Events, and other activities throughout Mexico. As you accumulate Accolade Points, you'll unlock Adventure Chapter selections. Open the Horizon Adventure menu when prompted and choose an available chapter that expands the festival. For this trophy, select an Expedition chapter from one of the five additional Festival Outposts: Horizon Apex, Wilds, Baja, Rush, or Street Scene. Once you select your first new chapter, This Is The Way unlocks.
Tip
Consider choosing the Horizon Apex Tulum Expedition early. It provides opportunities to earn An Item Of Extreme Value, Stunning Photography, New Tune, and No Stone Unturned during the same Expedition.
Warning
Choose a new Adventure chapter rather than an option under Horizon Mainstage. The trophy requires starting a new chapter that expands your Horizon Adventure.
Trophy: Viva Horizon!
Unlock your first Horizon Finale Event
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Unlock your first Horizon Finale Event through Horizon Adventure. Each Horizon Adventure category contains several chapters that become available as you earn Accolade Points. Continue completing races, Expeditions, PR Stunts, and other activities to earn enough Accolades to unlock additional chapters. Progress through any Horizon Adventure category until its final chapter becomes available, then select the Finale Event to unlock Viva Horizon! The six possible Finale Events are The Goliath, The Colossus, The Gauntlet, The Titan, The Juggernaut, and The Marathon. You only need to unlock one Finale Event for this trophy. Completing the race itself isn't required.
Tip
The Goliath is a useful first choice because you'll eventually need to win it for Long Gone. Keep earning Accolades through whichever activities you enjoy. You can progress toward this trophy naturally while exploring Mexico and completing other trophy requirements.
Warning
Viva Horizon! requires unlocking a Finale Event, not simply completing an Expedition. Make sure you've progressed far enough through an Adventure category to select its final chapter.
Trophy: Welcome to México
Arrive at Horizon Festival México
Type: Bronze
Category: Story
How to Unlock
Complete the opening introduction and arrive at the Horizon Festival México. The game begins with an exciting series of driving sequences that introduce several vehicles and the different landscapes of Mexico. Follow the marked routes, complete the introductory drives, and continue toward the main Horizon Festival. Once you arrive at the festival and finish the opening sequence, Welcome to México unlocks automatically.
Tip
Enjoy the introduction and get comfortable with the controls. You can adjust driving assists and enable Rewind later to make challenging races easier. No need to rush. Mexico isn't going anywhere, although your tires might disagree.
Forza Horizon 5 Trophy Roadmap
EARLY GAME
Welcome to Mexico, where the Horizon Festival has hundreds of cars, beautiful scenery, and absolutely no respect for your free time. Begin by completing the introduction and exploring the open world at your own pace. Earn Accolade Points through races, PR Stunts, and Horizon Stories to unlock new chapters of Horizon Adventure. Your main goal is to build all five additional Festival Outposts and reach the Hall of Fame with 200,000 Accolade Points. Enable Rewind and adjust the driving assists to suit your skill level; most trophies don't require a specific difficulty.
Before getting too comfortable, check the Festival Playlist. This is the most important part of your Platinum planning because Min, Meet Max requires completing every non-expansion event across an entire four-week Series. Each week introduces a new season and challenges, so missing a required event can mean starting again with a future Series. Also watch for Treasure Hunts, Seasonal Smashable Challenges, and opportunities to complete activities across all four seasons for Treasure Hunter, Gotta Smash 'Em All, and Seasoned Veteran. During Summer's Wet Season, smash 500 cacti for Cactus Makes Perfect, and during Spring's Hot Season, look for a dust storm to photograph with the Gran Telescopio for Dust in the Lens.
For your first Horizon Adventure, consider the Tulum Expedition under Horizon Apex. It offers convenient opportunities to photograph the Golden Tlaloc Totem, capture a tropical storm, install the Horizon Pulse Radio Beacon, and complete all optional Expedition Accolades. As you explore, smash Bonus Boards and discover new roads whenever convenient. Prioritize Fast Travel Boards because destroying all 50 eventually makes fast travel free, saving plenty of time as your trophy hunt expands across Mexico.
MID GAME
Continue unlocking Horizon Adventure chapters until all Festival Outposts, race disciplines, and major activities become available. Reach the Hall of Fame by earning 200,000 Accolade Points, then drive into the main Horizon Festival to trigger the induction. Along the way, win all four Showcase Events and complete The Goliath. You should also begin working toward Racing and Pacing and Plotting the Course, which requires winning 80 different race events, and Living Legend, which requires earning 294 stars from PR Stunts. You don't need to win every race or three-star every stunt on the map, so concentrate on events that suit your driving strengths.
Start tackling the larger collection trophies while exploring. Complete Collection requires smashing all 250 Bonus Boards, including 200 XP Boards and 50 Fast Travel Boards, while Ride and Seek requires discovering all 578 roads. You'll also need to find and fully restore 14 Barn Finds for Better Than New, which can take considerable time after discovering the vehicles. Work through Horizon Stories and aim for three stars across every chapter of one story for Cover to Cover. The Born Fast story is particularly useful because its Tristan chapter is also required for How to Race Friends and Influence People.
Keep earning credits rather than spending everything on your dream garage. Mogul requires purchasing all seven Player Houses, costing 10,050,000 credits without paid bonuses, while You Could Say I'm a Fan requires earning a Manufacturer Bonus for a collection containing at least 25 cars. Chevrolet is generally a more affordable option than Ferrari, Porsche, or Ford. Buying Buenas Vistas also unlocks fast travel to any road, which becomes especially useful once you've destroyed the Fast Travel Boards. Mexico is enormous, and even the nicest sports car gets tired of driving to the opposite side of the map.
LATE GAME
With the Hall of Fame unlocked, focus on the remaining difficult races, PR Stunts, and specialized challenges. For Unbeatable Triumph, win six different races against Unbeatable Drivatars, using well-tuned vehicles and familiar tracks to improve your chances. Complete three Rivals victories in different PI classes using the same car for I Have the High Ground. You'll also need to earn three stars at Eagle's Perch in a Ford Supervan 3 and complete both the Puerta Pétrea and La Marisma Trailblazers within the required 3-minute-30-second window for Water Performance.
Begin working seriously on online multiplayer trophies, especially Chicken Dinner, which requires winning an entire game of The Eliminator. This is likely to be your toughest challenge because it combines competitive racing with unpredictable car drops and opponents. Look for useful off-road vehicles early, avoid unnecessary head-to-head races once you've secured a competitive car, and plan your position before the final race. You'll also need to win a Horizon Open event, complete Horizon Tour races ahead of all Drivatars, finish a Super7 run, and clear all three rounds in each of Horizon Arcade's five themes. Don't leave these entirely until the end; multiplayer matchmaking and performance can make completion times unpredictable.
Continue checking the Festival Playlist every week while finishing everything else. For Min, Meet Max, you must complete all required non-expansion events throughout one entire Series, including relevant daily challenges, seasonal championships, PR Stunts, and monthly activities. Pay particular attention to Treasure Hunts, which must all be completed within the same Series for Treasure Hunter. The Playlist runs on real-world weekly deadlines, so prioritize events that are about to disappear over permanent races and collectibles. A missed deadline is much harder to recover from than a missed corner.
TROPHY CLEANUP AND EXTRA TIPS
After completing the main Horizon Adventure, you can continue exploring freely and finish any remaining trophies without starting another playthrough. Check your map for undiscovered roads, forgotten Bonus Boards, unfinished races, and PR Stunts where you can still earn additional stars. If Ride and Seek is proving stubborn, remove map filters and examine small dirt tracks, road junctions, and the tunnels beneath Guanajuato. Double-check that all 14 Barn Finds have finished restoring, since discovering a barn alone isn't enough for Better Than New.
Finish the smaller miscellaneous trophies while waiting for seasonal activities or multiplayer opportunities. Photograph the 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE and 50 Legendary cars for Horizon Promo, obtain a Forza Edition car from a Wheelspin, complete a community-created EventLab event, and send another player a Gift Drop. Some photo challenges become much easier with custom EventLab events, but make sure the required location, weather, and time-of-day conditions are satisfied. Keep collecting credits for remaining houses and cars, and remember that the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions aren't required for the base-game Platinum.
Your final obstacles will probably be Chicken Dinner and the Festival Playlist trophies. If an important seasonal challenge has expired, you'll need to wait for another suitable rotation or a fresh Series rather than assume it can be replayed whenever you want. Older guides describe offline date-changing methods, but their reliability can change with updates, so the safest route is to follow the live Playlist and complete its requirements before each deadline. Once all 53 other base-game trophies are unlocked, Horizon Superstar will be yours. That's one serious road trip, and thankfully nobody is making you pay for the tires.
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