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Forza fans, start your engines – as expected,Forza Horizon 5formed a big part of the Xbox stream atGamescom 2021, where the game’s cover cars and opening moments were revealed.

Both the Mercedes-AMG One and 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands will adorn the cover of Forza Horizon 5, sticking with the supercar-plus-SUV theme of the franchise (its predecessor saw the McLaren Senna joined by a Land Rover Defender).

Footage of both cars in action was shown, too, and while we already had an idea of how the game would look onXbox Series Xthanks to an initial announcement trailer, Playground Games’ Mexico setting looks certain to be the series’ most vibrant, detailed and expansive environment yet.

Check it out in action in the new trailer below:

At the showcase, Mike Brown, creative director for Forza Horizon 5, shared footage of the game’s initial drive, which the developer says “sets the stage for everything to come.”

And boy, does that stage look like fun. The game will feature several completely different environment types, giving players the chance to burn rubber around cargo planes, active volcanoes, music festivals and even a dense jungle canopy.

We also get a glimpse of the game’s dynamic weather, including dust storms and how different seasons will change the world around you. For example, in winter, expect to find snow when driving around the Gran Caldera volcano.Forza Horizon 5 is set to release on November 9, 2021 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X,Xbox Series Sand PC. It’ll be available onXbox Game Passon day one, too.

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Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. 

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