-Added Simplified Chinese localization
-Fixed issue with illogical dialogue in Schism (western room, 1F)
-Updated credits

The time has come and now you can finally play Buckshot Arena.

In the current game version you can expect:

• A variety of items that will brighten up your gameplay
  
• A lot of character customization
  
• Quick match mode in which you can fight with random opponents from all over the world
  
• Custom lobbies, where you can gather with friends

And this is just the beginning! Expect more items and game modes in future updates.

If you like the game, the best way to support us is by writing a review on Steam. It will help us a lot in promoting the game. We would appreciate it very much!

Join our Discord server, where you can share your experience, get support, and even find friends to play with!

Thank you and have fun!

Hello warbyte community, today we have released the Spring update!
This is the first big update of the game, and we have added killstreaks.

I'm pleased to unveil a significant update to Eternal Trails that'll enhance your exploration experience!

First off, I've updated the horse models to look more like horses and less like Camels!

Second I've introduced a Horse Selector—now, you have the power to choose your companion from two noble steeds, each with unique appearances.

We're also debuting a stunning New Starting Location: Canyon Country. With breathtaking vistas and serene trails, it's the perfect place to start your journey or find new inspiration.

Plus, I’ve implemented a plethora of fixes and optimizations to ensure your adventure is as smooth as the gentle gait of your horse.

Get ready to ride into the sunset with this exciting new update!

Happy Eternal Trails!

With Easter coming up, we have to alter our schedule for game updates/patches for this and next week. We decided to skip the early week update we intended to do today and roll its content into a larger game update this Friday.

Similarly, there won’t be a smaller update right after Easter, but again a larger one at the end of next week.

Going forward, we also want to change how we approach updating the game. The idea is to have a smaller game update early in the week (on a Tuesday in most cases) that will mostly focus on balancing and tweaks (unless there is a critical and time sensitive issue that requires fixing).

That smaller update will be followed a much larger and more significant game update at the end of the week (on a Friday in most cases). These end of the week updates will contain new things and bigger changes and improvements.

“Why the change?” you might wonder. We are not slowing down, quite the opposite actually as we are approaching the point where we will be adding new content to the game soon and this in turn requires more testing internally. It will be more efficient for us to split game updates into lighter ones early in the week and heavy ones at the end of a week since many of the bigger changes and fixes simply require more testing. So the bigger things get more time in testing throughout the week rather than just a couple of days.

Hey everyone!
Last week was a busy one! I know I should have warned beforehand, but got so busy with finishing the preparations for these events that I totally forgot to update the Steam news. (also bad internet at the hotel didn't help)
So, last week, Exophobia was at the Game Developers Conference Expo AND PAX East!

I couldn't be present at both expos, so I had my first experience at GDC (flew all the way from Portugal) while my publisher, PM Studios, managed their booth that included an Exophobia stand.
In these booths you could play Infinite Mode and Boss Rush mode, both unlockable at the end of the game (depending on the ending... wait, I never told there were two endings! That's right!)

GDC was really fun, it's a nice way to meet other devs and industry people and refresh your perspective. It was a needed boost in motivation to keep making games at this end stage of Exophobia development, specially in these times were things are rough for everyone, specially small indie devs.

One of my favorite parts was roasting marshmallows with other devs the day after the convention ended. It was my first time roasting marshmallows so it was a really cool experience!
Another favorite thing was meeting in person with Moski, a cool artist friend that gifted me a very cool Exophobia fan art. Check it out:
https://twitter.com/jcccastanheira/status/1772981189436997965/photo/1

Isn't it cool? Check out Moski's art and wishlist their game filled with his beautiful art, Townseek!

If you were at GDC or PAX, please wishlist the game, it helps a lot!
I'll be back with more news soon,
Zarc

Hey everyone,

In anticipation for tomorrow's launch of Pepper Grinder, I wanted to tease a piece of merch dropping tomorrow on the Devolver Merch Shop alongside the game's release at 9am PST.


Enjoy this faux graded distressed antique pewter Skull Coin from everyone’s seafaring pirate! This coin is encased in a protective UV casing, so not even those pesky Narlings could ever claw at it, unless they adapt and drop it from somewhere high, then maybe?

It also includes a Steam key E-mailed directly to you, so you can still enjoy the game tomorrow on launch. How cool! But hurry, it's limited to 200 units with no more being produced after it sells out.

Grab one tomorrow to display on your bookshelf or perhaps your own ships crow nest?

Be well,
Riv

A new timed event has arrived at the Horizon Festival. This time, the entire Forza Horizon 5 community will race together to unlock rewards in every player’s garage.

The Horizon Festival will also receive a new moving outpost for you to locate in Free Roam.

18 new props will become available for your EventLab creations including the latest collectible to join Forza Horizon 5’s gallery of smashable items.

Aside from the cars unlocked by completing the Race-Off goals, 4 exclusive Festival Playlist rewards will be available to obtain as well.

The race is on in Horizon Race-Off!


The following list details some of the fixes and changes we are implementing with this new update.

• Fixed an issue with EventLab where “Disable Standard Scoring” rule was not working
  
• Fixed an issue with EventLab where Players made events were automatically set to 5 minutes when launched from the shared events menu

You can find a list of issues we are currently investigating here. The Troubleshooting Hub is always open for you to leave any reports you have.



Horizon Race-Off pitches two new community-wide goals for our players to complete, one for Asphalt Racing and one for Off-Road. After each goal has been met every player will receive a reward in their Message Center.

Add points to the Asphalt Racing goal by completing events in the following categories:

• Mexico
  
  • Drag Racing
    
  • Road Racing
    
  • Street Racing
    
  • Midnight Battles
• Hot Wheels
  
  • Speed Racing
• Rally Adventure
  
  • Apex Predators Races

When the Asphalt Racing goal has been completed, every player will unlock the 2024 Ford Mustang GT.


Unlock the 2024 Ford Mustang GT completing the Asphalt Racing goal.

You will be able to contribute to the Off-Roading goal by clearing these types of events:

• Mexico
  
  • Dirt Racing
    
  • Cross Country Racing
• Hot Wheels
  
  • Hazard Racing
• Rally Adventure
  
  • Grit Reapers Races
    
  • Horizon Raptors Races

Once enough points have been gathered for the Off-Roading goal, the entire community will receive the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.


Complete the Off-Road challenge to unlock the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R for every player.

Please bear in mind that Rivals, Mothly Rivals/Forza EV, Showcases, Horizon Stories, Expeditions, or EventLab events will not count towards the contribution of either goal.

The entire Horizon Festival teams up to beat the goals and unlock rewards for every member in the community!

Don’t forget to check each goal’s progress and look at your Message Center when they are cleared.


We couldn’t let the opportunity to let you show off your favorite team in style, so as early as March 28, you will receive the Horizon Race-Off outfits via in-game message as soon as the season switches.

Hit the tarmac and feel the blue racing in the Asphalt Racers race suit.

Get ready to get dirty with the Off-Road racers race suit.

Both outfits will be available to redeem during the four weeks of Horizon Race-Off. Get yours and represent your team’s colors.



Horizon Race-Off will feature a new, unique Outpost in this series.

The Horizon Race-Off Outposts will be decorated with the distinctive colors and logos of each racing division featured in the same name; the blue is for Asphalt while the orange represents Off-Roading.

What sets these Outposts apart from others found at the Horizon Festival is that these new ones will change locations on each week of the series.

Once inside the Race-Off Outposts, you’ll be able to check up on the progress of the Asphalt and Off-Road challenges.

Chase after this moving Outpost and share where you found it with the community!



After you are done chasing and finding the moving Outpost featured in this series, the Horizon Festival will also get two new collectible items to search for.

On week 2, find and collect the Offroad Helmet Pinata Collectible. Look for it in Playa Azul’s sands

An Asphalt Helmet Pinata will also be available to collect, this one will be available during week 3. Start going round Ópalo de Fuego to find it!



Creators will also be able to get their share of the Race-Off with the brand-new EventLab props added to the game in this series.

Support team Asphalt, Off-Road or both using the themed flags, billboards, and other decorations featuring the colors and branding for each team.

Furthermore, you will be able to include both Piñata Helmets scattered throughout the Festival to your EventLab races and events.

The complete list of new props features:

• 8 Signs & Flags
  
  • Asphalt Billboard
    
  • Off-Road BillBoard
    
  • Asphalt Flags
    
    • White
      
    • Blue
      
    • Dark Blue
  • Off-Road Flags
    
    • White
      
    • Orange
      
    • Dark Orange
• 2 Gameplay
  
  • Asphalt Helmet Piñata
    
  • Off-Road Helmet Piñata
• 6 Festival
  
  • Horizon Race-Off Display
    
  • Horizon Race-Off Entrance
    
  • Asphalt Entrance
    
  • Off-Road Entrance
    
  • Asphalt Festival Tower
    
  • Off-Road Festival Tower
• 2 Walls & Fences
  
  • Asphalt Barrier
    
  • Off-Road Barrer

Both barriers include Snap Functionality!



Get four new rides to conquer the many races featured in Horizon Race-Off.

The Acceleration Car Pack features four limited-build cars created to achieve the highest speed possible in the shortest amount of time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868420/Forza_Horizon_5_Acceleration_Car_Pack/?curator_clanid=40722422

One classic drag-race titan and three modern super-fast racers are available for purchase starting March 26 for 4.99$ / 4.99€ / 3.99 £ on the Acceleration Car Pack!*

*This Car Pack is not included in the Premium Version or in the Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass



What goes beyond a hypercar? We believe the answer to that question is “2021 McLaren Sabre”. Only 15 units of the Sabre will ever be produced, and each one will arrive at their owner’s garage with a unique livery. However, styling isn’t what makes this car shatter our hypercar parameters.

The Sabre comes equipped with a twin turbocharged V8 engine that puts out 824 HP and can produce close to 800 Nm of torque. Put this engine into action to achieve this car’s top speed of 350 kmh, making it the fastest non-hybrid McLaren ever made.

Of course, no hypercar is complete without a supreme exterior design. The Sabre takes some inspiration from previous McLaren designs (mainly the Senna) and adds a few upgrades that give the car the insurmountable aerodynamics it needs to make the best out of such a magnificent engine.



The closest Forza Horizon 5 will get to time traveling is taking a ride in the 2019 Ginetta G10 RM. Just in case you were wondering, the RM stands for “remastered”, meaning this high-speed classman is a new take on the already amazing original G10.

Built to put the modern touch into Ginetta’s already extraordinary racing pedigree, the RM brings the finest contrasts between vintage and modern. For starters, the finishes on the inside of the car are made from wood and leather, the entire car is built by hand; while its glorious 6.2-liter V8 comes from the brand’s most recent prototypes.

Get a sense of what it feels like to travel to the past with the latest technology and atention to detail in the 2019 Ginetta G10 RM.



A Ford utility vehicle fitted with a 2,000 hp producing electric train? Sounds like a superhero hiding behind the outfit of a reporter.

It might not be faster than a speeding bullet, but the 2022 Ford Supervan 4 power train can still cover massive amounts of distance in a very limited time, Four electric motors fitted underneath a built-for-the-track body make the most out of the 50 kW producing battery included in the Supervan give this van the power to sprint from 0-100 kmh in just under 2 seconds.

Rather than holding a symbol of hope on its front, the “S” in Supervan represents Speed.



Driving off a huge victory at Le Mans, Ford took a bunch of the lessons they learnt and applied them to a performance-focused version of their next powerhouse, the 1967 Shelby GT500.

Powering Carrol Shelby’s latest creation was a 7.0-liter V8 engine called the Cobra Le Mans, a for-the-road version of the already great 427 cu- in. Engine made by Ford. It came with 355 bhp and a rumble that very few cars of the era could match. The GT500 could run a quarter mile in 15 seconds and go from 0 – 100 kmh in just 6.5 seconds.

The exterior of this car matched its speed and loudness, precisely what you need to stand apart from other Mustang models. Its new fiber glass front and back, as well as headlights, and characteristic grill made this car a street racer with a very sportive, modern look.

A classic muscle car ready to take on the challenge offered by its more modern counterparts will hit the Horizon Festival on the Acceleration Car Pack.


Apex All-Stars are approaching Forza Horizon 5!

This next series will feature new sets of EventLab props, an all-new collectible item, and new reward cars to add to your garage will be available to unlock on the Festival Playlist!

See you on our next series, Apex All-Stars.

GolfGambit is an electrifying mini-golf experience with a twist! Strategize and set traps before each round to gain the upper hand or throw off your opponents. Get ready to unleash chaos on the green with GolfGambit!



Choose from a vast array of over 40 traps, each offering its own unique twist. Whether you're tipping the scales in your favor or throwing a wrench into your opponent's plans, prepare for chaos on the course!


Gather up to 7 friends and dive into the madness together, or hone your skills solo. With each player adding their own flavor of chaos, every round promises excitement and laughter!


For purists who prefer a more traditional approach, simply toggle off the traps and enjoy a classic game of mini-golf with your friends. It's the perfect way to showcase your skills and relive the timeless joy of sinking that perfect putt!

Explore a variety of meticulously crafted maps, each offering multiple courses to conquer. Whether you prefer a quick 9-hole jaunt or a full 18-hole marathon, there's a challenge awaiting every golfer!

Customize your experience to perfection with a plethora of options at your fingertips. Adjust the time limits, set maximum stroke limits, or even disable traps entirely. Whatever your preference, GolfGambit ensures your game is tailor-made to your liking!

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The new Spring Update includes the new Pixie Post, new Spell Card Inspect, and so much more! Don't forget to check out the new Portal of Peril event starting on April 23rd.

Check out the full Update Notes here: https://www.wizard101.com/game/updatenotes/portalofperil