Since its debut in 2012, the Forza Horizon racing series has seen new releases come at a pace of once every two years, releasing on even-numbered years with Forza Motorsport taking the odd years. Microsoft is breaking that tradition with Forza Horizon 5, which comes three years after Forza Horizon 4. The extra year of development gave developer Playground Games more time to focus and refine the already-solid and much-loved formula, and to take things to new heights in a new setting, Mexico. Alongside Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5 is one of Microsoft's biggest games this holiday season which is one of the many reasons it’s GameSpot’s Next Big Game. Forza Horizon 5 is set for release on November 9, 2021 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.