It’s been a truly exciting summer for open world driving fans. We introduced Forza Horizon 5 to the world only a few short months ago and since then, we’ve shared frequent deep dives into various aspects of the game on our Let's ¡Go! livestreams. Be it a tour of Mexico’s distinct biomes, the investments we’ve made into car audio or a detailed look at how we bring those awe-inspiring HDR skies to life, we set out to take you along for the journey on our road to Mexico – but this trip is far from over.

Today, during the gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream we unveiled the cover of Forza Horizon 5 which captures the fun and beauty of Mexico and celebrates its authentic culture and incredibly diverse landscapes. Therefore, it’s only fitting that our cover cars are just as distinctive, and we’re excited to share them with you.



Up first is the Mercedes-AMG ONE. Reaching a maximum speed of over 350 km/h, it’s the first car to include Formula 1 hybrid technology almost one-to-one from the track to the street. We’re putting the AMG ONE’s innovative power into your hands so you can explore the streets and roads of Mexico in an unprecedented way at near limitless speeds.



Joining it is the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands. Its rugged engineering means it’s primed to deliver an exhilarating off-road experience over Mexico’s vast terrain. Built with the toughness of an F-Series truck and the performance spirit of Mustang, the Bronco is fully-equipped to go beyond the beaten track and explore every inch of Mexico and its vibrant biomes.



We’re thrilled that Forza Horizon 5 players will get behind the wheel of this year’s most hotly anticipated vehicles thanks to our great partnerships with Mercedes-AMG and Ford. No matter where your next expedition leads, from those lush jungles and sandy deserts to the treacherous peak of an active volcano, you’ll find the perfect companion to take advantage of Mexico’s beautiful, expansive land within this unique, stand-out duo.



Both of our cover cars were shown in spectacular fashion across eight-minutes of brand-new, pure, unadulterated Forza Horizon 5 gameplay that debuted on-stream. This opening segment of the game, which we call the “Initial Drive” is merely a glimpse at the exotic rides, the gorgeous environments and the adventurous nature that awaits ahead of your arrival to the Horizon Festival. In case you missed it, this is your opportunity to experience what you can expect on Nov. 9.



Your first taste of Mexico has you take control of the Ford Bronco Badlands atop the active, snow-capped Gran Caldera volcano – the highest point ever in a Forza Horizon game, as you break loose from the bay of a cargo plane and traverse onto the desert. You’ll want to drive fast, as there’s no foretelling just how dangerous this trek will be. Your onboard GPS will lead you to the Baja off-road racing circuit, where the Bronco is certain to feel at home. Especially handy if there’s an ongoing race that you’ll need to seamlessly blend into upon making your surprise entrance.

Afterwards you’ll take over the 2020 Corvette Stingray C8 sporting an aggressive StreetHunter widebody kit, as it tears up the asphalt towards a towering dust storm in the Mexican farmland – a familiar sight from our Forza Horizon 5 reveal trailer. Like every transition during the “Initial Drive,” you’ll hit the ground upon parachuting your ride out of a cargo plane – it’s how we like to do things here in Mexico. Put your foot on the pedal, don’t look back and head on into the eye of the storm.



Make way for the flamingos as you crash through dense jungle tree canopy at breakneck speeds in the Porsche 911 Desert Flyer. This tropical forest is dappled in vegetation as sun rays perpetuate through the lush greenery, so don’t forget to pack a pair of sunglasses beforehand. The best news is that any dirt your car picks up from the mud trails is certain to be washed off by those streams of crystal-clear water extending all over the jungle. By the time you reach the hidden temple, the 911 Desert Flyer will be sparkling like new.

But of course, this experience wouldn’t be complete without the Mercedes-AMG ONE. Get ready to master this truly stunning, high-performance hybrid at full speed along Mexico’s sun-baked rocky coast all the way to the Horizon Festival at the heart of our Living Desert. This is a drive like no other, so buckle up – it’s going to be a fast one and according to air traffic control, the cargo plane you just dropped out of has deemed the nearby drag strip as its runway, so you best steer clear of its landing.



Last, but not least, we also unveiled the Xbox Wireless Controller – Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition. From the powder party aesthetic on the front to the racing-inspired textured dual grips on the triggers and back – a first for a limited-edition Xbox controller – it was designed to feel like you’re holding a perforated style performance car steering wheel.

It also features a transparent yellow finish, with a custom-colored, visible rumble motor and lighting effects that play off the Xbox nexus button.

Inside the box you’ll also find a redeemable code for some exclusive Forza Horizon 5 in-game digital goodies that stylishly match your new controller, including the 1932 Ford De Luxe Five-Window Coupe Forza Edition featuring a playful party livery, a cosmetic festive shirt for your character and a victory emote that lets you set off a powder firework to celebrate the Festival. [Edit: the DLC code is only redeemable on the Xbox and Microsoft stores.] Pre-order it now.



Get ready to lead breathtaking expeditions as you experience the striking contrast and beauty of Mexico in the largest, most diverse open world ever seen in a Forza Horizon game. Forza Horizon 5 is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam, as well as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass. The Horizon Festival welcomes everyone to Mexico this November 9 for the ultimate Horizon Adventure! We can’t wait to see you all there.

- Fixed a bug that led to the disappearance of weapon blueprints!!!

- Increased reward for killing enemies. (danger level 2+)
- The nanoparticle container now contains more nanoparticles. (danger level 2+)
- The spikes are triggered a little earlier.
- The "rage" implant now triples the damage caused by the weapon.
- Some minor fixes.

upd fix

Adding switch to force OpenGL

The Midnight Pact Mystery Box features dark designs that bring a hint of mystery to your characters. In today's news post, we've gathered some concept art to give you a glimpse behind the scenes of the development of these cosmetic effects.

























You can check out the full Midnight Pact Mystery Box sets or buy yours here.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first of our weekly Critadel posts!

Today we'd like to introduce you to some of the various items in Critadel. There are three different kinds: weapons, attachments and artifacts. Let's take a closer look and see how they work.




In Critadel, there are number of different weapons to discover. Each weapon has a letter rank, either B, A or S. As you may have guessed, S-rank weapons will be better than weapons in the A group, and A is better than B. Each weapon is also very unique, and we're certain that you'll have a lot of fun playing around with them. Here are some examples of the weapons you will find in the game.




In addition to the rank, each weapon description includes a type such as "Normal," "Rifle," "Burn," etc. The weapon type tells you how the weapon functions. Does the description indicate that your weapon is a "Rifle" type? Then you can go full-auto by holding the Fire button down. Is your weapon an "Explosive" type? If so, its projectiles will go "Ka-boom"! How about "Burn" type? That means your weapon's projectiles will ignite enemies and burn them alive. It's kind of like the "elemental" powers that you usually see in fantasy games.



Interestingly enough, when you carry a certain number of weapons with the same type in your inventory, you will get special "Synergy" effects from them. We'll explain Synergies later, in another weekly post.




With numerous different weapons in the game, there are plenty of different ways to attack your enemies. But on top of that, you can also upgrade and/or modify your weapons with 50 different attachments! Some of the attachments have simple effects, like "Increased damage"... but there are also more advanced attachments, like "Add a special snowball projectile that will freeze enemies and also add Freeze type to the weapon"! So you should always consider adding attachments to make sure your weapons can reach their full potential.



There is a catch, though! You can add only two attachments to the same weapon, and if you ever want to detach one of them for any reason, you'll have to pay a small fee.




Lastly, we have special items called "artifacts." Artifacts will give your character or your weapons certain enhancements. Some will add functionality to your weapons beyond what the attachments can do, while others directly enhance your character's abilities. Equipping an artifact might give a boost to your weapons’ magazine sizes, or even give your character the ability to shoot through barricades!



Something to note about artifacts is that you cannot unequip them once you have obtained them. Their effects will remain active until the end of your current run. This also applies to debuff artifacts (yes, there are artifacts with negative effects!), so you'll have to think carefully before you pick them up.


There's so much more to say, but that should be it for this post. Look for more information in the coming weeks. In the next post, we'll talk about Synergy effects that will make your adventure to the top of Babel more interesting and fun....

We start with the important stuff such as

-fixed alt+tab crushes
-fixed a bug where you couldn't quit the game
-no more annoying mouse
-minor fixes in settings and some visuals

The GameGuru Sci-Fi Mission to Mars Pack is ideal for making space adventures and comes with a demo game to inspire your creative juices. There are plenty of great entities in this high-quality pack!



If you don't yet have the GameGuru Sci-Fi Mission To Mars Pack DLC we are currently running a promotion on the TheGameCreators website (and on Steam) with a great discount, so there is no better time to buy and add an alien element to your game making collection. The discounted DLC is available here:

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/90433/

We are thrilled to announce that 505 Games and Point Blank Games are joining forces to bring Stray Blade to Steam in 2022! Wishlist Stray Blade today to get game updates and invites to community events offering exclusive collectible Stray Blade merchandise.

http://505.games/SteamSB

Stray Blade is an intense action RPG with brutal combat and adventurous exploration. Prepare yourself for evolving environments that alter gameplay to create fresh challenges. Fight to regain your freedom in hyper-responsive combat scenarios, explore ancient ruins for rare crafting materials, and survive glorious battles versus legendary foes.



Embark on an unforgettable journey and discover the story of Acrea and its ancient legacy. Reveal the whole history that turned the peaceful valley into a place of war, death, and tales that have been passed down by the world’s greatest dynasties for centuries. Use this knowledge to destroy the relics of the past and restore peace in the war-torn valley.



The hyper-responsive combat system allows quick reactions and precise attacks to fully control the flow of battle. Stray Blade merges strategic anticipation of enemy attacks with split-second blade-to-blade reactions — the High Noon of melee weapon combat.



Change is part of your journey where your actions leave a mark in the world. Revisit the places of a former victory and experience the changes you brought to the world. But beware! Your actions will lead to even greater challenges. Time keeps moving forward even if you die and this can result in a unique set of circumstances you could be forced to deal with.



Acrea's colorful world ranges from overgrown city ruins to frozen caves and winding canyons. Together with your companion, explore the deepest corners of an ever-changing world bristling with adventure. Find rare materials, recipes, weapons, treasure, powerful abilities, and epic surprises.



One of Stray Blade’s pillars is exhilarating exploration, which is elevated by adding Metroidvania elements with intense Soulslike combat. Traversing the world of Stray Blade will reward you with rare crafting materials and blueprints, but you will also gain access to secret passages through the ever-changing landscape. These secret passages will give you options when approaching your objectives. Specific abilities will allow you to backtrack and explore areas that you were not able to explore previously.



Stray Blade is developed by Point Blank Games and Published by 505 Games. We are interested to read your feedback and suggestions so we can help deliver a game our community will cherish. Join the Stray Blade community and prepare to participate in our events. We are already designing collectible prizes that will not be for sale and only available to win during community events and other worthwhile activities.

If you want to stay up to date on all the Stray Blade happenings, then wishlist on Steam today!

http://505.games/SteamSB

We want to get to know you better so please join our community and introduce yourself. If you are interested in participating in our live community then join us on Steam and Discord or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you as part of the Stray Blade family.

https://discord.gg/strayblade

Fixes double part bug, Trash bin and other movable items now don't jump to player and some other minor fixes