20 Jul 2022 4:02 PM +00:00 UTC

Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC: How to Start Expansion

With the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC now available to play, you're probably looking for all there is to know about the first expansion in the latest Horizon title. As with most races and challenges across the map, the process of loading into the new map and the Hot Wheels Park is incredibly straightforward.

With a wealth of unique cars to drive and some incredible track layouts to master, the Hot Wheels DLC adds a new level of excitement to the Horizon festival. While many continue to experience what the base game has to offer, others are wondering how to start the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC.

Before you speed off into the action, be sure to check out our other Forza Horizon 5 guides on everything ranging from the fastest cars to use and how to complete the No Signal challenge.

How to Start Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC

Before you start the Hot Wheels DLC, make sure the game has the latest version installed otherwise you won't have the ability to start the expansion.

To start the DLC, head to the volcano towards the north of the map. Look for the Hot Wheels logo on the map and set a waypoint to get there quickly. This particular location will take you to Hot Wheels Park where you can start racing immediately.

Once you're there, you can drive some of the unique cars on offer as part of the expansion. With the first race done and dusted, you're free to explore all the Hot Wheels DLC has to offer.

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Is The Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC Good?

Having spent some time whizzing around the iconic orange track, the Hot Wheels DLC is a lot of fun with a variety of high-speed layouts to master. The cars are a great addition to the game, adding some insane Hot Wheels cars in amongst the huge selection of real-world vehicles.

Whether you're a fan of Hot Wheels or not, the DLC for Forza Horizon 5 is definitely worth downloading if you're looking to expand the game's offerings.

That's how to start the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC. For all things Forza, be sure to check out our page for all the latest news and guides.

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Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

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Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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