The unique smell of Autumm has a particular scent in Mexico, its one that indicates the return of our loved ones on the night of Día de Muertos. This iconic Mexican tradition has hit the Horizon Festival bringing huge surprises to celebrate the season.

Along with dressing Mulegé with the traditional colors and decorations of the holiday, you will be able to celebrate with the Día de Muertos Dress & Suit that we will be giving away on November 2.

Since we are celebrating one of Mexico’s most emblematic traditions, this new update also brings one of the biggest and most versatile automotive icons of the country, the 2010 Nissan Tsuru, into the Horizon Festival. The Tsuru is the community’s most requested car to date on our Suggestions Hub with over 4,000 votes and introducing it to Forza Horizon 5 has been an unforgettable journey for us. It all started thanks to you, our players! From sourcing a pristine-quality model to preparing it for you to drive around Mexico, we’re so excited to introduce this eagerly awaited and iconic car for our community to enjoy and we can’t wait to see what you do with it.

Get ready for track day as the Super Speed Car Pack becomes available for purchase on October 10. This new Car Pack features speedsters from the modern era including the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 2020 KTM X-Bow GT2, and the 2019 Elemental RP1.

Get your ofrendas and Pan de Muerto ready to celebrate the mythic Day of the Dead from October 10 until November 10 with this new, free update for Forza Horizon 5.

• The following list details some of the fixes and changes we are implementing with this new update.
  
• Fixed props in EventLab moving randomly when in placement mode.
  
• EventLab Prefab thumbnail won’t change to prop image when trying to move or copy that Prefab.
  
• EventLab Island Event map pin image will always show on the map and mini map.
  
• Snap nodes will no longer disappear when moving pieces.
  
• Fixed EventLab Island displaying black textures when playing through Cloud Gaming.
  
• Players will be sent to EventLab Island when choosing an event that takes place there.
  
• Fixed an issue where Attachment Nodes stopped working for other props.
  
• 2021 BMW M3 exterior windows can now be tinted.
  
• 2021 BMW M4 has the correct driver position.
  
• Fixed issues with the 2018 BMW M5 AC Schitzner and 2015 BMW i8 AC Schnitzer widebody kits.
  
• 1996 BMW 850CSi vinyl mapping issues when using bodykits.

You can find a list of issues we are currently investigating here. Report any issues you encounter with this update and others in the Troubleshooting Hub.


Forza Horizon 5 is thrilled to host a massive celebration of one of the most important Mexican traditions and holidays: Día de Muertos.


On this magical day, spirits of our loved ones come back to say hello for one night and to enjoy a feast specially created for them, and while they are busy eating the snacks on their ofrenda, you will be too enjoying our unique celebration.


Mulegé knows how to get down for Día de Muertos. For the entire duration of the four weeks of the Festival Playlist, you will be able to spot Día de Muertos-themed decorations such as Alebrijes, inflatable skulls (calaveritas), and other details to get in for the festivities.

Admire the unique colors and shapes that will be created by the Día de Muertos Drone Show that will make an appearance on Día de Muertos Nights over the Mulegé night sky.


During the second week of the Festival Playlist, you will be able to snatch an icon of Mexican folklore and tradition. Sing away and collect the Mariachi Tank Piñata! Along with this fabulous new prop, 15 new colorful objects will be available in the EventLab Blueprint Builder to create thematic events.


Under the “Decorations” tab, you will see:

• Marigold Stall
  
• Orange/Blue Inflatable Skulls
  
• Dog Alebrije
  
• Yellow & Blue Armadillo Alebrijes
  
• Red & Yellow Armadillo Alebrijes
  
• Red & Blue Armadillo Alebrijes
  
• Ram Alebrije
  
• Chicken Alebrije
  
• Dragon Alebrije
  
• Bipedal Alebrije

Click on the “Horizon Story” tab to find:

• Yellow Día de Muertos Barrier
  
• Purple Día de Muertos Barrier

And finally, the Mariachi Tank Piñata will be available to use under the “Gameplay” tab.


Not only will the Horizon Festival change its appearance to celebrate Día de Muertos, but you can also follow suit with the new cosmetics we are giving away in this series.


Starting November 2, you will receive the Día de Muertos Suit & Dress in your in-game Message Center: two different outfits with very traditional looks that will let your character wear the colors of the festivities and match the surroundings of the Horizon Festival.

And to celebrate the newest milestone for the Forza franchise, we will be giving away the Forza Motorsport Outfit when the new Forza Motorsport launches for everyone on October 10.


You will be able to redeem these three presents from your “Gifts” tab on the Message Center. Stay tuned and unlock them as soon as you receive the notification.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2440510/Forza_Motorsport/


Día de Muertos brings 12 new achievements for you to obtain in this new update. Compete, collect, and complete different challenges to obtain them all. Here is the Iist of the new achievements coming with on Día de Muertos:


Unlock 12 new achievements coming to Forza Horizon 5 on October 10!_

The 2010 Nissan Tsuru is coming to Forza Horizon 5 not only as an unlockable reward in the Festival Playlist, it is now also a new starter option for The Eliminator. Next time you enter this battle royale game mode, you will be able to start the competition behind the wheel of the Tsuru. Good luck becoming the last car standing!


The newest feature to improve your Horizon Festival experience is here: experience the brand-new Drift Camera feature available for the Chase View. Access this feature through “HUD and Gameplay” in the Settings Menu. You will be able to tweak and customize your experience by changing different settings.


Adjusting the sensitivity of the camera will modify the ratio of car angle to camera angle. Reducing the Look Speed setting will smooth out the camera’s movement due to changes in direction. Finally, the Drift Camera Range changes how the camera moves when the car is at peak angle.


A brand-new Car Pack is hitting Forza Horizon 5! These four super-powered cars are here to do what they do best: lift some dust.


Plan your ideal track day and race away with the vehicles available in the Super Speed Car Pack.



What you are looking at right now is not only an amazingly fun hatchback ready to deliver a supercar experience on a budget ride, but the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R also the most powerful Golf ever produced and its 2.0-liter engine with 315 hp are here to prove It.

As the race car that it is, the Golf R is built with an AWD system and a magnificent braking system that makes it swift and nimble entering and exiting the tightest of corners.

Make this car feel right at home by driving it along the twistiest, bendiest, craziest tracks you can find at the Horizon Festival.



The most exciting part of the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is the “GT” in its name. This means this car was designed with the intention of performing as best as it could on the track and outside of it. And the Porsche engineers really delivered on that purpose.

The GT4 RS was fitted with the same engine that you can find on the 911 GT3 with the slight distinction that it is now fitted in the middle. So you will now be delighted by the delicious noise that comes out of its naturally aspirated, 4-liter flat six that produces a monstrous 493 bhp.

And to add up to the improvements made on this machine, the stiffer suspension and heavily improved aerodynamics will make this one of the strongest candidates for your favorite track toy.



Lean, precise, and lethal on the tarmac, the 2020 KTM X-Bow is the ideal weapon of choice for drivers having a go on the track.

Its Audi 5-cylinder turbocharged engine puts you in charge of 600 bhp, combine those stats with its incredibly light weight and you get an explosively fast vehicle that will cut through raceways like butter.

The X-Bow is locked and loaded to pierce through the competition at the Horizon Festival on the Super Speed Car Pack.



When you get behind the driver’s seat of a 2019 Elemental RP1 you are trading a windshield for massive amounts of speed. And we believe that is a good trade.

Every bit of this car, including the driving position, was thought of and designed to make the car lighter, more aerodynamic, and, of course, much faster than any other you could meet on the track. The RP1 is said to generate as much downforce as an F1 car.

And all of the weight goes into the most important part: the engine. This car produces a whopping 370bhp through its 2.3L Ford Ecoboost turbocharged engine. Paired up with its 1,000 kg total weight and this car can blast from 0 – 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds

A unique ride that can finish a lap in the blink of an eye, the RP1 is a statement on racing and versatility.



The Horizon Festival welcomes the biggest and most muscular cars from American Automotive history as well as 4 new Road Racing routes that will also be available in Rivals and Horizon Open. More details to come in November!

Abridge grew up so fast. Over the past year, it’s had soft-locks, hotfixes, patches, and updates. Took some time for it to learn how to crawl. Had a few rough nights and a mild head bang. Once it got it's balance, it was worth it. As it began to walk and the reviews came in, it built up our confidence that something interesting was here. It’s been wonderful and insightful to read your thoughts about it.

As time went on, Abridge participated in numerous competitions. They didn’t go as expected. However, trying its best was all it could do and it was a learning experience in itself.

I couldn’t be happier with the game. I want to say thank you to all who supported it. It wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Come and celebrate this momentous occasion with Abridge and I at a 50% discount!?!

Cheers!

Aaron A.
Eventide Game Studio

P.S.

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The Steam next fest is upon us! Grab our demo and start blasting!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1956810/?utm_source=homepage&utm_campaign=mycampaign

Test yourself against corrupted mechs who will stop at nothing to obliterate you, upgrade your weapons and unleash (bullet)hell upon your foes.

Our demo will give you a taste of what is to be expected in the full game and features the first two levels of the Pride Kingdom and the Roaring Smelter, two bossfights, local coop with up to 4 players, 4 playable classes and a huge arsenal of guns and modifications!

We have planned two livestream-events, so be sure to check them out.

StickyStoneStudio Team

This is the first of two Next Fest streams for Heli-Cats. I am a solo developer and hence can only manage a pre-recorded stream. If you have any questions, please use the chat and I will reply even if you do so after the event ends.

Watch the pre-recorded stream any time throughout the festival for solo and team gameplay up to mission 4. These are not superplays, but rather videos that aim to show enough features and situations that average players can understand.

Solo Gameplay
P1 Cat A / Player Skill: Average / Auto Bomb Off

Team Gameplay
P1 Cat B / Player Skill: Average / Auto Bomb Off
P2 Cat A / Player Skill: Beginner / Auto Bomb On

Give Trial Mode in the free demo a shot to learn how the game plays. There is infinite armor in this mode so don't worry if you're a beginner to shoot'em ups or arcade games! Aim for a high score on the online leaderboards!

Changed:

• Redesigned main menu;
  
• The lighting of the bazaar has been reworked;
  
• Character movement has been redesigned;
  
• Changed the control of the character;
  
• Changed the ability activation interface to a radial menu.

Added:

• Added low-functionality Storyteller Mode (StM);
  
• Added Esc menu;
  
• Added Settings: ambient volume, music volume, mouse sensitivity;
  
• Added several types of costume colors for the character.

Removed:

• Removed the crafting menu for a complete rethinking.

Bug fixed:

• The tutorial no longer appears after setting up a camp;
  
• The cursor will no longer appear after hovering over the button;
  
• Moving items via E now works correctly.
  And others... (but not all)

Unstable Traversal:
-Added Water Splash SFX Upon Shark Attack
-Added Dolphin

Calling all Constructors!

Demo version of Celestial Empire is available to download from its Steam Store Page! Celestial Empire’s demo is an early version of our game, made so the players may have a taste of the full game’s potential for free and before its official release.

Not only that, but it will be featured on STEAM NEXT FEXT! There, you can not only check the game out by yourself, but also watch a stream of its gameplay. We’re so excited to finally be able to share our hard work with you guys!

Have a taste of this anticipated climatic city builder and become the Chinese provincial governor. Make your city into a pride of the whole Empire, as everlasting glory is waiting for YOU.

Don’t forget to add Celestial Empire to your wishlist!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330430/Celestial_Empire/

We await your feedback! You can contact us via community discord https://discord.com/invite/EjHuxvM leave your thoughts on steam threads discussions or use a dedicated google feedback form https://forms.gle/TtsyuYD1uvKWNHZx9 .

Keep in mind that the game is still in its development phase and that’s why we are so keen to hear from you. We are constantly working on improving Celestial Empire, to deliver the best game we possibly can. An official release date will be published only once we are sure of the final product’s quality.

Take care!
The Devs

Pre-recorded Fellowship gameplay

Greetings, Battle Craft community!
We are excited to share the latest developments in our game with you. Our team continues to work diligently to make Battle Craft even better, and we are pleased to introduce two important updates:

- New Spell Building!
We are delighted to announce that a brand-new building, the Spell Factory, has been added to the game. This is where your strategy can reach new heights! In the Spell Factory, you will be able to research and use powerful spells to aid you in battles. Get ready for thrilling tactical opportunities and unique gameplay moments!

-Fully Developed Spell System!
We didn't just add a spell-building; we have also fully developed a spell system to make it engaging and balanced. Now, you have access to a variety of spells that will allow you to control the battlefield and influence its outcome. Be prepared for new strategic challenges and opportunities that spells provide!

We are immensely grateful to our dedicated players for your support and loyalty. We continue to work on improvements and adding new content to make Battle Craft the best it can be. Stay tuned for updates and don't forget to share your feedback and ideas with us. Your input is essential to us!
We look forward to seeing you on the battlefield in Battle Craft, where spells and strategies will become your best allies!

Greetings Pharaohs,

Today, we’re glad to announce that the Mission Editor mode is now available with the latest update for Pharaoh: A New Era. Starting today, you can play the Mission Editor mode and start your kingdom from scratch to rule it in your own way.

Disclaimer regarding map names when playing in Mission Editor mode:

A note on map names in the new Mission Editor Mode - all of your custom maps will be shown under the "My Maps" tab in-game.

You may create additional tabs to organize your custom maps in-game by creating folders via Windows File Explorer (C:>Users>[My Windows User Name]>AppData>LocalLow>Triskell Interactive>Pharaoh>[Steam ID number]>My Maps).

However, please note that if you create two folders A and B, but each of them contains a map called "MyMap1" then you will have two maps with the same name "MyMap1" under the "My Maps" tab in-game, which may lead to confusion.

We strongly encourage you to assign unique names to your custom maps to avoid confusion in the "My Maps" tab.

Changelog - 1.5.0

• Fixed merchants' import/export cap
  
• Fixed housing losing service access upon save
  
• Fixed hidden recurring events not being rescheduled properly
  
• Fixed next-date preparation of recurring events
  
• Fixed next-date computation of recurring events
  
• Fixed Kingdom invasions sometimes not being processed
  
• Fixed Kingdom Rating rising not canceling Kingdom Invasions
  
• Fixed post-victory and post-defeat events on invasion events
  
• Fixed post load of returning armies after a troop request event
  
• Fixed River of blood & Hailstorm events duration
  
• Prevent Toad Plague to hit empty housing
  
• Fixed displayed reason for events sometimes not making sense
  
• Fixed triggering of events during the first two months of a map
  
• Fixed upper bound of year range for events
  
• Prevent Hunter from changing state while on a ferry
  
• Prevent blocker between Esc. menu and notifications
  
• Fixed display of Leopard skins while moved by a carrier
  
• Fixed Recruiter sometimes stops working altogether
  
• Fixed on battle ending
  
• Fixed Interest on debt being 12 times higher than it should be
  
• Properly removed destroyed migrants from the incoming list in houses
  
• Fixed walkers taking a longer way instead of using the closest ferry
  
• Allow gatherers to use the ferry to reach reeds
  
• Allow performers to use the ferry to reach performance venues
  
• Fixed stage election for performers
  
• Fixed Fire marshalls disappearing after the first fire extinguished
  
• Fixed spam of alerts when a thief meets a gold carrier
  
• Fixed voiceover for the Priest of Ptah in French and English
  
• Fixed Fire Risk Overlay
  
• Fixed Palace Tooltip about unemployment (in some cases)
  
• Fixed roads on floodplain not being usable again after a flood
  
• Prevent construction while holding the building picker key
  
• Fixed house assets variations for levels 11 & 12
  
• Storage buildings now properly apply their maximum carrier-allowed value
  
• Prevent a memory leak on defense system calculation algorithm
  
• Neutral desirability tiles in the Desirability Overlay are now transparent
  
• Added new loading tips

• Dunqul Oasis: Towers are now available
  
• Dakhla Oasis: Jewelers are now available
  
• Empire: Trade Route to Waset now properly reopens when the troop request event is a success

Pharaoh: A New Era is 30% off for a limited time only:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351080/Pharaoh_A_New_Era/

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