The highly anticipated fifth entry in the Forza Horizon series was recently released, and a whopping 3 million people have already given the game a spin. Playground Games' Forza Horizon 5 hasn't disappointed, exemplified by its widespread praise from fans and fantastic critical reception that has earned the game a 92 Metascore on Xbox Series X.
Most players will likely jump straight into races and start exploring the beautiful open world, though they will soon need to take an interest in a key mechanic: earning credits. The game's credits are needed for purchasing new and improved cars to stay competitive in races, as well as buying houses. For those needing tips to increase their cash flow, here are the most reliable methods.
4 Earn & Spend Skill Points
One of the most fun ways to earn credits is through Skill Points. Players will predominantly earn Skill Points by pulling off death-defying stunts, such as extreme jumps, frighteningly close misses, and reaching exhilarating speeds.
Skill Points can be spent in the Car Mastery tab, which, as the name suggests, offers a range of perks to improve each car. The included perks vary for each vehicle, though almost all have perks that offer Wheelspins or significant amounts of credits.
3 Utilize Wheelspins
In the opening hours of the game, many new players will likely dive straight into buying new and improved cars as soon as possible. Players should avoid this, however, as they are given a solid range of cars at the start and will soon earn more through loyalty bonuses, completing events, and Wheelspins.
Wheelspins are predominantly earned through leveling up, buying houses, and spending skills points. They will offer a variety of prizes, including credit payouts and new cars.
2 Compete In Races
Competing in races in a racing game may seem like a painfully obvious tip, but obvious tips are often the best ones. Completing races in Forza Horizon 5 is one of the most reliable and enjoyable ways to earn credits in the game. Unsurprisingly, players will earn more credits the higher they finish in races, but no race is a wasted effort. Players will always get a payout, even for finishing last.
It's worth noting that higher difficulty levels will generate more credits, so simply dropping the difficulty down to ensure victory isn't a viable strategy. It's also important to keep an eye on seasonal events, as these will often generate substantially more credits.
1 Master The Art Of Flipping Cars
No, this doesn't mean pulling off picture-perfect barrel rolls; it means selling cars for profit at auction. The auction feature provides a sure-fire way to earn extra credits, as players can sell their unwanted vehicles for income.
Auctioning cars doesn't just provide a bit of cash for unwanted cars, however, as players can earn serious money if they know what they're doing. By doing thorough research, players can gain a good idea of each car's value, helping them find the best deals. The concept of flipping cars may not sound too exciting on paper, but once players start to see how much they can earn, it becomes an exhilarating and addictive feeling, as players become glued to their screen like a stock market trader.
One good guideline for successful auctioning is to try and sell cars when most time zones are active on the game (weekends between 9 am and 9 pm) and buy cars when most time zones are inactive (weekdays and late evenings).
Forza Horizon 5 is out now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.